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Location:Montebuono, Italy
Bedrooms:2
Bathrooms:1
Sleeps:4
Property Type:Apartment
Amenities:Air Conditioning, BBQ, Fireplace, Internet Access, Kitchenette, Laundry, Pets OK, Sauna, Smoking OK, Swimming Pool, TV & more amenities »
Description:Surrounded by greenery and overlooking the valley of Mount Soratte, our structure is composed of n. 4 Ludwig-independent residences Sunrise-Sunset-Sonnenberg, with different lenghts between 35 and 120 square meters. for a total of 18 beds, swimming pool and sauna. OUR RESIDENCES: LUDWIG • 120 MQ. Living room, kitchen, closet, two bathrooms, 2 double, 1 twin (# 9 beds) • Noon '45 MQ. Sitting room, kitchenette, 1 double, 1 single, 1 bathroom (no. 4 beds) • ALBA 35 MQ. Sitting room, kitchenette, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom (no. 2/4 beds) • SUNSET 30sqm. Sitting room, kitchenette, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom (no. 2/3 beds) The residences are adjacent to each other but independent, fully equipped kitchens, individually and with air conditioning in common such as: swimming pool, sauna, gazebo and barbecue. We do catering directly, but required to support the customer with conventions at farms or restaurants can also be reached on foot or with a home delivery service, also a la carte. We offer our houses for anniversaries, parties, weekend, or to be leased on a weekly, monthly or for the entire season in singles, couples, families or groups of friends. Our facility is designed to offer a different lifestyle, thanks to the combination of social, art, culture, research and fun, where the protagonist is a man in an environment surrounded by nature a short walk from the center of Rome, leaving the usual tram Throughout the year daily tram organizes and takes part in various events, participates in and cooperates with the local tourist Montebuono and the pro-site of the neighboring countries for the promotion and development of the area, the upgrading and expansion activities related to the mountain, such as trekking on foot articulated on a dense network of trails in the ongoing development and expansion. Lochiamo our residences for weekend rates and offer a service at 360 degrees for the protection and welfare of the client. We organize cultural visits to local monumental beauty, walking / hiking, biking, horseback riding quad in search of nature, culture and gastronomy. For children as well as providing an entertainment service we organize visits to the animals in the country at neighboring farms and organic farms. We produce and sell olive oil, we collaborate with local craft businesses for tasting wine, cheese, dairy even buffalo and all the food and wine Sabina. We are recognized by stopping point 'National Equestrian Tourism Association, for horse and rider. Such an experience can enrich the soul and the intellect of man nourishing serenity and creativity, which was essential for the best performance of his work and / or the healthy growth of young and at the same time to increase the 'self-esteem and confidence in their own capabilities that today are hidden behind a mouse. For this we propose a visit at our Holiday FREE SPIRIT the discovery of relaxation and wellbeing, in order to introduce the natural treasures and traditions of our Sabina. Our facility offers special agreements with associations, CRAL, OND applying 10% discount on all tariffs to enable CONTACT YOUR Convention Contact: Italian Gianluca Mr. Perfect 199799 English Ms Emanuela Possanzini Sincerely The Spirit Free Gianluca Perfect... more info >>
Location:Castagno, Italy
Bedrooms:1
Sleeps:2
Property Type:Apartment
Amenities:Central heating, Dishes, Laundry, Playground, Sundeck, Swimming Pool, TV, Wireless Internet Access & more amenities »
Description:“Il Poderaccio” dates back to 13th century when its ancient building served as an outpost of Siena against the “League”. Dominating “Chiantishire” , this charming country house offers all recently refurbished, independent flats just a few minutes from Siena city centre. Perfectly integrated in the surrounding environment, the flats can host from 2 to 5 people and come complete with bed and bath linen, dishes and pottery and traditionally furnished with country furniture. Guests can swim in the 18x6-mt swimming-pool, sunbathe in the cotto sundeck surrounded by an orchard and flowers, play bowls and table tennis while children enjoy the playground in the garden or play in the beautiful park spotted with trees and flowers coming from all over the world. Garden areas are reserved for each flat together with sun chairs, garden table and chairs for a perfectly relaxing stay. Furthermore, two wooden desks are available in the shadow and perfect silence of a fenced-in grove where you can hear the birds singing … “Il Poderaccio” stretches for 32 hectares, all cultivated. This ICEA -controlled farm offers totally organic products such as wine, extra vergin olive oil and Grappa. On sale at the farm are: Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG, the “Brunaccio” a special IGT Tuscan red wine, extra virgin olive oil, and a grappa These organic products are the result of an environment- and consumer-friendly growing. “Il Poderaccio” hosts a lot of animals: horses, dogs, cats, a cow, a donkey, a kid as well as the geese, ducks and mallards swimming together in the farm pond. Horse trekking and riding can be organized upon request at a riding school renowned for its highly-qualified trainers situated near the farm. Mountain bikes rental is also available. All the flats are equipped with independent central heating thus being available all year round. The apartment Mignon is a small apartment. Consisting of a bedroom, kitchen and bath, vaulted ceilings and tiled floors are reminiscent of the Tuscan style. Very cool for the summer, the bedroom is not very bright. A small table and chairs outside on the terrace in front of the door.... more info >>
Location:Citta della Pieve, Italy
Bedrooms:2
Bathrooms:1
Sleeps:4
Property Type:Apartment
Activities:Horseback Riding, Yoga
Description:For a family of three or four people or two couples. Biological family farm, in the silent hills of olive groves, vineyards and woods, overlooking the nearby Tuscany, at an altitude of 480 meters. The stone house, restored in green building, next to the wood is made from the main building and apartments leased, comprising: kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. The exterior is equipped with tables under the trees, chairs, barbecue and pizza oven. From the farmhouse you can easily reach the most important centers of art, archaeological and nature of Umbria and Tuscany. Ability to organize courses (agreement) in the company-restoration carpentry, bee-keeping, with sourdough bread in a wood oven, Italian language courses for children and ceramic base. Yoga class, run by German teacher, in the company. Nearby horse riding, hippotherapy and horseback riding in central Great Horse Spirit. Apartment delivered complete with clean bed linen / towels. Heating according to consumption.... more info >>
Location:Solignano Nuovo, Italy
Bedrooms:3
Bathrooms:2
Sleeps:7
Property Type:Vacation Home
Activities:Hiking, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking
Description:The price is for 2 people. Charming farm house on the hills of Tuscan-Emilian Appenines, carefully restored and furnished. It consists of three rooms for a total of 6/8 beds, two bathrooms with washing machine, two saloons with TV LCD 32, sofa bed slats, kitchen with dishwasher. It's surrounded by a large space with a big wood oven, to bake a delicious pizza and a fragrant bread. Independent heating. Panoramic view. It is 500 m above sea level, to 43 km from Parma in the Appennino parmense mountains near Liguria and Tuscany. Ideal place to relax and rediscover nature and tastes of a time with the family or a romantic getaway for two ... Unspoiled nature, the clear air and the historical evidence can wonderful experience. Not only the absolute rest and relaxation in the beautiful surroundings Apennines, but mountain biking, horseback riding, hiking and discovering the villages of the oldest monuments or to conquer the highest peaks. The sea (Cinque Terre and Versilia) are about an hour. Lovers of good food can explore the wine roads of the hills of Parma ham, the salted pork, mushroom boletus Borgotaro. The International Airport of Parma (Giuseppe Verdi) is about 40 km. The castle of Varano de Melegari and Autodromo at 7 km. The Bardi Castle is at 20 km.... more info >>
Location:Turin, Italy
Bedrooms:1
Bathrooms:1
Sleeps:2
Property Type:Vacation Home
Amenities:Dishes, Elevator, Full kitchen, Internet Access, Iron, Laundry, Linens, Patio, Pets OK, Shower, Smoking OK, Towels, Wireless Internet Access & more amenities »
Activities:Biking, Horseback Riding, Hunting, Movie Theaters, Museums, Restaurants & more activities »
Description:INGLESE.........> ITALIANO....> ESPANOL I'm doing the famous saying of the Latin American hospitality: Mi casa es tu casa - My house is your house My house and home We speak castellano (español) Portuguese and Italian From my house (rural-rural town), I posted an outbuilding say an independent apartment with private entrance from the courtyard consists of a full kitchen living / bedroom with two beds, Como with mirror, two night tables, dresser with mirror and three doors / Bathroom with bidet sink, shower and washer / Courtyard with laundry sink and stretch all the pots, dishes, linens, towels and the like are provided! Washing machine and iron. FREE INTERNET (Wirlees) wireless. We live in 4-6-10 minutes from downtown Turin, Tram (No. 4) and Bus (46-49 -77) reported that through the City as the largest open-air market at Porta Palazzo European bank with a lot of fruit and vegetables where they sell all their products to customers calling with a loud voice, as in ancient times there is also a time ... even the benches farmers who sell their crops in the province that are fresh as the vegetables she fruit, eggs etc.. Stores covered with white meat of rabbits, chickens, turkeys, pigs, wild boars and red ... ham, salami, ... There are stalls of clothing ... shoes (now almost all Chinese) on Saturday all day gli'altri days only morning (time: 8 - 13) not to be missed! Also nearby is the Cathedral of Turin, Piazza Castello ... ... Royal Palace Museum more .. . ... Piazza San Carlo with its Cafe 900. Palazzo Carignano (First Italian Parliament 1861) Piazza Vittorio (the largest) and in front of the Great Mother and the Monte dei Cappuccini ... The Egyptian Museum, the largest in the world after Cairo ... hehehe! The Mole Antonelliana (the Tower of Effiel Torino) Museum of taking the elevator has a beautiful view of the whole city. ... Inside is the Museum of Cinema! The Basilica di Superga and Colle della Maddalena (The Lighthouse) Turin is located near the Royal Palace of Venaria (the Versalies) completely restored with various museums inside ... now the most visited! Park next ... The Herd hunting of Vittorio Emanuele II ... km. km of nature and to walk on foot or by bicycle (the lease) between grazing horses ... farms ... .. From the station you arrive Pota New tram 4 in 10/15 ' From the station of Porta Sussa you arrive by bus in 49 ... 46 10 ' Nearby is the Dora station with trains leaving every hour at the airport of Caselle. Maps are available, Guided Tour of the city ... and the Province of Turin and the Piedmont Region. a few hundred meters, even the entrance of the freeway to visit the beauties of the province of Turin and Piedmont. Pizzerias in the area, traditional restaurants and Piedmont and International ethnic (Chinese, Arabs, Peruvians, Hindu) Shops Piedmontese wines d.o.c. (Barolo, Dolcetto.Barbera, Grignolino etc..) And sweet! In Turin you can rent bikes ... and I also have cars with Club Car Sharing to pay time and miles. Taxis always parking close ... =================00000============================== ITALIANO : Sto realizzando il famoso detto latinoamericano di ospitalità: “Mi casa es tu casa”-“ My house is your house” “ Casa mia e casa tua” Parliamo castellano ( español) portoghese e italiano Da casa mia (rustica –rurale in città) ho distaccato una dèpendance diciamo un bilocale indipendente con ingresso privato dal cortile composto di una cucina completa abitabile / dormitorio con due letti , Como con specchio , due comodini, un armadio con specchio a tre ante/ Bagno con lavandino bidè,doccia e lavatrice/Cortile interno con lavandino e stendi biancheria Tutte le pentole, stoviglie, lenzuola, asciugamani e cose simili sono previste! Lavatrice e ferro da stiro. INTERNET GRATIS (Wirlees) senza fili. Abitiamo a 4-6-10 minuti dal centro di Torino con Tram (n.4 ) e Bus ( 46 – 49 –77) che riportano per tutta la Città come al più grande Mercato a cielo aperto europeo di Porta Palazzo con tantissimo banco di frutta e verdura dove tutti vendono i loro prodotti richiamando a gran voce i clienti come nei tempi antichi di una volta … c’è pure anche i banchi dei contadini che vendono i propri prodotti coltivati nella provincia che sono freschi come le verdure ella frutta,le uova ecc. Negozi al coperto di carni bianche di conigli,polli,tacchini maiali,cinghiali e rosse…prosciutti,salami,…Ci sono i banchi dell’abbigliamento…delle scarpe (oggi quasi tutti cinesi) il sabato tutto il giorno gli’altri giorni solo di mattino ( orario :8- 13 ) da non perdere! Sempre vicino c’è la Cattedrale di Torino…Piazza Castello…Palazzo Reale più Museo .. .Piazza San Carlo…con i suoi Caffè del ‘900. Palazzo Carignano ( Primo Parlamento Italiano 1861) Piazza Vittorio (la più grande) e di fronte la Gran Madre con il Monte dei Cappuccini… Il Museo Egizio il più grande al mondo dopo Cairo…hehehe!!! La Mole Antoneliana ( la Torre Effiel di Torino) prendendo il Museo del l’ascensore ha la bella vista di tutta la Città….al suo interno trovi il Museo del Cinema !!! La Basilica di Superga e il Colle della Maddalena ( Il Faro) Vicino a Torino si trova la “ Reggia della Venaria “ ( la Versalies ) completamente ristrutturato con diversi Musei al suo interno …oggi il più visitato !