• Our 7th stay at Casa Rosa

  Our 7th stay at Casa Rosa

  • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 10/15/11
  • Review Submitted 01/04/12
  Our 7th stay at Casa Rosa and each time it feels like a home from home – perhaps a spiritual home. We’ve had some new adventures and experiences, but always look forward to the peace and beauty of these surroundings. The trees were still green when we arrived three weeks ago, but soon were clothed in magnificent Autumn colours – a vibrant mix of yellows, orange, brown and red. We enjoyed a trip to Lucca with an over-night stay and became entranced by that place. A trip to Deruta and a ceramic painting session at the Grazia showroom and factory – we were very pleased with th results of our work – thanks to Ubaldo Grazia and Riccardo and Luana. Through this we discovered the delightful Santuario Madonna dei Bagni (just south of Deruta) and the amazing votive plaques around the interior. The highlight of our stay has to be helping Jennifer (Gay) with the olive gathering. The weather was ideal, and all the guests joined in the great communal effort, and were rewarded by a feast prepared by Jennifer and Zoe – also we generously all received a gift of oil from the fresly pressed olives. It was good to meet up agian with Francis – good company and interesting discussions. Also to meet Zoe (Jennifer’s sister) and reminisce about a past common link in the UK. Delighted that Jennifer was here on this visit and to renew our acquintance and friendship.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, families with young children, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

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  • Guest Selkie
  • Date of stay 07/11/09
  • Review Submitted 09/19/10
  We arrived late at night at Casa Rosa somewhat stressed after two days of intense travel. All I remember, getting out of the car in the dark, is the immediate silence and the scents of lavender and jasmine. We loved sitting on our little terrace late into the night listening to the quiet and delighting in the blinking lights of fireflies. Our little stable house was charming and rustic, as we expected it to be. Assisi is a 10 or fifteen minute drive away and is truly charming, historical and spiritual. We usually went later in the day for a walk and dinner. We were so exhausted by our daily lives at home that we found ourselves drawn to spending the hot parts of the day by, or in, the pool. We loved the pool! Set in the Umbrian hills, surrounded by olive groves, oak forests, and edged by flowers and a large bank of lavender, it was sublime. We could only see 2 other homes in the distance. After getting up late for coffee on the little patio, I would find myself chuckling as I listened to my husbands snores only a few hours later from his poolside lounge under an umbrella. Our 14 year old daughter and I tried to count all the different butterflies we saw every day, in all shapes, sizes and colors but we lost count. We have a family tradition of agreeing on one word to epitomize a place we have been and our word for Casa Rosa is "soft". Soft air, sounds, hills, trees. Jennifer, the owner, was extremely kind and patient with our questions. It is clear that Casa Rosa is a gentle reflection of herself and what she has intentionally created over the years. My visit was enriched by meeting her and seeing her art; paintings, and mixed media. Inspiring. You can easily travel to innumerable towns and villages within an hours drive away if you want sights and restaurants. We didn't. We were quite thrilled with walks, talks, wines and food, and spending relaxing time here together as a family in such peace

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  • Guest Tom
  • Date of stay 10/10/09
  • Review Submitted 09/19/10
  One of the loveliest places we have ever visited This is a totally unique spot for those who have seen and done a lot. The place, the district and the surrounding towns are all absolutely special. The charming hostess made us feel at home but never intruded in our space.

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  • Guest J Family
  • Date of stay 05/15/10
  • Review Submitted 09/19/10
  Casa Rosa is sitting high up in the hills in the Umbrian country side. It is a very private, quiet and amazingly beautiful place. The house is taken care of with great love by its owner Jennifer a English painter who made us feel very much at home. Out of the three apartments in the old farmhouse we choose the one on the ground floor with a private terrace. And it was absolutely perfect because we where traveling with our girls 6 years and 17 months old and didn't want to deal with stairs. Our girls loved being able to go in and out to research the premises, chase the cats, and visit the hens. The apartment was beautiful and like a real home, it had everything we needed and was sparkling clean. Nearby Amenities There were two restaurants and a grocery store down the hill, only a short drive. And in Assisi which is 10k away we could go to a supermarket. There we also found a great restaurant outside the walls, La Stalla. An old stable converted into a very rustic restaurant, where the food is cooked over a fire and potatoes and onions where dug out of the ashes when ordered. The hills and mountains around the farm changed with the different light and kept taking our breath away. The garden around the farmhouse is very inviting and we hardly wanted to leave to go sightseeing. So for a couple of days we just moved around in the garden from a sunny spot to the shade. There where comfortable lounge chairs for us to use. Our 6 year old spent a good part of the day in the swing and the little one in the little plastic pool we brought. It was still to cool for the big pool to be used but it looked great. We where so happy at Casa Rosa that we did not want to leave. We feel like we have a home in Italy now and are looking forward to return and stay longer. Things to do in this area There are endless things to see and do - but we liked our lazy days around the house best. We went into Assisi to go on the trail of Holy Franz and we visited several of the hill towns. Perugia was very lively, MonteFalco had a great restaurant called Coccorone, and Cortona was full of atmosphere and also there we found an amazing restaurant called Osteria del Teatro.

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  • Guest Relaxed Londoners
  • Date of stay 09/05/09
  • Review Submitted 09/19/10
  My husband and I booked this last minute and had a fantastic time. The apartment was beautiful, as were the surroundings. We had everything we needed and enjoyed the local walks, Assisi and just spending an inordinate amount of time lazing around the villa and at the pool. Very relaxing. Many thanks to the host for your help and hospitality.

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1 October 2011 - 28 April 2012:	€540
28 April - 12 May: €630
12 May - 7 July: €745
7 July - 8 September: €895
8 September - 15 September: €745
15 September - 13 October: €630
13 October - 15 May 2013: €540
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