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Podere Le Querce - "the Oak Trees" - is a traditional Umbrian farmhouse situated 1.5km outside the unspoilt medieval town of Città della Pieve on the borders of Umbria and Tuscany in central Italy. The town can be reached on foot in 20 minutes or by car in 5 minutes.
Le Querce stands at the end of a country lane and is surrounded by wooded hills, terraced olive groves and vineyards, and enjoys panoramic views to Lake Trasimeno and the Tuscan hills behind Cortona, and to Monte Subasio beyond Perugia, the principal city of Umbria. The property stands in 9 acres of private land, partly wooded and planted with olive trees with delightful gardens surrounding the house.
The carefully and lovingly restored house has two self-contained private apartments,each sleeping 2. The apartments may be rented separately or together for a group of 4 people. Each apartment has one bedroom, living room, and shower room as well as a private furnished terrace for al fresco meals and area of garden. A spectacular lap pool (15 meters by 3.5 meters) is located a little way beyond the house in a marvellously tranquil position and is bordered along one side by olive trees and a large fig tree; on the other side is a wide terrace paved in terra-cotta with sunbeds and deck chairs and a hammock hangs from an old olive tree for a shady siesta.
The apartments are ideal as a base for exploring many of the wonderful historic and artistic towns of this fascinating area of central Italy, whether you have cultural, historical, or gastronomic interests, or, indeed, all three! The tranquil setting and wonderful views, together with very comfortable and well equipped accommodation, combine to make this a perfect choice at any time of the year.
The English owner lives in part of the house and will help with advice and information on the area in order to make the most of your vacation. There is a good selection of guide books, maps and reading matter in each apartment. The rates are fully inclusive of all utilities, all linen, cleaning materials, 'Welcome' provisions, final cleaning and use of pool (according to season).
Apartment Il Bosco (The Wood)sleeps 2:
Converted from the original stables, this apartment has beautiful views over wooded hills and olive terraces. Bedroom and living room have double doors leading outside to the garden and there is a private south-facing patio for al fresco dining and relaxing.
Living room has original chestnut beamed ceiling,terracotta floor, oriental rug and woodburning stove for winter months; furnishings are a mixture of antique and country pieces which combine to give a rustic but comfortable atmosphere. There is a well equipped kitchen area with granite worktop and original sink. Bedroom has queen size bed, antique chest, writing desk, traditional terracotta floor tiles, and double doors to garden. The spacious bathroom is attractively tiled in blue and white and has a large walk-in shower. This apartment may be suitable for an accompanied disabled guest. Laundry facilities available.
Apartment L'Olmo (The Elm Tree)sleeps 2:
This lovely apartment, in a self-contained wing of the house, in what was originally the haybarn, faces south and west with views of the rolling Tuscan hills and Monte Cetona. Double doors lead out on to grass and a shady pergola with table and chairs - a perfect spot to enjoy a glass of wine whilst watching the sunset.
Living area with beamed ceiling is pleasantly furnished with comfortable sofa, terracotta tiled floor with rug, table and chairs, woodburning stove. The pretty painted kitchen area has a 4-burner gas hob and sink set into a tiled counter. The bedroom has full-size twin beds (or kingsize on request), built-in cupboards, dressing table. Lobby and shower room with tiled walk-in shower.
Apartments may be rented individually or together. We regret the accommodation is not suitable for children under 14. Calendar shows availability for Apartment Il Bosco; for Apartment L'Olmo go to Calendar ref. 60473 or e-mail for availability. |
