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Apartment |1 bedroom |Sleeps 4

Francavilla d'Ete in Marche/Abruzzo

From £425 per week |  From £70 per night

1 night minimum stay

Changeover flexible

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Key info  Swimming pool, beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

Casal dei Fichi is a large old farmhouse which has been carefully restored into 6 luxury apartments. Situated in a tranquil valley with spectaular views in all directions, guests can stay in a luxurious apartment with it's own dedicated garden. Within the landscaped grounds is a 15m heated pool boarded by a large decked area equipped with sun loungers and shades; here you can sip a cocktail, relax in the sun or simply soak up the inspirational views of hilltop towns, rolling countryside and the Sibillini mountains.
In the extensive landscaped grounds you can find sun, shade or tranquillity under the pergola or in a hammock among the fig, olive and walnut trees.
Help yourself, with our compliments to our seasonal produce of vegetables, pick from the herb garden or find fruit in the orchard. We have our own chickens so there are always free range eggs waiting for you each day! The original outdoor brick bread oven is ideal for our weekly summer pizza evenings where you can try your hand at making your own pizza. There are also several barbecue areas.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Leopardi is a large and spacious apartment on the first floor with spectaular views down to the pool and across the valley. It is furnished to a very high standard throughout with beamed ceilings and tiled floors. The lounge has 2 comfortable sofas (one can be converted into a full sized double bed), TV, DVD and stereo.
The modern kitchen/diner with oak cabinets and granite work surfaces is equipped with dining table, full oven and hob, dishwasher, microwave, fridge/freezer, toaster, coffee maker and all the cooking utensils you expect to find at home. The bedroom has a king size bed and has views over the orchard and fig trees. The modern bathroom has large luxury shower. Leopardi has a large (4X3m) terazza leading off the living room with table and chairs for outside dining and sunloungers for relaxation as you contemplate the stunning views.The apartment is cleaned weekly with fresh bedlinen, towels and pool towels provided.

The thick brick walls provide excellent insulation and each double glazed window is equipped with fly screens and external shutters which make the apartment cool and airy in the hot summer months. There is also full central heating throughout when required.

The apartment is non smoking. Private parking is provided. There is free access to a laundry room.

Further details outdoors:
The extensive landscaped grounds have many private garden areas each with wonderful views which our guests tell us is a real 'wow' factor when they arrive.

The 15m pool is heated and boarded by a decked and grassed area. Here you will find sun loungers & shades for everyone. Sit in the sun or find shade and tranquillity under the pergola or in a hammock among the fig, olive and walnut trees.

Help yourself to our seasonal produce of vegetables from our veg plot, pick from the herb garden or find fruit in the orchard. You will find a cookbook in the apartment in case you are looking for some inspiration! Each week we host a complimentary pizza party where you can try your hand at making pizzas of your choice. There are several fully equipped barbecue areas within the grounds.

Further details

A 20% deposit is required to confirm the booking and the balance of the payment is due 8 weeks prior to arrival.

Changeover is usually Saturday to Saturday, however we will happily accept mid week bookings and shorter stays subject to availability.

The apartments are available from 4.00 pm on the date of arrival and should be vacated by 10.00 am on the day of departure. If you require an earlier check in or a later check out, please let us know in advance and we will always try to accommodate you.

Conditions

We appreciate that it is often more convenient and cheaper to travel mid week. We will happily accommodate you for a non Saturday arrival and departure, though there may be a small supplement depending on the time of year.

We are the top rated place to stay in Le Marche out of over 900 listed. Please check out our reviews on our website or on Tripadvisor

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Enjoy the stunnings views from Leopardi's private terrazza

 

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Leopardi's living room opening to a stunning terrazza

 

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A garden with roses, like England but with sun all summer long!

 

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The kitchens are fully equipped with everything you will need

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To get a real flavour of Casal dei Fichi take a look at our short video showing an apartment, private gardens, the pool and the grounds.

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The Marche / Abruzzo / Marche region

Marche is on the Adriatic coast in central Italy, boarded by the regions of Umbria, Tuscany, Emilia Romana and Abruzzo. It is often described as 'all of Italy in one region' as it has a real diversity of terrain, coastline, towns and attractions. We describe it as 'the real Italy'.

We are in the middle of Marche, one hours drive from Ancona airport and in an area of rolling hills and tranquil valleys. Each hill is topped by a medieval town waiting to be explored and with a small family restaurant where you can while away a long lunch or evening meal with a glass or two of the local wines

Each November you can take a fully inclusive 4 day break designed to give you a fascinating introduction to the autumn highlights of Le Marche. With the backdrop of the olive harvest you will gain an insight into the cultivation and production of the finest olive oils whilst enjoying delicious regional dishes at a carefully selected range of restaurants.

