Casa delle Rose is a beautifully restored 17th century farmhouse with a self-contained apartment on the ground floor in the heart of Green Umbria. Set amidst olive groves and vineyards near the picturesque village of Canalicchio, it offers spectacular views over the gentle Umbrian hills with sunsets and starry nights that have to be seen to be believed. Traditional chestnut beams, handmade terracotta floors, fireplaces and whitewashed walls add to the glorious ambience, and the virtually chlorine-free 5x10m pool offers cool respite from hot summer days. Major cultural centres like Assisi, Perugia and Todi are half an hour away and Rome and Florence less than two hours. It takes a mere 10 minutes to reach the ceramics capital of Deruta. There are two excellent restaurants within walking distance.
Canalicchio, Collazzone, Marsciano, Todi area, Umbria, Italy, Europe
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Nearest airport:
Perugia at (27 kilometres)
Nearest ferry port:
Ancona at (160 kilometres)
Nearest train station:
Marsciano at (12 kilometres)
Nearest motorway:
A1 - Strada del Sole at (80 kilometres)
Car
necessary
Holidaymakers seeking culture will delight in Casa delle Rose's unbeatable location: Umbria's capital and famous university town Perugia is 30 minutes away, splendid Todi only 20 and St Francis' Assisi about 40. There are many small towns worth a day trip: Montefalco, Bevagna, Spello or the gourmet Mecca of Norcia, to name but a few. Between the months of May and October, Umbria is brimming with local festivals. Highlights are Spoleto's world-renowned celebration of the arts 'Festival dei due Mondi', Perugia's mouth-watering chocolate festival in honour of the 'Bacio' and Gubbio's spectacular Candle Race. The quiet country lanes around the house are perfect for walking and mountain biking to work up an appetite for lunch at a colourful local trattoria and Alvaro, a friend of the owners who manages a large country estate nearby, can arrange for horse-riding, truffle-hunting, Italian cookery classes, fishing and tennis. There is a golf course near Perugia, 30 minutes drive away.
Availability notes Bookings are from Saturday to Saturday, with check-in after 16.00 and check-out by 10.00. On request, the apartment can also be rented for periods less than a week long, and it is available for rental all year.
Rental rates for the Casa delle Rose in Marsciano, Umbria, Italy
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1 Aug 2008
31 Aug 2008
1 Week
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1 Sep 2008
30 Oct 2008
1 Week
* All information without guarantee. Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.
The apartment has its own private covered loggia with access to the private, outdoor pool and garden, planted with olive trees and a variety of fruit trees. Guests can help themselves to figs and plums etc. and create something truly Mediterranean using herbs from the herb garden and fresh tomatoes from the vegetable garden (July/August). There is a library of books and videos and (wireless) broadband internet access is available. Windows are double-glazed and have fly-screens. A cot is available (free) and an extra bed can be supplied for a fifth person at € 150 per week. Linen is changed once a week and a final clean is included in the price. Central heating is charged locally by usage.
Vera and George Crawford, Watford: 'Over the years we have rented 18 properties in Italy, but Casa delle Rose is by far the best. We feel we are guests in Michael and Sophie's lovely home. We have re-visited favourite places such as Assisi, Montefalco, Bevagna, Perugia, Spello and Todi, but have always looked forward to returning to Casa delle Rose for evening drinks on the terrace. Thank you.' ***David and Celia Weston, Kent and Janet and Lorenzo Masini, Lucca: 'La Casa delle Rose - definitely a 'Gold Medal' if not 'Best in Show'! After many years of villa holidays we have to say that you have made the best - the location, the quality of the house and all its stylish fittings, the pretty garden, the wonderful pool - and of course the warm and friendly welcome of the hosts. Thank you, Michael and Sophie, for giving us the opportunity of such a happy and relaxing week. ***Jane and Jonathan Richards + family, East Sussex: 'What a beautiful place in an incredibly beautiful setting.
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