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Watermill |4 bedrooms |Sleeps 9

San Giustino in Citta Di Castello

from £58 / night

This is the estimated nightly price based on a weekly stay. Contact the advertiser to confirm the price - it varies depending on when you stay and how long for.

£400–£985 / week

7 nights minimum stay

Changeover Saturday

5 out of 5

7 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Balcony/terrace, car advised, may take pets - please enquire

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About the home

Perfect as a tranquil getaway for small groups or for an extended family, the accommodation is arranged on 2 levels which you can use together or independently - each level having own entrances and shaded portico/pergola. You can rent the whole molino (upto 11 people), or for a more economical rate you can rent just the upper portico level alone (3 bedrooms) which is ideal for couples or for up to 7 people. Exclusive use assured.

Located where the foothills of Alpe de la Luna meet theUpper Tiber Valley, it's a perfect base for walking, painting or cycling, and for enjoying the unspoiled life of historic cities and hilltowns - nearby Sansepolcro (Piero della Francesca's home) is 10 mins drive, and has a lovely summer outdoor swimming pool in a park, with bar.

Michelangelo's birthplace and Franciscan monasteries are close by. Hilltowns such as Anghiari are just 10-30 minutes drive, and it is also a great base for visiting Urbino, Gubbio, Florence, Siena, Arezzo, Lake Trasimeno, Perugia and Adriatic Coast.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
An ancient mill house, renovated in 1990, making a welcoming C21 home while keeping its traditional chestnut beams, terracotta floors and ceilings,
Upper level:
* Living room, with windows opening to the view and sound of the little waterfall below. In this spacious room is a large dining table seating 8 comfortably, a wood burning stove, and a lounge area including sofa bed.
Games, CD player, and books provided. Telephone.
* 3 bedrooms: one double bedroom, 1 family bedroom with 1 double and 1 single bed; 1 bedroom having 2 single beds,
* kitchen - with door accessing the portico.
* generously sized bathroom with shower (no bath) and bidet

Lower level:
*living room with dining table seating 4, a wood stove and easy chairs.
*double bedroom with klng size bed
*kitchen, opening to pergola
* generously sized bathroom with wide shower (no bath) and bidet

* two additional folding beds are available if required
* separate laundry room
* supply of firewood for wood stoves.

Further details outdoors:
Upper (portico) level: portico with original bread oven, table and chairs, just outside the kitchen. Pizza-making tools provided, and a supply of firewood. Three steps lead down from the portico to a wooden sundeck, partially shaded by trees, overlooking a woodland trail, with paths to rockpools. The stream runs alongside, and in 1 minute you can walk down to rockpools suitable for bathing. You can also walk up the stream to further secluded rock plunge pool.

Both portico and deck can be used for dining: outdoor tables and chairs provided, and folding sun loungers.

Lower level: Outside the kitchen there is a shaded lower pergola with a table and 2 chairs.

2 off-road parking spaces, additional parking on road.

Further details

Welcome pack provided on arrival.
English speaking agents in nearby town look after the property and can be contacted if required.
Very large outdoor swimming pool in park in Sansepolcro, open summer months.(10 mins drive).
Indoor pool in sports centre in San Giustino (5 mins drive)

The upper Portico unit can be rented alone, or simultaneously with lower Pergola floor: they can be connected by the internal stair.
Exclusive use assured - we do not rent to separate groups simultaneously.

Both floors have original small level changes of 3 steps each between kitchen and living areas. The molino is set into a hillside. We have stayed with very small children and elderly grandparents, but small children will require supervision, and assistance may be required for those with mobility problems.

Conditions

Bookings are confirmed on receipt of 40% deposit. Balance due six full weeks before date of rental, together with £100 returnable breakages deposit, on receipt of which key will be sent together with local map and instructions exactly how to reach the property.

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portico from sundeck

 

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upper level dining

 

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portico

 

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lower bathroom

The Umbria region

Where the foothills of the Alpe della Luna meet the fertile Upper Tiber Valley,(Valtiberina) , Molino Meocci is close to the cultural delights of Tuscany and just within Umbria, known as 'the green heart of Italy'.

