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Col di Marte
Col di Marte is a really charming old Umbrian farmhouse that has been delightfully restored to provide comfortable accommodation for eight people. It is positioned in a marvellous location in the hills just north of Lago Trasimeno with far reaching views over the surrounding countryside. This is a lovely place for a family holiday in a fabulous part of Italy.
Like all traditional old Italian farmhouses, the main entrance to the property is on the first floor via a short flight of steps. The covered porch here provides the perfect place for watching the sun set over the distant hills.
The front door leads into the sitting room where a wood burning stove set in an old fireplace provides the focal point. With comfortable chairs and sofas this is a delightful family room for those occasions when you are not outside or lazing around the pool.
Doors from the sitting room lead to two of the double ensuite bedrooms. The master bedroom at one end of the house has a double bed and the ensuite bathroom has a shower, basin, loo and bidet. There are lovely views across the surrounding countryside from the windows.
The other double bedroom on this floor is at the other end of the house. This bedroom has two single beds and the ensuite bathroom also has a shower, basin, loo and bidet.
The delight of this room is the direct access onto its own private covered terrace that overlooks the garden and pool. This terrace catches the morning sun and is a great spot for the first cappuccino of the day as you slowly wake to another indolent day of your holiday! There is also access to the garden from this terrace which will allow you to quietly venture down for that early morning swim without disturbing the rest of the household. Alternatively, it provides a special place for all guests to gather in the evening for those pre-prandial drinks!
An internal stone staircase from the sitting room leads downstairs to the kitchen and the other bedrooms on the ground floor. The kitchen is well equipped with a 4 ring gas hob, electric oven, wood burning range, two fridge/freezers, double sink, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine.
A corridor from the kitchen leads to the two bedrooms on the ground floor. Both bedrooms have two single beds each.
There is a bathroom at the end of the corridor that has a bath, separate shower, basin, loo and bidet.
An external door from the kitchen leads outside to the garden at the back of the house and a lovely shaded pergola for all those al fresco meals you will enjoy during the hot summer.
There is a small mature garden at the back of the house with shaded spots in which to laze and dream!
The swimming pool is positioned a few metres away at the top of the garden. It has some wide Roman type steps that make it particularly friendly for children to use.
There are plenty of chairs, loungers and a delightful shaded pergola.
There is a lovely warm and friendly feeling about Col di Marte. It is a great place for a family holiday in a lovely location and encapsulates all one’s dreams about an Italian country villa.
Summary
Property Name: Col di Marte
| Item | Detail | Remarks |
| Location | ||
| Region of Italy | Umbria |
In north western Umbria close to the hill top village of Castel Rigone, north of Lago Trasimeno and close to the border with Tuscany |
| Accommodation | ||
| Max Numbers of People | 8 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 |
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| Bedroom 1 | 1st Floor. 1 double bed. Ensuite bathroom | |
| Bedroom 2 | 1st Floor. 2 single beds. Ensuite bathroom |
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| Bedroom 3 | Ground Floor. 2 single beds | |
| Bedroom 4 | Ground Floor. 2 single beds | |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
Bathroom 1 | Ensuite with bedroom 1. Shower, basin, loo, bidet |
| Bathroom 2 | Ensuite with bedroom 2. Shower, basin, loo, bidet |
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| Bathroom 3 | Ground Floor. Bath, separate shower, loo, basin & bidet | Cloakroom | No |
| Sitting Room | Yes |
Seating for 8 on sofas and chairs. Fireplace with wood burning stove |
| Kitchen / Appliances | 1 |
4 ring gas hob, electric oven, dishwasher, micro wave, two fridge freezers |
| Dining area | 1 |
Table for 8 |
| Other Rooms | No |
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| Additional Sofa / Fold Up Beds | No |
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| Cots | Yes |
Travel cot available in house. Larger cot available on request |
| Suitability for disabled access | No |
| Facilities & Supplementary Information |
| Interior | ||
| Heating | Yes |
Gas fired central heating |
| Open Fireplace | Yes |
Wood burning stove |
| Air Conditioning | No |
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| Fans | Yes |
Free standing in each bedroom |
| Mosquito Nets / Screens | No |
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| Linen & Towels | Yes |
Changed at the end of each week |
| Additional Towels for Pool | No |