…accanto il Parco La Mandria riserva di caccia di Vittorio Emanuele II …km. e km di natura per passeggiare a piedi o in biciclette ( le affittano) tra pascoli..cavalli…cascine… Dalla Stazione di Pota Nuova si arriva con il Tram n.4 in 10/15’ Dalla Stazione di Porta Sussa si arriva con il Pulman 49…46 in 10’ Vicino c’è la Stazione Dora con treni che vanno all’aeroporto di Caselle ogni ora. Sono a vostra disposizione Cartine ,Guide…Itinerari della città e della Provincia di Torino e della Regione Piemonte. a poche centinaia di metri anche l'entrata della tangenziale per poter visitare le bellezze della provincia di Torino e del Piemonte. In zona Pizzerie, Ristoranti Tipici Piemontesi e Internazionali e etnici ( cinesi,arabi, peruviani,indù ) Negozi di vini piemontesi d.o.c. (Barolo,Dolcetto.Barbera,Grignolino ecc.) e dolci ! A Torino si possono affittare biciclette …e posso anche avere delle automobili con Car Sharing Club a pagamento orario e km. Parcheggi vicini…Taxi sempre ================0000================================= ESPAñOL Estoy realizzando el dicho famoso de la hospitalidad de América Latina: Mi casa es tu casa - Casa mia e casa tua “ – “ My house is your house” Hablamos castellano (español), portugués y italiano estoy jubilado y trabaje como fotografo,cine, yturismo y biblioteca en la Municipalidad de Turin.. Vivi 24 años en America Latina ( Perù y Chile) recoriendo la Selva amazzonica ,Bolivia Equador Colombia y Panama Desde mi casa en la ciudad ( rural-rural), e destacado una dependencia decir, un apartamento con entrada independiente desde el patio y consta de un salón cocina-dormitorio con dos camas, Como con espejo, dos mesillas de noche, Armario con espejo a tres puertas / Cuarto de baño con lavabo bidet, ducha y lavadora / Patio con lavadero fregadero/ Las ollas, platos, ropa de cama, toallas y similares estan disponibles como la plancha y la lavadora. . INTERNET GRATIS (Wirlees) inalámbrica. Vivimos en 4-6-10 minutos del centro de Turín, tranvía (núm. 4) y autobuses (46-49 -77) A 4’ tenemos el mayor mercado al aire libre de europa : Porta Palazzo con decenas y decenas de bancos que venden una cantidades de frutas y hortalizas en los quales llaman a gran voz a loa clientes , como en tiempos antiguos incluso, estan los bancos de los agricultores que venden sus cosechas de la provincia que están frescos como la fruta, las verduras,los huevos, etc. Hay Negocios que venden carnes blancas :conejos, pollos, pavos, cerdos, jabalíes y salami, jamónes Hay decenas de banco de venta de ropa ... los zapatos (hoy casi todos son de los chinos), el sábado esta abierto todo el dìa todos los días y de lunes a viernes solo en la mañana (hora: 8 - 13) Siempre en la plaza esta el mercado del pescado …n o s e l o p i e r d a n !! También cerca está la Catedral de Turín, la Piazza Castello ... ... Museo del Palacio Real.. . ... Piazza San Carlo, con sus Cafés del ‘ 900. Palazzo Carignano (Primer Parlamento italiano 1861) Piazza Vittorio (la mayor) y de frente La Gran Madre y el Monte de los Cappuccinos ... El Museo Egipcio, la más grande del mundo después de El Cairo ... jejeje! La Mole Antonelliana (la Torre de Effiel deTurin) Museo salendo con el ascensor tienen una hermosa vista de toda la ciudad. ... En el interior se encuentra el bellissimo Museo del Cine! En los cerros estan La Basílica de Superga y recoriendo la panoramica en la naturalezza de 20 km se llega al Colle della Maddalena ( Eramo - El Faro) A 10 km. esta la “ Reggia di Venaria” que seria el Palacio Real de Venaria (el Versalies) completamente restaurada con varios museos en el interior ...hoy es el más visitado! Alli esta tambièn el Parque La Mandria .. La estancia de caza y del rebaño de Vittorio Emanuele II ... km.y km de naturaleza a pie o en bicicleta (se anquilan) entre el caballo en la pradera ...y granjas de los campesinos ... .. Desde la estación de Porta Nuova se llega a la casa con el tranvía- metro n. 4 en 10’. Desde la estación de Porta Sussa se llega a la casa con el autobús n.49 en 10 ' . Muy cerca se encuentra la estación Dora con trenes que parten y llegan cada hora desde el aeropuerto de Caselle… Turin …Casele….puedo venir a recogerlos a la estaziòn . Los mapas están disponibles, visita guiada de la ciudad ... y la Provincia de Turín y la región del Piamonte. Con el automobil no esta lejos la entrada de la autopista para visitar las bellezas de la provincia de Turín y del Piamonte. Pizzerías de la zona, restaurantes tradicionales Piamonteses y Internacional… ademàs de étnicos (chinos, árabes, peruanos, hindúes) Tiendas de vinos piamonteses d.o.c. (Barolo, Dolcetto.Barbera, Grignolino etc.) Y dulces…el famoso chocolate « Gianduia »! En Turín se pueden alquilar bicicletas ... y también tengo los coches con el Club Car Sharing pagando el tiempo 2.20 €. x ora y los kilómetros. 0.60 €.x km. Los taxis estan sempre a disposiciòn dìa y noche.... more info >>
Location:Barberino di Mugello, Italy
Bedrooms:1
Bathrooms:1
Sleeps:3
Property Type:Apartment
Activities:Canoeing, Horseback Riding, Restaurants, Shopping, Sightseeing, Surfing, Swimming & more activities »
Description:Thirty minutes from Florence, this tranquil countryside apartment, part of an old XV century farm house, provided of a stove, washing-machine, full equipped kitchen, private garden in the property land. One bedroom with an extra real bed in the living-room. No need of air conditioning, even in summer, thanks to the thick walls and the location on top of a hill. It is isolated (together with 4 other apartments in the same property), but 5 minutes away by car from shops and restaurants. Roads well kept, easy to get there either from nearby villages or highway. You need a car to move around or simply to get to Barberino, from where you can catch buses for Florence and other places if you prefer this option to drive into town. Rent available for week-ends or few days/weeks. Not possible longer than a month. You are in the land of Family Medici, 2 minutes from the highway, 5 minutes from lake Bilancino, 2 minutes away from Barberino village, 2 minutes away from Barberino Outlet Shopping centre with fashion Italian brands, 30 minutes away from Florence. Wake up under the Tuscan sun on top of a hill and choose whether spending the day appreciating the small pleasures of life or visiting the masterpieces of Renaissance maestros in Florence and Mugello. Trekking, sightseeing, horse-riding, swimming canoeing and wind-surfing at the lake, or simply following the route of the Medici family with forts and palaces in Scarperia, Borgo San Lorenzo, Cafaggiolo, to get to the magnificent view of Florence and its surrounding like Fiesole and Chianti.... more info >>
Location:San Benedetto Val di Sambro, Italy
Bedrooms:1
Bathrooms:1
Sleeps:4
Property Type:Apartment
Amenities:BBQ, Central heating, Fireplace, Internet Access, Oven, Sauna, Swimming Pool, TV, Wireless Internet Access, Woodburning Stove & more amenities »
Activities:Horseback Riding
Description:Renewed apartment in 1880 old stone house , 2 to 4 people maximum ( 1 double bed and one sofa - bed in the living room ) country side very quite , train station at 10 km , possibility of horse riding , mountain bike , walking . The farm has animals , lot of space for kids , near to forest , plenty of wildlife ( wolfs too ) . Pool is 140 cm deep , also little pool for kids ( 50 cm deep ) Free use of wooden oven / grill for making pizza or BBQ . Free use of real Finnish sauna ( with wood stove ) . Possibility to have pizza and bread making cooking courses . Distance to Florence is 70 km , to Bologna is 40 km , easily reachable with train . Free internet wi / fi . Central heating by gas or also wood stove with glass to see the fire. Feel free to contact me for any further information.... more info >>
Location:Mendola, Italy
Bedrooms:1
Bathrooms:1
Sleeps:2
Property Type:Apartment
Amenities:Balcony, Elevator, Garage, Laundry, Pets OK, Restaurant, Sauna, Shower, Smoking OK, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV & more amenities »
Description:FINELY FURNISHED STUDIO WITH LARGE BALCONY, WOODEN FURNITURE IN LIGHT, TWO SINGLE BEDS, Separè LIVING / BEDROOM, CERAMIC STOVE TYPICAL WHITE WORKING WITH WOOD (THIS ALREADY AT), FITTED KITCHEN WITH ALL THE COMFORT. Washing machine, shower, closet. BEYOND THE BIG patch of PARKING GARAGE ELEVATOR AND LEADING DIRECTLY TO THE FLOOR. HOTEL POOL WITH SAUNA AND TURKISH BATH TO 5 MIN. BY CAR. PRICE € 10 2 HOURS. hotelwaldheim.it/wellness-hotel-spa-beauty-center-in-val-di-non.htm The Passo Mendola, (Mendelpass in German), (1,363 m) is a mountain pass on Highway 42, Tonale and Mendola. It is a saddle between the mountain and the mountain Penegal Roen and situated on a mountain range, the North Coast of Mendola that overhangs the valley of the Adige East and South West slopes gently towards the Val di Non The pass, located on the border between the provinces of Trento and Bolzano, connects the upper Val di Non, and in particular the center of Cles, with Bolzano. It is located a few kilometers south of the Passo Palade, linking Cles in Merano. Access ramp to Mendola pass on the east side - from Caldaro From the pass, a road leads to Penegal 3.9 km (1737 m) which offers a stunning 360 degree views over the valley of the Adige, and in particular the city of Bolzano, and the woods of the Val di Non . The Mendola Pass can be reached by funicular Caldaro by the same name, which at the upper station is a splendid viewpoint sull'Oltradige and lowlands. Until the '30s came to the Mendola Pass the narrow-gauge train from Upper Anaunia Railway (Railway Dermulo-Fund-Mendel). The construction of Pass Road lasted from 1880 to 1885. In 1886 the old farm Mendelhof, for centuries the property of Count Thun, was transformed into a hotel and spa. The site quickly became a popular holiday destination much favored by the nobility all over Europe: Franz Joseph I of Hapsburg, Emperor of Austria, he stayed at Mendel in 1903. The Empress Elizabeth of Bavaria (Sissi) chose him several times for vacation. Among the other celebrities you resemble the writer Karl May, the Nobel Prize Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen and the Indian leader Mahatma Gandhi. The First World War put an abrupt stop to the activities of the spa. PLACE OF INTEREST ON THE SIDE TYROL: The Kalterer in Alto Adige, nestled among the vineyards on the Wine Route Caldaro and Termeno. Thanks also to the particular microclimate that makes it the warmest lake in the Alps area has become a popular holiday destination for people who love to enjoy life. COUNTRY OF KALTERN Everyone knows the wine Kalterer-See-Auslese slave red wine, light and soft. But other wines selected and recognized as Lagrein, Cabernet Sauvignon or are produced in the cellars in Caldaro! MORE INFO: KALTERSEE.COM We recommend you to visit the wine museum or take a jump to the Wine Days in September ... it is absolutely worth it! There is always something to see and live in Caldaro! Castelvecchio Castelvecchio is located approx. 6 km away from the true center of Caldaro and is embraced by mountains and forests. At the edge of the village is the Gothic Church St. Vigil. Its present form dates from the fourteenth century. On torra you can also admire the oldest mural Caldaro, which represents the S. Christopher and dates back to 1320. A romantic path leads to Gorge Rastenbach, a popular destination for young people and adults. Especially in the hot days of summer the forest surrounding the throat, offers shade and a cool breeze. Several points with panoramic views along the trail will make this simple walk something special. Moreover, the path leading to the throat Rastenbach, passes the ruins of an ancient church, probably the oldest of the Tyrol, the Basilica of St. Peter. Here were discovered the shell-shaped niches that probably date back to the Bronze Age (ca. 1,000 BC). Mendola funicular: In just 12 minutes to an altitude difference of 850 m and a slope of 85% over a length of 4.5 km. The funicular is ideal for people who can not stand so many curves and mountain roads with the car. On Mendola, as the inhabitants say Caldaro, summer is the best weather. That is why, because from the beginning of July all families, but also cyclists and mountain lovers, prefer to spend the warm months in their small houses on the top! KLOTZBANK: Superb position with fantastic views near the sports area of Castelvecchio. From the parking area of the sport continue south along route 11A. After approx. 20 minutes you reach the Klotzbank: a quiet place with a fantastic view of Lake Caldaro and surroundings. For the Return on the same street as to reach or follow the path that leads to the path 11B Kardatscher No. 10 and head towards Kaltern. The duration of the second variant is approx. 