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Travel
The closest city Perugia, about 30 mins drive, has an airport served by Ryanair. Flights from 25 pounds return inc Tax. (ryanair.com). Rome (2 hours by car) is served by most major airlines. Florence airport - not much closer than Rome, reasonable flights with Ryanair. Ancona (1.5 hours by car) is served by Ryanair.
Distances
Within a 60 km (40 mile) radius of Casa Rosa are the ancient hill towns of Gubbio, Spello, Cortona, Spoleto, Orvieto and Todi, each with its medieval centre. Perugia, the region's capital, is 25km. (15 miles) away. To the West, Lake Trasimeno offers swimming and water sports for most of the year. To the South and East lies Umbria's wildest scenery - the forests and gorges of the Valnerina, the mountain peaks and remote alpine pastures of the Monti Sibillini.
Further details
The farm stands in a regional park, on a spur above a small river, with breathtaking views over the Tescio valley and across the hills to Mount Subasio. The owner, an English painter, lives on the premises. The immediate area is one of great natural beauty. The hills are covered by forest, mostly oak, and by small farms with their olive groves, pastures and fields of wheat, barley and oats. Far from any main road, it is a very quiet and peaceful place. For most of the day the only sound is the singing of birds and crickets and the river in the valley below.
The hills and forest hide martens, porcupine and wild boar, all of which have been seen on the farm. The wealth of bird life includes buzzards, goldfinches and hoopoes. In spring the meadows, fields and verges abound in wild flowers, among them poppies, cyclamen, wild gladioli, and many types of orchid. From May to July fireflies dance in the night, and through the summer the Farm is home to thirty varieties of butterfly. Along the river are waterfalls and natural pools where one can bathe in the summer. The hills, woods and valleys offer many possible routes for walking.
Shops and restaurants. Within easy reach of Casa Rosa there is a restaurant at ‘Agriturismo Le Querce’ (2 miles) and also at ‘Ristorante Da Giovannino’ (4 miles). A small supermarket is also nearby (4 miles). Larger supermarkets can be found at Assisi (6 miles), here you will also find banks post offices and a pharmacy.
Booking notes
When contacting the owner give the following information: Name/address/telephone/fax no. Week(s)/apartment you want to book (and alternative in case 1st choice is taken). Number of people/ages of children. Any special requirements.
ASAP after booking please send deposit of £90 by cheque payable to J G Holmes. Booking is not confirmed until deposit is received. Deposit is non-refundable. You will receive confirmation & map to Casa Rosa. When booking say if you want these posted/faxed/emailed.
Changeover day
Saturday.
Accessibility
Outside
The swimming pool is 6m x 12m and may be used by all guests. The garden has terraces, patios and outdoor furniture. There is a barbecue and a traditional bread/pizza oven. This is an ideal place for relaxaton, peace and to get a way from it all. From Casa Rosa it is possible to take walks within the national park of Mount Subasio. Jennifer Holmes will provide you with many itineries and maps.
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