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Travel
Ancona Falconara Airport is approx 1hr 15mins by car from Shambala Country House. Pescara Airport is approx 2 hrs by car. Car hire is available at all the Airports which can be booked in advance or if you wish to relax completely, we can arrange private transport. If you wish to do alot of sightseeing it is advisable to hire a car.
Distances
San Ginesio 2 minutes by car
Sarnano 10 minutes by car
Lake Fiastra 20 minutes by car
Lake Cacammo 20 minutes by car
Sibillini Mountains 25 minutes by car
Tolentino 30 minutes by car
Marcerata 30 minutes by car
Urbisaglia 15 minutes by car
Montegiorgio 30 minutes by car
Assisi 1hr 45 minutes by car
Rome 3hrs by car
Many other local villages are within 15 - 20 minutes drive.
Further details
San Ginesio is a Medieval walled village which is a very important centre of "Piceno" in the province of Marcerata.
It has superb panoramic views in addition to its art, history and architecture. If you are looking for a pampering break, a relaxing holiday, looking for property, getting married or having a honeymoon in San Ginesio, Shambala is an idilic place away from mass tourism. Shambala is a superb location for painting, walking, birdwatching, cycling & sightseeing holidays. There are lots of local markets to visit daily inluding an antique market once a month in Ascoli.
There are plenty of local restaurants, bars and cafes. Individual local shops include the newsagents, banks, bakers, butchers, grocers, hairdressers, ironmongers and many more.
There are also many medieval events and festivals throughout the year.
Booking notes
Bookings can be made by e-mail or by telephone. We ask for a 25% deposit and the balance may be paid on departure by cash or credit card. We do not have an extra charge for credit card payments.
For group bookings all payment for accommodation must be paid in advance.
Changeover day
Changeover days are flexible
Golf
Championship Golf course near Ancona Approx 1hr 15mins by car. There is a golf driving range 30 minutes away by car.
Scuba Diving
Scuba diving is approx 1 hr away on the coast
Beach
Civitanova Resort 30 minutes away, has a pebble beach, along side a stretch of promenade with lots of fresh fish restaurants. The Centre is only 10 minutes walk from the beach with lots of shops. Porta San Giorgio 45 minutes away, has a lovely sandy beach with a Marina at the south end. It also has lots of fresh fish restaurants.
Ski
Experience the charm and excitement of the Sibillini Mountains in the winter. This is an opportunity to do some downhill skiing, cross country skiing or snowboarding amongst the breathtaking views of the Sibillini Mountains. Marche offers a crowd free Winter Snow experience with low ski pass prices. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or an expert skier, there are pistes for all levels of Skiing. Shambala retreat is situated 25 minutes away from the nearest Ski resort at Sassotetto near Sarnano.
Wine Tasting
WINE TASTING EXCURSION
Agrivitivinicola “San Francesco” was founded long ago by the Cherri Family. The Cantina and vineyards are situated in the medieval settlement of Acquaviva in the province of Ascoli Picena. The vines are classified for DOC wine production with their superior and unmistakable characteristics.
Cost of tour and wine tasting €13.00 per person (transport not included)
Please contact us at Shambala if you would like to book this excursion.
Italian Wine Tasting & Tour
Shambala can organise a visit to the San Ginesio cantina: Taste & experience the cantina’s best local wines and savour some of the typical local cheeses & salamis.
Guided visit through the cantina including wine tasting & sampling of the delicious local cheeses and salamis'
euro 13.00 + IVA per person
Wine tasting & sampling of the delicious local cheeses & salamis.
euro 10.00 + Iva per person
Transport to the cantina can be arranged through Shambala at an additional cost for those without transport.
Outside
Shambala B & B Country House is set in the beautiful Italian country side, "The real Italy" were you will find spectacular views of the Sibillini mountains. Shambala offers outside dinning for our guests (weather permitting) during the summer season. There are fresh eggs available for breakfast from the hens at Shambala. A 12 x 6 metre swimming pool with hydromassage is for the use of our guests with plenty of sun loungers around the pool area. You will find tables and chairs outside were you may relax with a drink. An open air gym is available in the summer.
Shambala also has a team of proffessional event planners who organise Weddings which can be held Shambala or a venue nearby. For those clients interested in energy work we have our own outside pyramid.
Accessibility
The property is not suitable for wheelchair users, walking difficulties or people with breathing difficulties .
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