1 hour. THE TRIATHLON KALTERERSEE The International Triathlon Kalterersee takes place every year in May. As every year this time we will meet national and international athletes, internationally known, the triathlon. The race will be on the Olympic distance, and then varies each year: 1.5 km swim, 40.8 km bike, 10 kilometer race. It is worth being present at this unique sporting event. Further information on kalterersee-triathlon.com BIKE AND MOUNTAIN BIKE: Is a pleasant bike ride through the orchards and vineyards near Caldaro as well as a strenuous climb, mountain biking on Mount Mendel ... anything is possible! With a wide variety of landscape around Caldaro and Termeno, who is passionate about mountain biking, find everything and more! There's something for every taste. Caldaro is an ideal starting point because from here you can meander pleasant routes for the whole family. And for those who can not or will not bring along your own bike, but do not want to miss the fun bike, can rent it directly in the center of Caldaro. It also offers various guided tours are also mountain biking. Here is a list of rental pointS around ON kaltern.com BIKEPARKTermeno Fun with the mountain bike bridges, logs and jumps in Tramin. The adrenaline rises ... and this is no accident! The bike park in Tramin awaits with exciting moments and lots of fun for fans of mountain biking. The paths will lead to bridges, crossings, rocks and steep slopes with an elevation of 60 meters. The park was built in 2007 and is located just above the village of Termeno, directly accessible from the trail and away Traminerhof. The routes are divided into various degrees of difficulty: blue, red and black. But the easy route (blue) represents some difficult stretches, and this should always be careful. MOUNTAIN AND EXCURSIONS Walk the Path Cholera A leisurely walk through the rolling hills of Termeno with starting point in the center of the country. From the central square of Termeno we are moving in a southerly direction along the Via-Payer Jv and Jv-Zallinger Street until you get on the Wine Route. We cross the road and follow it for a while 'the road to Neumarkt. At first small crossroads turn left and follow the indication CH (Choleraweg). After approx. 30 meters we take the small road on the left and walk north, passing through vineyards and orchards. Further information: Tourist Termeno ON tramin.com Walk through the Valley Spring A walk into the famous valley of flowers, the lakes Caldaro Montiggler. An easy hike and recommended, especially in spring, so did his name: The whole valley blooms in beautiful colors. The starting point is located west of the lake at the restaurant Geier and after approx. 10 minutes of walking we take a road that leads right to the east side of the lake. From there, a sign Frühlingstal shows us the path to continue. We spend the last vineyards begins Spring Valley. Shortly after we cross a forest road and take the road to the right and arrive early to the vineyards of Monticolo. The trail leads straight to No. 20 on the south side of Lake Maggiore Montiggler. From here you can return via the same route to Lake Caldaro. Further information: Tourist Caldaro ON kaltern.com Walking the Castles of Appiano Castles to visit as many as 3 in a single excursion, and also within walking distance from Caldaro! Not far from Caldaro is Appiano (15 minutes by car), the richest area of castles throughout Europe. More than 200 castles, ruins, forts bear witness to an eventful and full of important milestones for the province. In all three castles / fortresses we can take a rest and refreshment. Important: We recommend also bring boots Further information: Tourist Appian ON eppan.com The wine path wein.weg takes you from the lake Caldaro Caldaro, through vineyards and orchards. The wine path wein.weg is a popular destination, not only in autumn. The path has the form of an 8 (with its point of intersection in the center of Kaltern) and follows the walk around Lake Caldaro. Passing through vineyards and wineries, you can see how many counts the historic vineyard country. The boundaries of these thresholds are marked with the soil that indicate their names. LOCATION 'OF INTEREST AND ACTIVITIES' ON THE SIDE TRENTINO: MORE INFO: visitvaldinon.it The Valley is not unusual for an Alpine valley high brightness and extended the horizon: the eye will be lost among the lush rolling hills and the deep blue sky. The highlands adorned by apple orchards and rich gradually leave room for the dense forest of conifers and sunny meadows, all the way up the mountains and famous groups such as the Brenta or the Ortler Alps which surround this land, ensuring the particular mild and dry. Stay in Val di Non is like to live in close contact with the wonders of two famous National Parks Stelvio and Adamello-Brenta: their nature and populated by wild animals is an experience that leaves its mark. The Val di Non is also particularly rich in water: pleasant alpine lakes, including the fascinating Lake Tovel famous for its water once a red, the Walnut River which cuts through a narrow canyon, but also countless streams and brooks. Pomaria visitvaldinon.it/pomaria_Interne/pomaria_interna.ashx?ID=12825 That the apple is the queen of the Val di Non is now a known fact! There are over 5,000 farming families in the Val di Non carefully cultivate the land in autumn and are found in the fields to share the great feast of the harvest of apples. Each year the second weekend of October the appointment in Val di Non with Pomaria, the great festival of the apple in his native Italian: you can pick the apple from the tree directly with the farmer, learn to cook the classic strudel and take it home with you, vote for the More good of the Realm and participate in many other fun times and yummy designed for all ages in the ancient rural village of Casez. Pomaria, from Latin pomarium, orchard, and in honor of Pomone, the goddess of orchards, is the strong link with an ancient land that knows how to exploit the past to know their culture. The downtown streets of the village of Casez are animated representations of ancient crafts, music, markets and shows Pomological. Tastings of wines and local delicacies await guests: Groppello of Revò, the famous apple PDO Val di Non, Casolet Mortandèla and smoked, the Slow Food. Visitors can enjoy the beauty of the valleys of the Non and Sole walks through and participate in person directly to the collection of apples in the orchard. And for kids to have fun with games, stories and activities to learn about the wonders of nature. LAKE OF SANTA GIUSTINA The Lake Santa Giustina is a reservoir located at the heart of Trentino Val di Non The lake is fed mainly by the River Noce. The lake is the largest artificial lake in the Trentino and the one with the largest volume of water between the lakes of the region [1]. The capacity of the reservoir is 180 million cubic meters, and its waters are used to drive the turbines of 34.5 MW power plant underground Taio. The grand dam of Santa Justina, 152 m high, was inaugurated in 1951 and was once the tallest in Europe. The construction took 5 years of work and more than 110 000 cubic meters of concrete. Near the dam, the gorge is also passed over the bridge of the SS. 43 and that of the Trento-Malé Railway. Tributaries to the left of Walnut are the Barnes, which forms the valley of Bresimo, which descends from the Pescara countries and German Lauregno Proves. The hermitage. The location of the dam is named after the ancient hermitage of Santa Giustina, located in a gorge at the base of the dam, within walking distance from the town of Dermulo in half an hour going down a steep path that leads to the ruins, protected by a natural hollow in the rock. On the right bank of the lake is located on Castle Cles, which is mirrored by an isolated hill in the lake was built by Cles family whose most famous son was Prince Bishop Bernardo Clesio. Adamello Brenta parcoadamellobrenta.tn.it The Adamello Brenta is the largest protected area in Trentino, located in western Trentino, with its 620.51 square kilometers and includes the mountain groups of the Brenta, separated by Val Rendena and between the valleys of Non, Sun and Giudicarie. And 'affected by the presence of 48 lakes and the Adamello glacier, one of the largest in Europe. MUSEUM OF THE USE OF THE PEOPLE AND COTUMI TRENTINA museosanmichele.it Magdalens, HIGH VALLEY cicloweb.net/nsmadda.htm Located between the Magdalenes, Val di Sole and Mendel, the territory of Alta Val di Non is ten kilometers from Cles and dam of Santa Giustina and has suffered in its green valleys and high plateaus. The valleys are the main valleys and Rumo Bresimo while the plateau is relatively large Mezzalone. Despite being easily accessible and close to other tourist centers in the area, the Upper Valley has not kept intact the natural environment: an example are the meadows, in the flowering period, they become stretched dorateper the effect of wild flowers. Disseminated rhododendrons, anemones, gentians at different altitudes. The forests are rich in mushrooms, especially welcome very special, rare, such as deer, grouse, woodpeckers, red and even eagles. We are always in Val di Non and then there are the many apple orchards, noneso pride in the world. At the morphological level the area Maddalene brings together almost all the characters in the entire Alpine region. Magdalens, carved by the glaciers of the Quaternary and shaped by rivers that descend into the valley, seem to surround the green expanses where there are small countries: Livo, Revò, Rumo, CIS, and Cagnò Bresimo all between 650 and 1000 meters of altitude, where the tradition and charm of small mountain towns are still alive. Rich in history, often secular countries are castles, palaces and rural residences, adorned with precious architectural elements, testimony to the ancient attraction of this valley at the foot of the Magdalenes. Stands the cycle of frescoes by Baschenis artist from Bergamo who made his mark in other areas in the region (eg, Val Rendena) and two castles, among others, stand out: the ruins of a medieval castle and Altaguardia to Placeri . The area was already inhabited in Roman times and was used for farm work or hunting and gathering, but only around the year 1000 was a significant development that was later supported by the streams Lavazzè and Pescara, an inexhaustible source of energy for hydraulic operate the windmills and support the activities of sawmills. RIDING CENTER AT 15 MIN by car from the apartment: HANDLING COFLARI - Ruffrè ' Coflari farm has a long history: a reality today with a modern renovated farmhouse, the old barn became a large farm flanked brse, in a rural setting that recalls the simple life and hard-working peasants. At the riding lessons are taught and walks for experts or beginners, are also organized walks at night with dining in a lodge, overnight trekking, carriage rides and pony rides for outings with the children. Facilities: Indoor and outdoor arena, round pen and carousel horses. The farm also hosts a farm with typical food, a selling point for the house and a small farm with farm animals. HANDLING COFLARI (American riding) Farm Ranch Coflari, 9 38010 Ruffrè - Mendola Tel 70148 cell. 335 434161 coflariranch.it coflari.ranch @ virgilio.it SUNNY RANCH - Cavareno The new Sunny Ranch offers riding to those who want the possibility of walks for beginners and experts, riding lessons for children and adults, and carriage rides for the children ... the cute pony. Possibility of weddings aboard! SUNNY RANCH HORSE (American riding and English) Via Moscabio, Cavareno cell. sunnyranch.it OTHER RIDING IN VAL Roen Ranch (American riding and English) Via Roen, Ambleside Tel 30077. Cell ranchroen.it... more info >>
Location:Terranuova Bracciolini, Italy
Bedrooms:11
Bathrooms:11
Sleeps:21
Property Type:Vacation Home
Amenities:Child Friendly, Fireplace, Internet Access, Jacuzzi, Kitchenette, Patio, Sauna, Shower, Swimming Pool & more amenities »
Activities:Gym, Horseback Riding, Swimming
Description:Molino le Gualchiere (The Mill) is an old mill just below the medieval village of Loro Ciuffenna, facing the Chianti hills perfect for weddings and groups. nMolino 3 small buildings have been restored traditionally, creating five attractive apartments in and around the main house , with form 1 to 3 bedrooms each. nSituated in the characteristically beautiful Tuscan country side the farm borders on the Ciuffenna River and produces wine, olive oil, fruit and vegetables. nWe transferred from a big city 20 years ago to experience a different life and we like to share with our guest the beauty of of Tuscany and its countryside. nWe have now joined forces with a local organisation which cares for partially disabled young people, mainly affected by Down's Syndrome, in a venture which will enable these young people to help in the daily work of the Molino. This will give them the opportunity to experience not only the the rural activities of a small estate, but also of helping to look after guests in the apartments. Activities will be jointly planned and supervised, and all rental income from the guests will be wholly used to support and further the work of the association. nThe a partments are fully furnished and equipped for selfcatering and have different sizes from 1 to 3 bedrooms. n nThe Mill amenities include : n- swimming pool with jacuzzi corner n- sauna and mini-gym nTennis courts and horse riding available at short driving distances. nFast internet connection available in the Office. nACCOMODATIONS nWhile the accommodations are unique to each lodging, they all possess characteristic charm. nAll apartments have hot water and independent heating. nPadronale - Sleeps 6 (7 with extra bed) nHas two floors above ground level. On the 1st floor: 2 bedrooms (one with double bed and shower en suite and one with twin beds), one bathroom with Jacuzzi tub, ample traditional kitchen with beamed ceiling, stone sink and fireplace, spacious living room with open fireplace. Big partially covered terrace. nOn the 2nd floor: a large bedroom with double bed, large window with view over the property, dressing room with bathroom en suite with shower. nLa Casetta - Located on the 1st floor. Sleeps 4, two double bedrooms, kitchen dining living room with open fireplace. Bathroom with shower. Large terrace. nLe Stalle c3a2e282ace2809c On ground level. Sleeps 4/5, 2 double bedrooms (one with 4 poster bed). Kitchen dining living room. Bathroom with shower and tub. Patio with pergola. nLa Stanzina e2809c Situated on the ground floor. Sleeps 3 , 1 double bedroom and 1 small single bedroom, small living dining room with kitchenette. One bathroom with shower plus shower in double bedroom. Small patios. nLa Capanna - Located on the 1st floor. Sleeps 4, 2 double bedrooms, one with open fireplace. Kitchen dining living room. 2 bathrooms with shower. Large terrace. nWEDDINGS nThe Mill is perfect for weddings. It will be exclusively yours, with our in-house wedding planner, Valentina, of vb-events.it , at your disposal for advice, suggestions and managing the events of the occasion. nThe nearby Romanesque (8th-12th century) church of Gropina is a beautiful and romantic location for the religious ceremony. n n n... more info >>
