Ascoli Piceno holiday apartment rental, Montelparo with walking, beach/lake nearby, log fire, disabled access, balcony/terrace, internet

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Villa in the Vineyard (apartment)

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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. In 2009 we installed a pure water (chemical & chlorine free) system swimming pool with solar heating.

Apartment, gazebo, loggia and terrace at villa in the vineyard	Part of the garden and the amphitheatre looking south
The very homely spacious lounge and dining room

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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.

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

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

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)

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 Euros. 150 GPD returnable deposit on arrival for breakages refunded on leaving if all is well.

Rental rates

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
mid season	5 Sep 09	18 Oct 09	760£ 691	110100	110100	2 Nights
low season	18 Oct 09	20 Dec 09	695£ 632	9990	9990	2 Nights
festive season	20 Dec 09	10 Jan 10	840£ 764	125114	125114	2 Nights
low season	10 Jan 10	1 May 10	695£ 632	9990	9990	2 Nights
mid season	1 May 10	3 Jul 10	760£ 691	110100	110100	2 Nights
high season	3 Jul 10	29 Aug 10	840£ 764	0-	0-	1 Week
mid season	29 Aug 10	3 Oct 10	760£ 691	110100	110100	2 Nights

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
mid season	5 Sep 09	18 Oct 09	705£ 641	10293	10293	2 Nights
low season	18 Oct 09	20 Dec 09	640£ 582	9284	9284	2 Nights
festive season	20 Dec 09	10 Jan 10	775£ 705	120109	120109	2 Nights
low season	10 Jan 10	1 May 10	640£ 582	9284	9284	2 Nights
mid season	1 May 10	3 Jul 10	705£ 641	10293	10293	2 Nights
high season	3 Jul 10	29 Aug 10	795£ 723	0-	0-	1 Week
mid season	29 Aug 10	3 Oct 10	705£ 641	10293	10293	2 Nights

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
mid season	5 Sep 09	18 Oct 09	560£ 509	8577	8577	2 Nights
low season	18 Oct 09	20 Dec 09	495£ 450	7265	7265	2 Nights
Festive season	20 Dec 09	10 Jan 10	695£ 632	9990	9990	2 Nights
low season	10 Jan 10	1 May 10	495£ 450	7265	7265	2 Nights
mid season	1 May 10	3 Jul 10	560£ 509	8577	8577	2 Nights
high season 1	3 Jul 10	28 Aug 10	795£ 723	0-	0-	1 Week
mid season	28 Aug 10	30 Oct 10	560£ 509	8577	8577	2 Nights

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 euros (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 August 2009

Laundry service available.

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 towels available to hire €5 per week.

Guestbook for Villa in the Vineyard

"...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

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