Assisi holiday farmhouse rental with walking, log fire, balcony/terrace, internet access, telephone, rural retreat

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Brigolante Guest Apartments (farmhouse)

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Just minutes from Assisi, among the foothills of Mount Subasio in Umbria, this 16th century stone farmhouse, once part of a larger castle, has been carefully remodelled into a holiday rental which blends historic features and modern amenities.

Our self-catering holiday flat, which is part of the original Brigolante farmhouse provides accommodations for two to four guests, making it a perfect agritourism holiday rental near Assisi for couples, families or small groups travelling together.

Our vacation rental apartment has a fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator and stove-top (cooker), a bedroom with a queen-sized bed, and an immaculate modern bath. Satellite TV, telephone, washing machine and independent heating are included in all our holiday rental apartments in Umbria.

The terracotta floors, hand painted tiles, antique and period country furnishings, and beautiful views overlooking the surrounding hills are just some of the features admired by guests of our vacation rental in Assisi.

A panorama of the Brigolante farmhouse	The rustic kitchen-sitting room with a working fireplace.
The large bathroom with jetted tub and separate enclosed shower.	The bedroom furnished with antiques and period furniture.

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The Umbria region

Umbria is famous both for its forested hilly landscape and its rich art and architecture. Almost all the towns are located on hilltops, with gorgeous views over the surrounding woods, olive groves, and vineyards. For a first visit to Umbria, include Perugia for its Roman and late Medieval art and architecture and high-end boutique shopping, Assisi for its world famous Giotto frescoes and charming winding town streets, Spoleto for its early Medieval architecture, Orvieto for its one-of-a-kind well, Etruscan tombs and breath-taking cathedral, and Gubbio for its thoroughly medieval town centre.

To experience Umbria’s ravishing nature and scenery, visit the Piano Grande in the Sibilline park near Norcia (where you can also sample some of Umbria’s famous salami and truffles), the Marmore waterfalls and Valnerina, where white-water rafting is offered, and Lake Trasimeno with a ferry ride to the Isola Maggiore.

For a more in-depth taste of Umbria, don’t miss the small gems of Todi, Città di Castello, Spello, Montefalco, Trevi, Bevagna, and Amelia. All of these towns lend themselves to casual strolls through the streets, long cappuccino breaks in the main piazza, discoveries of tiny shops and boutiques, poking into the historic local church, and wonderful long meals of country Umbrian cooking.

Umbria also offers a rich tradition of wine and food: the whites produced around Lake Trasimeno at Tuoro and Passignano, Perugia and Torgiano and in the countryside near Orvieto are worth trying. The reds produced around Montefalco have gained an international reputation over the past few years, and the area is full of vineyards and cellars open to visitors for tours and tastings. Umbria also produces one of the world’s most sought-after olive oils, and most mills will offer tastings and sell directly to the public during pressing season.

Assisi area

Brigolante is just minutes from Assisi, Umbria’s most famous town and one of its most beautiful. Known primarily as the birthplace of Saint Francis and home now to the Basilica of St. Francis, with its cycle of Giotto frescoes and the saint’s tomb, Assisi is not just a religious centre. Assisi has art and architecture which dates back to Roman times, including a pristinely preserved temple in the main square, and a progression of churches which serve as an example of each of the major historical architectural periods. Assisi is also dotted with charming little shops of local artists and artisans, and you can find local ceramics and artwork along side cafés and antique dealers. There are some wonderful restaurants which cater to locals and tourists alike where you can sample some of the local wine and oil and delicious Umbrian country cuisine, heavy on the pork and truffles. Assisi is especially inviting when decked out for the two main festivals of the year: Calendimaggio, a three day medieval festival in May, and the Feast Day of St Francis the first week of October.

Brigolante in located in the Park of Mount Subasio, which encompasses the town proper of Assisi and Spello and the surrounding foothills and slopes of Subasio. The park offers a variety of points of interest: tiny inhabited stone hamlets connected by stunning country roads and hiking trails, numerous isolated country churches and hermitages, some dating back to the time of St. Francis, and a chain of medieval bridges which criss-cross the Tescio river at various points along its ravine. The park is also home to a rich variety of wild animals and birds, including grey partridge, wild cat, squirrel, wood pigeon, magpie, jay, goldfinches and hoopoes, well as porcupine, badger, fox, weasel, beech-marten, and wild boar. Among birds of prey, in particular in the eastern section of the Park, there are buzzard, goshawk, and scops owl.

