Colbiancale

Colbiancaleis a lovely secluded property with swimming pool set in a quiet and out-of-the-way Umbrian valley close to the ancient Roman town of Gubbio.  The property accommodates a total of eight people with six in the main house and two in a small detached cottage alongside which has its own bathroom and kitchen.  There is a rental option for the whole property to be hired exclusively for six people

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The Main House has all the original features you would expect of an ancient Italian farm house ~ vaulted ceilings, terracotta floors, beams, and a big open fire place.  The main entrance leads into a small hallway. To the left there is a really spacious sitting room with huge fireplace, sofa and easy chairs.

At the other end of this sitting room there a long dining table with plenty of space for all eight guests to dine at.  French windows from this room lead out onto the terrace at the front of the house.

The kitchen at the other end of the ground floor is fully equipped with gas stove, electric oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and a breakfast table.  The marble worktops provide plenty of space for culinary experts.  At the back of the kitchen a door leads into a utility room with a washing machine, shower, basin and loo.  An external door from this utility room out to the side of the house makes it suitable for use from the swimming pool as well as providing a downstairs cloakroom.

A stone terracotta tiled staircase leads to the first floor of the house and a large landing.  There is a full length French window on the landing which looks out over the front garden and the pool.

The three double bedrooms lead off from the landing.   The master bedroom with double bed is to the right of the landing.  There are views from the window over the front of the house and the surrounding countryside.

The ensuite bathroom in the master bedroom has a shower, separate bathtub, loo, bidet and basin.

The other two bedrooms are at the opposite end of the house on the other side of the landing.  One bedroom has a two single beds and the other bedroom has a double bed.  Both these two bedrooms share a separate bathroom with shower, loo and basin.

One of the great features of Colbiancale is the lovely covered terrace that runs along the full length of the house.  This terrace is within a few metres of the swimming pool and the tiled roof creates a lovely shaded area in which to relax and dine.

Al fresco meals here provide the very stuff and memories of that dream Italian holiday.

Set back from the house by some five metres is a separate little single storied Cottage providing independent accommodation for two people.  It has been cleverly designed to provide a double bed, small kitchenette and a bathroom with shower, loo and sink.  This Cottage is ideal for those in a family or group seeking a degree of independence.  It is for the exclusive use of whoever rents the main house and will not be rented to anybody else at the same time.

The swimming pool is conveniently positioned directly in front of the house.  There are stylish teak sun loungers and umbrellas.

There are magical unspoilt views of green fields and mountains from the garden and fabulous country walks that lead directly into the surrounding nature reserve.

Colbiancale is a delightful property for a family holiday and a marvellous base from which to explore the Umbrian countryside as well as the cultural gems of Gubbio, Assisi, Perugia and other highlights of the local area.

Summary
Location
In north western Umbria between the towns of Gubbio & Umbertide.

Accommodation
Maximum Numbers of People: Total of 8. Option of 6 at a reduced price.

Main House
Maximum Numbers of People: 6.
Bedrooms: 3 double bed rooms. One with a double bed the other two with choice of a double bed or two singles.
Bathrooms: 3. One ensuite with bath, separate shower, loo, bidet and basin. One with shower, loo and basin. One downstairs with shower, loo and basin that has access from the garden and pool.
Kitchen: Gas hob, electric oven, fridge/freezer and dishwasher.
Heating: Central heating and open fire.
Laundry Facilities: Washing machine.

The Cottage
Maximum Numbers of People: 2.
Bedrooms: 1. Double bed.
Bathrooms: Shower, loo and basin.
Kitchen: Fridge, small gas hob and sink.

Facilities & Supplementary Information
Cot & High Chair. One each of these is available on request.
Swimming Pool: Breadth 5 metres. Length 10 metres. Shallow End 1.4 metres. Deep End 2.3 metres. Metal steps. Exclusive use. Open at beginning of May; closed at end of September.
Mobile Phone Reception: Good.
TV & Video. Yes.
CD player: Yes
Approach Drive: A 9 km asphalt surface /gravel road, in good condition, leads up from the main road.
Parking: There is plenty of space for cars to park on the premises.
Linen & Towels: Linen and towels are provided and these will be changed for clean ones at the end of each week.
Swimming Pool Towels. Yes.
BBQ. Yes.
House Book: A comprehensive house book is provided.
Assistance: The agent is on hand for any help that might be needed for those unusual events and circumstances that cannot be resolved by reading the house book.
Welcome Pack. A comprehensive welcome pack is provided.

Rental Facts
Currency for Payment: GBP sterling.
Weekly Rental Price: Detailed prices are available on request from Italian Encounters.
Price Grading: Medium. Please see Properties Home Page for the definition of this grading.
Rental Basis: Self-catering. The whole property will be for the exclusive use of one group. If the Cottage is not rented it will be closed.
Rental Periods: Available during the months of May to September for a minimum of one week with changeover on Saturday.
Rental Restrictions: No Pets.
Included in the Rental Price: The rental price includes all taxes, the consumption of electricity, gas and water (for normal general usage), the use and laundry of bed linen & towels and final cleaning.
Not Included in the Rental Price: Central heating or any other requested services.

Distances
Approx Driving Time in hour / minutes from Local Airports: 3.5 from Pisa. 2.5 from Rome, Pescara & Bologna. 2 from Ancona & Forli. 35 minutes from Perugia.
Approx Distance in kms to Nearest Town or Village with Shops: 9 to Camporeggiano. 15 to Gubbio. 16 to Umbertide.
Approx Distance in kms to Closest Restaurant: 11 to Poggio Manenete near Umbertide.
Approx Distance in kms to Nearest Motorway Exit: 11 to Umbertide exit of E45.
Approx Distance in kms to Major Cultural Towns: 15 to Gubbio. 38 to Perugia. 44 to Assisi. 105 to Siena. 125 to Florence. 220 to Rome.

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