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Apartment |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Montelparo in Ascoli Piceno

From £490 per week |  From £70 per night

2 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4 out of 5

3 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Swimming pool, beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car essential, may take pets - please enquire

About the home

There is more to a holiday in Le Marche than a swimming pool.(although we have a pure water 10 by 5 meter one that is free of chlorine and other chemicals ). Meet "real" Italy, ancient hill towns, steeped in history, but not in tourists. The incredible landscape will nourish your spirit and rekindle a sense of wonder at the beauty of the world. The authentic restaurants offer great value for money, and the delicious food will have your mouth watering.

We have a created a beautiful single apartment for you to enjoy whilst you explore Italy's "best kept secret". The emphasis here is on comfort and quality. Large showers, abundant hot water, the main bedroom even has a memory foam bed. And because you are on holiday we will make your bed for you every day and keep the bathrooms clean, If you want we will even make breakfast for you ( and leave it in your Kitchen for you to enjoy whenever suits you).

Villa in the vineyard offers a perfect location for a rejuvenating retreat at any time of the year, (the super insulated walls and underfloor heating guarantee a cosy stay in autumn and winter and the super insulated walls are as effective as air conditioning in keeping the apartment cool in the summer ). As the apartment is situated on the ground floor, there is direct access to the gardens and extensive vineyards which you are welcome to explore.

We have got GREEN CREDENTIALS too. We have reconstructed our house to very high insulation levels using recycled forest clippings (wood fibre boards) and the latest ventilated roof technology which both keeps the heat out in the summer ( it is so effective that it is the equivalent of air conditioning), so there are no stifling hot summer nights with no sleep and in the winter it is cosy and warm, (no freezing cold rooms). All the paints and materials used are non toxic and allow the walls to 'breathe'. We have solar panels to heat the hot water , which also feeds into the underfloor heating. We have carefully reused whatever materials possible from the original house, and have sourced local materials wherever possible. To ensure our guests wellbeing we have a pure water (chemical & chlorine free) system swimming pool with solar heating.

For wine afficionados we have a 'wineshop' with a careful selection of some of the areas best wines. We also arrange wine tastings, cooking classes, and painting/drawing lessons. Why not come for a long weekend wine tasting break.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The apartment is stylishly furnished with a harmonious blend of the traditional and the contemporary, there is handmade furniture and there are original paintings and prints throughout.

The apartment has under-floor central heating and is highly insulated to keep the house warm in the cooler months and cool in the hotter months we have found that this is as effective as air conditioning.

We have an extensive library including plenty of local reference material, as well as novels, cookbooks and other non fiction. We have a large and interesting DVD collection, with an 23 inch wide screen apple computer well loaded with over 10 days worth of music to suit all tastes, a comprehensive range of software including photoshop and it is hooked up to a high quality audio system.

All windows are double-glazed with internal shutters and all windows and external doors have fly screens

Laundry service available

Bedrooms/ bathrooms: Both with comfortable king-sized double beds one has a memory foam mattress and the other a pocket sprung matress. There are two bathrooms, each with a large power-shower (hairdryers, soft towels and courtesy toiletries provided). It is also possible to add single beds into the main bedrooms.

Lounge: With sofa-bed (converts to 2 singles or 1 double), easy chairs and log-burner

Dining Room: With handmade oak dining table and 6 chairs

Kitchen: Fully fitted with modern oven, large gas-hob, microwave, dishwasher, granite work tops, breakfast bar and a full complement of kitchenware. If there is anything you particularly need just ask us and we will probably have it upstairs in our part of the house.

Lounge, dining room, kitchen and bedrooms have beautiful valley views

Further details outdoors:
There is a large terrace all around the house, which offers a choice of dining and leisure areas, shade can be found somewhere throughout the day.
There is a pergola and a loggia with chairs, tables,
Outdoor barbecue
A large 2 acre landscaped garden for enjoying and children to play in
Sun loungers . There are walks round the vineyard and orchards 19 acres in all.There is a 10 meter by 5 meter PURE WATER, CHEMICAL FREE SWIMMING POOL, although is solar heated, it is very well insulated and holds its heat well easily reaching 30 degrees in the summer months. The pool is fully fenced, so it is very safe for little ones. Around the pool we have created a large sun terrace with amazing views across two valleys .

