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Location: Citta della Pieve, Umbria, Italy, Europe (Rome & Pisa Airports 2 hrs; Perugia 40 kms, Florence 100 kms)

Accommodations:  Apartments, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 4)

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.

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• Amenities
  • Washer: Apartment Il Bosco has use of washing machine in house laundry. Apartment L'Olmo has its own washing machine
  • Linens Provided: Linen changed weekly. All bedlinen is 100% cotton and towels are generous size. Swimming towels provided.
  • Covered Parking
  • Wood Stove: Firewood provided free of charge
• Beds
  • King Bed: Apartment L'Olmo has either twin beds or kingsize as required
  • Queen Bed: Apartment Il Bosco
  • Twin/Single Bed: Optional Twin beds in Apartment L'Olmo are 90cm/36"
• Entertainment
  • TV (No Cable/Satellite): Apartment Il Bosco
  • DVD
  • VCR
  • Video Library: DVD + VCR Player in Apartment Il Bosco
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System
  • Music Library: Selection of CDs in both apartments
  • Shared Pool: Lap pool (15m x 3.5m)in spectacular setting on edge of olive terraces a short distance below and beyond the farmhouse. Paved areas for sunbathing as well as shaded terrace. Pool open May to end September or longer depending on weather.
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen: Both apartments have 4-burner gas hob and good sized refrigerator with ice compartment, electric toaster, iron and ironing board. Il Bosco has microwave oven with grill and L'Olmo has small electric oven with grill.
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator: Good sized refrigerator with freezer compartment
  • Microwave: In Apartment Il Bosco
• Outdoor Features
  • Charcoal BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio: Paved patio with table & chairs for dining as well as private lawned area with deck chairs
• View/Location
  • Lake View: Lake Trasimeno - the largest lake in Central Italy - is approx. 15km from the property. Two of the islands on the lake may be visited by ferry.
  • Mountain View: Panoramic views from the property of wooded hills and mountains, vineyard and olive groves
• Communications
  • Broadband Internet
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet)
• Other Amenities
  • Delightful Mediterranean gardens surround the house,Panoramic views, Olive trees, Hammock, Original Wood-fired Pizza Oven,Fresh Produce from garden, own production Olive Oil, Central Heating,Complimentary 'Welcome' Provisions
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Wheelchair Accessible: Apartment Il Bosco has extra wide doors and spacious level entry shower with seat
  • Not Suitable for Children
  • Minimum Age Limit for Renters: 14 years and over
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Sailing
  • Swimming
  • Windsurfing
  • Biking
  • Hiking
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Antiquing
  • Live Theatre
  • Museums
  • Horseback Riding
• Other Activities
  • Rome and Florence are both easily accessible by fast train (just over 1 hour) from Chiusi(8km), whilst many important historic and artistic centres such as Siena, Orvieto, Perugia (Umbria Jazz Festival), Arezzo (antique market) and Assisi, the home of Saint Francis are within an hour's drive. There are countless other smaller but no less fascinating towns and villages a short distance away and we are happy to suggest excursions, perhaps exploring a particular interestChiusi (Etruscan museum and tombs), Montepulciano (wine), Cortona (Under the Tuscan Sun), Spoleto (Festival of Two Worlds), Bevagna, Montefalco (wine), Spello, Deruta (ceramics), Todi, Gubbio etc. Southern Tuscany lies to the west of Citta della Pieve and the Val d'Orcia, with its now famous landscape of hills punctuated by winding lines of cypress trees (Iris Origo's La Foce) and charming hill villages such as Pienza, Montalcino (Brunello wine), and Montichiello are also within a short drive.

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Apartment II Bosco .. Euros 700-800/week according to season.
Apartment L'Olmo .... Euros 600-700/week according to season.
Mid Season: 11 April-22 May 2009 & 12 September-23 October 2009
High Season: 23 May- 11 Sep 2008
Other dates on request
Booking Deposit per apartment €200 for 1 week rentals  €300 for 2 weeks
Rentals Start and End on Saturdays
Payment through Paypal

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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