Location: Paciano, Umbria, Italy, Europe (Rome, Pisa & Florence Airports are all at the Same Distance)
Accommodations: 2Cottage Houses, 2 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 2 Baths (Sleeps 2-16)
Set on 40 acres of olive trees and vineyards, this traditional two-story, stone farmhouse and villa have been beautifully restored with every modern convenience.
Located in Umbria, the greenest Italian region on its border with Tuscany, thought many to be the best of both region. Paciano, Umbria is a small medieval village on the edge of a park overlooking the south shore of Trasimeno Lake (400 meters above see level). Paciano is ranked by European Community as one of the top ten "ideal villages" in Italy for the overall positive quality of life. It is also an ideal center for sightseeing trips to countless cultural points of interest in Umbria and Tuscany.
The village is located approximately six miles from Chiusi Railways Station. From the train station in Chiusi. From the train station in Chiusi you can travel to Florence or Rome in one hour and fifteen minute. The wine town of Montepulciano is a 30 minute drive, while Montalcino and the Chianti area are a 45 minute drive. Fontanaro Farm is an officially certified organic farm owned and operated by Sandro and Lucia Pinelli.
There are four cottages that accommodate two each.and 2 villas one accomodates 6 with 3 bedrooms and another 4, with 2 bedrooms
While staying in this property, guests are encouraged to enjoy complimentary produce (fruits, tomatoes, and greens) from the vegetable garden (in season). All guests are greeted by the owners and receive personal attention. Everything possible will be done to assure a very pleasant holiday. Extra virgin olive oil and honey are produced on the farm and are available for purchase, while a basket with seasonal vegetable, extra virgin olive oil and honey is offered to guests upon their arrival!
One of the many wonderful features of il Fontanaro is a beautiful wine cellar where Sandro Pinelli, a professional sommelier, can arrange for wine tasting. Three cozy cottages are adjacent to the main house. All have their own private patio and garden. Each cottage, approximately 70 square meters, has a large living room with satellite TV, a kitchenette, a fireplace, a large bedroom with king-size bed, and comfortable, modern bathroom with shower. Tartagli villa, which is 500 mt away from the Fontanaro farmhouse can accomodate up to 12 people. Brunello, Sagrantino and Sangiovese villas accomodate 6, 4 or 2 people.
For guest's convenience, in each unit there is also a library of English books, guides, maps, brochures, and tourist information detailing nearby places to visit.
Our property is located within a Perugino landscape. Perugino is a famous painter of the Renaissance, born in Città della Pieve (six mile away from Paciano.
Fontanaro is an organic farmhouse and here is the calendar of the main agricultural and Garden activities: April: Bee swarms captured, May and June Blooming of over 200 roses, August Harvesting and production of honey, September grape harvest, October saffron harvest, November Olive harvest.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer: there is a Washer for the main villa and 2 more sheraed in separate loundry rooms
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Covered Parking
- Wood Fireplace
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- King Bed (6)
- Twin/Single Bed (4)
- Child Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- Video Game Console
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Private Hot Tub
- Private Pool
- Shared Pool
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio (6)
- View/Location
- Lake View
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Cell Phone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Central Heating, Pool, Coffeemaker, Cooking Utensils, Guide Books & Maps, Charcoal BBQ
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Allowed: only outside
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Antiquing
- Museums
- Horseshoes
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Other Activities
- Organic Farming Explanations, Cultural Visit, Cooking Lesson Wine tasting
Rate Details (In Euros)
Italian Country House:
Jan-May from min. € 950/week.
Jun-Sep from min. €1200/week.
Oct-Dec from min € 950/week.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Property Photos
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- - Paciano, Umbria, Italy - Italian Country House Rental
- - Paciano, Umbria, Italy - Italian Country House Rental
- leccino cottage living
- leccino bedroom
- at Fontanaro gate
- Paciano is twinned with ...
- from the pool at the sunset
- master bedroom, Brunello villa
- Living room and kitchen, Brunello villa
- The loggia of Brunello villa
- living room of Sagrantino Villa
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