Please bring your own |
| Washing Machine | Yes |
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| Spin Dryer | No |
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| Iron | Yes |
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| Dishwasher | Yes |
Hairdryer | Yes |
In each bedroom |
| TV | No |
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| DVD player | No |
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| Video player | No |
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| Radio / CD Player | Yes |
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| Telephone | No |
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| Fax | No |
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| Mobile Telephone Reception | Yes |
Good |
| Internet access | No |
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| SKYPE/VOIP facilities | No |
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| High Chair for Children | Yes |
Available on request |
| Toys for Children | No |
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| Safe Box for Valuables | No |
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| First Evening Meal | No |
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| Other Meals | No |
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| 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 | The owners have requested that there is no smoking |
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| House Book | Yes |
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| Reception on arrival | No |
The location of the keys will be provided when the final payment has been made |
| Assistance | Yes |
The house manager lives 20 minutes away and is on call to help for those unusual events and circumstances that cannot be resolved by reading the house book |
| Exterior | ||
| Swimming Pool | Yes |
Size in mts. Breadth: 5, Length: 10, Shallow: 1, Deep: 2.5 Access: Roman steps Cleaning System: Salt based. Open: May to Sep (inclusive) Usage: Exclusive use Facilities: Terrace with pergola, shower, loungers, tables, chairs, sun umbrellas |
| Garden | Yes |
Extensive garden providing good shade. The gardener visits 3 to 4 times per week |
| Terrace | Yes |
A shaded terrace by the rear door with table and chairs for up to 8 people |
| Sporting Facilities | No |
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| BBQ | Yes |
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| Pizza Oven | No |
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| Nearest Neighbour | There are two houses approx 50 metres from Col di Marte. There is total privacy for the garden and pool and neither property obscure any views |
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| Animals Close to Premises | No |
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| Approach Drive | A 1.8 km white track leads from the public road. It is in good condition, but is not suitable for low slung sports cars. |
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| Garden Security | Yes |
The garden is fenced. Access is via a simple gate |
| Covered Car Port | No |
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| Car Parking | Yes |
Ample car parking is available for 4 cars either within the fenced garden or immediately outside |
| Water Source | Private well (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 |
Breakages are to be reported to the owners, or their representative, before departure |
| Rental Restrictions | Yes |
Layout of house and garden make it unsuitable for the disabled |
| Rental Periods | Available throughout the year for a min of 7 nights with changeover on Saturday |
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| Included in the Rental Price | Local taxes Electricity, gas and water (for normal general usage) Use and laundry of bed linen & towels, excluding swimming towels Final cleaning Firewood |
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| Not Included in the Rental Price (Payment to be made locally) |
Excessive use of utilities Central heating Extra cleaning |
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) 45
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
Castel Rigone 10. It is possible to walk across country to Castel Rigone in 30 /40 minutes
Lisciano Niccone 10
Mercatale 12
Restaurants
There is at least one restaurant in each of the villages detailed above.
Many more within a 30 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, Passignano 30 to 40 mins
Arezzo, Assisi, Deruta, Gubbio, Orvieto, Pienza, Montepulciano, Perugia, Siena, Spello, Spoleto, Todi, 40 - 60 mins
Florence. 1.5 hours
Rome 2.5. hours
Wine Centres
Wine Tasting @ Molino Vitelli in the Niccone valley 20 mins
Wine cooperative : Magione 30 min
Montepulciano 50
Montefalco 55
Montalcino 1.10 hours
Sporting Locations
Golf. Antognola 35, Perugia and The Lamborghini Estate near Castiglione del Lago 40
Tennis. Mercatale 10
Boating/Sailing. Lago Trasimeno 20
Fishing. Umbertide 30
Beaches
Tuoro sul Trasimeno. 20
West Coast. 2.5 hours
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