Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
A stone-built three-storey cottage in the village of Migliano, in the centre of Umbria. It is full of charm with vaulted ceilings, stucco walls and terracotta floors. It has wonderful views to rolling hills, the Tiber Valley and mountains beyond.
External stairs lead up to a small balcony overlooking the street. The entrance door leads from this into the kitchen dining room with cooker, sink, fridge, and open fireplace. Lounge with twin sofas and marvellous view. Stairs lead up from the kitchen to the second floor. Double bedroom. Single bedroom on the landing with day bed. Architect-designed bathroom with large shower, toilet and wash basin. On the ground floor there is a utility room with fridge freezer, washing machine and dining furniture for eating outside in the area in front of the house.
the balcony and main entrance to the house
the front of the house
the double bedroom
the lounge
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/38444
The Umbria region
Umbria is known as the green heart of Italy, with good reason. It has a moderate climate with enough rainfall to create beautiful verdant landscape but with plenty of warm sunshine to ripen the grapes and olives.
Here you will find Italian food at its best, with numerous restaurants to try, or simply buy produce in the local market to cook yourself.
The area is steeped in history with a wealth of fascinating architecture, from powerful castles to rustic farmhouses. You can come back time and time again and always find something new to see.
Migliano area
Migliano is a hilltop village surrounded by magnificent rolling countryside just above the Tiber Valley. At the top of the hill is an ancient castle, most of which is still intact with a courtyard and archways. At one end foundations were found and and these have been excavated to display the remains of rooms, arches and ducting, probably dating back to Roman times. The walls of the castle have recently been renovated and now provide a spectacular walkway running round the perimeter, ideal for a stroll before evening dinner.
Within the castle is a very nice restaurant called Al Menestrello, which serves typical Umbrian dishes. Migliano has an annual festival which lasts about a week and attracts hundreds of guests who dine on the terraces and dance the night away to a local band.
There are many places to visit and within a 45 minute drive you will find - Lake Trasimeno (the fourth largest lake in Italy) Spoleto (Two World Festivals and famous ancient aquaduct) Deruta (home of Majolica ceramics) Bevagna ('Gaite' Ancient Crafts Fair) Todi (Antiques Fair) Assisi (famous for St. Francis) Orvieto (Cathedral and an amazing well) Spello ('Infiorata' - the festival of flower decoration) Montefalco (famous for its textiles and wine) Perugia (fabulous history and architecture, great Chocolate Festival, and centre of the Umbria Jazz festival) Marsciano (the local market town with many facilities) Monte Castello di Vibio (a beautiful hilltop town with the smallest theatre in the world)
Within 90 minutes drive are - Gubbio (The Ceri Race and Roman amphitheatre) Terni (The Marmore Falls, the highest waterfall in Italy) Norcia (famous for meat products and cheeses) Amelia (beautiful hill-top town)
Within 2 hours drive is Florence, Siena, Rome, either coast, and even winter skiing in the Apennines!
How to get there
Fly into Ciampino (Rome), Fiumincino (Rome), Ancona, Pisa, or Perugia (from Stanstead). You will need to hire a car. Migliano is 12km due west of Marsciano which is between Todi and Perugia. The village is well signposted. Drive into the village and park in the square. Walk 50m up the road towards the castle and the house is slightly set back on the right.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Perugia: 46 km
Railway:
Marsciano: 12 km
Activities near Migliano
Sports: Tennis in town Horse Riding
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats A winter sun break Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, Internet access, DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player
Standard:
Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
Utilities:
Cooker, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine
Rooms:
Bedrooms (2), Shower rooms (1)
Furniture:
Single beds (1), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 4, Sleeps maximum of 3
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, BBQ, Bicycles available
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: We provide a basket of basic provisions to get you started but there is a small shop with a bar just a few metres down the road, and supermarkets just 10 minutes drive away in Marsciano.
High speed Interent connection provided for your laptop.
Further details outdoors: The table and chairs in the ground floor utility can be moved to the comunal area just outside. Two padded deckchairs are also provided. There is a balcony with small table and chairs just outside the front door on the first floor which can be used for breakfast or pre-dinner drinks while watching the villagers go about their business.
There are two public swimming pools within 10 minutes drive. Migliano has a public tennis court and football field.
Further details
L'incanto is non-smoking except on the balcony. Sorry, but no pets allowed. We provide a cot and a highchair (on request) but you do need to take care with small children. There is very little traffic in Migliano and children will love to explore the castle and surrounding countryside.
Conditions
Booking is Saturday to Saturday, with arrival after 4pm and departure before 10am to allow time for cleaning and preparation. Once availability is confirmed we require a non-refundable booking deposit of 30% to be paid directly to our UK bank (details given at booking confirmation). Balance of payment to be paid at least 3 weeks prior to arrival unless special arrangements have been made.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
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same price all year 2008
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350£294
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same price all year 2009
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Prices are all inclusive - gas central heating, wood for log fire, high speed internet access, bed linen, bath and swimming towels.
We charge the same rate all year because we feel people who can only come in the school holidays, teachers, parents, etc. shouldn't be penalised by higher rates in the so-called holiday season. Fair enough?
Guestbook
A lovely cottage in lovely countryside. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
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To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/38444
Contact details for home 38444
Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:
Graham and Lin Lane
Tel:
+39 075 8784296
Mobile:
+39 338 788 9971
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Advertiser joined: 21 Jun 2004 This property added: 19 Mar 2008
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