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Casa Carina
Casa Carina is a perfect romantic hideaway for two people set high in the hills of Umbria overlooking the Niccone valley. Located within a large private estate this lovely small house was originally a stone barn, but has been restored using the traditional materials of local stone, chestnut wooden beams and terra cotta bricks. It is equipped with modern appliances, central heating, internet access and gourmet style kitchens and the furniture has been carefully selected from nearby antique fairs or specifically made by local craftsmen using old designs. With attractive towels, linen and other soft furnishings Casa Carina provides a very special standard of comfort and intimacy.
The front entrance to the house leads from this pergola covered terrace with table and garden furniture ~ the ideal spot for those al fresco meals ……….
…………directly into the gourmet style kitchen which is equipped with all modern appliances and dishwasher.
The ceiling of the luminous living room with easy chairs and sofa extends right up to the roof of the house and with large picture windows this is a delightful sunny room.
A wood burning stove, central heating and double glazed windows make Casa Carina an enchanting and cosy place in the winter months as well as the summer.
A door from this room leads into the bathroom with full-length bath with shower, bidet, loo and basin and heated towel rail. Stairs lead up to the bedroom.
The first floor of the house is on a mezzanine split level and has created a loft style bedroom with king size double bed. There are great views from the windows on all four sides of this room.
Surrounding the house the mature terraced garden has a mass of herbs for cooking and other delightful plants and shrubs. Located in a lovely meadow on one of the terraces below Casa Carina is this elegant 7 x 18 metre swimming pool.
There is an extensive paved terrace and grassed garden with flowers and shrubs immediately surrounding the pool and a plentiful supply of outdoor furniture. The numerous secluded areas allow you and the guests of the two other properties on the same estate to share and enjoy this superb pool with some privacy. A brief description of these other two properties follows.
This is La Pietra which is located some 10 metres to the side of Casa Carina. It is a classically restored stone farmhouse that sleeps thirteen people which can be rented independently or together with Casa Carina. The front door and the terrace of Casa Carina both face away from La Pietra so there is some degree of privacy between the two properties, though the car park and entrance into the garden are shared between them.
This is La Quercia which sleeps eight people and is set some 200 metres away on the other side the pool from Casa Carina and La Pietra. It is largely out of sight.
For large family gatherings these three properties together can accommodate a total of 23 people and the owners are able to provide a comprehensive programme for such family gatherings.
The setting and these views from the garden and terrace of Casa Carina over the Umbrian hills to the distant skyline of Tuscany make it an idyllic and very special place for your Italian holiday.
Summary
Property Name: Casa Carina
| Item | Detail |
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| Location | ||
| Region of Italy | Umbria |
On the southern slopes of the Niccone valley on the Tuscany border |
| Accommodation | ||
| Max Numbers of People | 2 |
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| Bedrooms | 1 |
King size double bed | Bathrooms | 1 |
Bath + shower, basin, bidet, loo |
| Cloakroom | No |
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| Sitting Rooms | 1 |
Wood burning stove |
| Kitchen / Appliances | 1 |
4 ring gas hob, electric oven, double sink, dishwasher, fridge/freezer. |
| Dining area | 1 |
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| Other Rooms | No |
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| Additional Sofa / Fold Up Beds | Yes |
Small double fold-out couch in living room |
| Cots | No |
On request |
| Suitability for disabled access | No |
| Facilities & Supplementary Information |
| Interior | ||
| Heating | Yes |
Central heating + ceramic wood burning stove, heated towel rails in bathroom |
| Open Fireplace | No |
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| Air Conditioning | No |
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| Fans | Yes |
On request |
| Mosquito Nets / Screens | Yes |
Most windows have retractable screens |
| Linen | Yes |
Changed at end of each week |
| Towels & Pool Towels | Yes |
Self laundry |
| Washing Machine | Yes |
A laundry service is available at cost |
| Spin Dryer | No |
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| Iron | Yes |
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| Dishwasher | Yes |
Hairdryer | Yes |
| TV | No |
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| DVD player | No |
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| Video player | No |
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| Radio / CD Player | Yes |
MP3 compatible |
| Telephone | Yes |
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| Fax | No |
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| Mobile Telephone Reception | Yes |
Good |
