Stunning Farmhouse Villa with Pool on Tuscany / Umbria Border, Olive Groves, Stunning Views
Relax and Enjoy a Luxury Self Catering Holiday in Privacy, Space and Comfort
Sleeps up to 13 (5 Bedrooms)
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Casa Colcello - a stunning 5 bedroom farmhouse villa. Enjoy peace and tranquility, breathe clean hill top air, hear birds and cicadas, and admire breathtaking views from the south facing terraces from sunrise to sunset. A large private pool overlooks the wooded valley to Monte Favalto (1082 m) and the rolling landscape of other ridges. Three minutes drive up a white road, with few other houses in sight, and no traffic noise except an occasional farm car and a 10 acre estate to roam with olive trees, meadows and woodland walks. The house has been recently renovated to the highest standards to create a home which has kept its traditional charm whilst responding to modern needs. Gioiello (5km) has a convenient food/wine store, small butchers & pharmacy. San Secondo (9km) has more shops, Citta di Castello (18km) provides all amenities. You are in a perfect location to visit key attractions, villages and towns of this beautiful part of Tuscany and Umbria.
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| Rental periods | Per week | Minimum stay, Nightly rate, 10 people per person cost |
| 11 October - 14 November 2009 | £1,500 | 3 nights, £200 per night (10 people £20 per night) |
| 15 November - 19 December 2009 | £900 | 3 nights, £120 per night (10 people = £12 pp) |
| 20 December 2009 - 2 January 2010 | £1,800 | 1 week, extra nights £260 |
| 3 January - 27 March 2010 | £900 | 3 nights, £120 per night (10 people = £12 pp) |
| 28 March - 5 June 2010 | £1,600 | 3 nights, £220 per night (10 people £22 per night |
| 6 June - 3 July 2010 | £1,900 | 1 week, extra nights £270 per night |
| 4 July - 4 September 2010 | £2,800 | 1 week, extra nights £400 per night |
| 5 September - 2 October 2010 | £1,900 | 3 nights, £270 per night (10 people £27 per night |
| 3 - 30 October 2010 | £1,600 | 3 nights, £220 per night (10 people £22 per night |
| 31 October - 18 December 2010 | £900 | 3 nights, £120 per night (10 people £12 per night |
| 19 December 2010 - 8 January 2011 | £1,900 | 1 week, extra nights £270 per night |
Notes on prices
5% discount for bookings of 2 weeks or more.
Extend the summer. Book for Spring or Autumn when the crowds have gone. Relax and unwind in our rural retreat. Take your time in Florence or Rome - you will find it a little quieter and not so hot. No queues for museums! Of course in spring there are all the wonderful wild flowers to enjoy and in Autumn the colours in the countryside are just beautiful.
Changeover day
Our rentals run Sunday to Sunday to enable our clients to take advantage of the budget airlines prices and availability. Non Sunday to Sunday stays may be available. Arrival should not be before 4pm and departure should be by 10am.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 - Master/Family room with king size double, space for 3 childs beds. Ensuite bathroom. Bedroom 2 - King size double Bedroom 3 - Twin beds. Bedroom 4 - Twin beds. Bedroom 5 - Twin beds with ensuite. All twins convert to king size double. |
| Bathrooms: | En-suite bathroom to bedroom 1 with bath/shower over, wc. En-suite bathroom to bedroom 5 with wet room shower, wc. Upstairs bathroom with shower, wc. Downstairs bathroom with wet room shower, wc, bidet. |
| Kitchen: | Very well equipped kitchen - 6 burner hob, electric double oven, grill, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, slow cooker, toaster, kettle, hand blender, iron, ironing board, fully equipped. |
| Utility Room: | Barn - attached to house - Washing machine, dryer, fridge/freezer, clothes racks. |
| Living Rooms: | Large comfortable lounge with living area and seating for 10-13, country fireplace with woodburning stove, satellite TV, DVD, video (DVD's and videos), telephone. Dining room with seating for 10-13, traditional Umbrian country fireplace with woodburner. |
| Other: | South facing terraces on all sides. Kitchen opens on two sides to terraces and overlooks the dining terrace to the pool. The lounge leads to further terraces for morning sun a perfect spot for breakfast. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Towels and linen included, (not pool towels). 1 week stay - towels & linen are not changed. 2 week stay - the property will be cleaned once and the linen changed once. More fresh towels and linen can be arranged with prior notice at extra cost. |
Notes on accommodation
Casa Colcello is spacious and airy with ample space to relax and enjoy time together or separately. Guests find it a real home from home. Windows have fly screens and shutters. Central heating is newly installed and efficient, windows are double glazed. The kitchen is tiled with terracotta nd old hand painted tiles, opens on two sides to terraces and looks out toward the pool. A fully tiled bathroom with wet room shower is between the kitchen and lounge. The large comfortable lounge is a great place to gather, watch a film, plan tomorrow, or a cool spot to have a midday snooze or read a good book.