Further details

Linen provided, and changed weekly.
30% deposit on booking and final payment 6 weeks before rental period. All payment is in British pounds 200 GPD returnable deposit on arrival for breakages refunded on leaving if all is well.

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The very homely spacious lounge and dining room

 

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The villa in the vineyard

 

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Apartment, gazebo, loggia and terrace at villa in the vineyard

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The Marche / Abruzzo / Marche region

The Marche is on the eastern side of central Italy, a narrow strip of fertile land between the beautiful appenine mountains and the Adriatic sea with a myriad of ancient hilltop towns to explore between. This location creates a dramatic landscape of hills and valleys cultivated over centuries with a patchwork of vineyards , olive groves and fruit trees. This is Italy as it used to be, without the tourists, unspoilt and incredibly beautiful, with warm, friendly and welcoming locals.

Our Local village of Montelparo, 3 Km away, is in the region of Ascoli Piceno it has a bank, 2 grocery shops 2 bars,post office,superb butcher, 2 hairdressers,pharmacist, baker, clothes shop, garage, fuel station and electrical goods shop. The only thing missing is a shoe repairer! . Ascoli is a lovely 30 minute drive away through the hills. We are perfectly placed for a thorough exploration of this southernmost part of Le Marche, in the heart of this stunning area between the family friendly beaches of the Adriatic coast and the majesty of the Sibillini national park.

Here there is so much to do and see that you will wish you could stay longer, from amazing limestone caves, to ancient forts and castles, Roman archeological sites, stunning architecture and beautiful paintings. Hiking, mountain biking or hunting for wild flowers in the `Sibillini mountains. Or if you want to take it easy in true Italian style, there are fabulous family friendly beaches to laze away the days and soak up the sunshine. Hang out in the beautiful piazzas in the nearby towns of Fermo and Ascoli Piceno, soak up the atmostphere and enjoy delicious coffee and pastries whilst watching the world go by. If you fancy a splurge, or doing some early Christmas shopping there are some great bargains to be had in the many top name factory outlets in the region.

The Ascoli Piceno / Montelparo area

Throughout the summer months there is a lively programme of theatre, music (jazz & classical). Not to mention the Festivals in celebration of food and wine that take place in even the smallest village.

There are activities to suit all tastes from Roman archaeological sites and perfect medieval villages,(5mins -60mins) safe swimming at the beach(25mins), hiking in the mountains(40mins), horse riding (5 mins)and golf (15mins). Complete tranquility or bustling seaside towns with good shopping. (30mins).

The local 'Cucina tipica' deeply rooted in the peasant tradition provides a wealth of high quality dining experiences, or if you prefer lunch at home our local butcher is renowned for his delicious 'porchetta', (rolled pork with wild herbs and roasted in a wood fired oven to perfection).

How to get there

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The apartment is 3km from the village of Montelparo in the beautiful region of Ascoli Piceno

Low cost flights with Ryanair Stansted to Ancona or Pescara. Both these airports are an easy 1hr 15mins straight forward drive away from Montelparo and car rental is available at the airport, contact us for advice on the best deals via Hertz car rental.

Rome Airports are a fantastic 2.5hr scenic drive away via motorway through the Grande Sassi mountains

By train the nearest station is Pedaso 25 mins away we can provide a taxi service to the nearest car hire company.

When you book we will email you detailed directions on how to find us.

Activities near Ascoli Piceno

Reviews

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31 Dec 2011

“Wonderful, romantic and relaxing” The apartment at the Villa in the Vineyard is lovely with all of the conveniences necessary. The hosts were welcoming and the location provides easy access to both the mountains and the beach. This in addition to a beautiful view from the patio where we enjoyed breakfast and and evening glass of wine makes the Villa a place worth returning to.

13 Dec 2011

“Super holiday location” We stayed at the Villa in the Vineyard in late July and had a super holiday there. The owners were very friendly and the villa itself was fantastic. Very well equipped, comfortable bedrooms and lovely bathrooms. The kitchen was FULLY equipped, which is so often not the case in holiday rental properties. There is a swimming pool at the villa, which is fenced off so access can be controlled effectively for the younger members of the family - which is great. The location is good, with a couple of shops in the nearby village and then a supermarket a few more kilometres away. The costal town of Pedaso, about 25 minutes drive, has a good beach (with a railway line behind it, every little boy's dream?!) where the kids can play in the water safely and a great Gelateria, plus all the usual facilities. Would we go back? Yes!

