This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is required for transport to and from this property

The Wallis family come from Solihull, in the West Midlands and are now living in Suffolk and London. We (Mum and Dad) are retired doctors. We have 3 children - 2 are junior doctors and the youngest is a physicist. We have an enthusiastic and doting cocker spaniel called Polly. We have overseen the restoration of the charming old farmhouse formerly known to us as 'il ruin' to a lovely family holiday retreat using local architect & builders. They have done a magnificent job and have recovered the old Marchegiani appearance of the farmhouse and have added the usual mod cons! With the help of Fabricia (house keeper), Mario (gardener) and Andrea (pool engineer) we have a perfect holiday retreat and have enjoyed many holidays with family and friends in summer spring and winter. Several recently married couples have 'honeymooned' in this lovely setting. It is a perfect spot to de-stress, keep fit and soak up the local culture and ambience.

We fell in love with the property and stumbled on it quite by chance. There has been a farmhouse here for hundreds of years and when we arrived it had been derelict for 80 years or so. Nature had reclaimed the surrounding hillside fields. We arrived for our first viewing through the woodland on the back of a tractor, but there is now secure access by unmetalled chalk road. The house has a stunning location on the edge of the village of Necciano with views of the Sibillini mountains. We love nature, walking and local culture and have found the local village residents and farmers welcoming, friendly and helpful. The property was fully rebuilt and restored in 2007-8 with anti-seismic specification.

This is rural Italy with all its charm and delights. If you like being close to nature, country / hillside walks, magnificent local architecture and culture as well as delicious Le Marche food this is the place for you.