Traditional Umbrian Farmhouse Villa with Stunning Views of the Apennines and a private pool
Fantastic Location, Huge Pool with Breathtaking Views - near Assisi, Gubbio & Perugia
1, 2, 4 and 15 Bedroom Farmhouse
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The farmhouse is a traditionally restored 17th century Umbrian stone farmhouse, surrounded by a private estate. The property is an oasis of rest and relaxation, in the midst of olive groves, fig, walnut and oak trees. At an altitude of 600m asl, you can experience a moderate, more refreshing climate, even on a hot summer's day. The Farmstead has been carefully restored with attention to detail using traditional Umbrian stone, oak beams and terracotta paving. Each property has a fully equipped handmade luxury kitchen with dishwasher, double bedrooms with king sized beds, en-suite bathrooms with large luxury showers and private terraces with BBQs and shady pergolas. There is a generous 16m x 8m swimming pool with fantastic views, large sun terraces with shade and sun loungers. We offer first class accommodation, stunning views, rolling hills and mountain wilderness. The farmstead is within walking distance (15 mins) of the village of Carbonesca, which has several bars and a shop.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 30 September 2011 - 31 May 2012 | €570 | 4 | ||
| 31 May 2012 - 30 June 2012 | €670 | 4 | ||
| 1 July 2012 - 31 August 2012 | €825 | - | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 31 October 2012 | €670 | 4 |
The Villetta (2 Bedroom, Sleeps 4-6) Prices
| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 30 September 2011 - 31 May 2012 | €695 | 4 | ||
| 31 May 2012 - 30 June 2012 | €980 | 4 | ||
| 1 July 2012 - 31 August 2012 | €1450 | - | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 31 October 2012 | €980 | 4 |
The Cascina (4 Bedroom, Sleeps 8) Prices
| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 30 September 2011 - 31 May 2012 | €1185 | 4 | ||
| 31 May 2012 - 30 June 2012 | €1390 | 4 | ||
| 1 July 2012 - 31 August 2012 | €1999 | - | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 31 October 2012 | €1390 | 4 |
The Farmhouse Villas (15 Bedrooms,Sleeps 30) Prices
| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 30 September 2011 - 31 May 2012 | €5155 | 4 | ||
| 31 May 2012 - 30 June 2012 | €6260 | - | ||
| 30 June 2012 - 31 August 2012 | €8784 | - | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 30 September 2012 | €6260 | 4 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property(s) per week in Euros. Please note: heating is not included in the above charges. In March, April, May, September and October 2 night bookings are available from €100 per night per couple per night. In June and the 1st 2 weeks of July 4 night bookings are available from €100 per couple per night.
Changeover day
A normal week is Saturday to Saturday. Please contact us if you wish to discuss alternative days, we are happy to try to accommodate your requests. Guests should arrive after 5pm and vacate the property before 10am on the day of departure.
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The Villetta (2 Bedroom, Sleeps 4-6)
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The Villetta was part of the original 400-year-old Umbrian farmhouse and boasts large dramatic rooms with lofty ceilings and oak beams. The Villetta has beautiful handmade chestnut windows and doors, terracotta window sills, paved floors and a charming character that has been well preserved. The Villetta also has a wood fired stove in the spacious living area along with comfortable leather sofas. There is a handmade luxury kitchen with oven, gas hob, large fridge freezer, coffee machine and dishwasher. The bedrooms both have comfortable beds with new mattresses and crisp linens. There is one room with a king sized bed and the other had 2 large singles. Both rooms have en-suite bathrooms. The pretty private terrace is surrounded by flowers and herbs and has a pergola for shade. There are views of the picturesque hillside to the south, a gas BBQ grill, table and chairs. There is a lovely large swimming pool, with stunning views, spacious terraces and a good range of pool furniture. |
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The Cascina (4 Bedroom, Sleeps 8)
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La Cascina has been lovingly restored to its former glory, a rustic 17th century Umbrian farmhouse. The traditional features, archways, oak beams, original stonework, and charming character have all been preserved. Although a traditional building, the property is equipped with modern appliances and comforts. There is a luxury kitchen with dishwasher, coffee machine, oven and microwave. The lounge has comfy leather sofas and the dining room has a large table and chairs to seat 10. The bedrooms feature large single or king sized beds. There are 3 en-suite bathrooms with spacious walk in showers (one also has a bath) there is also an additional ground floor bathroom with a shower. A shady terrace has a pretty wooden pergola, gas BBQ grill and a table with chairs overlooking the stunning Gubbio hillside. There is a large pool, with spacious terraces and stunning views. La Cascina can be rented alone (to sleep 8) or together with the Cantina (to sleep 10) and the Villetta (to sleep 14). |
