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Travel
Poggio le stalle is reachable from several airports -all driving distance. The closest are Ciampino and fiumicino (rome airports) a 90 mins drive. Perugia airport 60 mins, Ancona 140, Pisa 170 mins. Generally speaking the budget airlines don't fly into fiumicino though major airlines now offer cheaper flights there. Car hire is essential and good deals are offered by your airline. Check the companies' cars are based in the airport not in the local town which adds more time to your journey.
Distances
Macchie is 4 mins away by car or 10 mins on foot and the residents are very friendly. Our closest town, Amelia, whose walls are reputedly older than the walls of Rome, is 10 minute drive away. Between a 30-60 min drive away can be found other famous medieval towns such as Todi, Perugia, Narni, Orvieto and Spoleto. The centre of Rome can be reached by car. Via Veneto of 'la dolce vita' is just a 90 min drive away. Or you can drive over the hills and take a 45 min train ride from Orte at 4.50 euro
Further details
We run pizza making courses and cooking courses for guests by arrangement.
Guest comments
Le Stalle was perfect. Meals on the patio (cooked in the large, well-equipped kitchen) great views, friendly villagers, fine dining and sipping beers in Amelia, leisurely drives on convenient and good highways to towns like Orvieto and Deruta & more. Helen & Panaghis were gracious hosts taking us on walks, to local wineries, pointing us to interesting sites. We'll definitely return to Le Stalle - Diane
We have holidayed at the Poggio every year since 1999. The accommodation is of an excellent standard with warm, helpful back up from the owners at all times. Peaceful and tranquil, it's the ultimate escape from busy lives.There's lots to do and see in the vicinity - C.O'Brian
We think it's our own special secret we've enjoyed our 3 generational family holiday there for years. All the houses are very comfortable and well equipped for your needs but the most important aspect of Le Stalle is the welcome you receive from the Hannicks and the people of Macchie - The Murphys.
Booking notes
In high season (mid June to end August) bookings are for one week minimum. Outside of this we can be more flexible both on length of stay and starting date though minimum stay is 3 nights. We require a 30% deposit to secure the booking with the remainder payable upon arrival. The houses are cleaned for arrival and on departure but not during your stay. This, and in house cook, can be arranged if required at extra cost a. Our full terms can be seen on our website.
Changeover day
Saturday to Saturday in high season but flexible at other times. Entry time 16.00 though earlier arrival may be possible. Departure time 10am to allow for cleaning. Linen and house towels provided and are changed weekly.
Golf
There are five top quality golf courses just over an hour’s drive away from Amelia.
Beach
The nearest beaches are a 90 minute drive away.
Accessibility
Le Stalle, the large villa, has internal stairs to the bedrooms with no lift. Though the cottages, La pergola and Le Ciliege are on one level they have not been constructed or adapted for wheelchair users. The houses and pool are connected by gravel paths and small, low steps.
Outside
Each house has its own terrace with comfortable seating arrangements plus tables and chairs for dining. There's a delightful terraced garden and vegetable patch with shaded seating areas. The pool has ample natural shade, sunbeds, tables and chairs, with other seating and playing areas around the property, a rough football field inside the olive grove and a picnic area in the fields shaded by a listed oak tree. The large pool -measuring 14m by 7m and 1.40 metres deep- is shared by the guests of Le Stalle, La Pergola and Le Ciliege. It's not a problem as guests usually have different rhythms with some touring while others are swimming or relaxing on their terrace. When the whole property is rented by one group they have exclusive use of the pool and facilities. There's a courtyard around a traditional wood burning pizza oven with a large BBQ next to this as well as a smaller BBQ near each house. There is a pleasant walk within the grounds and many short or long walks close by.
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