Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or less)
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car essential Nearest amenities: 1 km
Notes:
May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Our property is just 1 kilometre outside the little town of Loro Piceno with a wide range of local facilities including many shops, superb restaurants, bustling bars, bakery, ice cream parlour and a petrol station. The secluded farmhouse enjoys a sunny, open aspect and quiet surroundings. Each apartment is fullly-equipped and offers two bedrooms and sleep up to 5 people in comfort.
The large pool is equipped with sun loungers, and next to it there is a summer house with a shower room and changing facilities, and a patio where you can enjoy lunch or a glass of wine in the evening whilst you cook your barbecue. The pool is suitable for children with steps down into the shallow end.
South Elevation
Swimming Pool
Ground Floor Dining Area
Ground Floor Double Bedroom
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The Marche / Abruzzo / Marche region
Le Marche is a beautiful, unspoiled and relatively undiscovered region of Italy that offers bountiful sun, mountains, lakes, grottos, sea coves and beaches. Located in north-central Italy on the Adriatic seaboard, Le Marche is accessed easily via the international airports at Ancona, Bologna to the north, and Pescara to the south.
Le Marche is renowned for its quintessential medieval hilltop towns and villages, historic remains, and its glorious renaissance architecture. This region is still dominated by agriculture, and being undiscovered by mass tourism offers an insight into real Italian life. This fascinating part of Italy conceals a wealth of art, architecture, museums, castles, forts, Roman antiquities, good food, high-class wines, and offers a wide range of outdoor activities from skiing and horse riding to climbing, walking, mountain biking and paragliding.
Loro Piceno area
Casa Tranquilla, our converted Marchigian yellow-brick farmhouse, enjoys a sunny south-facing aspect just below Loro Piceno in the south of the region. We are in the province of Ascoli Piceno, not far from the provincial city of Macerata that boasts an annual music festival in August. Here at Loro Piceno you are within easy reach of the beautiful beaches of the Adriatic and the dramatic Sibillini Mountains, which separate Le Marche from the neighbouring region of Umbria.
Our farmhouse is at the side of a quiet country lane with hardly any traffic, and provides uninterrupted views across the valley to nearby villages. It is set in 15 acres of arable land that is normally planted with wheat or sunflowers. It comes with the "obligatory" small vineyard that produces the local “vino cotto” speciality (a sweet dessert wine), and a stand of olive trees.
There is much to see and do in the area including the show caves at Frassassi, the World Heritage town of Urbino, the many medieval towns and villages with their abundant festivals including music at Macerata and Colmurano and a host of speciality events in all the villages. You can swim in the Adriatic sea or the freshwater Lake Fiastra, climb, walk and paraglide in the Sibillini mountains, or take a more leisurely look at ancient Roman remains or the works of the notable Italian artists. Place lake Rome Venice, Bologna, Assisi and Perugia are all possible to include in a day out.
How to get there
Ryanair to Ancona (nearest), Pescara, Rimini, Forli (Bologna) and Rome. Most of these jounreys are on motorways (cheap tolls) and Super Stradas (dual carriageways) to get you close to Loro Piceno. Ancona is an easy 1.25 hours driving, Pescara and Rimini are about 1.75 hours away.
Hertz and Europcar car hire are available from most airports, and Autos Abroad wil find the cheapest ones.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Ancona: 90 km
Railway:
Macerata: 20 km
Ferry:
Ancona: 80 km
Activities near Loro Piceno
Sports: Tennis in town Horse Riding
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, DVD player
General:
Central heating, Video player, CD player, Satellite TV
Single beds (3), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 5, Sleeps maximum of 5
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Shared garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Our two apartments are each of 115 square metres gross floorspace, and have been furnished and equipped to a high standard. We have sought to keep the essential character of the original building whilst providing all the facilities you require to enjoy your holiday. We provide several electric fans for the warm weather, underfloor heating for the winter and a log-burning fire in the ground floor apartment. The spacious rooms feature beamed ceilings and cotto tile floors. We have provided a good selection of DVDs, board games, magazines and tourist information including walking guides and maps.
Further details outdoors: Within the garden there are vines that provide grapes for the local "vino cotto" dessert wine as well as many olive trees and several fruit trees. There is a timber summer house near to the 12 x 6 metre swimmig pool that includes a cold shower, toilet and hand basin. There are more than enough parking and turning facilities for several cars. The house has a fine, sunny southerly aspect with extensive views to nearby villages and the countryside.
Conditions
A discount is available for parties that book more than one week or two apartments together outside the high season, and for any holiday booked in June 2008 - please ask for more details.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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7 May 08
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715£ 715
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. *** Special lower rates of £600 per week for each apartment apply to Easter, Christmas and New Year.
Prices quoted are for the ground floor apartment per week, and include use of the swimming pool, weekly linen/towel change, water, electricity and gas (subject to a winter heating supplement of £35/€50 per week during November to March inclusive). The prices for the first floor apartment are a little lower to reflect the fact that the fifth bed is a bed-settee in the living room.
A security deposit of £150/€220 is payable with your final payment 8 weeks before departure. That deposit will be refunded within 14 days of the end of your holiday, subject to a deduction of an appropriate sum to cover the costs of any losses or damages that may have been incurred (see Terms and Conditions).
Guestbook
Beautiful house, stunning views and completely peaceful. A wonderful holiday. Thank you. Jane, Chris and Chris.
The house is beautiful and the region stunning - had a fantastic break - we'll be back. Nicole, Keith, Emma, Charlotte and David Dalby
We have had an absolutely brilliant time! Love the house and views, great pool, Assisi is a must to visit. Thank you! Liz, Gina, Simon, Rachael and Mike.
Casa Tranquilla is simply perfect - thank you Judith and Chris, it really is delightful. You have clearly put a great deal into this and it shows in so many ways. We hope future guests enjoy Casa Tranquilla as much as we have. Best wishes, Peter and Karen Hill.
We have had a wonderful time at Casa Tranquilla. What beautiful countryside! We couldn't have survived the heatwave witout your great pool. We definitely hope to return. Everything in the house was perfect too. Gail Benscop and family.
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Contact details for home 55310
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Name:
Christopher Thorp
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