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Casa Rosa 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.
In spring the 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.
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.
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Casa Rosa is only 15 minutes drive from ASSISI, the nearest town, is the home of St. Francis and his female counterpart, St. Clare. For seven centuries Assisi has been a focus for pilgrimage, and the area is rich in traditions associated with the saints. The town itself has been carefully preserved, its steep medieval streets winding between churches and houses of rose-coloured stone.
The town's calendar revolves around traditional festivals - the commemoration and celebration of Holy Week in Easter, the Calendimaggio (a three-day recreation of the medieval celebration of Spring when much of Assisi dons medieval dress for street theatre, music, dance, and a series of contests between the upper and the lower parts of the town), and the Feast of St. Francis in early October.
Notes on price:
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds.
Prices are inclusive of cleaning, linen, gas and electricity.
Accommodation
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Type
Description
Bedrooms:
Large kitchen/dining room/living room with open fireplace. Large bedroom with double bed. Single bedroom. Lounge/bedroom with sofa-bed (double or two singles). Bathroom with WC and shower. Wi-Fi Internet. Covered balcony with beautiful views.
Sleeps 3-5.
Bathrooms:
Bathroom with shower, bidet,
Kitchen:
Large open plan kitchen with oven, microwave, fridge, freezer.
Living Rooms:
Large dining/living room with open fire place.
Cleaning/towels/linen/maid Service:
Towels, linen and all necessary equipment for the apartment is supplied. Linen is changed on Saturdays.
Sleeping capacity:
A large first floor apartment with 2 double rooms and a single room. Ideal for families.
Notes on accommodation: Casa Rosa's position, over 450 m. (1500 ft) in the hills, means that in summer it is generally cooler than most of the rest of Italy. Towels and bed-linen are provided and a child's cot is available if required. There is a telephone which guests can use.
Ammenities/Facilities provided
shared pool
barbecue
high chair
cot
room fans
iron/ironing board
washing machine
microwave
games/books
video
fridge/freezer
cd player
internet access
electric heater
central heating
radio
telephone
dvd player
oven
hairdryer
hob/stove
Etc.
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.