Location:Italy
Bedrooms:1
Bathrooms:1
Sleeps:4
Property Type:Vacation Home
Amenities:Air Conditioning, BBQ, Cable/Satellite TV, Central heating, Iron, Kitchenette, Patio, Refrigerator, Shower, Swimming Pool, TV & more amenities »
Description:Casa Staffa is a gracious cottage of 40 square meters (about 430 square feet) for four people, with garden and access to a pool of 7 X 14 meters (23 X 46 feet). n nIt is situated within a 13-hectare (32-acre) farming estate, with woods and lake, in which there live many animals, both domestic and wild. n nIt is 25 km (approximately 15 miles) from Siena and 80 km (50 miles) from Florence . In the vicinity, you will find famous Tuscan towns including San Gimignano, Monteriggioni , Castellina in Chianti and Volterra . n nIt has one bedroom with a double bed, a living room with a kitchenette and a bathroom with shower. The living room is equipped with a divan bed that can sleep two guests. n nThe house n nUpon your arrival, you will see a simple stone building. In front of the entrance you will find the garden and a large patio, with a flowerbed and an olive tree in the middle. n nYou will be in a panoramic position, with a nice view of the Chianti hills. n nFrom the patio you will be able to enter the lovely large living room, where there is a kitchenette and a dining table. The kitchenette is equipped with a four-burner cooker and a refrigerator. n nYou will find Casa Staffa a lovely place: it is furnished in a pleasant and accurate way, in the welcoming style of the Tuscan countryside. The floors are of terracotta tile, and the ceilings have exposed wooden beams. n nThe house is equipped with central heating, air conditioning, satellite television. A shared swimming pool as well as parking are available. n nThe garden n nIn the garden you will find a paved area, shaded by trees and equipped with a barbecue. n nIn the shade you will find a table with chairs. n nThis will be your favorite place to relax al fresco with a glass of wine, or maybe to enjoy long dinners, in front of a 180-degree view of the gentle Tuscan valleys and hills... n nThe swimming pool n nA gracious downhill pathway, marked by terracotta and stone steps and lined with flowering hedges, will lead you from the house to the pool, which is located in the center of a green lawn. n nAlso from the pool, you will see before your eyes a vast panorama of Val D 'Elsa and of the gentle hills of the Chianti Senese. n nThe pool is spacious, 7 X 14 meters (about 23 X 46 feet), and around it you will find umbrellas and sun-lounging chairs. It is open from June 1st to September 30th. n nThe pool is shared with the guests of two other small apartments. n nThe location n nAt Casa Staffa you will be within a farming estate of 13 hectares (about 32 acres), which produces Chianti wine. A large part of the terrain is covered with an oak forest. The grounds are completely fenced. n nYou can take walks along the small paths that lead through the woods, where you will often encounter domestic animals such as turkeys and geese, as well as wild animals such as deer, hares and rabbits. n nOn the farm, you can also see (behind fences) horses, goats and chickens. n nAn avenue of well-established cypress trees will lead you towards a small lake inhabited by waterfowl and by many goldfish. n nThis will be an exhilarating experience for your children! n nThe owners live on site. They will welcome you with enthusiasm, and will be available, yet completely discreet, to attend to your every need. n nNearby tourist attractions n nStaying at Casa Staffa you will find yourself in the heart of the Tuscan countryside, 5 km (about 3 miles) from Casole D 'Elsa , and 8 km (about 5 miles) from Colle Val D 'Elsa, a small city famous for producing crystal objects. n nThis land is filled with truly ancient history, as evident from the archeological discoveries in the area, which extend back to the Neolithic, Bronze and Iron ages, and to the Greek and Roman civilizations. n nColle Val D 'Elsa is the nearest place where you will find shops, restaurants, supermarkets, banks, tennis courts and golf courses, and bike rental facilities. n nYou will be within reach of the great art cities: Siena, Florence, Pisa , and nearby other famous tourist attractions such as San Gimignano , the city of 13 towers, Monteriggioni, the medieval town encircled by ancient walls, and Volterra, where you will find Etruscan tombs. n nDon 't miss the opportunity to travel the Via Chiantigiana, which is the wine road that cuts through the territory where Chianti wines are produced. n nAlong this road, you will see rows of grapevines to the right and left of you, and hills topped with castles and villages, the evidence of two millennia of history. n nYou can visit wineries, discover wonderful small restaurants, and above all experience the friendliness of the local residents, which is truly part of the fascination that Tuscany holds for the rest of the worlde280a6 n nIf you enjoy hiking, you can trek through the Senese hills, or part of the via Franchigena that crosses the Montagnola Senese, a protected hillside covered with chestnut trees, where nature is uncontaminated. n nThe distances of some of these tourist attractions are as follows: n nSan Gimignano (15 km/9.3 miles), Volterra (20 km/12.5 miles), Monteriggioni (20 km/12.5 miles), Castellina in Chianti (23 km/14 miles), Siena (25 km/15.5 miles), Florence (50 km/31 miles) and Pisa (70 km/43 miles). Likewise, it is easy to reach the sea and the Tyrrhenian coast, which is about 65 km (roughly 40 miles) away. n nThe closest airport is Florence. n nShow tourist attractions and points of interest for this holiday home. n nCasa Staffa is a cottage of 40 square meters (about 430 square feet) for four people, with garden and access to a pool of 7 X 14 meters (23 X 46 feet). It is situated within a 13-hectare (32-acre) farming estate, with woods and lake, in which there live many animals. n nThe house has living room with sofas and a glass door to enter the garden. In the living room there is a kitchenette and a divan bed for two people. There is also a bedroom with a double bed and a bathroom with shower. n nThe house has been built with care on sloping ground, and has a spacious private garden in front of it. n nIn this garden, there is a table with chairs and a barbecue. n nit is furnished in the pleasant and welcoming style that is typical to the Tuscan countryside. The floors are of terracotta tile, and the ceilings have exposed wooden beams. n nGuests have access to a shared swimming pool of 7 X 14 meters (23 X 46 feet), equipped with umbrellas and sun-lounging chairs. n nThe house is equipped with central heating, air conditioning, satellite television. A shared swimming pool as well as parking are available. n nOther properties nearby: Casa Polliana , Casa Porzia .... more info >>
Location:Barberino di Val d'Elsa, Italy
Bedrooms:1
Bathrooms:1
Sleeps:3
Property Type:Vacation Home
Amenities:Deck, Kitchenette, Oven, Patio, Refrigerator, Shower, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV & more amenities »
Description:Casa Vinca is part of a stone house and features an enthralling view of the surrounding hills. It is 50 square meters (about 538 square feet) large, and it sleeps three people. There is a private covered patio and a shared swimming-pool and garden. It is part of a small medieval hamlet consisting of houses in stone restored as vacation homes. It is 35 km (about 22 miles) away from Siena and 40 km (about 25 miles) away from Florence . n nCasa Vinca has a double bedroom, a spacious living-room with a mezzanine, a small kitchen, and a bathroom with shower. n nIt is equipped with heating and spacious parking space. n nThe place n nCasa Vinca is part of a medieval hamlet in stone situated amidst the green and lovely hills stretching between Florence and Siena, the hills where the famous Chianti wine is produced. n nPanorama n nAs soon as you arrive, you will be delighted by the view of the whole place. I was absolutely hypnotized by it! n nOn the top of a lovely prominent piece of land covered in thick green lawn, you will see a group of ancient houses in grey stone outlined against the blue of the sky. The sloping lawn is delimited by an unpaved path embellished by a double line of cypresses. n nThe embroidery-like pattern formed by the high and lean top of cypresses seem to separate the intense-green of the wood from the bright green of the sun-drenched lawn. n nAdding to the view, next to the house, are large vases where lemons are cultivated, vases filled with red cranesbills, perfumed bushes, and flower beds of roses. n nBeside the stone houses, in a secluded area, you will catch sight of the inviting blue of the beautiful swimming-pool, surrounded by a lawn and green umbrellas. n nThe air is clean, the peacefulness around is perfect, and everything is well cared for and well kept: you will feel as if inside a dream, the Tuscany you 've always dreamed of! n nHistory n nThe hamlet where you will spend your vacation has a fascinating history of over a thousand years. It was built around a small church which, in the Medieval Times, used to host pilgrims who would leave France to go to Rome by going along an ancient road called 'Via Franchigena ' on foot. n nIn the sixteenth century, the hamlet, along with the lands surrounding it, became property of a noble family from Florence. Later, in the eighteenth century, the hamlet was used as destination to hunting missions of the Grand Dukes of Tuscany and a place to eat well and have good wine. n nFarm n nNowadays, the hamlet where you will spend your vacation is part of a 20-hectare (about 0.5 acre) farm. n nPart of the land is covered by an area of wood of live oaks and oaks: you will be able to stroll around and even have picnics in the area. The part of the land nearest to the house is reserved to the breeding of horses. n nThe owners live in the main house of the hamlet. They will warmly greet you, and they will be available to help you in case you need with all their discretion. If you wish, they will help you organize cultural tours and choose the best wine cellars and farms to be visited in the area. n nSwimming pool n nAt Casa Vinca you have a shared 12 x 6 meter (39 x 20 feet) swimming-pool at your disposal. Next to the pool, you will find a sun-drenched area furnished with an umbrella and deck chairs to each apartment. Even from the swimming-pool you will be able to enjoy a relaxing view of the surrounding green hills. n nThe swimming-pool opens from the first of May to the end of October. n nHouse n nCasa Vinca is on the ground floor, and you can reach it straight from the garden. In front of the living-room, you will find a gracious covered patio enclosed by a large glass window. You will find a table with chairs, and you will be able to relax and have meals outdoor with a green lawn and an endless view of the hills and the woods before your eyes. n nThe living-room is furnished with a single divan bed, a table, chairs, and a TV. A staircase leads to the mezzanine, where there 's a single bed. In the living-room you will find the kitchenette, equipped with a four-burner stove, an oven, a fridge, and small appliances. At Casa Vinca you will have a shared laundry room available. n nFrom the living-room you can also enter the beautiful double bedroom and the bathroom with shower. The bedroom has a window overlooking the hills. n nCasa Vinca 's furnishings are complete and elegant. You will find an atmosphere which is cozy and typical of old country Tuscan houses: terracotta floor, ceiling with wooden joists and terracotta roof tiles, and beautiful family antique furniture restored with care and love. n nYou need a car during your stay at Casa Vinca. You will find a large parking space in the place. n nNearby tourist attractions n nCasa Vinca is 6 km (about 3.7 miles) away from Barberino Valle Di Elsa, where you will also find a railway station. At 2 km (about 1.2 mile) away, you will find a shopping mall with some food shops. n nYou will be in a convenient position to visit all the splendid cities of art of Tuscany on daily excursions, especially Florence which is 40 km (about 25 miles), Siena, 35 km (about 22 miles) away, Volterra , 30 km (about 19 miles) away, Monteriggioni , 24 km (about 15 miles), San Gimignano , only 14 km (about 9 miles). You can also easily go on daily excursions to Umbria and Rome. n nYou will be in the area where the Chianti wine is produced, and not only can you go on cultural visits to cities nearby, but also stop at the beautiful wine cellars of the region while going along the Strada del Vino (Road of the Wine). n nJust enjoy the delight which is traveling along such road and discovering hamlets and castles which embellish the top of every hill with their towers. You will find that countryside Tuscany where the pace of ancient way of living seems to have been miraculously conserved, that Tuscany which enthralls and infatuate artists and visitorse280a6 n nAnd in case you are fond of Italian fashion, don 't forget to plan a stop at the famous 'Valdichiana Outlet Village ', where you will find 90 shops which offer Italian high fashion for extremely reasonable prices! n nShow tourist attractions and points of interest for this holiday home. n nOther properties nearby: Casa Santippe , Casa Balsamina , Casa Giunco , Casa Linaria .... more info >>