Whilst being within easy reach of the key cultural cities such as Florence, SIena,Perugia, Arezzo, Urbino and Gubbio, there are also other delights right on the doorstep. The hills and the valley are very fertile and the farming traditional - the aromas and flavours are everywhere, and produce is all grown and distributed locally. Truffles, olives, vineyards, fruit trees, local honey, cheeses.

Each hamlet has its special festival - chestnuts (Caprese Michelangelo) truffles, wine, flowers, lacemaking, archery, music of all kinds - chamber music (Sansepolcro), jazz (Perugia), chocolate (Perugia)and flag throwing and medieval crafts (Sansepolcro).

Pliny the younger lived near San Giustino, and at the top of the next valley is a still active Franciscan monastery. - Montecasale - which is connected along a beautiful walking trail stretching from Assissi to La Verna
The hilltop monastery of La Verna - first settled by St Francis - is a short drive, and is very close to the hamlet of Caprese Michelangelo, the birthplace of Michelangelo, who credited his wellbeing to the healthy food and atmosphere of his native hilltop. The place has changed little, and the agrarian way of life is still recognisable.

The Citta Di Castello / San Giustino area

San Giustino (20 mins walk or 3 mins drive) has several friendly bars and restaurants (wonderful food!), plus a range of grocery shops, post office, supermarket, banks, pizzerias, sports centre and a health club.. It's a very small local town, with infrequent foreign visitors. Weekly market in the piazza. It also has a small station - rail connection with Sansepolcro and Perugia.

10 mins drive away - or 20 mins by bike - is historic Sansepolcro. The birthplace of Piero della Francesca, it is a beautiful walled town with a rich variety of restaurants, delightful shopping, and the evening passagiata. It has several hotels, intriguing individual festivals, plus twice weekly market and a cinema.

Horse riding can be found nearby at Il Violino. Cycling is a very popular local activity - hire of very good cycles available, offering route itineraries, and also guided walks. See link on our website.

Molino is very near the border Umbria/ Toscana, and Sansepolcro, the nearest town, is in Toscana (Tuscany).
Citta di Castello - an Umbrian historic walled town -is also nearby (30 mins drive), having a wonderful variety of restaurants, shops, theatre, markets.

How to get there

Molino Meocci: Tuscany border What's nearby: Attractions Restaurants Click map icons for more information

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*choice of budget flights to:
- Perugia (approx 1 hr drive) ,
- Florence (approx 1-1.5 hrs drive),
- Bologna (approx 2 hrs drive) -
- or Rome, Ancona, Rimini - all Pisa - all 2.5 to 3 hr drive,

Arezzo is nearest mainline train station, well connected by economical trains from most airport cities.

* Pisa has a main line train connection right at the airport, with frequent trains to Arezzo (via Florence).

* From Arezzo to molino: either
- Avis car hire outside Arezzo station - a 40 min drive to molino, or
- Regular buses leave Arezzo for San Giustino, from where you can walk 20 mins to molino.

* Cycle hire can be arranged

* Car hire recommended, either from your arrival airport or from Arezzo outside station (Avis)

Activities near Citta Di Castello

Reviews

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18 Nov 2012

“A sanctuary close to so much” Thank you very much for the opportunity to live for a week in such a beautiful and atmospheric place. We enjoyed the suggested local walks and the girls really enjoyed the space of the stream.... more

11 Nov 2012

“A "must visit again" property and location” The molino is a lovely place to stay. A very welcoming house with everything you need. Well equipped kitchen and comforting wood burning stoves for the colder months. The house is in an... more

01 Oct 2012

“Go back in time to beautiful countryside, tranquility and a bounty of culture that you will find nowhere else.” Cuckoos in the Spring, night jars in the evening, a nightingale between you and the village. This is the place to get away from it all and unwind in this solid converted mill, where you can step out... more

