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Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car advised
Notes:
No pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
A beautifully restored and luxurious house in the centre of a historic medieval village with stupendous mountain views offering a blend of traditional country living with all the comforts of home. What’s more, at 600 metres, you get the best of the glorious weather – long, hot sunny days and pleasantly cooler nights. There’s a gorgeous swimming pool for our guests’ free use at a small hotel just a minute’s stroll around the corner. With local bars, great restaurants and shops within a 10 minute walk, you don’t have to go far to soak up the atmosphere of the Italian way of life! Why not enjoy some of the most breathtaking scenery in Umbria from your own balcony or outside on the pretty, flower filled piazza. Here you can dine as the sun sets over the little hill towns in the distance - a truly magical sight. Nature lovers can enjoy activities including river rafting, walking, cycling, mule trekking, horse riding and mountain chairlifts – all safe for young children.
Fancy a walk here?
The beautiful Umbrian hill village of Preci
The sunny swimming pool with bar and restaurant just a minute's stroll away
Beautiful views of the hills and valleys of the national park from the balcony
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The Umbria region
Umbria is dotted with beautiful hill towns including Spoleto, Assisi and Perugia, all of which are an easy day trip. Whether you are looking for history, art, culture or just a great lunch, you will find it in this area of Umbria.
Visitors can enjoy the many local festivals in the area, showcasing food, wine and traditional crafts.
Here are some driving times to some of the local places of interest:
Norcia 20 minutes. A medieval walled town famous for it’s truffles, cured hams, salami and pecorino cheese. As the birth place of Saint Benedict, it must be on everyone’s shortlist for a visit. There`s also a good weekly market.
Spoleto 40 minutes. Roman and Renaissance architecture, art and excellent restaurants. Food, wine and art festivals in June and July.
Trevi, Montefalco, Spello 50 to 60 minutes. Classic medieval hill towns and an excellent olive oil region.
The Marmore Falls 60 minutes. The highest waterfalls in Europe are a spectacular sight reached following a beautiful drive through the Valnerina Valley.
Assisi 60 minutes. World famous pilgrimage site with classic architecture and St. Francis' cathedral.
Perugia 70 minutes. Art and culture. Famous Italian chocolate (and chocolate shops)!
Rome only 2.5 hours by car or train for a day’s sight seeing and shopping.
Preci area
The Monti Sibillini National Park is a haven for wildlife and has many interesting towns and villages to explore. The famous Piano Grande, a high mountain plain that becomes a tapestry of wild flowers and orchids in the spring and early summer is not to be missed.
This unspoilt region is a perfect location for nature-loving families, walkers, artists and photographers and the many trails that cross the hills provide spectacular trekking, mountain or road cycling opportunities. Bike hire is available.
Families can go mule trekking, horse riding, river rafting, indoor iceskating and trout fishing. The chairlift to the summit of Monte Bove (2000 metres) is particularly popular and offers breathtaking mountain views and pleasant walking or cycling down.
For the adventurous, there's rock climbing, canyoning, white water rafting, paragliding and hang gliding.
We can arrange all these activities and provide information, maps and guides for independent touring and cycling.
In the winter there is skiing, snowboarding, snow kiting and ice skating within 30 minutes drive at Frontignano (1340m – 1950m). It’s inexpensive and uncrowded. There are a total of 14 km of pistes of varying difficulty, 9 ski lifts and usually no queues! There are several good restaurants and snack bars, ski hire, ski school, a snow park and indoor skating rink. Day ski passes cost €15-22 depending on the season, which runs from December to March. Week passes cost around €100. We offer accommodation for parties of 2 to 4 guests with breakfast and dinner. Whether you are 2, 3 or 4 people, your party has the use of 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a private lounge with log fire, TV, DVD/CD player, dvd and book library and board games. There are several good restaurants and bars within 10 minutes walk and many others at historic Norcia (20 minutes drive). Fun cookery sessions with a qualified chef are available for non-skiers or how about a trip to Rome? Prices for accommodation, breakfast and 3 course dinner from €35 per person per day. For a self catered ski break see our house ref. 45074.
How to get there
The nearest airport is Perugia, an hours drive. Ancona airport is 1 hour 45 minutes, Pescara 2 hours and Rome 2.5 hours. Ryan air flies to all 4 airports and Easy Jet flies to Rome.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Perugia: 95 km
Railway:
Spoleto: 38 km
Activities near Preci
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (unheated)
Further details indoors: Inside Casa Rosabianca
We like to ensure that our guests have a comfortable and relaxing stay. Among many of the benefits we provide are top quality king-size beds ensuring a great night's sleep and comfortable sofas to sink into and enjoy those stunning views. There's an option of double or twin beds if you prefer. The spacious children's bedroom is equipped with a burgeoning games chest to keep them happy!
The kitchen is equipped for the most adventurous cook! It's bright, spacious and newly fitted. The dining area with it's large farmhouse table overlooking the 16th century piazza is the perfect place to sample the delicious local foods.
