3 Apartments in Traditional Stone Farmhouse with Pool
3 Apartments (Sleeps 2, 2/4 and 3/5)
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Casa Rosa is a traditional stone farmhouse situated high in the green hills of Umbria, in the park of Mount Subasio, 6 miles north-east of Assisi. The house is divided into 3 apartments, each completely self-contained, 1 large apartment occupying the whole of the upper floor and 2 smaller apartments on the ground floor. It is surrounded by woods and farmland. Clear mountain streams form waterfalls and rock pools and these provide bathing possibilities in the summer. The enchanting small medieval city of Assisi has hardly changed in the last 500 years, and part of it remains as it was 750 years ago when St. Francis lived there. It also offers visitors good restaurants, shops, music, drama and, at the beginning of May, the spectacular spring celebration of 'Calendimaggio'.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 January 2011 - 22 December 2011 | £510 | 4 | ||
| 3 September 2011 - 1 October 2011 | £825 | 3 | ||
| 1 March 2012 - 28 April 2012 | £510 | 4 | ||
| 28 April 2012 - 12 May 2012 | £590 | 4 | ||
| 12 May 2012 - 7 July 2012 | £825 | 5 | ||
| 7 July 2012 - 8 September 2012 | £960 | 6 | ||
| 8 September 2012 - 15 September 2012 | £825 | 5 | ||
| 15 September 2012 - 13 October 2012 | £590 | 4 | ||
| 13 October 2012 - 11 May 2013 | £540 | 3 |
Apartment 2 (sleeps 2/4) Prices
| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 January 2011 - 22 December 2011 | £395 | 4 | ||
| 3 September 2011 - 1 October 2011 | £345 | 3 | ||
| 1 March 2012 - 28 April 2012 | £345 | 4 | ||
| 28 April 2012 - 12 May 2012 | £395 | 5 | ||
| 12 May 2012 - 7 July 2012 | £445 | 4 | ||
| 7 July 2012 - 8 September 2012 | £615 | 4 | ||
| 8 September 2012 - 15 September 2012 | £445 | 3 | ||
| 15 September 2012 - 13 October 2012 | £395 | - | ||
| 13 October 2012 - 11 May 2013 | £345 | - |
Apartment 3 (sleeps 2) Prices
| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 January 2011 - 22 December 2011 | £445 | 4 | ||
| 3 September 2011 - 1 October 2011 | £495 | 3 | ||
| 3 September 2011 - 8 September 2012 | £785 | 7 | ||
| 1 March 2012 - 28 April 2012 | £470 | 3 | ||
| 28 April 2012 - 12 May 2012 | £550 | 5 | ||
| 7 July 2012 - 7 July 2012 | £650 | 6 | ||
| 8 September 2012 - 15 September 2012 | £550 | 6 | ||
| 15 September 2012 - 13 October 2012 | £470 | 5 | ||
| 13 October 2012 - 11 May 2013 | £445 | 4 |
Changeover day
Saturday.
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Apartment 2 (sleeps 2/4)
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Living room with sofa, writing table, dining table and 4 chairs, china cupboard, Internet Wi-Fi access. Kitchen area with fitted cupboards and tiled work surface, inset gas hob with extractor over, sink, built-in fridge/freezer, oven with grill, toaster, iron and ironing board. Bedroom with king size bed (or twins on request), wardrobe. Bathroom with terracotta tiles, good sized shower, basin, bidet, WC. Doors from living room to south facing formal garden area, beautiful covered terrace with stunning views, table and chairs for al fresco meals. Access to pool with spectacular views and BBQ. |
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Apartment 3 (sleeps 2)
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Living room with sofa, dining table and 4 chairs, china cupboard, Internet Wi-Fi access. Kitchen area with fitted cupboards and marble work surface, inset gas hob, sink, built-in fridge/freezer, oven with grill, microwave, iron and ironing board. Bedroom with king size bed (or twins on request), wardrobe and chest of drawers. Bathroom with bath and shower, basin, bidet, WC. West facing french windows, beautiful pergola and terrace with stunning views, table and two chairs for al fresco meals, access to private bower in the olive orchard. Access to pool with spectacular views and BBQ. |
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Notes on accommodation
Casa Rosa's position, over 450 m. (1500 ft) in the hills, means that in summer it is generally cooler than most of the rest of Italy. Towels and bed-linen are provided and a child's cot is available if required. There is a telephone which guests can use.