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12 Sep 2012

“Superb old mill property in a delightfull position” Lovely old mill building in a beautifull setting close to a charming and friendly town which provides shops,cafe`s and restaurants.Easy travelling to the most superb ancient towns with their... more

29 Aug 2012

“Perfect” Thankyou very much for the use of the water mill Molino Meocci. We had a wonderful time in Umbria, weather, food, and the character of the mill are now deeply engrained in our memory bank, to... more

28 Aug 2012

“Hidden gem” Bordering Tuscany & Umbria, Molino Meocci was for us a real taste of Italy. The setting is beautiful & peaceful, and there was plenty of choice for food/drink in the village of San Giustino, 10 mins... more

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01 Aug 2012

“a haven” My fifth stay there and it gets better each time - a very relaxing, peaceful wonderful place to be. Its a converted watermill and you can swim in rock pools in the river. nightjars and other birds... more

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
early summer	12 May 12	14 Jul 12	410£ 410	-	-	1 Week
high summer	14 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	650£ 650	-	-	1 Week
september	1 Sep 12	22 Sep 12	430£ 430	-	-	1 Week
autumn	22 Sep 12	23 Nov 12	400£ 400	-	-	1 Week
early spring	9 Mar 13	6 Apr 13	360£ 360	-	-	1 Week
spring	6 Apr 13	11 May 13	410£ 410	-	-	1 Week
early summer	11 May 13	13 Jul 13	500£ 500	-	-	1 Week
high summer	13 Jul 13	31 Aug 13	650£ 650	-	-	1 Week
september	31 Aug 13	21 Sep 13	430£ 430	-	-	1 Week
autumn	21 Sep 13	30 Nov 13	400£ 400	-	-	1 Week

Prices for group size 7
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
spring	7 Apr 12	12 May 12	410£ 410	-	-	1 Week
early summer	12 May 12	14 Jul 12	500£ 500	-	-	1 Week
high summer	14 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	650£ 650	-	-	1 Week
september	1 Sep 12	22 Sep 12	430£ 430	-	-	1 Week
autumn	22 Sep 12	23 Nov 12	400£ 400	-	-	1 Week
early spring	9 Mar 13	6 Apr 13	360£ 360	-	-	1 Week
spring	6 Apr 13	11 May 13	410£ 410	-	-	1 Week
early summer	11 May 13	13 Jul 13	500£ 500	-	-	1 Week
high summer	13 Jul 13	31 Aug 13	650£ 650	-	-	1 Week
september	31 Aug 13	21 Sep 13	430£ 430	-	-	1 Week
autumn	21 Sep 13	30 Nov 13	400£ 400	-	-	1 Week

Prices for group size 9
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
spring	7 Apr 12	12 May 12	570£ 570	-	-	1 Week
early summer	12 May 12	14 Jul 12	750£ 750	-	-	1 Week
high summer	14 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	985£ 985	-	-	1 Week
september	1 Sep 12	22 Sep 12	645£ 645	-	-	1 Week
autumn	22 Sep 12	23 Nov 12	550£ 550	-	-	1 Week
early spring	9 Mar 13	6 Apr 13	500£ 500	-	-	1 Week
spring	6 Apr 13	11 May 13	570£ 570	-	-	1 Week
early summer	11 May 13	13 Jul 13	750£ 750	-	-	1 Week
high summer	13 Jul 13	31 Aug 13	985£ 985	-	-	1 Week
september	31 Aug 13	21 Sep 13	645£ 645	-	-	1 Week
autumn	21 Sep 13	30 Nov 13	550£ 550	-	-	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.

The rates for 9 people(or up to 11 people) are for the entire property, ie the upper (portico) and lower (pergola) levels combined.

The rates for 7 people and below are for the upper (portico) level only.

We only rent to one party at a time - so exclusive use of property is assured.

Payment can be made by PayPal, cheque or SWIFT transfer.

If you wish to pay by PayPal let me know please.

The property is let from Saturday pm to Saturday am

For periods between November and April, longer lets may be arranged at negotiable terms.

Availability

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