Traditional Farmhouse and Barn with Pool
A Former Small Farm with its Own Fields and Woods in a Peaceful Setting
F/House + Anna's House sleeps 8 & 4, Barn sleeps 4
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Pischiano is a former small farm, consisting of a large traditional Tuscan farmhouse, a small old farmhouse called Anna's House and a converted traditional Barn set in its own fields and woods, in a delightful setting on the slopes of the Alpe della Luna; the Mountains of the Moon, just above Sansepolcro in the upper Tiber Valley in eastern Tuscany. It is situated above a stream, surrounded by meadows and overlooks the beautiful Afra valley with views across wooded hills. We have carefully and simply restored and furnished the houses in order to retain their original character while providing comfortable accommodation all year round.
The Farmhouse and Anna's House are attached to each other (with a lockable interconnecting door), while the Barn is set apart on a lower level directly overlooking the pool. Each has its own terrace or pergola. Pischiano has an extensive area of meadow and woodland for use by guests.
Catered breaks are now available in late Spring and Autumn.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 March 2011 - 4 June 2011 | £1400 | - | ||
| 4 June 2011 - 3 September 2011 | £1700 | - | ||
| 3 September 2011 - 1 January 2012 | £1400 | - |
Anna's House (2 bedrooms, sleeps 4) Prices
| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 January 2011 - 4 June 2011 | £650 | - | ||
| 4 June 2011 - 3 September 2011 | £700 | - | ||
| 3 September 2011 - 1 January 2012 | £650 | - |
The Barn (2 bedrooms, sleeps 4) Prices
| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 January 2011 - 4 June 2011 | £700 | - | ||
| 4 June 2011 - 3 September 2011 | £800 | - | ||
| 3 September 2011 - 1 January 2012 | £700 | - |
Notes on prices
Farmhouse rental may be discounted for reduced occupancy.
Discounts may be offered on all the above prices according to season and availability.
Discounts available on lets of more than three weeks.
Changeover day
Normal changeover day is Saturday with guests vacating by 10.00am and new guests arriving after 4.00pm. Other arrangements are possible.
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Anna's House (2 bedrooms, sleeps 4)
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Anna's House is a small restored traditional farmhouse named in memory of Anna Giorni a proud woman who lived in it all her life with her husband Giulio. A pretty house, which has recently been carefully restored it is very light and airy with beautiful views up the valley and across the meadows and woods. With a kitchen, sitting room on the first floor, it also has a bathroom and a large double bedroom on the second floor together with a sleeping gallery under the eaves reached by a second staircase. It is therefore ideal for a couple or family of four, depending on the age of the children; (we will be pleased to advise on suitability. It has its own entrance but is also connected to the main Farmhouse next door. If necessary the two houses can be rented together to accommodate up to 12 people in what is then a very spacious house. It is centrally heated and also has a wood burning stove in the sitting room. It has a fully equipped kitchen with hob, oven and fridge. |
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The Barn (2 bedrooms, sleeps 4)
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The Barn is built of stone with a tile and stone 'slate' roof with terra cotta floors and chestnut beams. The ground floor of the Barn was originally used for keeping animals while its upper floor was used for storing hay and for curing hams and making sausage and cheese. It has now been renovated to provide a very attractive and comfortable two bed roomed house with a sitting room, kitchen, and bathroom. It is centrally heated and also has a wood burning stove. It has its own terrace and a vine covered pergola directly overlooking the swimming pool and the garden. It is ideal for a family of four. The two bedrooms are well proportioned and sleep up to four people. One is configured as two singles/double, one has a double bed. The kitchen is fully equipped with oven, hob, dishwasher and fridge and also contains a dining table with seating for six people. The sitting room contains a wood burning stove and seating for four people as well as a CD player The bathroom contains a shower a |
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Notes on accommodation
Pischiano is at the very end of a white road and set in its own grounds so is quiet and also safe for children.
In summer when temperatures in Tuscany can be quite high Pischiano is very comfortable and a refreshing retreat after a day's sight seeing.
Outside
The swimming pool is solely for the use of guests and is approximately 6 metres by 5 metres. It is suitable for children because it has two "shallow" ends where the water is about 1 metre deep.
There is a full range of pool and garden furniture and each house has a pergola together with barbeque equipment and external lighting.
Guests can also use three hectares of pasture and woodland.
Coast/Beach
The nearest beaches are on the Adriatic coast between Rimini and Pesaro about 80 minutes drive away.
Travel
Nearest airport with a range of flights is Bologna (120 miles approx and motorway all the way). Forli is 70 miles away and is served by Ryanair from Frankfurt & Stansted. Also airports at Pisa, Florence, Rome & Ancona.
A car is essential.
Distances
Nearest village is Montagna (1 mile) with a bar/trattoria and a restaurant.
Nearest town is Sansepolcro, known for the artist Piero della Francesca, a charming place with a range of shopping and restaurants, with regular concerts and a Crossbow Palio in September.
Also a number of interesting places and pretty small towns locally such as Citerna, Anghiari and La Verna while Florence, Siena, Perugia, Assisi, Arezzo, Urbino and Lake Trasimeno are easily reached.
Further details
Pischiano is a good base for walking and bird watching in this area of the Appennines. A number of walks of varying difficulty start at Pischiano while the local bird life, (night jars, hoopoes, kites and owls amongst others) has been known to thrill birders.
Other activities which can be pursued include cycling, fishing, horse riding, mountain biking, sailing, ski, swimming, tennis, walking, water skiing, wind surfing and bird watching.
Booking notes
Booking is directly with the owners and confirmation is on payment of a 30% deposit with the balance paid 6 weeks before departure.
Written booking conditions are provided in response to each booking enquiry.
Guest comments
"Pischiano exceeded our expectations in fact..such an inspirational house and setting."
“Had a lovely peaceful time, wonderful location and lovely farmhouse. Thanks”
"The road up to Pischiano proved to be a nightly wildlife spotting expedition, we saw a wild boar, 2 porcupines, several deer, badgers and something that we haven't put a name to yet but might have been a pine marten. The walk to the monastery was fantastic-and of course the kids loved the pool !
We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday!"
"It's the kind of place that you think no longer exists. The kind that, when you think about it, in that spare moment of the day to day grind, makes you smile. This place can only create happy memories."
"OK, so it's a bit corny but Pischiano has that effect on me."
Owner profile
About the owner
We grew to love Italy and decided 20 years ago that this was where we wanted to have our 'second home in the country' as it were.
Our children have therefore 'grown up' at Pischiano almost as much as they have done at our home in London and are, like us and like our friends, very attached to it and to the area.
We have in short created a family home which reflects the distinctive feel of a place which is much loved and which we know our guests find particularly simpatico!
Year purchased: 1980's
Why the owner chose a home in this location
We loved the location, the beautiful surroundings; quiet and peaceful but not isolated and within easy reach of the village and the nearest town.
The countryside is beautiful, the local towns particularly attractive and the area has something different to offer at every season and can therefore be enjoyed all year round.
Unique benefits of the property
The joy of being in a wonderful old house in an absolutely wonderful location!
For booking and further information
Property Ref IT428
Contact Name:
Suzanna Hopwood
(UNITED KINGDOM) +44 2088707586
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(UNITED KINGDOM) +44 7786267615
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