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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
Villa Susanna has been beautifully restored retaining its original medieval features. It enjoys an incredible panoramic position at the edge of the classic hill village of Preci. Two large terraces offer stunning views of the surrounding hills and valleys - ideal to soak up the sun and immerse yourself in the tranquil atmosphere or perhaps enjoy the sunset followed by dinner under a canopy of stars. There's a large garden with plenty of space for children`s games or a barbecue. 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 two minute 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!
Nature lovers can enjoy activities including river rafting, walking, cycling, mule trekking, horse riding and mountain chairlifts – all safe for young children.
Dine "al fresco" or sunbathe on the terrace with stunning panoramic views
The beautiful medieval architecture of Villa Susanna and the views across the valley
The sunny Swimming Pool with bar and restaurant attached
The Piano Grande - a walker's Paradise
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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.
Catered Ski Packages December 2009 to February 2010 We can provide breakfasts and dinners prepared by a qualified local chef for €20 per person per day. Sample menus are available on request. Why cook and wash up when we can do it for you?
Christmas 2010 A Christmas break with tree, decorations and logs for the fire, free of charge. Sing carols at our local abbey with real nativity animals. Join in the village festive fun activities. Skiing, ice skating and snowboarding. Roast chestnuts on the open fire. Board games, DVDs and sledges supplied. Self catered but we can order the turkey etc. See our price list. Or please contact us for prices if you would like any meals cooked for you.
How to get there
The nearest airport is Perugia, an hours drive. Ancona 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.
Activities near Preci
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Single beds (4), Double beds (3), Dining seating for 10, Lounge seating for 10, Sleeps maximum of 10
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ
Further details indoors: The stand-out feature of Villa Susanna is undoubtedly the incredible view from both of its private terraces. Some of our guests find these wonderful terraces so appealing they spend almost all of their time there! The mountains, valleys and hills of the national park unfold beneath you and in the evening you can dine under a carpet of stars.
All of the bedrooms and rooms are spacious, comfortable and furnished with antique furniture. All of the beds are in private bedrooms - we do not have sofa beds. This makes it especially suitable for mixed family groups or groups of friends to enjoy comfort and privacy.
The well-equipped kitchen comes complete with a corner fireplace for barbecue cooking of all those wonderful local meats and fish.
Further details outdoors: Two large terraces with mountain views, tables and chairs, parasols and loungers. A large flat garden with plenty of space for children`s games, dining and barbecues.
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 fascinating 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 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 €
Convert to:
Prices for group size 10
Period
From
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Nightly rate
Minimum stay
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Weekend
1 July - 11 Sept 2009
1 Jul 09
12 Sep 09
1500£1,364
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1 Week
12 Sept- 2 October 2009
12 Sep 09
3 Oct 09
1000£909
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3 October - 18 Dec 2009
3 Oct 09
18 Dec 09
900£818
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2 January - 7 May 2010
2 Jan 10
8 May 10
850£773
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1 Week
8 May - 2 July 2010
8 May 10
3 Jul 10
900£818
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1 Week
3 July - 10 Sept 2010
3 Jul 10
11 Sep 10
1200£1,091
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1 Week
11 Sept - 1 Oct 2010
11 Sep 10
2 Oct 10
900£818
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1 Week
2 Oct - 17 Dec 2010
2 Oct 10
18 Dec 10
850£773
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1 Week
18 Dec - 1 January 2011
18 Dec 10
1 Jan 11
1200£1,091
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1 Week
82
Prices for group size 5
Period
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Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
1 July - 11 Sept 2009
1 Jul 09
12 Sep 09
1200£1,091
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1 Week
12 Sept- 2 October 2009
12 Sep 09
3 Oct 09
800£727
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3 October - 18 Dec 2009
3 Oct 09
18 Dec 09
650£591
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2 January - 7 May 2010
2 Jan 10
8 May 10
650£591
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1 Week
8 May - 2 July 2010
8 May 10
3 Jul 10
800£727
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1 Week
3 July - 10 Sept 2010
3 Jul 10
11 Sep 10
995£905
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1 Week
11 Sept - 1 Oct 2010
11 Sep 10
2 Oct 10
800£727
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1 Week
2 Oct - 17 Dec 2010
2 Oct 10
18 Dec 10
650£591
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1 Week
18 Dec - 1 January 2011
18 Dec 10
1 Jan 11
995£905
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1 Week
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
The following are included in the rent: Towels, bed linen and tea towels (changed weekly) and final cleaning.
Gas, central heating and electricity are not included. Meters are read on arrival and departure and these services are charged at cost.
Firewood is 10 euros a day except for the Christmas break when it is included.
Parties have exclusive use of the house, even where the rates are discounted for less than 6 people.
At reservation: A deposit of 40% paid by bank transfer in euros.
Deposits are non-refundable.
At check-in: Balance to be paid in euros plus a refundable security deposit of 300 euros.
Arrival between 16.00 and 19.00 unless arranged with us. Departure before 10.00.
Guestbook for Villa Susanna
'I can't think of any adjectives that do the terrace justice. It must be the best view in Umbria!' Mr and Mrs C. from England.
'Although there were ten of us there was plenty of space and privacy. We really appreciated having our own bedrooms'. The P. group from Australia.
'We lived on the terrace - what a fantastic view!' Mr. A from England.
'Every village and area we visited in the Sibillini park were beautiful and unspoilt' Mr. V.P. from Holland.
'We've been walking all our lives but here was probably the best one we've ever done. The views alone were incredible but the meadows of wild flowers we walked through were just magical'. Mr and Mrs P from Holland.
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