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
Side view of house and parking
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)
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Perugia St Egidio Airport: 20 km
Railway:
Perugia: 20 km
Ferry:
Ancona: 120 km
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
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 £
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Low season: January - Apr
21 Jan 08
1 May 08
1200£ 1,200
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Mid season: May
1 May 08
1 Jun 08
1300£ 1,300
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High season: June
1 Jun 08
1 Jul 08
1700£ 1,700
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Peak season: July - Aug
1 Jul 08
1 Sep 08
2000£ 2,000
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High season: September
1 Sep 08
1 Oct 08
1600£ 1,600
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Mid season: October
1 Oct 08
1 Nov 08
1300£ 1,300
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Low season: Nov-Dec
1 Nov 08
20 Dec 08
1200£ 1,200
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Mid season: Dec - Jan
20 Dec 08
4 Jan 09
1400£ 1,400
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Low season: Jan - Apr
4 Jan 09
1 May 09
1200£ 1,200
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Mid season: May
1 May 09
1 Jun 09
1300£ 1,300
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High season: June
1 Jun 09
1 Jul 09
1700£ 1,700
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Peak season: July - Aug
1 Jul 09
1 Sep 09
2200£ 2,200
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1 Week
High season: September
1 Sep 09
1 Oct 09
1600£ 1,600
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1 Week
Mid season: October
1 Oct 09
1 Nov 09
1300£ 1,300
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Low season: Nov-Dec
1 Nov 09
20 Dec 09
1200£ 1,200
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Mid season: Dec-Jan
20 Dec 09
3 Jan 10
1400£ 1,400
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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.
Availability notes
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