Location:Barberino di Val d'Elsa, Italy
Bedrooms:1
Bathrooms:1
Sleeps:3
Property Type:Vacation Home
Amenities:Deck, Kitchenette, Oven, Patio, Refrigerator, Shower, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV & more amenities »
Description:Casa Linaria is part of a stone house and features an enthralling view of the surrounding hills. It is 50 square meters (about 538 square feet) large, and it sleeps two people. There is a private terrace and a shared swimming-pool and garden. It is part of a small medieval hamlet consisting of houses in stone restored as vacation homes. It is 35 km (about 22 miles) away from Siena and 40 km (about 25 miles) away from Florence . n nCasa Linaria has a double bedroom, a living-room with a small kitchen, and a bathroom with shower. n nIt is equipped with heating and spacious parking space. n nThe place n nCasa Linaria is part of a medieval hamlet in stone situated amidst the green and lovely hills stretching between Florence and Siena, the hills where the famous Chianti wine is produced. n nPanorama n nAs soon as you arrive, you will be delighted by the view of the whole place. I was absolutely hypnotized by it! n nOn the top of a lovely prominent piece of land covered in thick green lawn, you will see a group of ancient houses in grey stone outlined against the blue of the sky. The sloping lawn is delimited by an unpaved path embellished by a double line of cypresses. n nThe embroidery-like pattern formed by the high and lean top of cypresses seem to separate the intense-green of the wood from the bright green of the sun-drenched lawn. n nAdding to the view, next to the house, are large vases where lemons are cultivated, vases filled with red cranesbills, perfumed bushes, and flower beds of roses. n nBeside the stone houses, in a secluded area, you will catch sight of the inviting blue of the beautiful swimming-pool, surrounded by a lawn and green umbrellas. n nThe air is clean, the peacefulness around is perfect, and everything is well cared for and well kept: you will feel as if inside a dream, the Tuscany you 've always dreamed of! n nHistory n nThe hamlet where you will spend your vacation has a fascinating history of over a thousand years. It was built around a small church which, in the Medieval Times, used to host pilgrims who would leave France to go to Rome by going along an ancient road called 'Via Franchigena ' on foot. n nIn the sixteenth century, the hamlet, along with the lands surrounding it, became property of a noble family from Florence. Later, in the eighteenth century, the hamlet was used as destination to hunting missions of the Grand Dukes of Tuscany and a place to eat well and have good wine. n nFarm n nNowadays, the hamlet where you will spend your vacation is part of a 20-hectare (about 0.5 acre) farm. n nPart of the land is covered by an area of wood of live oaks and oaks: you will be able to stroll around and even have picnics in the area. The part of the land nearest to the house is reserved to the breeding of horses. n nThe owners live in the main house of the hamlet. They will warmly greet you, and they will be available to help you in case you need with all their discretion. If you wish, they will help you organize cultural tours and choose the best wine cellars and farms to be visited in the area. n nSwimming pool n nAt Casa Linaria you have a shared 12 x 6 meter (39 x 20 feet) swimming-pool at your disposal. Next to the pool, you will find a sun-drenched area furnished with an umbrella and deck chairs to each apartment. Even from the swimming-pool you will be able to enjoy a relaxing view of the surrounding green hills. n nThe swimming-pool opens from the first of May to the end of October. n nThe house n nYou can enter Casa Linaria straight from the garden. The entrance door is embellished by a large arch in stone which bears the year it was built, 1746. n nOn the ground floor you will find a small and gracious living-room furnished with a couch, a table, chairs, a TV, and a kitchenette. The kitchenette is equipped with a two-burner stove, a small oven, a fridge, and small appliances. n nFrom the living-room you can reach the double bedroom by climbing a flight of stairs. The bathroom is equipped with a shower. The bedroom has a has a patio door leading to the terrace overlooking the hills. On the terrace you will find a table and chairs. The terrace will be your favorite place to relax outdoors! n nAt Casa Linaria you will have a shared laundry room available. n nCasa Linaria 's furnishings are complete and elegant. You will find an atmosphere which is cozy and typical of old country Tuscan houses: terracotta floor, ceiling with wooden joists and terracotta roof tiles, and beautiful family antique furniture restored with care and love. n nYou need a car during your stay at Casa Linaria . You will find a large parking space in the place. n nNearby tourist attractions n nCasa Linaria is 6 km (about 3.7 miles) away from Barberino Valle Di Elsa, where you will also find a railway station. At 2 km (about 1.2 mile) away, you will find a shopping mall with some food shops. n nYou will be in a convenient position to visit all the splendid cities of art of Tuscany on daily excursions, especially Florence which is 40 km (about 25 miles), Siena, 35 km (about 22 miles) away, Volterra , 30 km (about 19 miles) away, Monteriggioni , 24 km (about 15 miles), San Gimignano , only 14 km (about 9 miles). You can also easily go on daily excursions to Umbria and Rome. n nYou will be in the area where the Chianti wine is produced, and not only can you go on cultural visits to cities nearby, but also stop at the beautiful wine cellars of the region while going along the Strada del Vino (Road of the Wine). n nJust enjoy the delight which is traveling along such road and discovering hamlets and castles which embellish the top of every hill with their towers. You will find that countryside Tuscany where the pace of ancient way of living seems to have been miraculously conserved, that Tuscany which enthralls and infatuate artists and visitors e280a6 n nAnd in case you are fond of Italian fashion, don 't forget to plan a stop at the famous 'Valdichiana Outlet Village ', where you will find 90 shops which offer Italian high fashion for extremely reasonable prices! n nShow tourist attractions and points of interest for this holiday home. n nOther properties nearby: Casa Santippe , Casa Balsamina , Casa Giunco , Casa Vinca .... more info >>
Location:Barberino di Val d'Elsa, Italy
Bedrooms:1
Bathrooms:1
Sleeps:3
Property Type:Vacation Home
Description:Casa Santippe is part of a stone house and features an enthralling view of the surrounding hills. It is 50 square meters (about 538 square feet) large, and it sleeps three people. There is a private covered patio and a shared swimming-pool and garden. It is part of a small medieval hamlet consisting of houses in stone restored as vacation homes. It is 35 km (about 22 miles) away from Siena and 40 km (about 25 miles) away from Florence . n nCasa Santippe has a double bedroom, a spacious living-room with a divan bed, a small kitchen, and a bathroom with shower. n nIt is equipped with heating and spacious parking space. n nThe place n nCasa Santippe is part of a medieval hamlet in stone situated amidst the green and lovely hills stretching between Florence and Siena, the hills where the famous Chianti wine is produced. n nPanorama n nAs soon as you arrive, you will be delighted by the view of the whole place. I was absolutely hypnotized by it! n nOn the top of a lovely prominent piece of land covered in thick green lawn, you will see a group of ancient houses in grey stone outlined against the blue of the sky. The sloping lawn is delimited by an unpaved path embellished by a double line of cypresses. n nThe embroidery-like pattern formed by the high and lean top of cypresses seem to separate the intense-green of the wood from the bright green of the sun-drenched lawn. n nAdding to the view, next to the house, are large vases where lemons are cultivated, vases filled with red cranesbills, perfumed bushes, and flower beds of roses. n nBeside the stone houses, in a secluded area, you will catch sight of the inviting blue of the beautiful swimming-pool, surrounded by a lawn and green umbrellas. n nThe air is clean, the peacefulness around is perfect, and everything is well cared for and well kept: you will feel as if inside a dream, the Tuscany you 've always dreamed of! n nHistory n nThe hamlet where you will spend your vacation has a fascinating history of over a thousand years. It was built around a small church which, in the Medieval Times, used to host pilgrims who would leave France to go to Rome by going along an ancient road called 'Via Franchigena ' on foot. n nIn the sixteenth century, the hamlet, along with the lands surrounding it, became property of a noble family from Florence. Later, in the eighteenth century, the hamlet was used as destination to hunting missions of the Grand Dukes of Tuscany and a place to eat well and have good wine. n nFarm n nNowadays, the hamlet where you will spend your vacation is part of a 20-hectare (about 0.5 acre) farm. n nPart of the land is covered by an area of wood of live oaks and oaks: you will be able to stroll around and even have picnics in the area. The part of the land nearest to the house is reserved to the breeding of horses. n nThe owners live in the main house of the hamlet. They will warmly greet you, and they will be available to help you in case you need with all their discretion. If you wish, they will help you organize cultural tours and choose the best wine cellars and farms to be visited in the area. n nSwimming pool n nAt Casa Santippe you have a shared 12 x 6 meter (39 x 20 feet) swimming-pool at your disposal. Next to the pool, you will find a sun-drenched area furnished with an umbrella and deck chairs to each apartment. Even from the swimming-pool you will be able to enjoy a relaxing view of the surrounding green hills. n nThe swimming-pool opens from the first of May to the end of October. n nHouse n nCasa Santippe is on the ground floor, and you can reach it straight from the garden. In front of the living-room, you will find a gracious covered patio enclosed by a large glass window. You will find a table with chairs, and you will be able to relax and have meals outdoor with a green lawn and an endless view of the hills and the woods before your eyes. n nThe living-room is furnished with a single divan bed, a table, chairs, and a TV. From the living-room you can enter the small kitchen, which is equipped with a four-burner stove, an oven, a fridge, and small appliances. You will also be able to use a shared laundry room. n nFrom the living-room you can also enter the beautiful double bedroom and the bathroom with shower. The bedroom has a window overlooking the hills. n nCasa Santippe 's furnishings are complete and elegant. You will find an atmosphere which is cozy and typical of old country Tuscan houses: terracotta floor, ceiling with wooden joists and terracotta roof tiles, and beautiful family antique furniture restored with care and love. n nYou need a car during your stay at Casa Santippe. You will find a large parking space in the place. n nNearby tourist attractions n nCasa Santippe is 6 km (about 3.7 miles) away from Barberino Valle Di Elsa, where you will also find a railway station. At 2 km (about 1.2 mile) away, you will find a shopping mall with some food shops. n nYou will be in a convenient position to visit all the splendid cities of art of Tuscany on daily excursions, especially Florence which is 40 km (about 25 miles), Siena, 35 km (about 22 miles) away, Volterra , 30 km (about 19 miles) away, Monteriggioni , 24 km (about 15 miles), San Gimignano , only 14 km (about 9 miles). You can also easily go on daily excursions to Umbria and Rome. n nYou will be in the area where the Chianti wine is produced, and not only can you go on cultural visits to cities nearby, but also stop at the beautiful wine cellars of the region while going along the Strada del Vino (Road of the Wine). n nJust enjoy the delight which is traveling along such road and discovering hamlets and castles which embellish the top of every hill with their towers. You will find that countryside Tuscany where the pace of ancient way of living seems to have been miraculously conserved, that Tuscany which enthrals and infatuate artists and visitors e280a6 n nAnd in case you are fond of Italian fashion, don 't forget to plan a stop at the famous 'Valdichiana Outlet Village ', where you will find 90 shops which offer Italian high fashion for extremely reasonable prices! n nShow tourist attractions and points of interest for this holiday home. n nOther properties nearby: Casa Balsamina , Casa Giunco , Casa Linaria , Casa Vinca .... more info >>