| Internet access | Yes |
Computer with broadband internet on lower floor. Broadband outlet for lap-top computer on upper floor. WIFI reception. Unlimited broadband use for weekly fee. |
| SKYPE/VOIP facilities | Yes |
VOIP phone service with Skype access charged at cost |
| High Chair for Children | Yes |
On request |
| Toys for Children | No |
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| Safe Box for Valuables | Yes |
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| First Evening Meal | Yes |
On request at cost |
| Other Meals | Yes |
On request at cost |
| Welcome Food Pack | Yes |
On request at cost |
| Reading Books & Board Games | Yes |
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| Extra Cleaning | Yes |
On request at cost |
| Smoking Policy | Yes |
Smoking is permitted. As with commonly accepted polite practise this should be restricted to outside the property. |
| House Book | Yes |
Very comprehensive with details of local information |
| Reception on arrival | Yes |
Provided estimated arrival time is known and confirmed |
| Assistance | Yes |
An extensive concierge service is provided by the owners for shopping, transport, guided tours, cooking, baby sitting, restaurant reservations and lots of other things. Details and costs of all the assistance that can be provided will be sent when the final payment of the reservation is made. |
| Exterior | ||
| Swimming Pool | Yes |
Size in mts. Breadth: 7, Length: 18, Shallow: 1.25, Deep: 2.5. Infinity edge |
| Garden | Yes |
An extensive mature terraced garden with a mass of plants, shrubs and for cooking |
| Terrace | Yes |
Covered pergola with garden furniture |
| Sporting Facilities | No |
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| BBQ | Yes |
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| Pizza Oven | No |
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| Nearest Neighbouring Property | La Pietra at about 10 metres. The footpath access to Casa Carina runs in front of La Pietra. The entrance and terrace for Casa Carina both face away from La Pietra. La Quercia is at about 200 mts and largely out of sight |
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| Animals Close to Premises | Yes |
Outdoor friendly, farm cats |
| Approach Drive | A 3 km gravel track leads from the asphalt surface public road. It is uphill in parts, but well-maintained and quite manageable |
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| Garden Security | No |
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| Covered Car Port | No |
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| Car Parking | Yes |
Shared with La Pietra. Plenty of space for cars |
| Water Source | Two wells and a large underground cistern. (Even if the water is classified as drinkable we always advise our guests that if they have any concerns at all to buy bottled water for drinking purposes and use the house water for all other matters) |
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| Rental Facts | ||
| Rental Basis | Self catering | |
| Breakage/Security/Deposit | No |
All breakages should be reported to the key holder immediately and payment in Euros made to the keyholder before departure. If appropriate an invoice for damages and extra costs will be raised for subsequent payment within 7 days |
| Rental Restrictions | No |
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| Rental Periods | Available all year round for a minimum of 7 nights with changeover on Saturday |
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| Included in the Rental Price | Local taxes Electricity, gas, water and firewood Use and laundry of bed linen & towels Final cleaning |
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| Not Included in the Rental Price (Payment to be made locally) |
Internet/Telephone/VOIP Extra cleaning/Laundry Concierge services ~ details and prices will be sent final payment is made |
Approximate Driving Times in Minutes/Hours
These driving times, which are based on local knowledge, provide a more pertinent indicator than merely distances
Airports
Perugia (Ryanair) 35
Florence (Meridiana) 1.5 - 2 hours
Ancona, Forli (Ryanair) 2 - 2.5 hours
Rome Ciampino (Ryanair, EasyJet), Rome Fiumicino (World airlines), Pescara (Ryanair), Bologna (BA), Rimini (Easy Jet) 2.5 - 3 hours
Pisa (BA, Ryanair, EasyJet, Jet2, Thomson) 3 hours
Milan (World airlines) 4 - 5 hours
Main Line Rail Station
Cortona Terontola (Rome - Florence line) 25
Nearest Villages with Food Shops
Mercatale 10
Niccone 11
Umbertide 15
Restaurants
Sant’Andrea di Sorbello 3
Mercatale 10
Ten more restaurants within 25 min drive
Motorways
Umbertide exit of E45 (Orte-Cesena dual carriageway) 18
Bettolle exit of A1 (Roma-Firenze autostrada) 40
Cultural Sights
Cortona, Citta di Castello, Sansepolcro. 25 - 40 mins
Arezzo, Assisi, Deruta, Gubbio, Montepulciano, Perugia, Pienza, Orvieto, Spello, Spoleto, Todi. 40 - 60 mins
Siena. 1 hour
Florence. 1.5 hours
Rome 2.5. hours
Wine Centres
Wine Tasting @ Molino Vitelli 10 & Umbertide 15
Montepulciano 50
Montefalco 55
Montalcino 1.10 hours
Sporting Locations
Golf. Antognola 25
Boating/Sailing. Lago Trasimeno 25
Fishing. Umbertide 20
Tennis. Mercatale 10
Horse Riding. San Pietro a Monte 25
Beaches
Tuoro sul Trasimeno. 20
West Coast. 2.5 hours
East Coast. (Portonovo) 2.0 hours
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