No pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Set in the mountains of Umbria, surrounded by quaint little hill top towns, amongst silvery olive groves, vineyards and fields of sunflowers lies CASA CARA. Approximately 30 minutes to the north is the lively but relaxed city of Perugia and the spiritual town of Assisi home of St Francis, 30 minutes to the south is Orvieto famous for its fine wines and magnificent cathedral.
CASA CARA sleeps 5 in a double, a twin, & a single bedroom, with 3 bathrooms . The property has all modern amenities yet with the charm of an Italian home. CASA CARA is surrounded by large open gardens, overlooking the swimming pool, and is set in farmland close to Rotecastello, San Venanzo and the market town of Marsciano. Al Fresco dining in your own large private terrace with stunning hilltop views and breathtaking sunsets
View from the rear bedroom
Enjoy a glass of prosecco with this sunset.
Swimming at Sunset
Enjoying a glass
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The Umbria region
Within a short drive of CASA CARA is Perugia, famous for its university for foreign students founded by Mussolini, and its international jazz festival in July. Immerse yourself in the culture of Perugia with its splendid architecture, art galleries and musuems. Further on for the spiritually minded Assisi has been welcoming its pilgrims since the middle ages. This is the home of St Francis christianity's best known saint.
Terni to the south is home to the most publicised attraction the famous waterfalls. Several painters have captured them and Byron & Dickens all waxed lyricial about the Cascata Marmore. Further along is the church of San Stefano home of Le Mummie di Ferentillo.
For outdoor activities Lake Trasemino Italy's largest non-Alpine lake provides the perfect habitat for a wide variety of birds San Feliciano on the east coast of the lake has an authentic fishing community, the harbour is dotted with fishing boats where fishermen sit and mend their nets. For canoeing, climbing, paragliding, hang gliding, treking,horse riding, mountain biking, canyoning and rafting visit www.asgaia.it . For golf visit www.golfclubperugia.it
Todi / Marsciano area
Visit Deruta 15 minutes from CASA CARA famous for its ceramics. Ripibianca famous for its cashmere and pottery. Spoleto in June and July is the popular venue for the arts festival of music, theatre and dance.
Lago di Piediluco has a medieval village to the side of the lake, follow the road around to the beach and hire a pedalo or take the two hour boat trip on the 'ecoboat' this will tour the lake without disturbing the wild life.
There is a market almost ever day in one of the many towns in Umbria. Tuesdays & Saturdays Perugia (Via Ercolano) (Mondays Marsciano), (Tuesday Gubbio), (Wednesday Spello ), (Thursday Citta de Castello), (Friday Spoleto)
How to get there
The nearest airports are Perugia with direct Ryanair flights from Stansted, and Rome with direct flights by Ryanair and Easyjet. Car hire is essential (Hertz in partner Ryanair). Half an hour drive from Perugia and one and a half hours drive from Rome.
Casa Cara is located on a wonderful hilltop setting one kilometer from the village of Rotecastello, four kilometers from the market town of Marsciano.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Perugia.: 35 km
Railway:
Marsciano: 4 km
Activities near Todi
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Waterpark Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break Cycling holidays
Bedrooms (3), Bathrooms (2), En suite (2), Shower rooms (1), WCs (3)
Furniture:
Single beds (3), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 5
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Shared garden, BBQ
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: Ground Floor: Spacious living room with dining area, open fire, LCD TV, DVD player, CD player, large library of DVDs & CDs. Double patio doors allowing stunning views from inside and leading to the large private terrace area with purpose built BBQ. Fully fitted kitchen with views to the front gardens, single bedroom, and a large shower room.
First Floor: Two large fully furnished bedrooms, one double, and one twin/double both en-suite with ample amounts of wardrobe space. Private balcony on back bedroom overlooking the pool with magicial views. All windows fitted with Mosquito Screens. Linen and towels provided.
Further details outdoors: Al fresco dining in the large private terrace overlooking the swimming pool, furnished with a locally crafted marble table and chairs. Purpose built BBQ. Reclining sunbeds. Private underground parking and additional parking by the perimeter wall. Electrically operated entrance gate with remote control. Large gardens to front and rear of the property.
Further details
SWIMMING POOL: Opens mid May until mid September.
Conditions
Booking secured by deposit
Balance to be paid six weeks before arrival .
Strictly no smoking in Casa Cara.
Sorry no pets allowed.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
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700£625
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620£554
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21 Dec 09
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870£777
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650£580
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750£670
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The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Guestbook for Casa Cara.
We had a lovely week in Casa Cara, great house and stunning views. (You don't stress the views enough) - Hallett Family Cardiff.
What a find!! with great little hilltop villages - we needed a month not just two weeks. - C&J Hubbard. Australia.
Very enjoyable, interesting region, mostly off the tourist track (Not a bad thing) - Mansfield Family Bristol.
We really loved our stay in Casa Cara, and this region of Italy - we will return. - T. P. Flannigan. Canada.
Thank you for another great holiday at Casa Cara can't wait to do it all again next year - O'Brien Family Sheffield.
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Contact details for the advertiser of home 48056
Name:
Julie & Fergus O'Neill
Tel:
+44 (0)1895 637145
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