Location:Palermo, Italy
Bedrooms:2
Bathrooms:1
Sleeps:3
Property Type:Apartment
Amenities:Air Conditioning, BBQ, Balcony, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Deck, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Kitchenette, Laundry, Mountain View, Refrigerator, TV, Towels, Utensils, Wireless Internet Access & more amenities »
Activities:Beach, Biking, Gym, Hiking, Historical Sites, Horseback Riding, Museums, Restaurants, Shopping, Sightseeing, Swimming & more activities »
Description:This beautiful Studio Suite is located on the top floor of the owner summer residence. It has exterior independent access, up through the shade of the sub-tropical garden and is exquisitely fully furnished. It has vaulted ceilings, air conditioned, wall safe, new washroom and kitchen, dishwasher, clothes-washer, two very large, furnished, covered decks (60 square meters, 560 sq. ft) offering view of the mountains and the nearby village, they are covered with traditional vaulted structures, made-up with logs and clay tiles and are totally furnished. The Studio Suite is perfectly sized for your romantic holiday. For guests with children or for a small group, we add an optional two-twin-beds bedroom and can accommodate up to five guests. Coal barbecue and exterior burners allow to barbecue, griddle or deep fry on the deck. The suite is available, for weekly rental, year round. It can be rented out as studio suite (it sleeps up to three guests) or as studio suite with an additional twin-beds bedroom (sleeps up to five guests). We have provided you with a wall safe, should you wish to have extra protection for your jewellery and valuables. Pets need to be approved and registered. Smoking is only on covered decks. This Studio is located in the heart of Casteldaccia, a quaint village on a Sicilian hill, two km from the sea and 20 min. easy drive to Palermo. The location offers all the best. Placed in the centre of the town, the Studio Suite overlooks an intimate garden, while at the same time it offers you a taste of local life and easy walks for your shopping. Excellent is the local production of wine. Dont forget to taste the world renown 'Corvo, Duca di Salaparuta', the pasta Tomasello, exported in USA and Canada and the extra virgin cold press olive oil 'Giada'. Freeway connection, located 200 meters away, will allow you to quickly connect, explore and discover remote areas of the island. FROM THE GUEST BOOK: Date of stay: 6-11 November 2010 Carlo, Maria, Riccard My husband and I had a great time. We met here to re-unite since he is in Afghanistan for a year. We hadnt seen each other for 7 months! Your studio was perfect! We enjoyed having breakfast on the terrace. We enjoyed walking around Casteldaccia as the locals do. We went to Monreale and the Abby was amazing Today we are heading towards Taormina so we will be stopping at Cefalu` and also be going to Mt. Etna which I have heard are amazing. Thank you so much for everything. Alessandra was also very nice and helpful. Arrivederci, Guest: Yara and Vincent from Coronado, California, USA Date of stay: 19-30 September 2010 Dear Maria and Riccardo. Thank you for allowing us to share with you a little of an Italian life style. Sorry for the unscheduled earlier arrival! We just didnt think and appreciated your effort to fit us in. Thank you, Riccardo, for the simple but tasty pasta dish you made for our lunch, on our arrival. Our only problem in the whole stay was the initial fishy fridge but thanks to Riccardo that was quickly fixed! There have been many pleasures about our stay in your rooftop apartment and town, one of the best things being the very comfortable bed. The best in a month stay in Sicily and out of 7 places we stayed at! Weve also enjoyed the chats weve had with you both entertaining and informative. We wish you both all the best for all you future adventures. Being fellow travelers we know you will continue to explore, laugh, chat, eat and drink wherever life takes you. Maria, we are both so lucky to have great men in our lives with the added bonus of them both being great cooks powerful (except for our waist lines!!!). All the best from Guests: Sybil and John from Inverlock, Victoria, Australia Date of stay: 22-29 June 2010 Maria and Riccardo, You have been such fantastic hosts, in fact the best. You have made us feel most welcome and comfortable in the attic. The surrounding countryside is beautiful and we have enjoyed every minute of our explorations. Your home and garden are wonderful and I am sure when the alterations are completed will be perfect. This has been a wonderful holiday for us both, and yourselves and the people we have met on our journeys have made it so. We wish you and your family long life, health and happiness. Guests: Ray and Liz from Little Haywood, Stafford, UK Date of stay: 26 September - 2 October 2009 We loved the attico and spent every morning with coffee and evenings with wine on one of the two terraces overlooking the mountains and your garden. We enjoyed the walk up and down the spiral steps with the jasmine brushing our clothes and the smell lingering throughout the day. Segesta was fantastic advice from you and Riccardo, you were instrumental in planning our first trip into Palermo, a truly energetic città, Monreale, Porticello, Solunto, Castel di Tusa, Segesta, and, of course, Casteldaccia were among our favorite for un-crowded and quiet get-a-ways. Hiking La Rocca (in Cefalu`), Solunto and wandering the vias of Palermo made our daily visit to the fruit stand and Vino e Olio even better! We made two new friends of the owners of the fruit and wine store. They were both so nice and fun! M and R: we loved seeing you each day and were sad when you left for Canada. We hope our paths cross again here, the USA or Canada! P.S. Love the 63 Bug. Guests: Catherine and Tina from Bothell, Washington Detroit Lakes, Minnesota Date of stay: 16-23 September 09 Dear Maria and Riccardo, We have had a wonderful first week in Sicilia. We love the island, love Casteldaccia, love the attico and you. I am so glad I switched my rental from Cefalu` to Casteldaccia!! While Cefalu` is beautiful and a great day trip, we loved so much being here for the week. As great as our day trips were, nothing was better than parking the car out front and walking up here to our oasis on the terrace. I strongly recommend future travelers stay here!! We hope our next two weeks will be this great. Guests: Megan, Will from Wilmington, North Carolina, USA Date of stay: 18-27 August 2009 We have had a wonderful time here in Casteldaccia, and have absolutely loved staying here in the attico. Your apartment is lovely a real home away from home, and your paintings, Maria, are superb! We have enjoyed the Festa di San Giuseppe, and the kids loved going around the stalls and seeing the lights. The parade and angels were something we all felt privileged to have been part of. And the fireworks on the last night well we had the best seat in the house out on the terrace. Thank you for the prickly pears, tomatoes and figs from the garden they are lovely. For other guests the bread and pastries at La Fornarella are superb and they do great pizza for evenings. We are all sad to be leaving but we know we will be back for sure. To Maria and Riccardo, thank you for a Fantastic Holiday! Guests: Paul, Emma, Sharnai and Ben two adult guests and two children from Tipton, West Midlands, UK Date of stay: 18-27 August 2009 Just a quick note to thank you for a great stay in Casteldaccia we are really missing the place!! Thank you so much for sorting out our taxi for the day we left very much appreciated. We all agree it vas the best holiday we have been on I for one have never relaxed quite as much as I did in Casteldaccia! Your studio (or attico) is a lovely, homely place to stay we felt right at home there from day one! So much so, that Emma and myself are trying to organize a return trip later this year maybe in Oct/Nov for a short break. Thank you for the pottery its lovely, and we have shown to everyone that has visited us since our return. Thanks again. Ciao! (from email, 30 August 2009 Guests: Paul, Emma, Sharnai and Ben two adult guests and two children from Tipton, West Midlands, UK Date of stay: 1-8 August 2009 Dear Maria, Riccardo and all who read this! Our stay in the wonderful attico has been fantastic. Hosted by the warm, friendly and special Maria and Riccardo, we shall really miss them both. Our stay has included beaches at Capo San Vito, Casteldaccia and Scopello. Getting tanned and drinking long drinks make it all very relaxing. Evenings include eating out at many of the lovely pizza places or just staring at the moon from the terrace (with a glass of vine of course). We love the square at Casteldaccia that hosts the old men every night. Although our Italian is limited it seems obvious they are putting the world right. Not so relaxing is the driving experience! We have covered many miles on our stay and to be alive is a small miracle. Please tell me, Italians really do have to take a driving test? A general rule of thumbs seems to be who gets to a junction first goes first. Forget the rules for the motorway/freeway none apply. We shall really miss Casteldaccia, Sicily, the people, the sun and the sea. But we shall be back. Knowing this makes leaving a bit easier. Ciao! Paul and Lorraine, Hornchurch, Essex, UK Date of stay: 25 June - 4 July 2009 Dear Maria, Riccardo, Carlo and Pietro, We had a wonderful time here in Casteldaccia, a little town that is so simpatico. The studio is a very nice place where to stay. Everything was perfect! We enjoyed particularly the gelato at the piazza, the beach of Cefalu`, the visit of Corvo Winery and, of course, the ricotta, so fresh, from the farm. It is a wonderful country for food, everything is fresh and the merchants are very nice. We want to thank you all for your kindness. We will recommend your place for sure. Guests: Luc, Lynda, Maxime-Louis, Jasmine 2 adult guests and 2 children from Prevost, Quebec, Canada Date of stay: 10-17 November 2008 Having read everyones comments about Maria and Riccardo, I just wish we had had the chance to meet them. Weve had a super week here (having already spent the first week of our holiday near Siracusa). Weve loved being in this little flat absolutely every detail has been thought of. It was so nice to be able to do all our shopping locally on foot mostly at the Spar Supermarket! We also liked the fact that this is not at all a touristy place so we really felt as if we were seeing Sicilian life. We were very lucky with the weather only one wet day. And we used the terrace a lot even though its November. Looking back thorough this book we found that a couple living in our road in Ramsgate, Kent have been here! Guests: Anna, Geoffrey from Ramsgate, Kent, England Date of stay: 10-17 November 2008 I just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed our stay in your apartment in Casteldaccia. We thought it was absolutely lovely and we had a great time. You really have made it so comfortable and you have thought of absolutely everything your guests could possibly want. The P. family downstairs were delightful and between us we figured out how to find train tickets to Palermo! The funny thing was that when I read all through your guest book I found that neighbours of ours here, who only live a few houses along our road, have also stayed in the apartment! Having read all about your family we just wish wed had the chance to meet you! With best wishes, Anna (from email, 25 Nov 2008) Guests: Anna, Geoffrey from Ramsgate, Kent, England Date of stay: 22 September 3 October 2008 Dear Maria and Riccardo, We have had a lovely holiday. What beautiful historical sites and such lovely food and wine! Guests: Tessa and John from East Tilbury, Essex, UK Date of stay: 31 August 5 September 2008 Dear Maria and Riccardo Thank you for your hospitality. We have enjoyed our time here in great Sicily. This cozy studio apartment would rather call it a penthouse beats the hell out of any hotel. Take care! Grazie! Kiitos! Thank you! Guests: Pekka and Petri from Helsinki, Finland Date of stay: 23-30 August 2008 Dear Maria and Riccardo, We have enjoyed our Sicilian experience. We arrived very tired from the UK after an early morning flight to a very hot and busy Casteldaccia. Little we knew there was a weekend festival on for St Joseph. Over that weekend we saw locals parading in the streets, bands and fireworks, a lovely memory to tell everyone at home. During the following days we (being beach people and sun lovers) went in search of the sea. We have found over the years to follow the locals to the best places. So wherever we saw a line of parallel cars we parked also and found some spectacular coves which were very clean in Cefalu`. We adored Cefalu`, the cobble streets, churches and shops are quite unique, well worth the long challenging climb up the mountain (spectacular)! During our visit to Monte Etna we were so high up we walked among the clouds. Truly amazing. We have covered some 1,500 Km visiting N.S.E.W. of the