Totally Restored Farmhouse with Stunning Views
Private Pool and Garden
Sleeps 6/8 (3 Bedrooms)
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This lovely old farmhouse was completely re-built, combining the best of the old with the unashamedly new, in terms of bathrooms, pool, central heating etc. Situated at a height of 350 metres, the setting is stunning with spectacular views on every side. To the east, the sun rises over the hill town of Penna San Giovanni, to the south lies Monte San Martino at 603 metres, while you can watch the sun set over the Sibillini Mountains at over 2,400 metres. Floors throughout the house are beautifully tiled in dusky local terracotta and all the ceilings have exposed beams. New for 2009, we have tried to make the house as toddler-friendly as possible; we cannot fence the pool and children should always be supervised, but we have made life a bit easier by building a low fence around the terrace. Stair gates, baby alarms and cupboard locks are available, plus a playhouse and swing. Stop Press - 4 places available on a cookery course, starting 15th October 2011. Email for details.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 5 January 2011 - 31 March 2011 | £800 | 7 | ||
| 1 April 2011 - 31 May 2011 | £900 | 7 | ||
| 1 June 2011 - 30 June 2011 | £1300 | 7 | ||
| 1 July 2011 - 31 August 2011 | £1500 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2011 - 30 September 2011 | £1300 | 7 | ||
| 1 October 2011 - 20 December 2011 | £800 | 7 | ||
| 20 December 2011 - 4 January 2012 | £1100 | 7 |
Changeover day
We like to be flexible on changeover days to allow people to take advantage of cheap flights. In July and August changeover is normally on Saturdays but again we will try to be flexible.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1: can be made as a double or twin and has beautiful views on 2 sides. Bedroom 2: twin bedded with views over the pool Bedroom 3: Reached by a spiral staircase, double or twin with an en-suite bathroom and the same views as bedroom 1. |
| Bathrooms: | Ground floor: Bathroom with huge shower,WC,bidet and basin plus washing machine. Main bathroom: Bath, separate shower, WC, Bidet and basin En-suite to bedroom 3, shower, WC, basin. |
| Kitchen: | Kitchen/diner with cooker, hob, 'fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, ironing facilities and dining table for 6, doors opening to pergola. |
| Utility Room: | Washing machine in ground floor bathroom. |
| Living Rooms: | Sitting room with typical Marchesian open fireplace, 2 sofas (one a double sofabed), doors to pergola and front garden. TV, video/DVD, Mini hifi system, books, games. Ipod docking station. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Towels (including pool towels) and linen,included and changed once weekly plus cleaning. Extra maid service can be provided for an additional charge, payable locally. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer fridge microwave dishwasher washing machine iron/ironing board satellite tv tv internet access central heating room fans cot high chair barbecue private pool (for sole use of guests) |
| Suitability: | pets accepted |
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Notes on accommodation
The pool is unfenced and children must be supervised at all times, but we have made life much easier for parents of young children. In addition to the facilities mentioned above, we have plug-guards, bath toys, mats, steps, potties, indeed everything parents of toddlers could wish for!
Outside
Fabulous Mediterranean garden to the front of the house. To the rear, 10x5m pool with lighting and wonderful views. Tiled surround with sun-loungers and umbrellas and surrounded by lawn with a lavender walk. Very large pergola to the side of the house, overlooking the pool with seating for 8 and a portable barbecue. Toddler swing and play house.
Coast/Beach
Casa Giulia is just 35kms from miles of sandy beaches on the Adriatic coast.
Skiing
The ski resort of Sassotetto, near Sarnano in the Sibillini Mountains is just 30 minutes away and offers ample skiing for the perfect long weekend. What better way to unwind over a long winter weekend than to spend a few hours on the slopes and come back to a crackling log fire?
Special interest holidays
We are featuring painting weeks with tuition from Caroline Bromley-Gardner (www.cbromleygardner.com). Watch this site for 2010 dates. We will be running a cookery course in October 2010. Email for details.
