Casa Wisteria
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£1500–£2500 / week
About the home
Casa Wisteria is our family home. It sleeps 10 people (plus baby) in 5 double bedrooms, all en suite. (3 bedrooms in the main house and 2 bedrooms in the adjacent building 2metres from the main house.)There is a large fully-fitted kitchen / dining room with a smaller summer kitchen leading off this. A large reception room with fire side seating area and TV area and a piano. Outside the main house are two terraces with dining furniture, a fully working pizza oven and an acre of grounds. The 50 cm thick walls keep the house cool in summer and warm in winter. The 12x6 metre pool contains a smaller child friendly pool and has wonderful views of the surrounding countryside. There is also a spacious pool house complete with wet bar, seating and WC.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 10, 5 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Civitanova, 39km |
| Will consider: | Corporate lets Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car essential Nearest amenities: 2km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | May take pets - please enquire No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, DVD player |
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| Pools: | Private outdoor pool (unheated), Childrens pool |
| General: | Central heating, TV, CD player, Satellite TV |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Dishwasher, Cooker, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 5 Bedrooms, 5 bathrooms of which 5 en suites |
| Furniture: | Single beds (6), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 12, Lounge seating for 15 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided |
| Outdoors: | Private outdoor pool (unheated), Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ |
| Access: | Secure parking |
Further details indoors:
Beautifully furnished - linen covered sofas, a mixture of antique and modern furniture and artwork. Library of 1000+ books and 600+DVDs. Children's toys and board games for the family.
Further details outdoors:
BBQ, pizza oven - wood can be purchased to use for both this and the log fire, by arrangement with the owner.
Further details
This is still our home so we would really welcome caring and thoughtful tenants. Whilst we provide linen - Cath Kidston and John Lewis - and towels for the bathrooms, we do not provide pool towels and these need to be brought with you.
Conditions
Please email the owner to discuss your requirements.
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The Marche / Abruzzo / Marche region
Le Marche has been described, in many ways but two phrases particularly spring to mind; “Italy in one region” and “Italy’s undiscovered secret”. Both are undoubtedly true. Where else could you find the blue water of the Adriatic only 50 minutes away from skiing in the Sibillini Mountains. In between the two, there are rolling hills, not unlike Shropshire, and little villages perilously perched, on top of hills seeming more like little coronets in a vast panorama lying before you. The people still move in a time honoured fashion, to the rhythm of the seasons, and not the ticking of a clock. Certainly in the countryside this remains true. It is a tranquil place to be.
Culture abounds too in Le Marche. There are many museums, art galleries, castles and theatres and most villages too, can boast of their own, tiny theatre, as well as in the towns. There is also a thriving café society in the summer months alongside the International Opera Festival, the Blues Music Festival, the Summer Jazz Festival and others besides. And of course, every village holds some festa or other to celebrate the local produce of the month, or a Palio, commemorating an historic local event. Le Marche is a land of contradictions in that it is both the place to get away from it all and the place to indulge in feasting and partying in a local village, almost every night of the summer. You can make it your own Marche. It is perhaps best summed up in the words of possibly Le Marche’s most famous son, Giacomo Leopardi, in his poem;
L'Infinito (English Translation)
This solitary hill has always been dear to me And this hedge, which prevents me from seeing most of The endless horizon.
But when I sit and gaze, I imagine, in my thoughts Endless spaces beyond the hedge, An all encompassing silence and a deeply profound quiet, To the point that my heart is almost overwhelmed.
And when I hear the wind rustling through the trees I compare its voice to the infinite silence.
And eternity occurs to me, and all the ages past, And the present time, and its sound.
Amidst this immensity my thought drowns:
And to flounder in this sea is sweet to me.
The Colmurano area
Nestled into the hillside with stunning panoramic views of the Sibillini mountains, this exquisitely restored country farmhouse lies close to the medieval walled village of Colmurano. Here you can pick up all your groceries – if you prefer to shop locally and go native – or enjoy a drink at one of the bars in the piazza, eat one of Benzo’s pizzas or sample some of the local specialties - boar and truffles. If you are bored of lounging in the pool, the beach is only 25 minutes drive away, or you can escape to the cooler mountain air a mere 40 minutes away - ideal for skiing in winter. Nearby is the Abbadia, a nature reserve for walking or biking, and many other picturesque hill towns with weekly markets, such as Urbisaglia, Loro Piceno, San Ginesio, Gualdo, Sarnano, Tolentino and Macerata.
Roman Ruins at Urbisaglia (5 minutes)
Abbadia di Fiastra (10 minutes)
Recanati (35 minutes)
Lago di Fiastra (30 minutes)
Loreto (40 minutes)
Macerata (20 minutes)
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Ancona: 60 km |
| Railway: | Macerata: 22 km |
| Ferry: | Ancona: 50 km |
1 hour's drive from Ancona airport.