11 Nov 2011

“Everything we wished for to capture & enjoy the tranquil beauty of the marche countryside in civili” We had a wonderful week in this lovely villa situated in what is a truly magical spot on the side of the valley surrounded by woods, vineyards & cultivated fields. Walking out of my bedroom onto the terrace as dawn was arriving. Sitting on the terrace with a cup of tea watching the dawn come alive as the sun peaked over the hill turning the sky pink & then golden before settling into that magical blue. Listening to the birds & the sounds of wildlife coming alive. I felt tranformed & fell in love with this beautiful land. The villa was everything we hoped for. Quality bed linen, 5 star bathrooms & comfortable lounge, dining room & well fitted modern kitchen. We liked the convenience of having the internet & being able to select a dvd from the many available to settle down with a bottle of wine as the evening slipped into night. And who could not love swimming in a pool suspended on the side of this beautiful valley. The surrounding towns & villages are a delight & the winding roads & hillsides are a real pleasure to drive through. We found some great local restaurants, as recommended by the owners, & were surprised at how reasonably priced they were. For anyone who loves natural beauty & is seeking relax this is the place to be.

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"...as always Italy comes up to all expectations..your guest accommodation is so comfortable and such a stunning house - everything works! A beautiful place to wind down, I enjoyed every minute." BH, Ipswich.

"Your warm hospitality made a week's stay a memorable holiday - an outstanding combination of relaxation in beautiful surroundings and opportunity of discovering the true beauty Italy unspoilt by tourism. Visiting the city of Ascoli Piceno was a real high light"PB, Ixworth.

The house, the location, your fantastic hospitality the conversation, the restaurants the home made bread and jam! How can we leave knowing its all still here. We've had a wonderful holiday thanks to you and Le Marche We will not be able to keep it a secret. G , A G, & S ( Bath)

We enjoyed a fantastic week in at villa in the vineyard and we are most taken by the high quality finish of the property The attention to detail made it made it feel like we were going from home to home Many thanks for your hospitality too

A lovely house nestled in a picturesque valley. Very well appointed and feeling like a home. Great welcome and helpful suggestions on excursions. We all felt that we had a perfect holiday with so much to do, Thank you both for making us so welcome and all your helpful advice. R,B,& G B Hastings

Rental prices

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
low season	1 Mar 12	29 Apr 12	490£ 490	7070	7070	2 Nights
mid season	29 Apr 12	8 Jul 12	580£ 580	8585	8585	2 Nights
high season	8 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	760£ 760	0-	0-	1 Week
mid season	1 Sep 12	27 Oct 12	580£ 580	8585	8585	2 Nights

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
low season	1 Mar 12	29 Apr 12	620£ 620	9090	9090	2 Nights
mid season	29 Apr 12	8 Jul 12	830£ 830	120120	120120	2 Nights
high season	8 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	920£ 920	0-	0-	1 Week
mid season	1 Sep 12	27 Oct 12	830£ 830	120120	120120	2 Nights

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
mid season	28 Apr 12	8 Jul 12	875£ 875	125125	125125	2 Nights
high season	8 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	970£ 970	0-	0-	1 Week

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

There is a weekly or less cleaning charge of £35 (£45 for two bedroom use )

30% payable upon booking, the balance to be paid 6 weeks before arrival date.

Welcome pack included for stays of a week or more.

These are new rates from 1st Nov 2011

Laundry service available.

Long term lets available mid/low season

Delicious breakfast is available on request. It includes, homemade bread, pancakes, jams and local honey, fresh fruit, and tea or coffee. .Evening meals are also available. All lovingly made from certified organic and homegrown ingredients wherever possible.

Beach/pool towels included

Availability

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3 years listed You are contacting Wendy Taylor Landline +44 1309 692394 Mobile +44 7792 188689 Web Visit site Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2008. This apartment has received 3 reviews from previous guests.