Location: Assisi, Umbria, Italy, Europe (Only 6 Miles From Assisi World Heritage Site)
Accommodations: Self Catering Apartment, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-4)
CASA ROSA is a traditional stone farmhouse set high in the green hills of Umbria, central Italy, some 10 km (6 miles) north-east of Assisi. The apartment is completely self-contained, with its own kitchen and bathroom and terrace, it is simply but comfortably furnished, beautifully decorated, and has full central heating. The Villa is surrounded by woods and farmland. Casa Rosa's position, over 450 m. (1500 ft) in the hills, means that in summer it is generally cooler than most of the rest of Italy.
The Farm is surrounded by woods and farmland; located on a spur, the farm has panoramic views over the National Park of Mount Subasio. The hills and forest hide martens, porcupine and wild boar, all of which have been seen on the farm. The wealth of bird life includes buzzards, goldfinches and hoopoes. In Spring the meadows, fields and verges abound in wild flowers, among them poppies, cyclamen, wild gladioli, and many types of orchid. From May to July fireflies dance in the night, and through the summer the Farm is home to thirty varieties of butterfly. Along the river are waterfalls and natural pools where one can bathe in the summer. The hills, woods and valleys offer many possible routes for walking.
Towels and bed-linen are provided and a child's cot is available if required. There is a telephone which guests can use.
APARTMENT DESCRIPTION
Living room with sofa, writing table, dining table and 4 chairs, china cupboard,
Internet Wi-Fi access.
Kitchen area with fitted cupboards and tiled work surface, inset gas hob with extractor over, sink, built-in fridge/freezer, oven with grill, toaster, iron and ironing board.
Bedroom with king size bed (or twins on request), hanging cupboard and shelves.
Bathroom with terracotta tiles, good sized level-entry shower, basin, bidet, WC.
Doors from living room to south facing formal garden area, beautiful covered terrace with stunning views, table for al fresco meals.
Access to the private pool with spectacular views and BBQ.
ASSISI & UMBRIA
ASSISI, the nearest town, is the home of St. Francis and his female counterpart, St. Clare. For seven centuries Assisi has been a focus for pilgrimage, and the area is rich in traditions associated with the saints. The town itself has been carefully preserved, its steep medieval streets winding between churches and houses of rose-coloured stone.
The town's calendar revolves around traditional festivals - the commemoration and celebration of Holy Week in Easter, the Calendimaggio (a three-day recreation of the medieval celebration of Spring when much of Assisi dons medieval dress for street theatre, music, dance, and a series of contests between the upper and the lower parts of the town), and the Feast of St. Francis in early October.
The great Basilica of S. Francesco, built over Francis' tomb, contains frescoes by Cimabue, Lorenzetti, Martini and Giotto, the painter who heralded the Renaissance in Italian painting. The Upper Basilica was damaged by tremors in 1997, it has been fully restored and is open once again to the public.
For modern pilgrims Assisi offers cafes, restaurants, shops and a swimming pool. Larger supermarkets can be found in the neighboring towns of S. Maria degli Angeli and Bastia. Para gliders fly from the top of Mount Subasio.
UMBRIA, known as the "Green Heart of Italy", lies between Tuscany, Le Marche and Lazio. The region's forests and farms are famous for their truffles, olive oil and pork, the town of Deruta for its painted earthenware; Orvieto and Torgiano for their wine. Within a 60 km (40 mile) radius of Casa Rosa are the ancient hill towns of Gubbio, Spello, Cortona, Spoleto, Orvieto and Todi, each with its medieval centre. Perugia, the region's capital, is 25 km. (15 miles) away, a stylish university city with striking medieval architecture, important Etruscan remains and major works of art.
To the West, Lake Trasimeno offers swimming and water sports for most of the year. To the South and East lies Umbria's wildest scenery - the forests and gorges of the Valnerina, the mountain peaks and remote alpine pastures of the Monti Sibillini. Umbria holds many of the great artistic treasures of Medieval and Renaissance Italy - the most celebrated art and architecture are at Assisi, Perugia, Orvieto, Spoleto and Todi, but churches across the region contain stunning frescoes, and even a very small town can boast a masterpiece. Almost every town in Umbria has its own 'fiesta' - from colorful traditions rooted in the Middle Ages to modern celebrations of music and the arts.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: Share with others
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- King Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Shared Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Gazebo
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In Euro)
Low Season ... Mar 01, 2009-May 09, 2009 .. €390/week - €60/night
Mid Season ... May 10, 2009-Jun 27, 2009 .. €550/week - €80/night
Peak Season .. Jun 28, 2009-Sep 05, 2009 .. €700/week - €110/night
Mid Season ... Sep 06, 2009-Oct 03, 2009 .. €550/week - €80/night
Low Season ... Oct 04, 2009-Dec 31, 2009 .. €390/week - €60/night
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Property Photos
- View from the pool - Umbria, Italy Vacation Apartment with Private Pool, Mountain and Forest Views, near Sightseeing
- The Villa Farm House - Umbria, Italy Vacation Apartment with Private Pool, Mountain and Forest Views, near Sightseeing
- The pool - Umbria, Italy Vacation Apartment with Private Pool, Mountain and Forest Views, near Sightseeing
- Living room of apartment 1
- Bedroom of apartment 2
- The pool
- The Farmhouse
- Views from the farm
- The Farmhouse
- The Farmhouse
- Bedroom of Apartment 3
- Apartment 1 bedroom
- Garden
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #206237
There have been 2770 visitors to this page since the counter was last reset in 2008.
This listing was first published here in 2008.
Date last modified - October 07, 2009
