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Guest house |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 4

Spoleto in Umbria

from £115 / night

£800–£1000 / week

1 night minimum stay

Changeover flexible

5 out of 5

10 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Swimming pool, balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, pets welcome

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About the home

Nestled into the hillside at 'La Licina', an ancient country estate, 'La Ginestra' is an ideal place to relax.
Just minutes from the centre of Spoleto, famous for it's summer arts festival, its restaurants and its picturesque winding medieval streets. Away from traffic and the main roads, it is a haven of quiet and privacy, yet close to all services and attractions.

Steps away from your door, set among a four hectare olive grove, is the swimming pool; with a shallow end perfect for children, and lounge chairs for sun-bathing or reading in the shade.

With only one other apartment on the large property, your privacy is assured - yet the helpful English-speaking owners are nearby to assist you; with directions to nearby attractions, arranging a tour or cooking class, or to suggest one of the many restaurants in the area.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Lovingly restored, the apartment boasts all the modern amenities, while retaining its original hand-hewn timbers and barrel-vaulted arches. Its orientation to the west provides beautiful sunsets and evening light. It is furnished in the style of an Umbrian country home, with an eye toward tasteful comfort.
The well equipped kitchen is large enough for the whole family to sit together, or choose dine 'al fresco' on your terrace and watch the sun set as you enjoy your dinner.
Both bedrooms feature large windows to let in light and fresh country air, with the massive stone walls providing natural cooling during the height of summer.
There is a shared laundry facility near the main house.
Wireless internet is provided at no charge.

Further details outdoors:
The apartment is in a building separate from the main home, with privacy provided by the hillside above you.
A private drive allows parking right outside your front door, facilitating access and for carrying in groceries and wine from the many nearby shops.
The large terrace and garden is exclusively for your use, and is equipped with table, chairs, benches and umbrella - so that you can enjoy sunbathing, or dining al fresco, just steps from your kitchen. Explore the olive grove, where many of the trees are hundreds of years old.
Stroll across the field to the excellent nearby restaurant, "La Macchia", where Claudio, the owner, will welcome you warmly. Sample Umbrian delicacies outdoors, surrounded by Italian families on summer evenings, or by the fire inside in colder months. No need to use your car, so go ahead and order a bottle of wine with your meal, perhaps from the vineyards of Montefalco, visible across the valley. Or carry home a pizza from their wood-fired oven to enjoy with a cold glass of Orvieto from your fridge. (Some visitors say their pizza is the best in Umbria.)

Conditions

FOR 2012 OUR PRICES ARE THE SAME OF THE PAST YEARS!

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Double bedroom

The Umbria region

Umbria is sometimes described as the "new Tuscany"; a reference to its unspoiled natural beauty and friendliness of its people. Locals still outnumber tourists here, guaranteeing a truly authentic experience for visitors.
Hilly and rural in character, Umbria, known as "the green heart of Italy", is justly famous for its cuisine; truffles, olives, cheeses and cinghiale (wild boar). It also enjoys a reputation for some of the best wine in the country, including the reds from Montefalco, and the whites from Orvieto and Montefascione.
Medieval villages dot the landscape, with decaying towers and ruins on many hillsides.
Important towns include Assisi, home of St. Francis, Orvieto, Perugia, and of course Spoleto.

The Spoleto area

Spoleto is famous for its summer arts festival, drawing participants and spectators from around the globe; transforming its sleepy streets, ancient amphitheatre and piazzas into a buzz of activity for a few weeks each summer.

Most of the city centre is closed to cars, so you may wander the winding streets and explore its Duomo, numerous churches and speciality shops at a leisurely pace. It boasts many fine restaurants, for every budget, most with outdoor seating, offering specialities from the area, and wine from Umbria and other regions.
Assisi is just 20 minutes away, Orvieto, with it's cathedral and underground caves (cool on a hot afternoon), less than an hour.

How to get there

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Nearest airport is Perugia, about 40 minutes away, flights from UK and Europe.
Rome is approximately 1-1/2 hours away by train or car. Less than 5 minutes from centre of Spoleto.
Easy to find, with signs to guide from the major highways and smaller roads.
We can arrange to meet you at the train station.
Rental cars available in Spoleto (Sixt, Hertz, Avis), or from Rome or Perugia airports.