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The Farmhouse Villas (15 Bedrooms,Sleeps 30)
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| Sleeps up to 30. 15 bedrooms, 15 bathrooms, traditional 17th century stone Umbrian farmhouse and barn with large pool and stunning views. Fantastic, picturesque hill top location only 25 mins drive to walled towns of Gubbio and Assisi. Less than 1 hour from Lake Trasimeno, Cortona, Spello, Spoleto, Bevagna, the Caves at Frassasi and Perugia. 1hr drive to coast. Ideally located for day trips to Montefalco, Todi, The Marmore Falls, Orvieto, Rome (just 2 hours by train) Florence and Siena. | |
Notes on accommodation
The villas and surrounding grounds offer plenty of facilities for children. There is a large pool, (16m by 8m) with plenty of shade, stunning views of the mountains and spacious terraces. There is a paddling pool for babies. There is also a generous lawned games area with a mini football net, climbing frame, swing, badminton court, football table, ping pong, boule and a sand pit. The 20 acres of surrounding private land is perfect for an evening stroll and has even been the inspiration for painters- it is the ideal location for tranquil enjoyment of the views. The villas are all fully centrally heated (extra charge for heating).
We offer all guests complementary wireless internet access.
Outside
The Pian Di Cascina private estate offers a large swimming pool with stunning views of the surrounding countryside and the Apennine mountain range. The pool is shared, but is 16m by 8m, so never gets too full! (This is larger than many hotel pools and the largest pool in our area!) There are several large sun terraces surrounding the pool with shade and sun loungers.
There are fields of sunflowers here in the summer, olive groves, walnut trees, fruit trees, and acres of untouched countryside to explore. The estate produces organic vegetables, raspberries and harvests its own single-estate-handpicked olive oil. You may also collect blackberries, wild cherries, mushrooms and figs from the land.
Coast/Beach
Fano beach is about 1 hours drive from the farm and is perfect for families with young children as it is very wide beach with shallow water. The wonderful sandy beaches of Sirolo are only 1 hour 20 mins drive away. Lake Trasimeno (45 min drive) has a life guarded beach and some excellent seafood restaurants.
Golf
Golf just 30 minutes away in Perugia.
Special interest holidays
We are open nearly all year round at Pian Di Cascina. You can walk to the two local villages of Carbonesca (15 mins), Casa Castalda (45 mins) and surrounding the farm there are miles of stunning open countryside, perfect for walking, climbing, painting and cycling. We offer advice, routes and maps for walkers and cyclists (we also have 4 bikes available). We offer notes, advice and recommendations for sightseeing, wine tasting and local cuisine. We also offer local wine tasting evenings and Umbrian cooking courses. Please contact us for further information.
Travel
The nearest airports for direct flights from London are Perugia which is 25 mins or Ancona airport, which is less than an hours drive. Ryan Air fly at least once a day into Ancona from London Stansted and 3 times a week from Perugia. Rome airport is only a 2 hour drive from the house. You could also fly into Bologna Forli airport with Ryan Air, making the drive to the house is about 2.5 hours. Pisa airport is about 3 hours drive away and Easy Jet, among other airlines, flies to Pisa.
Distances
Umbria is the undiscovered heart of Italy. It is rich in art and history as well as landscape. There is a great variety of sculpture, painting, architecture, and religious heritage to explore.
Gubbio: One of most beautiful, well preserved medieval towns in Italy (20 mins).
Perugia: The regional capital, home to Umbrian art (40 mins).
Assissi: Most visited place in Italy, birthplace of St Francis (30 mins).
Spello: Pretty hill top town with great restaurant and it's own enoteca (45 mins).
Further details
La Tavernetta, our small restaurant is available exclusively to guests of the villa. We offer delicious home-cooked Italian meals prepared using ingredients from our organic gardens. Dining at La Tavernetta, offers you a chance to sample local wines and cuisine without having to leave the villa - it is the perfect way to relax and enjoy your holiday - no driving and Italian language is welcomed but not essential! We have an organic farm here at the villa, we grow soft fruit, vegetables, sunflowers and produce our own extra virgin olive oil. Guests of the villa are encouraged to sample our delicious farm produce. There are also many other restaurants in the area surrounding Pian Di Cascina. There are 3 traditional Umbrian restaurants within 5-20 minutes of the house. The local restaurants serve typical Umbrian food such as, 'affettati' -plates of superb ham, salami and cheese, simple rustic pasta dishes with 'sugo' or truffles and roast meats and game. The medieval town of Gubbio (20 mins drive away) has some of the best restaurants in Umbria and a lively nightlife. The speciality is rich truffle dishes made with local black and white truffles. Gubbio also has several bars and pubs, which are great fun and rather lively during the summer evenings.
