May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Set in a quiet area on the eastern side of the Tiber Valley, Noceto is a lovely house on two floors ideal for who wish to holiday in an attractive place in the Umbrian countryside and within easy driving distance of the famous medieval towns of Todi, Deruta, Perugia, Montefalco and Bevagna.The property has a well-kept garden with walnut, olive and oak trees and its surrounded by woodlands, agricultural lands and hills in the distance.To the rear there is the original swimming pool with roman stairs and built-in Jacuzzi overlooking it. A covered portico to the front provides spacious area for al fresco dining with lovely views over the countryside. The front door and two sets of French doors open into the very large family sitting/dining room with fireplace. One of the double bedrooms on the ground floor has an en suite bathroom furnished with hydromassage bath. The rooms, each painted in a different tone, have the traditional heavy beams, terracotta ceilings and lovely tiled floors throughout. At the first floor connected to the ground floor by an internal staircase, there is another master bedroom with tester bed, en-suite bathroom, a built-in storage area and a panoramic balcony which extends round the side for shady seating and total privacy. Noceto is just 10 minutes to the nearest market town and within 10 minutes driving of the E45 motorway.
The villa's front side
The portico
A bedroom
The swimming pool
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The Umbria region
Those who love nature, the old traditions, tranquillity and the enjoyment of life , can only feel at home and love Umbria, the green heart of Italy. With its profound roots in the past, it offers an unique testimony to the untouched Italian countryside. An ideal mix of nature, peace, genuine cooking, culture and an antique farming tradition, Umbria is the centre of a continual flux of visitors from all over the world.A beautiful combination of rural and natural landscape constitutes one of its principal attractions.It's a region which offers natural panoramas of a particular beauty, characterized by green valleys and gently rolling hills, uncontamined areas in which you can find rural houses and medieval villages that remind us of the many historical passages that have seen Umbria as protagonist through the centuries. Its cultural manifestations recognized all over the world, its historical centres, for istance, Perugia, Assisi, Todi, Orvieto, to mention only a few, and its ancient culinary traditions will give the visitor unforgettable moments to treasure for life time.
Collepepe area
Local Activities: In the nearby area of Noceto, for the kids, there is a splendid floral-faunistic oasis to visit (Parco naturale del Sole), where it's possible observe hundreds of animals and plants (Reduced-rate tickets for the guests of Villa Noceto).
Collazzone is a pleasant Umbrian Town sitted at the top of a hill at a height of 469m above sea level, halfway between Perugia and Todi, overlooking the central part of the Tiber Valley. The area with its many forest of oaks, pines and olives, fresh air and beautiful vistas, is particular siutable for hosting holiday-makers and tourists, especially during the summer months. Here lived two important religious:Blessed Simon (Collazzone 1208 Spoleto 24 Aprile1250) e Jacopone da Todi, who died on Christmas Eve 1306 (where he refuged in the Convent of St Lorenzo). Kilometeres distance: Perugia 30, Todi 20, Assisi 40, Spoleto 50, Orvieto 50, Terni 50, Gubbio 80, Roma 150, Firenze 200 Gaglietole ( the nearest village from the villa ) is attainable from the road of Puglia, turnign right (from Collepepe to Foligno) and continuing for 4 km. There are a lot of legends surrounding the origins of Gaglietole, some attribuing it to the Gauls. Many Roman remains have been found such as coins, fragments of vases and statues; however today it appears as a meioeval village. In 1348 it was attacked and plundered along with eleven other castles by the troops of Francesco Piccinino, in the battle against Francesco Sforza, a gonfalonier of the Church. The parish church of St Cristoforo, inside the city walls, and restored in 1600 AD according to regulations estabilished by the Cuoncil of Trent, contains al altar-piece of artistic note, also above the main altar a painting of jesus at the Last Supper underneath the statues od St Christopher and St Sebastian. Outside the walls, there is the Church of St Mary, containing an image, thought to be miraculous, of the Vergin Mary.
How to get there
Airports (time by car): Rome airport (Fiumicino) 180 Km / 120 Miles (2,5 hours drive); Florence, 180 Km / 120 Miles (2,5 hours drive). A car is essential (hire cars can be picked up at the airports). Detailed directions will be sent when you rent the property.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Rome (Fiumicino): 180 km
Railway:
Marsciano: 6 km
Ferry:
Ancona and Civitavecchia: 160 km
Activities near Collepepe
Sports: Tennis in town Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats A winter sun break Cycling holidays
Facilities
General:
Central heating, TV, Video player, Satellite TV
Standard:
Iron
Utilities:
Dish washer, Cooker, Fridge, Washing machine
Rooms:
Bedrooms (4), Bathrooms (4), Ensuite (3)
Furniture:
Double beds (3), Sleeps maximum of 8
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
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14 june to 27 june
14 Jun 08
28 Jun 08
1850£ 1,434
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28 june to 30 august
28 Jun 08
30 Aug 08
2100£ 1,628
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30 august to 22 sept
30 Aug 08
28 Sep 08
1900£ 1,473
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28 Sep 08
20 Dec 08
1600£ 1,240
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20 Dec 08
10 Jan 09
2150£ 1,667
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Included in the price: weekly rental, electricity up to 330KWH, water and hot water, weekly change of linen and final cleaning, heating costs.
Security deposit 600
Cook 10 per hour, cleaning service 8 per hour
Availability notes
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Contact details for home 18739
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Name:
Anna De Luca
Tel:
+39 075 8749838
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Advertiser joined: 14 Dec 2006 This property added: 18 Jan 2007