How to get there

Flight Information:

There are numerous options for flying between the UK and Umbria.

Ryan Air has a flight directly from London to the Perugia airport, which is only 15 km away. Otherwise, you can fly to Ancona (a small, provincial airport about 1.5 hours away) or Rome.

Alitalia has flights to Perugia with a stopover in Milan.

Otherwise, all major airlines fly into Rome and Florence airports, which are both just about 2 hours drive away.

Driving Information:

We strongly recommend our guests hire a car for the duration of their stay. We are not well served by public transportation, and the charming hilltowns of Umbria are difficult to reach by bus or train.

The Perugia airport has car rental offices for Hertz, Budget, and Avis. You can easily book a car online.

For driving directions to Brigolante, please contact us directly.

Activities near Assisi

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Here is a sample of some of the amenities available to guests of our vacation apartment rentals:

~ welcome "aperitivo" from our selection of hand crafted natural liqueurs;
~ a guest basket of our home-made and home-grown products, including olive oil, wine, jam, and farm-fresh eggs;
~ fresh-cut wild or garden blooms in the bedroom of each vacation apartment;
~ handmade soap and sachets in each bathroom;
~ home-grown and natural products: eggs, meats, wild mushrooms and asparagus, jam, wine, olive oil and seasonal fruit, vegetables, and herbs for meals in our self catering apartment;
~ barbecue outdoors on our Weber gas grill;
~ children's swing set, slide and sandbox;
~ mountain bikes;
~ information and maps of surrounding park trails (including the historic Franciscan Trail);
~ access to internet and fax machine;
~ American bilingual host.

Further details outdoors:
We can also help with travel plans and itineraries throughout Umbria, Tuscany, the Marches and beyond.

We are available to assist in arranging private tours with multilingual guides, cooking classes, horseback excursions, shiatsu massage (right in your apartment!) and yoga sessions, and many other activities to help you create the Italian holiday of your dreams.

Further details

All rental fee prices are based on either a one week rental period which runs from Saturday to Saturday, or a daily rate with a minimum two night stay offered on a discretionary basis (generally not during high season).

The rental fee includes lodging, linens, final cleaning and all utilities (electricity, water, heat) except telephone (paid according to a metre reading upon departure).

For complete details regarding payment and cancellation policies, please ask for a copy of our General Conditions.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
High season	24 Sep 09	1 Nov 09	550£ 500	0-	0-	1 Week
Low season	1 Nov 09	3 Apr 10	440£ 400	0-	0-	1 Week
High season	3 Apr 10	30 Oct 10	550£ 500	0-	0-	1 Week
Low season	30 Oct 10	19 Dec 10	440£ 400	0-	0-	1 Week
High season	19 Dec 10	9 Jan 11	550£ 500	0-	0-	1 Week

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

For complete details regarding payment and cancellation policies, please ask for a copy of our General Conditions.

Guestbook for Brigolante Guest Apartments

"My wife and I have travelled to Italy many times and have stayed at a multitude of agrituristicas and farm apartments. I can honestly say that Brigolante was our favourite of the 20+ places we have stayed. The apartment was immaculate, the kitchen well-equipped, and the location ideal for hiking and for day trips to many Umbrian and Tuscan locations. What set it far above the rest was the hospitality of our hosts. Not only was Rebecca attentive to our every need, the extended family was also very cordial and generous. Even the dogs befriended us our first day there! I would highly reccommend Brigolante for anyone requiring a home base in Umbria or Toscana."
Jeffrey Ganssle, USA

"In addition to first rate accommodations (including washer in apartment, ironing board, hair dryer, etc.), the welcoming, personal touches are what makes staying at Brigolante a most memorable experience and a great travel value. The setting is rural and scenic, but wonderful hill towns of every size are within an easy drive. This was our favourite stop in four weeks in Umbria and Tuscany!"
Sandi Hanafin, USA

"The location was superb. Umbria is truly the green heart of Italy. After four years of self catering holidays in Italy, we have voted Brigolante as the best yet. La Loggetta was well equipped, the location was superb BUT what is special about Brigolante is the hospitality, the welcome and kindness shown by the family. We shall return, but you other guys go somewhere else!"
Greg and Angela Franks, UK

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