Activities near Spoleto

Reviews

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07 May 2013

“Great place to relax for a week” We spent a week here in April this year. Ludovico was a wonderful host. Helped with places to visit and even drove us to a wonderful resturant one night which was very good. We hired a car, so we could see other places around the district. The house is very comfortable, clean and had everything that we needed. Lovely outdoor area to drink wine and eat cheese in the late afternoon, overlooking the olive trees.

22 Mar 2013

“La Licina - a winning combination of country charm and great hospitality” La Licina feels like a "home away from home". The colder than average weather this stay forced us to spend more time in doors. La Ginestra was a comfortable and cozy place to relax and take... more

09 Oct 2012

“Umbrian peace [--] tranquility” This is a beautiful place in peaceful and scenic countryside. The rooms are spacious and well appointed - a trifle chilly at night at this time of year (heating is available) but lovely and cool in... more

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07 Jul 2012

“Blissful location, accommodation and wonderful care.” We stayed at La Licina- Ginestra for five all too brief days recently. The location of this beautifully restored 17C farmhouse in the Umbrian hills was perfect to explore Umbrian hill towns or just... more

01 Jul 2012

“Just perfect!” Beautiful cool apartment, a few minutes drive from Spoleto, which is the ideal holiday town - neither too big nor too small, lots to see, not too many tourists. The views are just as good as in the... more

21 May 2012

“Fantastic Italian Countryside” Travelled here with my in-laws, wife and 1 year old son. Wonderful location near Spoleto, with donkeys and a great restaurant within walking distance. The owners were especially kind, they brought my son treats and tiramisu for us. A fantastic home base for Umbria and a doable day trip to Rome. Hope we an stay again some day!

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24 Mar 2012

“La Licina nourishes the soul.” From stunning sunsets, to lounging by the pool in the olive grove, to idyllic country walks, to trips into nearby Spoleto with its imposing aqueduct, medieval charm and abundance of fine restaurants,... more

15 Oct 2011

“Heaven on earth” Perfect spot if you intend to explore Umbria. Beautiful scenery, wonderful garden and an ideal place to relax, far from the urban chaos. Very nice , friendly and hospitable owners. Definitely... more

09 Sep 2011

“Peaceful, comfortable, beautiful surroundings, lovely views” We found the apartment to be comfortable and well equipped, everything worked and the garden was secluded. The weather was hot during our stay but the thick walls kept the apartment much cooler. The... more

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18 May 2011

“Lovely spot and so welcoming” Would come back here any time. Very welcoming owners and alltogether a very relaxed atmosphere. It's perfect if you want to visit all the beautiful small towns of Umbria, or if you just want to chill out by the swimming pool. We had come from Rome where it was umbearably hot and found that, despite the season, it was really quite a pleasant temperature.

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Spring	1 Mar 11	1 Jun 11	800£ 800	130£ 130	130£ 130	Flexible
Mid	1 Jun 11	1 Jul 11	900£ 900	-	-	1 Week
High	1 Jul 11	1 Sep 11	1000£ 1000	-	-	1 Week
Mid	1 Sep 11	1 Oct 11	900£ 900	-	-	1 Week
Low	1 Oct 11	1 Mar 12	600£ 600	90£ 90	90£ 90	Flexible
Spring	1 Mar 12	1 Jun 12	800£ 800	130£ 130	130£ 130	Flexible
Mid	1 Jun 12	1 Jul 12	900£ 900	-	-	1 Week
High	1 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	1000£ 1000	-	-	1 Week
Mid	1 Sep 12	1 Oct 12	900£ 900	-	-	1 Week
Low	1 Oct 12	1 Mar 13	600£ 600	90£ 90	90£ 90	1 Night
Spring	1 Mar 13	1 Jun 13	800£ 800	130£ 130	130£ 130	1 Night
Mid	1 Jun 13	1 Jul 13	900£ 900	-	-	1 Week
High	1 Jul 13	1 Sep 13	1000£ 1000	-	-	1 Week
Mid	1 Sep 13	1 Oct 13	900£ 900	-	-	1 Week

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday and Saturday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

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Final cleaning Euro 50.

Free WI-FI

Central heating Euro 10 per day

Availability

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2 years listed You are contacting Ludovico Angelini-Rota Landline 39 0743 49323 Mobile 39 349 5834907 Languages spoken The owner is based in Italy and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2011. This guest house has received 10 reviews from previous guests.

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