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Location: Panicale, Umbria, Italy, Europe (Midway between Rome and Florence.)
Accommodations: Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 4)
Our tranquil and sunny apartment, Il Panicaletto, is located in the Umbrian hill town of Panicale, in the wall adjacent to the one of the turrets. The town is a well preserved medieval village, but has all of the conveniences of modern day life. The town is located in the hills above Lago Trasimeno, with views over the lake and the surrounding countryside.
The apartment, which is about 750 square foot combined on two levels, is entered via a flight of stairs. Recently restored, the first floor of the apartment has an open plan living dining room and a fully equipped kitchen plus a half bath with washing machine. Up another flight of stairs are two bedrooms and a full bath with a large, tiled walk-in shower. One bedroom has a queen-size bed, the other bedroom has two twin beds that can be made up as one bed on request. The windows on one side of the apartment overlook a small park outside the wall of the village. The interior windows look into the town. The floors are terracotta tiles and the ceilings are ancient beams interspersed with small terracotta tiles. A few sections of older parts of the structure have been exposed and plastered around to show some of the earlier architectural details.
Panicale is an excellent base from which to explore the wonderful Tuscan and Umbrian hilltowns. Best accessed by car, the hilltowns are abundant in this area. To the north about 10 minutes by car is Castiglione del Lago, a lovely town on a narrow peninsula on Lake Trasimeno. Further along is Cortona, (about 35 minutes from Panicale). A drive around the lake will take you to Tuoro and Passignano. Both towns (as well as others) have ferry service to access the three islands on the lake. To the northwest, about 50 minutes, is Siena. To the northeast about 30 minutes is Perugia, to the south are Todi and Orvieto (both about 45 minutes). Other nearby Tuscan hill towns are: Chiusi with its Etruscan museum and tombs; Montepulciano, home of the famous Vino Nobile; Pienza, one Pope's ideal city; and San Casciano dei Bagni with it's wonderful day spa and mineral baths. Nearby Umbrian hill towns are: Citta della Pieve, the birthplace of Renaissance artist Perugino; Assisi, the home of Saint Francis; as well as Spoleto, Bevagna, Montefalco, Spello, Deruta and Gubbio.
All of these interesting towns can be reached as a day trip and each has its own special attractions. Rome and Florence can be easily visited by driving 20 minutes to the Chiusi train station, leaving the car and taking an InterCity train an hour to Florence or to Rome. It's a relaxing way to visit these large cities and return to the tranquility of Panicale at the end of the day.
The town has three fine restaurants, three grocery stores, a bank, a bakery and a few other small stores. There are two cafes in the lovely fountain-graced piazza. There are splendid views from all sides of Panicale as you walk around the exterior ring road. Panoramas of wooded hills, terraces of olive groves, and the beautiful ever changing Lake Trasimeno. The lovely 18th century restored Teatro Caporale has regular concerts and other cultural events. There are several churches, two of which house famous paintings. One by Perugino and the other by Massolino di Panicale. The lace museum has regular exhibits in addition to their permanent collection. There are regular festivals in and around Panicale, including the grape festival in September, the chestnut festival in October and a unique celebration of Easter.
We have an extensive library of travel books and maps, a selection of novels and a stereo/CD player and t.v.
Brenda, our english speaking local, will greet you and make sure that you have everything you need.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: washer in half bath. no dryer, but clothes dry quickly on radiators or drying rack
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking: Parking is just outside the town "porta". Usually a 30 second walk to the apartment.
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed: The smaller bedroom has 2 twin beds that can be made into a king on request.
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Stove top, oven, refrigerator. No dishwasher.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Other Amenities
- Our apartment is always warm! Being in the wall, no matter the time of year, it's always cozy and warm. It is also very sunny and bright.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Sailing
- Boating
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Wine tasting, spas, etruscan tombs, VIlla La Foce garden, La Scarzuola garden, Deruta (ceramics center of Umbria), monasteries, wonderful small villages
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$850/week (minimum 1 week rental).
30% of Total Rental due upon on Booking;
Balance of rental plus $500. security deposit 6 weeks in advance of arrival.
If booking is made less than 6 weeks in advance of arrival, full payment plus
deposit is due upon booking. Seurity deposit is reimbursed within 10 days of
departure less any damages.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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