To enable you to get the most out of this beautiful corner of Italy, we provide you with excellent local maps (including walking maps), guides, reference books and local information. A well-stocked library with a good selection of English novels and several board games (Scrabble, Monopoly, Chess etc.) are on hand for those who just want to relax and enjoy the tranquil surroundings.
Further details outdoors: Next to the house is a quiet, shady piazza with a dining table, chairs and large parasol - a lovely place to sit or eat and enjoy the view. The quiet cobbled lanes that criss-cross the village have changed little since their medieval origins and provide great opportunities for aimless wandering or exploration of the ancient buildings, architecture and little hidden corners.
As the village is traffic free and quiet, the children are safe to play and explore or pop down to the shops in the morning to collect your fresh bread and pastries while you have a few more minutes in bed! They can also easily and safely visit the swimming pool by themselves. There is a playground with swings, slide etc within 3 minutes walk.
The local people love and fuss over children and guests often find that their children have some Italian friends at the end of the holiday!
Preci is traffic free but there is plenty of free off road parking within two minutes. Guests have free use of the pool at a local hotel, only a 1 minute walk away.
Here's a selection of local bars and restaurants: 'Agli Scacchi' Hotel. Serves very good traditional Umbrian food. There's a shady terrace and a nice little bar/coffee area overlooking the pool. Fresh pasta with meat, truffle, trout or prawn sauces. They have main course salads. The huge mixed grill and the pasta filled with salmon trout with lemon sauce are always recommended. 2 minute walk. Bar 'La Piazetta.' Village Bar with seating outside in Summer. Nice for a morning coffee, pastry or evening beer. 1 minute walk. 'Il Castoro' Restaurant. Great atmosphere and Italians flood here to indulge in the freshest truffles that the owner collects from around Preci himself. A must have starter is the truffle omelette served on its own or with a platter of prosciutto and salami or crostini (with cheese) or bruschetta (without). The juicy veal steak is excellent as is the wild boar stew cooked with juniper berries. Pasta focuses on truffles and porcini mushrooms. The huge wood fired pizzas are perfect food for kids. House wine is around 4 euros a litre. Il Castoro is always lively, very Italian and really good value. 10 minute walk. 'Il Castoro Bar.' Very popular with the locals. 10 minute walk. 'Il Porcello Felice.' Very pretty restaurant with stunning views. Outside dining on a beautiful panoramic terrace overlooking a swimming pool. Also inside seating. Very good traditional food. Wood fired pizzas, pasta, meats and trout. The sirloin of veal with truffle sauce is fantastic. 10 minutes by car. In July, Preci hosts a traditional food and wine festival with tastings and free evening shows. Visitors are very welcome. Please ask us for the date as it can be different each year. There are local markets every week.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
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Prices for group size 6
Period
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2 January - 7 May 2010
2 Jan 10
8 May 10
540£491
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1 Week
8 May - 2 July 2010
8 May 10
3 Jul 10
730£664
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3 July - 10 Sept 2010
3 Jul 10
11 Sep 10
925£841
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11 Sept - 1 Oct 2010
11 Sep 10
2 Oct 10
730£664
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2 Oct - 17 Dec 2010
2 Oct 10
18 Dec 10
540£491
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1 Week
42
Prices for group size 3
Period
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Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
2 January - 7 May 2010
2 Jan 10
8 May 10
375£341
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1 Week
8 May - 2 July 2010
8 May 10
3 Jul 10
495£450
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1 Week
3 July - 10 Sept 2010
3 Jul 10
11 Sep 10
749£681
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1 Week
11 Sept - 1 Oct 2010
11 Sep 10
2 Oct 10
495£450
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2 Oct - 17 Dec 2010
2 Oct 10
18 Dec 10
375£341
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42
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Prices are for the property per week but we can accept bookings of longer and sometimes shorter duration.
There is no fixed changeover day.
At reservation: A deposit of 40% paid by bank transfer in euros. British customers may pay deposits and balances in £ Sterling.
Deposits are non-refundable.
At Check-in: If not already paid by bank transfer, the balance can be paid in euros (cash only).
A refundable security deposit of 300 euros is also requested at this time.
Arrival between 16.00 and 19.00 unless arranged with us. Departure before 10.00.
The following items are included:
Towels, tea towels, linen (changed weekly) and final cleaning.
A complimentary welcome pack including some tea, coffee, milk, wine, water and other essentials is also included.
Gas, central heating and electricity are not included. (Meters read on arrival and departure and charged at cost).
Guestbook for Casa Rosabianca
'Immaculate, very clean and comfortable. Huge beds and lovely sofas - more luxurious than we expected. Slept like logs - we'll be back!' Mrs S. from England.
'The children loved the rafting. Our four year-old was a bit scared at first but now he wants to go again!' Mr. V. from Holland.
'We loved sitting on the balcony and just watching the locals go by - very interesting and a real Italian atmosphere'. Mr. M. from Scotland.
'We particularly liked the fact that you could walk to some bars and restaurants from the house. The Il Castoro restaurant was brilliant.' Mr and Mrs L from England.
'The best house we've stayed in to date. Close to everything but still peaceful and utterly restful' Mr and Mrs T. from England.
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