1.5 hours' drive from Pescara airport
2.25 hours' drive from Rimini airport
2.5 hours' drive from Perugia airport
3 hours' drive from Bologna airport
3.15 hours'drive from Rome
Ryanair fly daily from London Stansted
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Easyjet fly to Rome
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3.5 hours by train from Rome to Macerata
Activities near Colmurano
Tennis in town
Watersports
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
A winter sun break
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 31 Oct 2011 |
11 of us, family and friends, enjoyed an amazing two week break here. It was like going back in time. Total chillout. The kids (15, 18, 21, 23) cooked their own pizzas in the pizza oven, we baked our own bread, we shopped in the local markets, just generally did things we never usually have time to do. We saw our first double rainbow (and took hundreds of photos!), relaxed every evening over cocktails, swam at midnight. We were never bored and didn't want to come home. |
27 Oct 2011 |
If I could own this property as a family holiday destination I would! We've been a number of times, with young family, teenage family and as a couple - in the winter the skiing is simple and close and the log fires and big rugs are divine. In the summer the pool is luxurious, the BBQ's endless and even breakfast (for the non teenagers that are up pre noon) provides a view worthy of a film location. The village is full of local fun, the beach is close enough for day trips, as is a Todd's/designer factory outlet - this is Italy at it's best - oh and with very few Brits, which makes it even more special. |
27 Oct 2011 |
An absolutely fantastic holiday in a perfect location! We were greeted by a lovely lady who showed us around and made sure we had everything we needed. We were guilty of spending a lot of our time... more |
Guestbook for Casa Wisteria
"This magnificent home has such stunning views that I kept one as my screen-saver. To lie on the terraces, dine, or bathe in the pool whilst surrounded by such glorious and silent hill-top scenery is as far from the madding crowd as one could be. I shall never forget my time there."
We stayed at Casa Wisteria, a perfect, typical large stone farmhouse in the summer of 2006. We have very fond memories of the views over the warm sleepy Italian countryside, picking fresh tomatoes, lavender scent, the fabulous pool with poolside room and it's own bar, a special little world! The nearest town is so typical of Italy - the ice cream parlour, tomatoes, the fabulous local restaurants and friendly locals. Try sunday lunch at the next farmhouse where the spread goes on forever!
" I stayed at Casa Wisteria in 2009 for a glorious long weekend and fell in love with everything there. The house is a stunning renovation, sensitive to the Italian architecture and inside is immaculate, with the most beautiful views over the rolling Italian countryside. it is peaceful, always sunny and the perfect place to sit and gaze at nature with bees humming around you and butterflies dancing on the array of flowers. In the evenings we congregated around a massive wooden table outside, which I coveted, for a perfect supper of Italian cuisine as the sun went down. Alfresco at its best! The owner has decorated the interior to exquisite taste and it has a luxurious feel to it without loosing the Italian rambly feel of an old home with all mod cons. My favourite times were sipping coffee in the morning lying on the outside sofas in the shade, and then supping a glass of fizz in the evening as the sun went down, all the while taking in the breathtaking views. Quiet, peaceful, contemplative, perfect."
"We loved our holiday at Casa Wisteria. The house is fabulous and very comfortable with spectacular views - breakfast on the terrace was the perfect start to every day!. The house and surrounding area has everything you could possibly need for a great holiday and we will definitely return ......"
"Staying at Casa Wisteria is like finding a lttle piece of heaven on earth. Once you have recovered from the spectacularly beautiful panoramice views over the valley you will very quickly melt into the tranquility of this lovingly restored farmhouse. The decor is exceptionally tasteful yet quietly understated and has retained all the charming qualities of the original building. This feels like a family home where you are immediately welcome and you can feel the stresses and strains of modern life slipping away. I cannot praise Casa Wisteria highly enough and hope to return again in the very near future."
"My family stayed in Casa Wisteria twice in summer and in winter, and we really love it , it has the views and style for the grown ups and the space and rooms for the kids – It always helps if they can bring a friend along! The kids loved having their own quarters in the converted pigsty! The sitting room has 2 areas – the kids area with the TV and Masses of DVDs and the grown ups have the warm fireside in winter or the leafy bower side terrace in summer. And in summer the pool is amazing with stunning views all around and a very pretty practical pool house with loos close by ( no treck back to the house ). A great holiday house."
"Casa Wisteria is a dream destination, we went first in the summer and enjoyed it so much we went back when the snow and frost were everywhere and the fires were roaring.
The owner has converted this beautiful farmhouse in such a way that the original features stand out in this beautiful and contemporary property. All the mod cons are present but the ambiance is pure rural Italy. The scenery is breath-taking, the children loved the pool and the village is delightful, not to mention the coast being close enough for beach lovers. I can’t recommend it highly enough and I can’t wait to get me and my family back there! "
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 10 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| Spring | 8 Apr 11 | 21 May 11 | £ 1200 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Early Summer | 21 May 11 | 25 Jun 11 | £ 1500 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High Season | 25 Jun 11 | 3 Sep 11 | £ 2000 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Autumn | 3 Sep 11 | 29 Oct 11 | £ 1500 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Early Winter | 29 Oct 11 | 3 Dec 11 | £ 1800 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Christmas & New Year | 3 Dec 11 | 7 Jan 12 | £ 2500 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Later Winter | 7 Jan 12 | 11 Feb 12 | £ 1800 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Early Spring | 11 Feb 12 | 14 Apr 12 | £ 1800 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Spring | 14 Apr 12 | 19 May 12 | £ 1500 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Early Summer | 19 May 12 | 23 Jun 12 | £ 1800 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High Season | 23 Jun 12 | 8 Sep 12 | £ 2200 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Autumn | 8 Sep 12 | 3 Nov 12 | £ 1800 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Early Winter | 3 Nov 12 | 8 Dec 12 | £ 1800 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Christmas & New Year | 8 Dec 12 | 12 Jan 13 | £ 2500 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Late Winter | 12 Jan 13 | 9 Feb 13 | £ 1800 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Early Spring | 9 Feb 13 | 20 Apr 13 | £ 1800 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Spring | 20 Apr 13 | 25 May 13 | £ 1500 | - | - | 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.
Additional cleaning, catering, babysitting, guide and or chauffeuring by arrangement. Payment by cheque or bank transfer. Sorry no credit cards accepted.
Availability
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Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 1 years listed You are contacting Anna Finn
Languages spoken    The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2011. This farmhouse has received 3 reviews from previous guests.  |
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