We have outdoor table tennis and outdoor games (chess, dominoes, snakes and ladders) as well as jigsaws, books and indoor games. Casa Colcello has proved to be a great venue for families and groups of friends alike. Most people find it hard to tear themselves away from the comfortable surroundings to visit all the interesting places nearby.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- fridge,
- microwave,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- tumble dryer,
- iron/ironing board,
- satellite tv,
- tv,
- telephone,
- central heating,
- room fans,
- cot,
- high chair,
- barbecue,
- private pool (for sole use of guests)
Outside
Large, private, secluded pool - 12x6m, regularly cleaned, well equipped with sunloungers, umbrellas,and side tables. Benefits from the sun all day long making this the ideal place for the focus of your day. Outdoor lighting for a late dip or party by the pool. Recently landscaped gardens. Near to the house south facing terraces with a mixture of hard landscaping in stone, gravel and grassed areas for sitting out which have been planted with buddleia, roses, sage, wild grasses, lavender, sage, pomegranate, jasmin, geraniums, bouganvillia, thyme, cypress, box and many more wonderful Mediterranean plants. Further away are ancient olive groves, natural woodland, and wild meadows. You may find figs, plums or blackberries and you may even see porcupine, eagles, buzzards or deer or hear the sound of a wild boar. You must spend at least some time star gazing - there is no light pollution here, on a clear night they are a spectacular sight.
Coast/Beach
Adriatic coast - approximately 90 minutes away.
Mediterranean coast - approximately 180-210 mins away.
Golf
We have an extremely acceptable 9 hole golf course and horse riding club 10-15 minutes away. Otherwise there is a very good 18 hole course west of Perugia (40 minutes). On our own website we have a dedicated guide for our recommended golf courses please contact us for details.
Special interest holidays
We can arrange for in house catering or home cooked food for your freezer. Casa Colcello is a great venue for small groups of like minded people for yoga, tai chi, bridge clubs, photographers, writer and artists, art lovers, walkers, bird watchers and more or as a corporate venue for a small group of executives. Or just for chilling out with a group of freinds in privacy space and comfort.
Travel
Car hire (or use of car)- essential.
Nearest Airports:
Perugia - 45 mins (56 km)
Bologna Forli - 120 mins (140 km)
Pisa (Florence)- 130 mins (207 km)
Ancona - 150 mins (165 km)
Bologna - 160 mins (210 km)
Rome - 160 mins (235 km)
Distances
Gioello - 5km - tiny village (pop. 200) shops
Monte Santa Maria Tiberina - (4 km -10 mins). Beautiful hill top position, 2 good restaurants, post office, village shop/bar
San Secondo 9km - small town - selection of shops.
Citta Di Castello 18km - nearest large town all amenities
Horse riding and golf - 15 mins.
Walking, cycling, tennis, thermal spa, galleries, concerts, festivals, museums within easy reach.
Train Station - Arezzo - 42km.
Mway junc.- E45, Citta di Castello North 17km.
Further details
GIOELLO (5 km) - Nearest shop - Convenient food and wine store with all basic supplies as well as milk, cooked meats, cheeses, bread, pasta, fruit, and veg. Locals bar, Butcher, Garage (not petrol), pharmacy, dentist, tennis courts, play area.
SAN SECONDO (9 km) - Nearest small town - 2 supermarkets, 2 bars, bakery, butcher, newsagent, post office, bank with bancomat, hairdressers, dry cleaners, flower shop, play area.
CITTA DI CASTELLO (18km) - Nearest main town - is a wonderful medieval centre with winding street to wander where people have time to stroll and chat - you will find all shops, banks, supermarkets, street markets morning market held on Thursdays and Saturdays, concerts and shows, special festivals, galleries, ice cream shops - gelateria, cafes, restaurants, and thermal spa Terme Fontechio. Have a drink at one of the many pavement cafes, people watch, or just enjoy the evening passegiata.
The key attractions of Tuscany and Umbria are easily visited - Perugia, Assisi,Anghiari, Arezzo, Gubbio, Cortona Montone and Sansepolcro can be visited in under an hour. Florence, Siena, San Gimignano in 90 minutes. Ravenna Urbino and Chianti others. Watersports, beaches and boat rides to islands are available at Lake Trasimeno (1hr). You will find plenty to explore, discover and do locally. Try to see Piero della Francescas Madonna del Parto in Monterchi (only 25 mins) and other works at Sansepolcro, Arezzo and Urbino.
This is an area known for fields full of sunflowers, poppies, tobacco and wheat, olive oil, wine and truffles; hills and valleys of natural forest, folklore, ancient traditions. folklore, ancient traditions and gastronomy, superb light and air, Renaissance art and architecture.
Traditional and modern festivals are held throughout the summer - food, music, medieval tradition, crafts - Umbria Jazz is an international jazz festival held in July and December in Perugia and in nearby Montone they have a summer film festival.
Booking notes
A 20% non returnable deposit is taken on booking and a £50 breakages deposit is then taken with the final payment which is payable 6 weeks prior to your booking. 5% discount is available for bookings of 2 weeks or more. For the Winter period (4 October - 30 May 2010) central heating will be charged according to gas readings. Negotiable rates for long term and late bookings. Swimming pool operational 30 May to 18 September.
Guest comments
Dear Gill & Ged - Just a belated thanks for allowing my family to rent your beautiful house.
We've travelled a significant amount throughout Italy and have stayed in numerous rental properties.
However, we were stunned by the sheer beauty of the Umbrian hills and your gorgeous property felt like a home rather than a "rental".
Many thanks again and we hope to have the opportunity to book your home at some point in the near future.
Kind regards
Tania Bennett
"Hi Gill, just to let you know that we all had a fantastic time in
Umbria. The villa is amazing, you have restored it beautifully. The setting and surroundings are fantastic. We thoroughly enjoyed our 3 meals that we had prepared at the villa. The whole thing was wonderful.
Many thanks Danielle"
House swap
House swap considered - minimum accommodation for 5 people, particularly looking for a ski property or Greek islands. Will consider other offers.
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