Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Sogni dei Santi is a beautifully restored rustic hill top farmhouse with the best of modern design and creature comforts. The house sleeps 14 (7 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms) has stunning views over unspoilt valleys and hills, a large private garden and a private out-door pool, with pool house. Sitting under a 12th century watchtower and surrounded by its own fields and woods, it enjoys lovely views towards the medieval hill-top hamlet of Serralta. It is not overlooked by any other property. On the ground floor it has a large fully equipped modern kitchen with two ovens, US style fridge/freezer and seating area, a large sitting room equipped with TV/Video/DVD and Game Cube. It also has a dining room that seats 14, a study, laundry and entrance hall. On the first floor it has three double bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, a twin and a another double bedroom that share a bathroom. Up a spiral staircase under the eaves on the second floor there is a further double room, twin room and bathroom with restricted headroom. There is a large airy garage with a ping-pong table and football table for kids to hang out in!
The house is situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty with hiking trails up into the Sibillini mountains nearby, and the ancient pilgim route to Assisi passing through the hamlet itself. The medieval town of Cingoli, known as the 'Balcony of the Marches' is 15 minutes drive away with panoramic views over the hills to the sea. The town of San Severino known as 'City of Art' lies in the valley below (10 mins drive). Both towns have fantastic restaurants and places to visit. Local village pizzerias and osterias serve excellent local food and wine at good prices. There is also a very nice beach near to our villa which is Porto Recanati 49km
Garden and pool
Main Entrance and Portico
Evening drinks by the pool
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The Marche / Abruzzo / Marche region
Le Marche is often described as 'old Italy' where the landscape and traditions have barely changed for centuries. The region lies in central Italy and is bordered on the east by the Adriatic Coast and on the west by the Sibillini and Appenine mountains forming a border with Umbria. To the north are the borders of Tuscany, The Republic of San Marino and Emilia -Romagna, and to the south the region of Abruzzo. The climate is similar to that of neighbouring Umbria and Tuscany, very cold in the winter and very hot in the summer, although Le Marche has a bit more rain and is therefore greener. The striking features of Le Marche are: 180km of coastline with a great variety of beaches, most notable are the beaches of the National Park of Monte Conero near Ancona; stunning natural landscape - dramatic mountains of the Sibillini National Park and breathtakingly beautiful undulating hills; delicious local food and wine - Le Marche is home to the famous white wine 'Verdicchio'; and medieval hilltop towns, each one a jewell, scattered all over the region - Urbino, Cingoli, Osimo, Monte San Martino, to name a few. The region is also home to some of Italy's most famous artists such as Raphael and masterpieces by Verocchio, Piero della Francesca Uccello may be seen in Urbino. Shopping is also a local passion as Le Marche is the centre of Italy's leather goods manufacture, from designer shoes and handbags to belts. Many of Italy's top design houses have their outlet shops in Le Marche.
Cingoli / San Severino area
The medieval town of Cingoli, known as the 'Balcony of the Marches' is 15 minutes drive away with panoramic views over the hills to the sea. It was the birthplace of one of Italy's Popes and has a gem of a museum in his former home. Cingoli also has some important churches and is also home to one of Italy's best known motorcross trails! The town of San Severino, known as 'City of Art', lies in the valley below (10 mins drive), it has a good museum and gallery of fine art as well as some important churches and monasteries. The Frasassi Caves nearby are the longest in Italy, one chamber large enough to hold Milan Cathedral! Well worth a visit. Macerata is host to the world famous open air opera season at the 'Sferisterio' (40mins from the house) which runs June-Aug. Throughout the summer there are pageants and palios and food and wine festivals in the local villages. Further afield is Urbino, the world-famous Renaissance town and birthplace of Raphael (1hr 40mins drive) and within 1.5- 2 hours are: Mirabilandia (Italy's version of Disney Land), Fabilandia (theme park for small children) Le Navi (Aquatic park) and Italy's famous theme park 'Italia in Miniatura' where you can visit all the main cities and sites of Italy in a day. All the attractions listed above, and more, are given in more detail in the house pack.
