Gualdo holiday villa rental with private pool, walking, private tennis court, beach/lake nearby, log fire, balcony/terrace, internet

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Casa Allegra (villa)

Home description

Casa Allegra is a spacious family home set among rolling hills in the heart of the Italian countryside. All comforts and facilities are provided to make guests' holidays as relaxing and trouble-free as possible. There are 4 bedrooms as follows:

Master bedroom suite with walk-in wardrobe leading to en suite bathroom .Balcony overlooking garden and surrounding countryside. 2nd double bedroom with spacious en suite bathroom with shower cubicle. Balcony overlooking front garden and chapel. 3rd double bedroom or a twin. Own bathroom with full bath.
4th bedroom next to master with bunk beds for children or a single. Fully equipped kitchen and lounge/ dining room with library area. A lovely terrace leads off the kitchen for al fresco dining in the summer months The house is decorated in welcoming colours and comfortable rustic style , with traditional handmade inside wooden shutters on the windows.

For 2007 we will have a grass tennis court available for guests' use. The pool is for the sole use of guests.
Owners are on hand but live in an apartment with separate entrance.

Casa Allegra	Lounge
Pool area

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The Marche / Abruzzo / Marche region

Gualdo is a small picturesque village located within close proximity of the magnificent Sibillini Mountains, renowned for spectacular walks,lakes and wildlife. Gualdo has 2 ancient churches and an imposing water tower. There are walking itineraries which follow the water routes around the countryside. The village is kept in immaculate condition and has a lovely children's park where local families gather in summer evenings. The village offers all basic facilities such as a bank, bakery, chemist, petrol station, bar and restaurant and you will find the locals open to visitors, helpful and hospitable.
Nearby Loro Piceno is an area famous for local wine production and there are many historical towns to visit such as Macerata,(which offers a spectacular outdoor summer opera festival), Ascoli Piceno (renowned for its porticoes and jousting festival) and the Roman settlement of Urbisaglia. Further afield, excursions can be made to Assisi (home of St. Francis), Perugia, Spoleto, Urbino (for Renaissance art) and the Republic of San Marino. Even Rome and Bologna can be reached within 3 hours if you get tired of lounging by the pool.

Gualdo area

There are many "sagra" throughout the year and especially in the summer months. These are local festivals each celebrating a different food ( perhaps wild boar, truffles, or roast goose) or wine and provide a cheap, enjoyable evening including dancing and games. Gualdo boasts its own 2 week long summer festival when people come from miles around to dance in the park plus its renowned Cheese Festival in May.
The nearest town of Sarnano is famous for its therapeutic spa water and has a health and beauty spa. There is also a large market on Thurdays. The cafes in town offer strategic places to "people watch" and serve the most wonderful icecreams imaginable.
Le Marche is the centre of the Italian shoe making industry so many designer outlets , including Tod's are located within easy driving distance.
In winter the ski slopes above Sarnano are open from Jan-April making this the perfect destination for a " settimana bianca" ( a "white" week as the Italians call it). Skis and snowboards can be hired at the ski centre and lessons arranged at the ski school. The slopes are far less crowded than those in northern Italy and there are days midweek when you can find yourself virtually alone whizzing down the hills in bright sunshine. Perfect for beginners and more advanced skiers alike.
There are many facilities for various sports activities such as paragliding, shooting,climbing, rambling and quad biking located in or near the Sibillini National Park. The area is renowned for its dramatic landscape and offers spectacular walking routes, both gentle and challenging. In spring you will be surrounded by rare wild flowers and carpets of purple lentil flowers.

How to get there

Fly to Ancona Airport from Stansted. Ryanair often have cheap flights.Take Autostrada A14 in direction of Pescara. Exit at Civitanova Marche. Continue on Superstrada- exit at Macerata Ovest. Turn right in direction of Sarnano. Continue till Passo San Ginesio . Go through traffic lights until AutoMerelli car sales company, turn left and continue 7km to Gualdo. At the top turn immediately left into Cda Bartolotti - the house is 1km down on the left.

Alternatively, fly to Pescara, again with Ryanair. Take the A14 in the direction of Ancona/Bologna until the exit at Civitanova Marche and follow directions as above.

Alternative airports include Bologna and Rome (3hrs), Forli (2 hours) and Rimini in the summer season (1 hr 30 mins).

Activities near Gualdo

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Each double bedroom can easily accommodate another single bed or cot.

Satellite TV with many programmes in English. DVD with stereo home cinema system. CD player . Books and DVD library.
Heated for winter bookings. Log fire in kitchen , and central heating.

Further details outdoors:
The house is set in 3 hectares of land with private woods. Some of the land is used for production of organic produce which is available to guests. There is also a private chapel dedicated to the Madonna. Parking space for 3-4 cars at the front.

We are pleased to announce that the swimming pool set against the backdrop of the Marchigiana country side is available for guests' use offering maximum privacy and luxury .Some playground equipment available for younger guests and plenty of open spaces to explore.

Further details

Outdoor 12m x 5.5m private swimming pool . The pool and garden will be tended at times so as not to disturb you.
Welcome grocery package.
Weekly linen change.
Final clean included in price.
No hidden extras.
A house book will be available giving guests information about the house, local attractions and restaurants.
We want you to enjoy your holiday- for any problems or further help we are always

Conditions

30-50% deposit required to secure booking.
Remainder to be paid 8 weeks before arrival.
Refundable security deposit of £200 to be paid 2 weeks before arrival.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
January- March 2008	7 Jan 08	17 Mar 08	750£  750	0-	0-	1 Week
Spring 2008	17 Mar 08	29 Jun 08	1200£  1,200	0-	0-	1 Week
High Summer 2008	29 Jun 08	6 Sep 08	1500£  1,500	0-	0-	1 Week
Late Summer	6 Sep 08	5 Oct 08	1200£  1,200	0-	0-	1 Week
Autumn 2008	5 Oct 08	3 Nov 08	850£  850	0-	0-	1 Week
Low Season	3 Nov 08	21 Dec 08	750£  750	0-	0-	1 Week
Christmas New Year 08	21 Dec 08	8 Jan 09	1300£  1,300	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Extra days added on pro rata basis.
30-50% of total required as deposit to confirm booking. Balance to be paid 8 weeks before arrival. Security deposit of £200 to be paid two weeks before arrival.
Payment can be made by deposit into UK bank account.

Guestbook

" Thank you for a marvellous stay. We could not have hoped for a more lovely setting. Your helpful information, local knowledge and translation services went far beyond that which could be expected from a holiday rental.
We look forward to coming back again soon."
Jim and Sandra Davis

"We recommend the highest quality of cleanliness and presentation of the house, the eggs,courgettes and amazing tomatoes from the garden, peace and quiet in a lovely setting. We are going home very happy!"
Richard and Sue Comfort

"Staying at Casa Allegra is an experience that you wish to repeat again and again. The house is fantastically well-equipped, possesses an air of tranquility and a view that will linger in the memory for years to come."
Rowan and Helen Day

Availability notes

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Contact owner

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Contact details for home 3588 Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:	Karen Stromans
Tel:	+39 0733 668488
Fax:	+39 0733 668488
Mobile:	+39 3338 196497
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