Travel
Ancona airport is just 1 hour 15 minutes away and Ryanair has daily flights. They also have flights to Pescara (2 hours)and Rome and Bologna are about 3 hours. Journey from the Channel ports is about a day and a half. A car is essential.
Distances
Penna San Giovanni 3kms
Gualdo: 6kms.
San Ginesio: 20 minutes
Macerata 40 minutes
Assisi: 2 hours
Further details
The nearest village is about 3km away and has all facilities, bank, butcher, baker, restaurant etc. For serious sightseers, the area abounds in Medieval hill towns and there are extensive Roman ruins at Falerone and Urbis Salvia. Loreto is a famous pilgrammage shrine with major works of art as has capital Urbino. Assisi is just 2 hours away. Macerata (40 mins) hosts a major opera festival every July. With the Sibillini National Park just 30 mins away, nature lovers and bird watchers are in for a real treat. Likewise there are numerous walks and mountain-bike rides right around the house. Foodies will be in paradise as the area is reknowned for its truffles. Otherwise, Marchesian cuisine consists of the freshest of ingredients, simply cooked; on the coast, fish straight from the sea, inland, marinated meats grilled over an open fire. Prices are low and portions are huge! New restaurant and health centre opening 2007, 1KM away!
Booking notes
Booking is via our booking form which can be downloaded from our website or we will email, post or fax to you.
Guest comments
'We have had our best holiday ever! Loved the quiet and the views from the pool. Loads to see in the immediate area... we will certainly recommend Casa Giulia to others' - Helen & Matthew, London
'A very enjoyable week in one of the nicest houses that we have ever stayed in, in Italy' - Families T & H, Essex & London
'What can we say! Fantastic week, lovely weather, brilliant pool. The villa is everything we could have asked for' - Doreen,Pete, Jamie & Carly, Herts.
Owner profile
Carole and her 'Marchigiani Small' dogs
About the owner
I am a London Blue Badge tour guide, but have spent most of my career as a driver-guide, taking Americans all over Europe, but specialising particularly in France and Italy. Casa Giulia was originally purchased as a holiday/rental home, in 2003. In the summer of 2004, however, I had a Damascene moment on my return to London. It was a hot sweaty August day and as I was slaving away in the garden, with Reggae music floating across from the neighbours, I began to wonder what on earth I was doing there, when I had a beautiful house in Italy and half my work was in Italy. In October 2005, I moved here permanently and bought another house just down the road from Casa Giulia - it's the best thing I've ever done.
Year purchased: 2002
Why the owner chose a home in this location
My best friend Suzanne used to tease me by saying that we would end up retiring to 'stone cottages' side by side. My cry was 'I don't want to live next door to you'. In 2002, however, I arranged her daughter's wedding in Tuscany and at some point, Suzanne said 'we could get the stone cottages in Italy'. This seemed a much better idea. I had read an article about Le Marche and in November 2002, went to take a look - I was blown away by what I saw and came back with Casa Giulia. I couldn't afford to buy it without selling up in London, so asked Suzanne if she would like to go halves. We exchanged on Christmas Eve 2002, by fax, Suzanne having seen nothing but a photograph!
Unique benefits of the property
As our principle aim was to have a holiday home that we could use, we equipped it as such, rather than the minimal requirements of a rental only property and it is something that most of our guests comment on. As Suzanne's grandchildren started coming along, we also made it as toddler friendly as possible, which has made Casa Giulia very popular with young families. The views from most houses in this area are pretty spectacular, but when a friend commented that we have the best views of any rental property in the area, I could not disagree, indeed, though beautiful, my own house comes nowhere near!
For booking and further information
Property Ref IT72
Carole Hirschhorn
Tel: (Italy) + 39 0733 668949
Mob: (Italy) +39 335 650 2031
Mob: (UK) + 44 (0)7710 297599
Owners Website: Click here
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