How to get there
- Fly to Ancona - Sogni dei Santi is only 45 mins drive from the airport - Cheap flights available from Ryanair (Stansted to Ancona) and Easyjet (Luton to Rimini 1.5 hrs) - BA and many other airlines fly to Bologna (2.5 hrs) or Rome (3.5 hrs) - New Easyjet route to Perugia - Discounted car hire available from Hertz through the Ryanair website
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Ancona: 55 km
Railway:
San Severino: 11 km
Ferry:
Ancona: 65 km
Activities near Cingoli
Sports: Waterpark Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Table tennis, Satellite TV
Single beds (4), Double beds (5), Cots (1), Dining seating for 14, Lounge seating for 10, Sleeps maximum of 14
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Kitchen - all appliances are top-quality: large American-style fridge with ice dispenser, double Siemens oven, 90cm hob with wok burner, separate drinks fridge, double sink and separate prep bowl. Modern central heating system throughout. Wide-screen TV with video/cd player and game cube with games. Stereo speaker system to use with guests' ipod. Large table football and ping-pong table! All linen, quilts, duvets, pillows of very high quality, swimming towels provided. Waterproof matress protectors available for young children. High chair and travel cot available with linen.
Further details outdoors: Pool - measures 12 x 6m, with diving board and EU certified security cover. Solar heated shower. Outdoor table and 14 chairs, large umbrella, portable BBQ. The property has its own well and cistern connected to an automatic irrigation system which waters the lawn and plants. The lawn is mown regularly and the garden maintained. Roof and tiles treated to inhibit insect infestation. Pool house with changing room. Wood shed and wooden garage.
Further details
We have an Italian caretaker who will show you around the house and deal with any problems during your stay. Additional services available to our guests: Meet and Greet and Emergency Assistance during your stay IN ENGLISH! A local Italian lady who is an English teacher will provide this extra service to guests who feel a little daunted by the prospect of speaking Italian want extra peace of mind during their stay. Local Tour Guiding: the same lady will accompany guests on visits to local attractions, fashion outlets etc. Cook: a local lady is available to offer an ad hoc cooking service to guests who would like to try local food but don't feel like going out! Extra Cleaning: a mid-week cleaning service is available each morning, payable by the hour. Babysitting: local baby sitters are available on request. Extra Cleaning Service: Swimming pool opens in May and closes at the end of September.
Conditions
No pets, no smoking inside the house
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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2600£ 2,600
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1900£ 1,900
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Payment of rental by bank transfer, Security Deposit by Cheque to be kept on file
A supplementary charge will be made for any additional services such as daily cleaning and laundry or supply of a cook.
Guests staying during low season periods when central heating is used will be required to pay a gas supplement based on usage.
Guestbook
'Truly magical. A place to unwind, enjoy good food and feel close to nature', Mrs J Chapman, 2006 "Home from home. Well equipped with everything we could possibly need." Mrs Butler, 2006 "We had an absolutely fantastic time at your beautiful villa. It surpassed all our expectations (and they were pretty high!). We loved the position, perched up on top of the hill with spectacular views, and the house itself was just perfect – really comfortable, tasteful and exceptionally well-equipped. Beds were super-comfy with lovely linen and towels and everything was really high quality." Clare, 2007 "I didn't see anything of Le Marche! Frankly I saw no need to leave the villa!" Will 2007 "I wanted to email and tell you what a wonderful time we had staying in your property in Italy last week! The house was superbly equipped and extremely clean. We all loved the swimming pool and the views and tranquility were spectacular. We would love to book again for next summer - the only difference being this time we would choose to stay for 2 weeks. 1 week was just not long enough! Thank you for providing us with such an outstanding holiday!" Helen, 2007 "Our stay was a small taste of heaven. Thank you." Antonia, 2008
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