Accessibility
Apartment 2 is suitable for an accompanied wheelchair user with extra wide doors, bidet and WC and easy entry shower. However, it is quite a way to the swimming pool, although feasible.
Outside
Swimming pool (12m x 6m) A spectacular lap pool, shared by the apartments, is located a little way above the house in a marvellously tranquil position with panoramic views over the national park. The pool is bordered along one side by lavender, local herbs and a large cherry tree; on the other side is a wide terrace paved in local stone with sun-beds and deck chairs for lounging and sunbathing, here there is also a barbecue and gazebo. A shower is built in to the stone wall at one end of the terrace. The formal gardens have terraces, patios and outdoor furniture. There is a barbecue and a traditional bread/pizza oven. This is an ideal place for relaxaton, peace and to get a way from it all. From Casa Rosa it is possible to take walks within the national park of Mount Subasio. Jennifer Holmes will provide you with many itineries and maps.
Travel
The closest city Perugia, about 30 mins drive, has an airport served by Ryanair. Flights from 25 pounds return inc Tax. (ryanair.com). Rome (2 hours by car) is served by most major airlines. Florence airport - not much closer than Rome, reasonable flights with Ryanair. Ancona (1.5 hours by car) is served by Ryanair.
Distances
Within a 60 km (40 mile) radius of Casa Rosa are the ancient hill towns of Gubbio, Spello, Cortona, Spoleto, Orvieto and Todi, each with its medieval centre. Perugia, the region's capital, is 25km. (15 miles) away. To the West, Lake Trasimeno offers swimming and water sports for most of the year. To the South and East lies Umbria's wildest scenery - the forests and gorges of the Valnerina, the mountain peaks and remote alpine pastures of the Monti Sibillini.
Further details
The farm stands in a regional park, on a spur above a small river, with breathtaking views over the Tescio valley and across the hills to Mount Subasio. The owner, an English painter, lives on the premises. The immediate area is one of great natural beauty. The hills are covered by forest, mostly oak, and by small farms with their olive groves, pastures and fields of wheat, barley and oats. Far from any main road, it is a very quiet and peaceful place. For most of the day the only sound is the singing of birds and crickets and the river in the valley below.
The hills and forest hide martens, porcupine and wild boar, all of which have been seen on the farm. The wealth of bird life includes buzzards, goldfinches and hoopoes. In spring the meadows, fields and verges abound in wild flowers, among them poppies, cyclamen, wild gladioli, and many types of orchid. From May to July fireflies dance in the night, and through the summer the Farm is home to thirty varieties of butterfly. Along the river are waterfalls and natural pools where one can bathe in the summer. The hills, woods and valleys offer many possible routes for walking.
Shops and restaurants. Within easy reach of Casa Rosa there is a restaurant at ‘Agriturismo Le Querce’ (2 miles) and also at ‘Ristorante Da Giovannino’ (4 miles). A small supermarket is also nearby (4 miles). Larger supermarkets can be found at Assisi (6 miles), here you will also find banks post offices and a pharmacy.
Booking notes
When contacting the owner give the following information: Name/address/telephone/fax no. Week(s)/apartment you want to book (and alternative in case 1st choice is taken). Number of people/ages of children. Any special requirements. A deposit of 30% is required; credit cards accepted. The booking cannot be confirmed until the deposit is received. Deposit is non-refundable. You will receive confirmation by email when we receive your deposit.
Guest comments
September, 2010:
“Idyllic location, wonderful welcome … just perfect”
"There are too many good things to say about Casa Rosa. It’s perfectly located off the beaten track, but near enough to civilisation as well (you will need a car). The cottages / apartments are lovely and everything you need is right there. This is all topped off by a wonderful, friendly welcome by the hostess, Gay. It didn’t surprise me at all to know that all of the other guests we met were all return bookings! If in Umbria, this is THE place to stay."
"We’ve had a wonderful holiday at Casa Rosa. Thank you Jennifer for all your kindness, food from the garden and gifts for the boys (porcupine quilts and rhino beetle!). It is so beautiful here. We have enjoyed these restaurants/places:
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