House on 140 acre Hillside Estate,
Stunning Views, near Montone
Sleeps 6 (3 Bedrooms)
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Peace, perfect peace! Sole e Luna is a restored farm building on 140 acres of Umbrian hillside above the magical medieval town of Montone. Where you can watch the sunrise and the sunset from the same chair, or the birds and wildlife in the olive grove. Take a dip in your private pool; explore Montone and the surrounding countryside, sample excellent local cuisine or eat alfresco on your own balcony with stunning views. On your arrival you will find two houses at the end of the drive – the owner’s farmhouse and Sole e Luna. You have total privacy in your own villa with private pool. The house sleeps up to 6, but would also be perfect for just 2!
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 29 October 2011 - 23 March 2012 | £1040 | 7 | ||
| 24 March 2012 - 15 June 2012 | £1580 | 7 | ||
| 16 June 2012 - 14 September 2012 | £2090 | 7 | ||
| 15 September 2012 - 26 October 2012 | £1580 | 7 |
Notes on prices
2011 prices held in 2012.
Prices are for the property per week in UK pounds sterling.
Please contact us for long lets.
Changeover day
We are flexible on arrival days so please just enquire about availability.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with king bed and en-suite bathroom. Bedroom 2 with large double bed. Bedroom 3 with twin beds. |
| Bathrooms: | En-suite bathroom to bedroom 1 with power shower, basin, wc and bidet. Second bathroom with power shower, basin, wc and bidet. Third bathroom on lower floor with shower, basin and wc. |
| Kitchen: | Modern dining/kitchen with electric oven, gas hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and everything a gourmet cook would require. Eat at the breakfast bar, inside dining table or alfresco, on the covered terrace, at a dining table with seating for 8. |
| Utility Room: | Laundry room with washing machine. |
| Living Rooms: | Spacious living room with large sofa and chairs opening onto a wide terrace with superb views. Equipped with flat screen TV, video, DVD and Hi-fi. Internt access available. |
| Other: | On the lower floor, at pool level, there is a games room with a table tennis table, a small library with books, DVDs and games, a laundry with washing machine and the third bathroom. |
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All linen and towels provided, replaced weekly. The house is cleaned for your arrival and a short clean done every weekend for guests staying longer than a week. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer fridge dishwasher washing machine iron/ironing board satellite tv internet access central heating room fans barbecue private pool (for sole use of guests) |
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Notes on accommodation
The house is centrally heated for the colder months, heating charged extra. Internet access (cable) is available for your laptop in the lounge area only.
The house is not very suitable for young children as there are some steep steps and slopes in the garden and the pool is not fenced.
The property is managed locally by an English couple who live a few miles away. They will greet you on arrival and can give helpful advice on the region.
Outside
The superb hillside setting affords panoramic views, whether from the large terrace which opens up from the living area, well equipped with patio furniture, the separate covered terrace off the kitchen/dining room which has a large dining table and BBQ, or from the loungers around the private pool (12x6m). The immediate area around the house and pool is landscaped to fit in with the beautiful Umbrian countryside and leads into an extensive olive grove and the rest of the 140 acre estate. The surrounding area provides miles of tracks and trails directly from the house, and the opportunity to watch the local birdlife and wildlife whilst out walking, or from the comfort of the loungers on the terrace. The stunning views, landscapes and medieval hilltop towns and castles are an artist's paradise.
Golf
There is an excellent new golf course about 20 minutes away.
Travel
The nearest international airports are Forli/Bologna (90 mins) and Ancona (2 hours), both served by Ryan Air. Ryan Air starts flights from Stansted to Perugia (30 mins away) late December 2006. Other options, only a little further away, are Florence, Pisa, Bologna and Rome (all between 2 - 3 hours). Perugia (30 mins) or Umbertide (10 mins) both have good rail links with Rome or Florence. A car is essential at Sole é Luna and can be hired easily at all airports.
Distances
Sole e Luna is only 1km from the magical medieval town of Montone, with good restaurants and basic shopping facilities. Sole e Luna is also well placed for exploring well known cities and sites in Umbria and Tuscany like Perugia (43km), Assisi (54km), Gubbio (38km), Cortona (45km), Citta di Castello (18km), Anghiari and Sansepolcro (36km), Siena (95km) and Lago Trasimeno (40km).
Further details
When you venture out from Sole e Luna, Montone itself will give you hours of enjoyment, exploring the medieval streets or just watching the locals whilst sipping a cappuccino and enjoying a pastry at the café in the square. For lunch or dinner, Montone has excellent restaurants covering all tastes and pockets and a little further afield are many good dining facilities in and around Umbertide (8km). Provisions can be bought at the local Alimentare or nearby Umbertide has excellent supermarkets, a fresh pasta shop, delicatessen and very tempting pasticcerias! One of the delights of Montone is the series of well organised festivals through the Summer and Autumn. Major ones include the Umbria Film Festival; a wonderful few days in July celebrating independent and alternative cinema, held in the main square. The week long Donazione della Santa Spina, in August, is a medieval festival where the streets of Montone are transformed, back in time, to the 15th Century. The Festa del Bosco at the end of October is a wonderful eclectic mix of food and artisan stalls. Any of these would be enjoyable events to plan a holiday around at Sole e Luna.
Booking notes
Please contact the owner to make bookings, preferably by email (address below). A booking deposit is requested on making a booking, with the balance paid 2 months before arrival plus a £300 refundable security deposit. All payments by cheque please.
Guest comments
‘We heard about Sole e Luna by chance from a friend whose brother knew the owners, Chris and Sue, well - thank goodness we did! My now wife (Carol) and I could not have found a more perfect place to spend our honeymoon and our first trip to Italy. How do I describe it? Take the most spacious and beautifully furnished holiday villa you can imagine. Place it in a near- hilltop location with jaw-dropping uninterrupted views of the breathtaking Umbrian Countryside. Put all that next to Montone, the most idyllic hilltop village (we think, and we visited a few) in Umbria. Then, last but not by a long way least, be lucky enough to have the two most helpful, friendly and genuine people you could ever wish for to own it. Thank you Chris and Sue once again, for a most unforgettable honeymoon/holiday - we'll be back.’ Derek and Carol.
For booking and further information
Property Ref IT469
Contact Name:
Chris Rose
(UNITED KINGDOM) +44 01242680767
Owners Website: Click here
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