Country House for holiday rentals / lets in Capodaqua di Assisi, Umbria, Italy
Medieval Country House, near Assisi but Quiet Location with Private Pool
Peaceful Location, Beautiful Views, Airport approx 20 mins drive
Sleeps 6/9 (3 bedrooms)
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On the slopes of Monte Subasio, In the commune of the historic pilgrimage centre of Assisi - home of Saint Francis. 3 storey independent medieval country house. The house is situated in over an acre of land with olive, walnut, & plum trees. Panoramic views can be enjoyed of Santa Maria degli Angeli and across the valley to Perugia and beyond. Within walking distance there is a bar, supermarket, bakery greengrocer, bank, pizzeria and restaurants. A few minutes drive away are many restaurants catering for all requirements from cheap and cheerful to noted in good food guides - Assisi, Spello, Foligno, Perugia etc. It is possible to rent the entire house or either the top 2 floors or the lower floor separately (with possible shared use of gardens and 12m by 5m pool with owners).
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| Rental periods | lower level 2-3 person |
upper 2 levels 4-6 person |
| 28 Oct 2007 - 21 Mar 2008 (pool closed) | £210 | £434 |
| 22 Mar - 25 May 2008 (pool closed) | £280 | £580 |
| 26 May - 6 Jul 2008 (pool open) | £340 | £710 |
| 7 Jul - 30 Aug 2008 (pool open) | £370 | £780 |
| 31 Aug - 28 Sep 2008 (pool open) | £330 | £690 |
| 29 Sep - 2 Nov 2008 (pool closed) | £285 | £595 |
| 3 Nov - 19 Dec 2008 (pool closed) | £220 | £450 |
| 20 Dec 2008 - 2 Jan 2009 (pool closed) | £260 | £540 |
| 3 Jan - 29 Mar 2009 (pool closed) | £220 | £450 |
Notes on prices
Prices shown are for the property per week in UK Pounds.
Prices on application for shorter or longer periods.
Payment can be made in sterling or euros, by cheque or bank transfer only.
Changeover day
Preferrably Saturday or Sunday but this is flexible. Maximum 3 weeks (unless by prior arrangement). Minimum 3 nights.
Departure by 10 am, arrival after 4 pm.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 - top floor 1 double bed and 1 single (or 3 single) Bedroom 2 - middle floor 1 double bed and 1 single (or 3 single) Lower apartment-living area/wine cellar/bedroom - twin beds (can be 1 double or two singles) plus double sofa bed |
| Bathrooms: | Bathroom 1 top level- shower, washhand basin, wc, bidet. Bathroom 2 middle level-shower, washhand basin, wc, bidet. Bathroom 3 lower level-shower, washhand basin, wc, bidet. |
| Kitchen: | Kitchen/dining room - well equipped, open fireplace, terra cotta tiles. Electric oven and gas hob copper sink. Large oak table. Lower floor - kitchen - well equipped, electric oven, gas hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, freezer. Table and chairs. |
| Utility Room: | Middle level - washing machine, microwave, fridge freezer, food storage cupboards. |
| Living Rooms: | Upper level -Large living room - leather 3 piece suite, antique furniture, Sky TV, video, DVD, CD/cassette player. Lower level - Sittingroom/bedroom. 2 armchairs twin beds/double. Leading to: Sitting room/wine cellar with double sofa bed, coffee table. |
| Other: | Small library - good and varied selection of English books, DVDs, videos and CDs. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Services included - bed linen, bath towels, tea towels (changed weekly), cleaning before and after rental. |
Notes on accommodation
Mains gas, electricity and water.
Cot, highchair and baby car seat available at no extra charge-please request these when booking if required.
Children are very welcome but will require supervision.
Bookings normally Saturday to Saturday or Sunday to Sunday but we can be flexible to fit in with cheaper midweek flights where possible.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- fridge,
- microwave,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- iron/ironing board,
- satellite tv,
- telephone,
- central heating,
- room fans,
- cot,
- high chair,
- barbecue,
- private pool (for sole use of guests)
Accessibility
The house is built on the side of a hill. It has stairs to all three levels with a few steps from road level into main house and steps down to lower patio, and pool.
Outside
Hillside gardens with fruit and olive trees. Patio with garden furniture and barbecue for dining al fresco. Gardens on two levels-one area has morning sun the other afternoon sun and views of beautiful sunsets. Panoramic views up the mountainside or down and across the valley below.
2007. Swimming pool 12m by 5m plus roman steps. Depth 1.2m shallow end 1.8m deep end.
Coast/Beach
Lake Trasimeno - ½ hour drive-beach areas for swimming. Ferry trips across the lake. Boating etc.
Adriatic and Mediterranean coasts approx 2 hour drive either way.
Public swimming pools - 2 open air - Assisi and Spello - both approx 3km away-open during Italian school summer holidays mid/end June to end August.
Travel
Although not essential a car is highly recommended to get the best the area has to offer.
Nearest airports:
Perugia 15km approx (Ryanair) from December 2006
Forli - by car approx 1 hour 50 mins (Ryanair)
Rimini - by car approx 2 hours (Easyjet)
Ancona - by car 2 hours (Ryanair)
Florence (Firenze) - 1 hour 50 mins
Pisa - 2.5 hrs by car
Rome - Fiumincino or Ciampino 2 ¼ to 2 ½
Assisi station (Santa Maria degli Angeli)
Local bus service approx 10 min walk from house but only 2hrly.
Distances
Places of interest locally:-
Rivotorto - British commonwealth war cemetery. Church enclosing barn used first shelter of Saint Francis and his followers. 20 min walk – 5 mins by car
Assisi historic centre - 5.6km approx
Spello historic centre - 5km
Foligno - 7 km
Perugia - 25km
Within 1 to 1.5hr drive or less you can easily get to famous cities/towns such as-
Sienna, Orvieto, Florence, Gubbio, Norcia, Todi, Terni.
Further details
From December 2006 direct Ryanair flights from Stansted to Perugia airport 3 times a week (approx 20 mins drive away)(nb. the house is not in flight path).
Booking notes
Deposit 25% to confirm booking - balance due 6 weeks before arrival by cheque or bank transfer either in Sterling or Euro equivalent.
Security deposit cheque of £200 (or 300 euros) to cover for damage or breakages to be held and returned at the end of the stay subject to satisfactory inspection.
Guest comments
'Thanks for great holiday we've enjoyed every minute' Helen and Andy. UK.
'Thanks for your fantastic hospitality and friendship. We are in love with your villa. You have made our trip special' Geri & Maureen. Australia.
'Thank you for being such great hosts, we have had a lvely stay'. Jacqui & Rob. UK.
'You have been such wonderful hosts, we had a great time and we hope to return again' Fausto & Anna. USA.
House swap
House swap considered. U.S.A, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa. We also have another house to rent/swap in Sainte Foy, France.
For booking and further information
Sue McLoughlin
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