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View of the Rocca
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Master bedroom
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The apartment is part of a 16th century monastery with much earlier Mediaeval and Etruscan origins located in the historical centre of a thriving village near the Sabine Hills. Fully restored with exposed chestnut beams and hand-fired terracotta tiles throughout. Equipped to a high standard, with central heating. The 200 sq.m. apartment is arranged over 2 floors with an entrance at ground level outside the monastery and an entrance inside the monastery. Nearest beach 45 mins. Rome 40 mins drive.
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Second lounge
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Kitchen
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Rental periods |
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| 5 September - 20 December 2007 |
£600 |
| 20 December 2007 - 3 January 2008 |
£700 |
| 3 January - 5 April 2008 |
£600 |
| 21 - 29 March (Easter) |
£700 |
| 5 - 21 April |
£700 |
| 21 April - 18 July 2008 |
£650 |
| 18 July - 1 September 2008 |
£750 |
| 1 September - 22 December 2008 |
£600 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week (Saturday to Saturday) in UK Pounds. Prices negotiable for longer lets.
Cleaning, linen and towels included. Wine festival, first weekend in October!
Changeover day
Normal changeover day Saturday. Other days by arrangement.
Leave by 10 am and arrive after 4pm.
| Accommodation |
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| Bedrooms: |
Bedroom 1 with double bed and ensuite bathroom.
Bedroom 2 with twin beds plus futon bed.
Bedroom 3 with twin beds plus futon bed.
Bedroom 4 with double sofa bed. |
| Bathrooms: |
En suite bathroom to bedroom 1 with bath, wc, bidet, basin
Bathroom with shower, bidet, wc and basin. |
| Kitchen: |
Electric cooker, gas hob, fridge/freezer, microwave and dishwasher. |
| Utility Room: |
Washing machine. |
| Living Rooms: |
Very large (5m x 8m) main living room with 3 sofas, TV (some satellite channels), DVD player. Second living room doubles as bedroom 4. Very large (5m x 5m) with sofa and double sofa bed. Broadband internet may be available by 2007. |
| Other: |
3 cantinas/caves (one closed off by a door) hand-carved by the original Etruscan inhabitants. |
Cleaning/towels/
linen/maid service: |
Towels and linen included. Property cleaned weekly with weekly towel/linen change. |
Notes on accommodation
The house has free wireless ADSL for your internet-enabled laptop. Otherwise an internet point is available in the village.
The apartment is centrally heated. Toddlers would have to be supervised due to the number of steps. Older children love the idea of staying in their own castle!
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| hob/stove |
oven |
fridge/freezer |
microwave |
| dishwasher |
washing machine |
iron/ironing board |
satellite tv |
| internet access |
central heating |
room fans |
cot |
| high chair |
pets accepted |
Accessibility
Not suitable for wheelchair users or people with mobility problems due to the large number of stairs.
Outside
Limited outside seating area with large table (seating for 8-10).
Coast/Beach
The nearest beaches, e.g. Fregene, are 45 mins away by car
More picturesque beaches, e.g. Sperlonga are about 1 1/2 hours away. The islands of Ponza and Elba are well worth a visit. The best and nearest place to cool off in summer is in a lake. Bracciano/Martignano are 40 mins by car. Lake Bolsena is a about one hour by car. Lake Trasimeno and Perugia are about 2 hours away.
Skiing
The village is one hour's drive from Terminillo (terminillo.it/)
A greater variety of ski resorts can be found in Abruzzo, about 1 1/2 hours' drive. Ovindoli is highly recommended.
Special interest holidays
We also offer one-week cookery course and accommodation only packages starting at just EURO 475 per person, based on a minimum of 4 people sharing Casa Galilei (maximum of 8). Accommodation & course only price for 2 people sharing the smaller Casa Marconi is EUR 625 per person
The 15 hour courses will be held at the Anatra Grassa restaurant in the historic village of Capena, and you will learn how to cook delicious seasonal Italian dishes under the guidance of Giovanni, and his wife Michela. The price also includes lunch at the restaurant on course days (Monday, Wednesday and Thursday).
Travel
Fiumicino/Ciampino airports both 40 mins away by car.
Car hire is recommended but not essential. mPaste this link into your brower for a location map.
Distances
Rome: 40 mins by car/local transport. Capena is only 10 minutes from the main motorway network by car - north to Florence and south to Naples. The nearest station with frequent trains into Rome is 10 mins by car.
Further details
Essential shops/services in village and a bustling market on Saturdays. Excellent and reasonable restaurants. Romans drive out to Capena at the weekend to enjoy its unpretentious cuisine. Large supermarkets 10 minutes drive away. 2 large pool complexes set in extensive, peaceful, leafy grounds both 15 minutes drive away, perfectly for hot summer days. Other ideas include a boat trip through the Tiber nature reserve, a soak in one of the local hot spas or a trip to the new designer shopping outlet 25 km south of Rome.
Booking notes
25% non-refundable deposit required to secure booking. The balance is payable 60 days prior to arrival.
Guest comments
“ Casa Galilei is the most unique accommodation I’ve ever stayed in. What an incredible place! Pucci catered to our every need and even went above and beyond. I will always treasure this wonderful vacation – my first time to Rome but surely not my last!” May 2007, Mary Stalica, Illinois, USA
“Staying in Casa Galilei was a wonderful experience. My family and I truly enjoyed the old town charm that Capena has offered. I hope to return again to wonderful and sunny Italy.”
May 2007, Monica Sisi, Chicago, USA
“Had a great time in Capena. Places we visited which we can recommend are Cerveteri, Orvieto and Villa Adriana. Had a great time exploring Rome too. Went to some great restaurants to and can particularly recommend L'Anatra Grassa, which has amazing food. Da Felllicino up the hill is good for standard Italian fare too. Particular thanks to Pucci for looking after us and making us feel welcome in Capena
April 2007, Sophie & Nathan, Tyne and Wear
House swap
House swap considered.
For booking and further information
Juliet Haydock
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)208 898 7778
Fax: (UK) + 44 (0)208 898 7779
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