Perugia holiday farmhouse rental, Mercatello with private pool, log fire, balcony/terrace, telephone, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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Casa Fontanelle (farmhouse)

Home:15298
Sleeps up to:12   (6 bedrooms)
Rates:£1200 to £2200
Nearest beach:Lake Trasimeno: 40 km
Will consider:Short-breaks (4 days or less)
Corporate bookings
Changeover day:Sat
Access:Car advised
Nearest amenities: 2 km
Notes:Sorry - no pets allowed
Suitable for children
No smoking at this property
Self-catering

Home description

Casa Fontanelle sleeps 12 guests in 6 generously sized double bedrooms, has 4 bathrooms, 2 ensuite, satellite tv and DVD and offers sweeping views from all four sides of the house and terraces as well as a 11m x 6m swimming pool.

Enjoying a hillside position very close to the small villages of Cerqueto (3km) and Spina (2.5km) directly halfway between Perugia and Todi in Central Umbria, set in just over 1 acre of grounds with gardens, cypress trees and young olive trees.

View of house and swimming pool
View of house and swimming pool
Side view of house and parking
Side view of house and parking
Panoramic view of house
Panoramic view of house
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The Umbria region

Assisi, Orvieto, Spoleto, Spello (restaurant il Molino), Lake Trasimeno (boat trips, wind surfing, child-friendly beach), are all within a 45 minute drive from the house. Cortona (the location for the film; Under the Tuscan Sun) Gubbio. Arezzo (the location for the town shots in the oscar-winning film La Vita e Bella) Citta di Castello, Terni and Norcia are all about 1 hour drive away. Also local are a variety of small hilltop towns which include; Torgiano (15km) - Wine museum of the Lungarotti Cantina, Montefalco (40km) – Famous for its textiles and wine (sagrantino), Bevagna (45km) – (restaurant Osteria del Podesta) and Trevi (50km).

Siena (115km) in Southern Tuscany is 90minutes away. Florence (140km), and Rome (175km) are about 2 hours drive.


Perugia / Mercatello area

11 kms away is the town of Marsciano. It has 2 supermarkets and a full range of shops, banks, cafes and a post office, plus a lively weekly market and a wide selection of restaurants.
The nearest village is Spina (2.5kms) which has a mini-market for essential items, a bank with bancomat, chemist, butcher, post office and a café.

Perugia is 20km to the north and Todi 20km to the south. As the house is so well positioned and has quick access to the E45 Superstrada many famous towns can be visited for just a morning or afternoon visit. Leaving you with the rest of the day to relax leisurely by the pool or enjoy a cool glass of wine from the local cantina.


How to get there

Casa Fontanelle is well served by a variety of airports with direct flights from the UK, all within driving range:

Ryan Air. New! Direct Saturday flights from London/Stansted - Perugia airport, only 30 minutes away.
Rome Ciampino airport, just under 2 hours away offers value for money flights via Ryanair and EasyJet.
Forli/Bologna - L Rudolphi airport, just over 2 hours away
Ancona - 2 hour 30 minutes (Ryanair)


Activities near Perugia

Sports:
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive

Great for:
Rural / countryside retreats


Facilities

Luxuries:Log fire, DVD player
General:Central heating, TV, CD player, Telephone, Safe, Satellite TV
Standard:Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
Utilities:Clothes dryer, Dish washer, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine
Rooms:Bedrooms (6), Bathrooms (4), Ensuite (2)
Furniture:Double beds (6), Cots (2), Dining seating for 12, Lounge seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 12
Other:Linen and towels provided.
Highchair available.
Outdoors:Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ
Access:Parking space

Further details indoors:
Casa Fontanelle sleeps 12 guests in 6 generously sized double bedrooms, has 4 bathrooms, 2 ensuite, satellite tv and DVD and offers sweeping views from all four sides of the house and terraces as well as a 11m x 6m swimming pool.

The house has been fully restored over the last 3 years but retains many original features including hand made terracotta pianelli floors, a characteristic Umbrian arched kitchen, wooden beamed ceilings, large rooms with high ceilings and long views, terraces to catch the sun all day long, and seating both inside and outside for 12 people.

Further details outdoors:
The property offers 360 degree views of the Umbrian hills and the capital city of Perugia beyond.

It is a quiet and tranquil country setting ideal for children and a family holiday yet conveniently close to the many cultural, artistic and culinary delights which attract visitors to italy.

Available for year-round rental, this is an ideal base from which to explore many of Umbria's and Tuscany’s prime tourist sites, or to simply bask by the pool in the Italian sunshine and admire the lovely countryside


Further details

Swimming pool is available from mid April to mid October. Please bring own pool towels.


Conditions

Cats allowed - no dogs, a GBP200 refundable breakages deposit required.


Rental rates

Rental prices originally quoted in: British £Convert to:
PeriodFrom
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Weekly
Nightly rate Minimum 
stay
WeekdayWeekend
Low season: January - Apr 21 Jan 081 May 08£  1,200--1 Week
Mid season: May 1 May 081 Jun 08£  1,300--1 Week
High season: June 1 Jun 081 Jul 08£  1,700--1 Week
Peak season: July - Aug 1 Jul 081 Sep 08£  2,000--1 Week
High season: September 1 Sep 081 Oct 08£  1,600--1 Week
Mid season: October 1 Oct 081 Nov 08£  1,300--1 Week
Low season: Nov-Dec 1 Nov 0820 Dec 08£  1,200--1 Week
Mid season: Dec - Jan 20 Dec 084 Jan 09£  1,400--1 Week
Low season: Jan - Apr 4 Jan 091 May 09£  1,200--1 Week
Mid season: May 1 May 091 Jun 09£  1,300--1 Week
High season: June 1 Jun 091 Jul 09£  1,700--1 Week
Peak season: July - Aug 1 Jul 091 Sep 09£  2,200--1 Week
High season: September 1 Sep 091 Oct 09£  1,600--1 Week
Mid season: October 1 Oct 091 Nov 09£  1,300--1 Week
Low season: Nov-Dec 1 Nov 0920 Dec 09£  1,200--1 Week
Mid season: Dec-Jan 20 Dec 093 Jan 10£  1,400--1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
5% discount for 2 week rentals in July and August.
10% discount for 2 week rentals all other months.


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Name:Graham Feary
Tel:+44 (0)1603 630333
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