island. However it was always lovely to return to the terrace of an evening in Casteldaccia to eat, drink and talk over our day. We say Sicilian drive must be the best in the world, totally fearsome. Thank you both and kind regards. Guests: Stephanie, Chris from Herne Bay, Kent, UK Date of stay: 8-14 August 2008 Riccardo and Maria We arrived in Sicily a bit worst for wear and convinced this was another boring holiday. With the combination of your beautiful apartment, an absolutely amazing beach and with a license to grill, as each day went by we became a bit more Sicilian and grew quite attached. As a family rule, we never visit the same place twice so we see more of the world, but simply put, were already planning our trip back. Thank you for all your help. Kind regards from us all Guests: Genta, Valdet and Sue from London, UK Date of stay: 25 July 8 August 2008 Thank you so much for your hospitality and kindness. You made our stay in Sicily very enjoyable by making us feel at home and sharing your beautiful apartment with us. A special thanks to Riccardo for the tour of Casteldaccia and all the help he gave us. A true Sicilian if we ever meet one. Our love from London Guests: Jona, Kleo, Veton Arjeta, two adults and 2 children from London, UK Date of stay: 17-24 May 2008 Dear Maria and family Thank you for opening your beautiful home to us. The gardens are spectacular and the unit was very comfortable. We especially loved the terraces with the spectacular views a nice place for an evening Limoncello! After spending a hectic week on an organized bus tour, it was so pleasant to really relax and see the non-tourist Sicily of Casteldaccia. The people here are so friendly and helpful! And this island is so fascinating, from Mt Etna to Erice (my two favorite places) everything was unusual, different and fun! Thanks again Guests: Marilynn, Bill from Moorpark, California, USA Date of stay: 7-11 April 2008 We love this apartment. Its very cozy and arty! The terrace is brilliant and we cooked every evening and ate out there! Good mountain view too We enjoyed trips by train to Cefalu` and Palermo. Monreale was a nice town too! Katie, Catherine, Lisa and Anna from Peteroburg, UK Date of stay: 31 March - 5 April 2008 The studio apartment is delightful, everything one can possibly want! The view of the mountains from the terrace is spectacular. If you can, visit Monreale, which is a gem, and especially the cloister. Go to Palermo by train, which is very convenient, and dont miss the Martorana and Chiesa Maggione. Unfortunately the Palatina Chapel was closed for restoration. Cefalu` is the prettiest of the seaside towns with a Cathedral with Bizantine mosaics, which are quite fascinating. An afternoon drive into the mountains to Ciminna provides spectacular views and wonderful wild flowers in the spring. A day drive to Segesta to see the best surviving Doric temple of the ancient world, set on a mountainside covered in wild flowers in un-spoilt countryside is a trip not to be missed. Guests: Joan and Malyn from Hampshire, UK Date of stay: 17-22 March 2008 Dear Maria, Carlo and Alessandra. Grazie! I have to begin by saying Thank you because this has been the best birthday I ever had. I came to experience Italy for my birthday with my wonderful boyfriend. Daniel. We thoroughly enjoyed immersing ourselves in Italian culture as locals in Casteldaccia. Daniel made me a delicious birthday dinner with Tomasello pasta (we usually make our pasta from scratch at home) and I ate gelato every day from Il Castello on the Piazza Matrice. I collect all things with palm trees and it was truly a dream come true to have my very own palm tree in the courtyard to look at amid the view. The lanai has been our favorite place with the benches at Piazza Matrice a close second. I took many pictures and plan to show everyone in Menphis our beautiful Italian hideaway! To visitors: make use of the Supermercato instead of planning to eat out. Grazie! Ciao! Guests: Cheryl and Daniel from Memphis, Tennessee, USA Date of stay: 28 September - 1 October 2007 Dave has always dreamed of visiting Italy, especially Sicily, to see where his family came from, and being able to meet his relatives has been a real treat! We cannot have imagined more beautiful people and exceptional hospitality. Thank you so much and please visit us in Utah in snow or desert! (by Susan) Riccardo and Maria Thank you so much for your hospitality! We love your town of Casteldaccia as the wonders of Sicily. We will be back and spend some more time here exploring all there is to explore. We scheduled way too little time to be here at this time but it was great to see you, Robert, Armando and all! Will stay in touch! Grazie! (by Dave) Guests: Dave and Susan from Utah, USA Date of stay:15-29 September 2007 After a fairly uneventful flight we saucezed ourselves into a crowded (overcrowded) minibus and picked up the hire car. Drove through Palermo and arrived at Maria and Riccardos just before midnight. Im pleased to say it was worth it! Maria and Riccardo are lovely people and Sicily is beautiful (although the drive to the best beaches was some way and the beaches were not always clean). People are friendly and the roads are good. Mount Etna was FANTASTIC! (you must go) but make sure you go with a guide (we had Giuseppe who was great). It is easy to get lost on a mountain, believe me! Everything was as we expected and the weather was kind to us (sunny everyday but two). It is worth coming to Marias and Ricardos because they are both such nice, generous people. Guests: Geoff and Frances from Hethersett, Norwich Norfolk, UK Simon Siniora Date of stay: 22-28 August 2007 Dear Maria and Riccardo, We have enjoyed our stay to the point where Loures started calling Casteldaccia home. We thank you so much for the good hospitality and a beautiful house. We surely have loved Sicily as we thought and will definitely would come back. Thank you and hope to see you soon Love Simon, Maysa and Loures two adult guests and one child from Jerusalem via Israel Nicolas Duban Date of stay:12-19 August 2007 Dear Maria and Riccardo We really enjoyed our stay in Sicily and especially in your flat. We spent such good holidays! Many thanks for your help! Hope to come back soon to see the rest of the island. Merci et ā, bientō,t! Nicolas and Elodie from Auxerre, France... more info >>
Location:Todi, Italy
Bedrooms:1
Bathrooms:1
Sleeps:8
Property Type:Apartment
Amenities:BBQ, Free Parking, Internet Access, Laundry, Linens, Non-Smoking, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Shower, Swimming Pool, Toaster, Towels, Wireless Internet Access, Woodburning Stove & more amenities »
Activities:Beach, Golf, Horseback Riding, Massage, Restaurants, Rock Climbing, Shopping, Snow Skiing, Tennis & more activities »
Description:Villa Arnata is an ancient stone farmhouse situated on a hillside overlooking the peaceful Arnata valley in the centre of Umbria, Italy. The property stands in 33 acres of fields, olive groves and woods. The self catering apartments are well-equipped, comfortable and cosy and there are many outside areas where you can relax and enjoy the views. Shopping can be done in Todi, a 20 minute drive. There are many good restaurants in the area. The property has been made as environmentally friendly as possible. Solar panels provide hot water and photovoltaic panels provide electricity. Wind and solar energy are used for the water pumps and hot water. The apartments are heated by glass fronted wood stoves using wood carefully harvested from our own oak forests. There are many footpaths leading directly from the property making it easy for you to explore the real Umbria. This is a place to relax and take time out from everyday stress. We deliberately have no TVs. Free WiFi. Free parking. L'Acqua 30sqm. Suitable for 2 persons. Situated on the ground floor. Entrance though communal entrance hall with glass fronted wood stove and reading area. Free WiFi. Free shared washing machine. Living room/kitchen with glass fronted wood stove. Well equipped kitchen area with 4 gas rings, fridge, toaster and electric kettle. Bedroom with double bed. Bathroom with shower, handbasin, WC, bidet and hairdryer. South facing. Views over open countryside from all windows. Il Vento 34sqm. Suitable for 2 persons. Situated on the ground floor. Entrance though communal entrance hall with glass fronted wood stove and reading area. Free WiFi. Free shared washing machine. Living room/kitchen with glass fronted wood stove. Well equipped kitchen area with 4 gas rings, fridge, toaster and electric kettle. Bedroom with queen sized bed. En-suite bathroom with shower, handbasin, WC, bidet and hairdryer. South facing. Views over open countryside from all windows. Il Fuoco 34sqm. Suitable for 2 persons. Situated on the first floor. Entrance though communal entrance hall with glass fronted wood stove and reading area. Free WiFi. Free shared washing machine. Living room/kitchen with glass fronted wood stove. Well equipped kitchen area with 4 gas rings, fridge, toaster and electric kettle. Bedroom with double bed. Bathroom with shower, handbasin, WC, bidet and hairdryer. South facing. Views over open countryside from all windows. Il Sole Plus 41sqm. Il Sole as a 1 bed/1 bath for 2 persons, or Il Sole Plus as a 2 bed/2 bath for 4 persons. Price for Il Sole as a 1 bed/ 1 bath apartment is Euro85.00 per night in low season (1st September to 30th June) and Euro105.00 in high season (1st July to 31st August) Price for Il Sole Plus as a 2 bed/2 bath apartment is Euro130.00 per night in low season (1st September to 30th June) and Euro170.00 in high season (1st July to 31st August). When used as a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment the Il Fuoco bedroom and bathroom becomes the second bed/bath. Situated on the first floor. Entrance though cosy communal entrance hall with glass fronted wood stove and reading area. Free WiFi. Free shared washing machine. Living room/kitchen with pot belly wood stove. Well equipped kitchen area with 4 gas rings, fridge, toaster and electric kettle. Bedrooms with double beds, one large king size. Bathrooms with showers, hand basins, WC, bidet and hairdryer. South facing. Unspoiled views. Notes on accommodation The accommodation has been achieved within the original structure of the 17th Century farmhouse. The walls are very thick and the floors are all made from hand made cotto. The ceilings have exposed oak beams. There are bookcases full of books in the entrance hall. If you are still reading a book when you are due to leave and would like to take the book with you, no problem. If you could leave a book of your own in it's place that would be great. Villa Arnata is no smoking both in the house and in most of the grounds. Accessibility The house was built on many levels and is unsuitable for those with mobility problems. Outside There are flower gardens all around the house. A shady terrace next to the house with tables and chairs. A gazebo with tables and chairs near to the barbecues. Two barbecues. A terrace with loungers and parasols next to the outside unheated massage pool. Great for cooling off the the summer. Many wooden benches from where you can enjoy great views over the valley to the mountains beyond. A wooden swing seat. A bocce court. Giant outdoor chess. Many places to sit or to walk through. Olive groves, fields, woods, paths, and even an ancient natural spring. The whole farm is at your disposal. If you like walking Roger will gladly draw custom maps for you of the paths through the valley. L'Acqua Prices Rental period per night 1 September 2010 - 30 June 2011 65 3nights min 1 July 2011 - 31 August 2011 85 3 nights min 1 September 2011 - 30 June 2012 £65 3 nights min 1 July 2012 - 31 August 2012 £85 3 nights min 1 September 2012 - 30 June 2013 £65 3 nights min Il Vento Prices Rental Period per night 1 September 2010 - 30 June 2011 £65 3 nights min 1 July 2011 - 31 August 2011 £85 3 nights min 1 September 2011 - 30 June 2012 £65 3 nights min 1 July 2012 - 31 August 2012 £85 3 nights min 1 September 2012 - 30 June 2013 £65 3 nights min Il Fuoco Prices Rental Period Per Night 1 September 2010 - 30 June 2011 65 3 nights min 1 July 2011 - 31 August 2011 85 3 nights min 1 September 2011 - 30 June 2012 65 3 nights min 1 July 2012 - 31 August 2012 85 3 nights min Il Sole Plus Prices Rental Period Per Night 1 September 2010 - 30 June 2011 130 3 nights min 1 July 2011 - 31 August 2011 170 3 nights min 1 September 2011 - 30 June 2012 130 3 nights min 1 July 2012 - 31 August 2012 £170 3 nights min 1 September 2012 - 30 June 2013 £130 3 nights min Notes on prices Prices include: electricity, gas, firewood, linens (bathroom, kitchen and bedroom), WiFi internet and laundry use. No final cleaning charge for rentals of 7 nights or more. A final cleaning charge of Euro 25.00 for rentals of less than 7 nights. Please bring your own beach towels for outside. Alternatively you can rent beach towels for Euro 5.00. Changeover day Changeover days are flexible. Minimum stay 3 nights. ***************************************************** PLEASE SEE OWNERS WEBSITE FOR AVAILABILITY FOR EACH OF THE APARTMENTS *****************************************************... more info >>
Location:Arezzo, Italy
Bedrooms:8
Bathrooms:4
Sleeps:8
Property Type:Vacation Home
Amenities:BBQ, Covered Porch, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Food Processor, Free Parking, Freezer, Hair Dryer, Iron, Ironing Board, Kitchenette, Laundry, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Shower, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV, Toaster, Wireless Internet Access & more amenities »