The weekend includes an afternoon at an award winning vineyard where you will be introduced to top Marchigiani wines and learn about their production. You will spend a morning cooking with top academy chef Guida Stacchietti and eat your gourmet lunch at the eclectic Il Maniero art club. All costs are included eg meals, wine, tours and transport except flights. Please see the full description and dates on website.

The Francavilla d'Ete area

Casal dei Fichi is a short walk from Francavilla d'Ete which is a typical ancient village set up on a hill with magnificent views. There are all the amenities here including shops, bars and a great simple restaurant. Within a few minutes drive there are several other towns with restaurants and bigger supermarkets and facilities.

Marche is full of fascinating towns and cities where you can explore the narrow streets, visit a local market, check out a museum or gallery or simply sit outside a street cafe and watch the world go by. The cities of Fermo, Ascoli Piceno and Urbino are all within a short drive. Macerta which is 30 minutes away hosts the annual summer open air opera and in each town or village there is always a programme of live entertainment and festivals all through the long season.

Nearby to Casal dei Fichi are the fascinating Roman ruins of Urba Salvia and the Abbey where you can take lunch and explore the grounds.

The Sibillini National park is only 40 minutes by car where you can enjoy skiing in the winter and walking throughout the year as well as ballooning, horse riding and climbing.

The well-known Grotte di Frasassi (Frasassi caves) are one of the largest caves systems in Europe. The caves offer an underground world of lakes, beautiful transparent alabaster formations, vaulted caverns and stalactites suspended like daggers. Guided tours are available throughout the year.

How to get there

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We are an easy one hour drive from Ancona airport (Ryanair from Stansted), 90 minutes from Pescara and Rimini (Ryanair from Stansted, Liverpool and East Midlands) and 3-4 hours from Bologna and Rome. Check out our website for further flight options - click on the 'Marche' tab at casaldeifichi

Car hire is available from various companies at these airports.

If you don't want to drive we will happily arrange pick up's and a taxi service for your stay.

Activities near Francavilla d'Ete

Guestbook for Casal dei Fichi

This renovated farmhouse provided 6 excellent self catering apartments. Ours had all one needed for a thoroughly relaxing holiday. The host, Bob and Ian, were very attentive and helpful. Make use of the home grown vegetables and herbs - wonderful! Mr & Mrs Woffenden

We have been renting quality holiday apartments for 30 years and Casal dei Fichi is the best yet. As you turn off the road to drive down to the house, the views of rolling countryside are stunning. Ian and Bob are excellent hosts who thoughfully provide a food and drink "welcome pack" and pizza nights! Casal dei Fichi is very well placed for the sea, countryside and mountains. John and Jane Jenkins

This delightful property and area easily exceeded our (high) expectations. Bob & Ian have carefully planned the Casal dei Fichi to give each apartment its own individuality and privacy. Their presence was always discreet but they were happy to give very well informed advice on the area when asked. The Pizza evenings were such fun to share with all. Carol & Bob Whitmore

Rental prices

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low Season	3 Jan 12	1 Apr 12	425£ 425	7070	7070	Flexible
Mid Season	1 Apr 12	1 Jul 12	625£ 625	100100	100100	Flexible
High Season	1 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	700£ 700	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid Season	1 Sep 12	1 Nov 12	625£ 625	100100	100100	1 Night
Low Season	1 Nov 12	23 Dec 12	425£ 425	7070	7070	Flexible

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low Season	2 Jan 12	1 Apr 12	475£ 475	8080	8080	3 Nights
Mid Season	1 Apr 12	1 Jul 12	675£ 675	105105	105105	Flexible
High Season	1 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	750£ 750	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid Season	1 Sep 12	1 Nov 12	675£ 675	105105	105105	Flexible
Low Season	1 Nov 12	23 Dec 12	475£ 475	8080	8080	Flexible

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

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

There are no charges for linen, towels or pool towels. We do not charge for heating. There are no supplements for the use of any of our facilities

Availability

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Availability notes:

The availability calendar reflects availability for all six apartments. If availability is shown it means that at least one apartment is available to rent. Please contact us with your requirements or see our website -
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2 years listed You are contacting Bob Garner Landline +39 0734 959018 Mobile +39 3472 647680 Payment accepted PayPal accepted Languages spoken The owner is based in Italy and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2009. This apartment has so far received 0 reviews.