The local towns of Carbonesca and Casa Castalda both have bars, where you can drink into the small hours with the locals. You can walk to both of the bars in Carbonesca (15 mins walk), they are both typical Umbrian bars, with beer on tap and a lively banter. The nearby picturesque hill town of Spello has one of the top 18 cantina's (wine tasting cellars) in Italy. You can book tutored tastings and sample wines over a delicious lunch. When you arrive, we provide a welcome pack with details and directions to the many of the restaurants we recommend. We also suggest places of interest to visit along the way. You could spend weeks enjoying sampling all the local food and wine!
Booking notes
Our prices include all linen, towels, pool towels, gas and electricity. In order to secure a booking we require a 30% deposit and a completed booking form. 9 weeks before the start of your holiday we require full payment.
(Central heating is not included)
Guest comments
'Paul and Isabel, thank you for such a lovely holiday. We had a fantastic time, made better by all your advice and friendly guidance.' Louise and Leigh, Bedfordshire.
'The food was great and very good value too, we were very impressed by the services provided-thank you for a lovely holiday, we are sure we will return again! ' Jo and John, Bath.
'Pian Di Cascina - the most fantastic antidote to our fast lives!' Pauline and Dennis, Hertfordshire.
'We had a fabulous time. Everything was though of-including pool towels! Pian Di Cascina is a beautiful location-thank you for being such wonderful hosts!!!' The Agass Family.
'You have created a beautiful centre in an enchanting location. Your properties are finished and equipped to a high standard and we've had a most relaxing and enjoyable week!' Lindsay and Anita
'We had a lovely holiday-everything about the place was perfect. Thank you!' Phil and Janina
Owner profile
Paul, Isabel, Benjamin and Ollie
About the owner
We are a young energetic couple who gave up sensible jobs in the city to pursue our dream of living and working in Italy. We are passionate about preserving the environment, locally grown food and embracing a slower pace of life. We spent several years painstakingly restoring our abandoned 17th century farmstead and even longer resurrecting and clearing the 20 acres of surrounding olive groves and abandoned countryside. We have been open for visitors since 2007 -We are pleased to say that after many years of hard work we have created a beautiful, environmentally & family friendly holiday villa that offers the perfect place in which to enjoy everything Umbria had to offer. We also manage and run a small organic farm which grows soft fruit, olives for oil and organic vegetables.
Year purchased: 2004
Why the owner chose an apartment in this location
The farm is an oasis of rest and relaxation, in the midst of olive groves, fig, walnut and oak trees. At an altitude of 600m asl, you can experience a moderate, more refreshing climate, even on the hottest summer's day. It is 1.5 km from the village of Casa Castalda, which has a variety of shops including, a butchers, cheese shop, bakers and 2 grocery stores and a short walk from Carbonesca, which has 2 bars and a small shop. The farm is nestled in the hills of Valfabbrica. The medieval town of Gubbio is only 25 minutes drive away and Assisi is a 15 km picturesque drive from the villa. Perugia, the Adriatic coast, lake Trasimeno, Spello, Spoleto, The Caves of Frassasi, Cortona, Todi, Bevanga, The Marmore falls and Montefalco are all within an easy distance - perfect for day trips.
Unique benefits of the property
The location of Pian Di Cascina is unsurpassed in our opinion- there are stunning panormaic views and it is in an untouched location surrounded by natural beauty. We have never seen a property that had such amazing views and was isolated (not near any other buildings)- yet near (only 1km) a village. We fell in love with Pian Di Cascina, the moment we saw it! At Pian Di Cascina, we include many extras to help make your stay with us as comfortable and enjoyable as possible; Complementary WIFI, A well stocked DVD Library, Fluffy towels and crisp linens, pool towels, a wide range of toddler and baby equipment, a selection of popular board games and books, outdoor games such as boule, table tennis, badminton and volley ball and a designated toddler pool and sand pit for the little ones.
For booking and further information
Property Ref IT858
Isabel and Paul Abbott Farber
Tel: (Italy) + 39 3341 810 602
Fax: (UK) + 44 (0)8700 630 965
Mob: (Italy) + 39 3383 068 307
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