Activities:Bird watching, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking, Restaurants, Shopping, Sightseeing, Swimming, Tennis & more activities »
Description:Borgo Santa Maria in Valle,Arezzo,Laterina,Tuscany The holiday house has been created by the lovingly and painstakingly restoration of a XVII century farm, set on a panoramic position on the gentle slopes that descend towards the Arno river. The farmhouse, once upon a time, was part an old estate,where farmers grew tobacco.The house has recently acquired the status of historical building. This is an area worth exploring. IT IS POSSIBLE TO RENT THE WHOLE FARMHOUSE, in this case we can host up to 20 adults ( babies are accepted but not counted) The compound is composed of one cottage (4 2) and 3 apartments :for2/9 people. BAITA 77 m2 (4 2) two bedrooms. Luminous stone cottage on two floors with its private garden and equipped terrace.2 bedrooms, spacious separate kitchen,large living room with double sofa bed, normal sofa, armchair.....french windows opening onto the garden,bathroom /shower. FONTANINA 73 m2 (2 3) One bedroom( one double single bed) Ground floor, covered porch, living room, separate kitchen ,one large bedroom.,bathroom / shower.... CARPANO 70 m2 (3 2) two bedrooms(one double one single) Ground floor, living room, separate kitchen, one double bedroom, one single bedroom,large bathroom/shower. SOPPALCO 75 m2 ( 7 2) First floor, three bedrooms(one matrimonial, one twin,one family bedroom with 3 single beds,where it's possible to add 2 beds) kitchenette/living room,sofa. All the kitchen are more than fully equipped with :microwave,refrigerator- freezer, electric oven, top stove with 4 fires, kettle, percolator, bread toaster, mini food processor,plenty of everything you may need to really feel at home. Candle holders. Hair dryer. the chalet (La Baita) and the apartment Il Soppalco have dishwasher. All our units have reserved space in the garden and by the pool. The farm is surrounded by a large fenced garden area equipped with tables, chairs and canopies, with of 8 x 12 meters swimming pool. the apartments have been tastefully finished, fully furnished ,all provided with TV sat,DVD and their own heating system. Simple but comfortable they have everything is needed to make guests feel at home.Laundry room with washing machine and iron ( ironing board) ,vacuum cleaner available for common use. Barbecue are(three stone bbq). WI FI Connection free. Activities: Tourism, Sightseeing, Bird watching, Hiking.Mountain Biking, Walking,relaxing. Important: With the exclusion of High Season( 23rd of June to 31rst of August, where minimum rental is of 7 days and changeover only on Saturday) ), minimum stay is 3 days, changeover is whenever you want. Prices are per unit not per person. Prices and availability published here refer to the unit Il Carpano. Contact us for more information about renting a single unit or the whole farmhouse, (prices per day od per week)... more info >>
Location:Perugia, Italy
Bedrooms:8
Bathrooms:8
Sleeps:25
Property Type:Vacation Home
Amenities:Air Conditioning, BBQ, Cable/Satellite TV, Dishes, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Full kitchen, Iron, Jacuzzi, Laundry, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Shower, Swimming Pool, TV, Wireless Internet Access & more amenities »
Activities:Beach, Biking, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Hunting, Restaurants, Sightseeing, Swimming, Wine Tasting & more activities »
Description:There are 4 individual villas or apartments from 45 up to 220 square meters each and 1 large Jr-Suite of 35 sqm, all of them exquisitely restored following the full respect of the Umbrian-Tuscan traditions: with an intellingent use of parquet, terracotta and chestnut beams. A special care is paid to the furnishings, so that in all of them there are lovely original pieces of antiques. They have a fully-equipped kitchen also with dishwasher and washing machine, a fireplace and with one or two very large family bedrooms, with possibilities of extra beds, all the units' are equipped with satellite TV, independent services and bathroom with shower or whirlpool bath tub. TYPES OF APTS OR VILLA: TORRETTA (TURRET) is a very big room (Jr-suite) of about 30 square metres bathroom with a bath tub, It has a very wonderful view on the valley below. It has a fireplace and a refrigerator an electric oven, others cooking facilities like 2 hobs, (but it is not a real complete kitchen), together with air-conditioning. It can accommodate up to 2 adults 2 children, Everybody will be staying in double or single beds with wooden staves and orthopedic mattresses (not uncomfortable sofa-beds), BAITA Apartment Baita is a kind of studio where there's a very big bedroom-living-room with a fireplace together with, than a separated fully equipped kitchen and a bathroom with shower. It is a private cottage on the property with an own garden with table and chairs for enjoying the very nice view on the 2 valleys east and west of the hilltop. It can accommodate up to 2 adults 2 children Everybody will be staying in double or single beds with wooden staves and orthopedic mattresses (not uncomfortable sofa-beds), CHALET Apartment Chalet for 4 adults 3 children consists of a very big living-room-kitchen with a fireplace 5 gas heaters, oven, dishwasher, microwave and tv sat, together with 2 big bedrooms (one of 40 square meters and another of 30) and a very large bathroom with a family huge shower. It is a separate part of the main farm-house with its own garden with table and chairs for enjoying the very nice view on 2 valleys east and west of the hilltop. It can accommodate up to 4 adults 3 children or adults Everybody will be staying in double or single beds with wooden staves and orthopedic mattresses (not uncomfortable sofa-beds), VILLA COTTAGE Cottage Gubbio or Umbertide are a separate villa of about 110 square meters each, everyone is formed by a very big living-room, a fully equipped kitchen provided also with a dishwasher and a washing machine microwave etc.. together with an antique fireplace. Each of those have with 2 very large bedrooms (1 situated upstairs on a very scenery mezzanine and one on the garden floor) and 2 bathrooms, 1 of those with Jacuzzi bath. It can accommodate up to 4 adults 3 children or adults Everybody will be staying in double or single beds with wooden staves and orthopedic mattresses (not uncomfortable sofa-beds), VILLA CASOLARE: Villa of more than 200 square metres with: 2 very big living-rooms, 2 kitchens provided also with a dishwasher and a washing machine microwave etc.. together with an antique fireplace together with 4 big bedrooms (two are upstairs: with a very scenery mezzanine) and 4 bathrooms where 2 of those are equipped with Jacuzzi bath. It can accommodate up to 8 adults 5 children or adults Everybody will be staying in double or single beds with wooden staves and orthopedic mattresses (not uncomfortable sofa-beds), All of the proposed solutions are part of an extensive property of about 15 acres of land, all with fence and automatic gates (you will receive a remote control for getting in and out), plenty of possibilities of relaxing walking all around or sunbathing in one of a lot of places with green grass. The old farmhouse is situated on a hilltop site with a wonderful view over a great meadow, the old pines trees, (the landmark of the village of Ramazzano) and a wood where youll find tables, chairs and hammocks and barbecues. The property is surrounded by woodland, where you will be able to watch wild animals like deer, foxes, wild boars etc. There are a lot of trekking trips leading to very beautiful spots in the countryside over the hills from 20 minutes up to several hours. Also available a large swimming pool, green spaces equipped with tables and chairs, toys for children, mountain bikes, while in the woods of the property you can walk. and for the most experienced even riding horses. From many years our Family is guests of Caldaruccio Podere La Pineta and continues to live with respect for nature and traditions attached to it. We Cultivate olive trees, grapevines, fruit and vegetables and produce our oil and wine following traditional and ancient methods, available to an orchard and organic garden. There is a large stunning swimming pool (5 x 14m), with spacious terraces, set into the hillside. There is plenty of shade and excellent views of the surrounding area (the views are similar to an infinity pool). There are comfortable sunloungers and chairs and there is a paddling pool for babies. Each accommodation has private terraces with shade. Each terrace has comfortable outdoor furniture and barbecue grill. There are well established herb and flowers gardens that surround the property. Bikes are available to borrow. There are 15 acres of farm, woodland and countryside to enjoy while staying with us. The unspoilt countryside is abundant with wildlife. Deer, wild boar, porcupines, hares, eagles, lizards and a wide variety of birds frequently roam the land. COAST/BEACH Fano beach is about 1 hours drive from the farm and is perfect for families with young children as it is very wide beach with shallow water. The wonderful sandy beaches of Sirolo are only 1 hour 20 mins drive away. Lake Trasimeno (35 min drive) has a life guarded beach and some excellent seafood restaurants. SPECIAL INTEREST HOLIDAYS We are open all year round, You can walk to the two local villages of Ramazzano (4 mins), Casa del Diavolo (10 mins) and surrounding the farm there are miles of stunning open countryside, perfect for walking, climbing, painting and cycling. We offer advice, routes and maps for walkers and cyclists (we also have 4 bikes available). We offer notes, advice and recommendations for sightseeing, wine tasting and local cuisine. Please contact us for further information. WE ALSO ORGANIZE: - cooking lessons - wine tour - chocolate tour - personal shopper - personal masseur - personal chef - ceramics art school in Deruta - artistic photos - extra cleaning of the apartment - extra linen and extra sheet change - maid service - rent a car with personal driver for transfer or enjoying the country and city of arts The nearest airports for direct flights from London are Perugia which is 15 mins or Ancona airport, which is an hour drive. Ryan Air fly at least once a day into Ancona from London Stanstead and 3 times a week from Perugia. Rome airport is only a 2 hour drive from the house. You could also fly into Bologna Forli airport with Ryan Air, making the drive to the house is less than 2.0 hours. Pisa airport is about 2.5 hours drive away and Easy Jet, among other airlines, flies to Pisa. DISTANCES Umbria is the undiscovered heart of Italy. It is rich in art and history as well as landscape. There is a great variety of sculpture, painting, architecture, and religious heritage to explore. Gubbi One of most beautiful, well preserved medieval towns in Italy (20 mins). Perugia: The regional capital, home to Umbrian art (15 mins). Assisi: Most visited place in Italy, birthplace of St Francis (30 mins). Spell Pretty hill top town (30 mins) Cortona Spoleto Orvieto Todi Arezzo Siena (45 mins) FURTHER DETAILS There are also many other restaurants in the area surrounding our property. There are 10 traditional Umbrian restaurants within 5-10 minutes of the house. The local restaurants serve typical Umbrian food such as, 'affettati' -plates of superb ham, salami and cheese, simple rustic pasta dishes with 'sugo' or truffles and roast meats and game. The medieval towns of Perugia and Gubbio (20 mins drive away) have some of the best restaurants in Umbria and a lively nightlife. The speciality is rich truffle dishes made with local black and white truffles. Gubbio also has several bars and pubs, which are great fun and rather lively during the summer evenings. The local towns of Ramazano and Casa del Diavolo both have bars, where you can drink into the small hours with the locals. You can walk to both of the bars (5 mins walk), they are both typical Umbrian bars, with beer on tap and a lively banter. When you arrive, we provide full of details and directions to the many places to visit or restaurants we recommend. We also suggest places of interest to visit along the way. You could spend weeks enjoying sampling all the local food and wine!... more info >>
Location:Italy
Bedrooms:1
Sleeps:6
Property Type:Apartment
Activities:Horseback Riding, Yoga
Description:For a family of three or four people or two couples. Biological family farm, in the silent hills of olive groves, vineyards and woods, overlooking the nearby Tuscany, at an altitude of 480 meters. The stone house, restored in green building, next to the wood is made from the main building and apartments leased, comprising: kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. The exterior is equipped with tables under the trees, chairs, barbecue and pizza oven. From the farmhouse you can easily reach the most important centers of art, archaeological and nature of Umbria and Tuscany. Ability to organize courses (agreement) in the company-restoration carpentry, bee-keeping, with sourdough bread in a wood oven, Italian language courses for children and ceramic base. Yoga class, run by German teacher, in the company. Nearby horse riding, hippotherapy and horseback riding in central Great Horse Spirit. Apartment delivered complete with clean bed linen / towels. Heating according to consumption.... more info >>
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