Casa Maria
INTRODUCTION
Region
Umbria, Lake Trasimeno area
Location
Piegaro, Perugia, Italy
Summary
This newly built typical Umbrian local stone exposed country house, postioned in the middle of an olive grove and vineyard, was finished in May 2010. This really beautiful place (6 sleeps) has a large separate storage room and a private swimming pool that is comfortably located within the vineyard. The property is neighbouring with a small quiet residential area of independent houses and villas of similar quality at only 2 kilometers distance from the old town of Piegaro. The house itself has a large living room with open kitchen, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, separate toilet and a spacious garage to park your car. One can enjoy spectacular views to the towns of Panicale with lago Trasimeno, Piegaro and Citta della Pieve with the Tuscan mountains in the back.
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Why this is Special Umbria
Very cosy comfortable Umbrian country house with natural antique looks inside without being old fashioned, positioned in the middle of an active olive grove and vineyard!
BOOKING INFORMATION
Pricing
1 October 2011 - 16 June 2012 EUR 1550; 16 June 2012 - 1 September 2012 EUR 2.650; 1 September 2012 - 29 September 2012 EUR 1.950; 29 September 2012 - 15 June 2013 (excluding Christmas period) EUR 1.550; Christmas 2012 (22 December - 5 January): EUR 1.950
Procedure
Deposit: 30% upon booking, balance 30 days before arrival; weekly cleaning: EUR 100; security deposit: EUR 500.
Changing
Saturdays (depending on other bookings) arrival as of 4 PM and departure latest 10 AM. Other arrival and departures days on request
ACCOMODATION
Bedrooms
At the mid level floor two large guest bedrooms are located each with double beds and large cupboards. One level up one will arrive at the elevated tower like area that hosts the master bedroom and bathroom. With vast views to three directions this is - literally - the top spot of the property.
Bathrooms
The mid level floor hosts the large guest bathroom with shower, sink and toilet. At this level also a spacious separate guest toilet can be found. The en suite bathroom in the master bedroom has toilet, sink and a large separate shower.
Kitchen
The well equiped handmade kitchen is open with the living room. It has a large Smegg stove, a marble sink and work top and cupboards all around. In the hall, in one of the handmade cupboards, the washing machine is located. Free standing American fridge with Ice Cube system.
Livingrooms
The living room is spacious and very cosy decorated and leads to the large porch with pergola which is overlooking the countryside. The impressive marble fireplace gives a comfortable heath in winter times. In the kitchen area one will find a large dining table. HIFI system and satellite TV are available.
Other rooms
In the large separate storage room garden equipment, terrace and pool furniture can be found.
Cleaning
Weekly fresh bed linen and towels included. Permanent maintenance of the house, garden and pool in all aspects during your stay. The cleaning lady will clean the house once a week; more often upon request at separate charge..
Amenities/Facilities
Amenities: Hob/Stove, Oven, Fridge with freezer, Dishwasher, Washing machine, Iron+board, Satellite tv, Television, Internet access, Central heating, Air conditioning, Barbeque, Private pool, all in good condition.
Accessibility
The house is not specifically accessible for people with mobility problems.
Outside
Casa Maria has a large porch that is extended with a beautiful pergola. Here one can enjoy long Summer lunches or evening dinners. The swimming pool measures 10 x 5 meters and is conveniently located directly next to the house. A well preserved and maintained garden (including automatic daily watering) surround the house and consists of a lawn with big old olive trees being part of a huge olive grove that continues into the gardens of both neighbouring properties. Luxurious garden and pool furniture completes the outside area.
Notes
A laptop with flat wireless internet access is available for guests.
SURROUNDINGS
The Lake Trasimeno is 25 km away. Nearest village is Piegaro (2 km) and other important towns are Città della Pieve (13 km), Paciano (18 km) and Panicale (13 km).
LEISURE
Leisure
Beach and water sport facilities at the nearby Lake Trasimeno (25 km). Golf courses are near Panicarola (16 km) at Golf Course Lamborghini (9 holes) and in Ellera Umbra (28 km) at Golf Club Perugia (18 holes).
Special Activities
All kind of activities, like cooking at home, can be arranged at request (separate prices).
Festivals
World famous Umbria Jazz (July) and Eurochocolate (October) in Perugia.
GETTING THERE
Nearest airports are Umbria International Airport Sant'Egidio near Perugia (45 km), Rome Fiumicino (190 km) and Ciampino (175 km) International Airports and Florence International Airport (165 km);nearest A1 Motorway exits are at Fabro (20 km) for Rome and exit Chiusi (25 km) for Florence; international train station of Chiusi (22 km) also hosts car rentals.
Distances
The most important cities in Umbria and Tuscany with all facilities for shopping, culture and art are within reach: (wine in) Montepulciano (45 km), Castiglione del Lago (26 km), Cortona (45 km), Siena (105 km), Florence (145 km), Perugia (35 km), Gubbio (80 km), Todi (60 km), Orvieto (50 km), Spoleto (95 km), Montefalco / Bevagna (85 km), Deruta (50 km), Assisi (55 km) and of course Rome (170 km).