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Colbiancale
Colbiancale is 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. There is a large ceiling fan in this room and all the widows and doors have mosquito nets
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 double sink, gas stove, electric oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave 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.
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The three double bedrooms lead off from the landing. They all have ceiling fans. 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. |
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The other two bedrooms are at the opposite end of the house on the other side of the landing. Both bedrooms have two single beds, though on request they can be configured into double beds. They both share a separate bathroom with shower, loo and basin.
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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 this small Cottage providing independent accommodation for two people. This 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 layout of this Cottage has been cleverly designed to provide two single beds with a bathroom that has a shower, basin and loo.
There is a kitchenette with fridge, sink and a small gas hob.
The swimming pool is conveniently positioned directly in front of the house. There are stylish teak sun loungers and umbrellas.
From all parts of the garden there are magical unspoilt views of green fields and mountains and fabulous country walks that lead directly into the surrounding nature reserve.
There is a lovely spacious 2 acre garden that surrounds the property with olive and fruit trees which makes it a haven for children to play in and explore.
Summary
Property Name: Colbiancale
| Item | Detail |
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| Location | ||
| Region of Italy | Umbria |
Situated in the hills between Umbertide and Gubbio |
| Accommodation | ||
| Max Numbers of People | 8 |
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| Main House | ||
| Bedrooms | 3 |
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| Bedroom 1 | 1st Floor. Double bed with ensuite bathroom | |
| Bedroom 2 | 1st Floor. 2 single beds which can be configure into a double bed |
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| Bedroom 3 | 1st Floor. 2 single beds which can be configure into a double bed | |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
Bathroom 1 | 1st Floor. Ensuite. Bathtub, separate shower, basin, loo, bidet |
| Bathroom 2 | 1st Floor. Shower, basin, loo |
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| Bathroom 3 | Ground Floor. Shower, basin, loo | Cloakroom | No |
| Sitting Rooms | 1 |
Open fireplace, TV |
| Kitchen / Appliances | 1 |
4 ring gas hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, double sink, dishwasher, table |
| Dining area | 1 |
Table for 8 people |
| Other Rooms | 1 |
Utility room with washing machine and fridge |
| Additional Sofa / Fold Up Beds | No |
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| Cots | Yes |
1 cot plus bedding can be made available on application. This may incur some extra cost. |
| Suitability for disabled access | No |
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| The Cottage | ||
| Bedrooms | 1 |
2 single beds that can be configured into a double on request at the time of booking |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
Simple shower, basin, loo |
| Kitchenette | 1 |
Fridge, sink, small gas hob |
| Dining area | No |
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| Other Rooms | No |
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| Additional Sofa / Fold Up Beds | No |
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| Cots | No |
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| Suitability for disabled access | Yes |
| Facilities & Supplementary Information |
| Interior | ||
| Heating | Yes |
Gas fired central heating in Main House and Cottage |
| Open Fireplace | Yes |
Main house |
| Air Conditioning | No |
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| Fans | Yes |
Ceiling fans in farmhouse bedrooms/sitting room. Free standing fans in the cottage. |
| Mosquito Nets / Screens | Yes |
Screens on all downstairs doors and windows. |
| Linen & Towels | Yes |
Changed once a week |
| Additional Towels for Pool | Yes |
Changed once a week |
| Washing Machine | Yes |
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| Spin Dryer | No |
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| Iron | Yes |
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| Dishwasher | Yes |
Hairdryer | Yes |
| TV | Yes |
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| DVD player | Yes |
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| Video player | Yes |
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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 |
Moderate |
| Internet access | Yes |
WiFi broadband internet connection is available with the use of your own laptop |
| High Chair for Children | Yes |
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| Toys for Children | Yes |
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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 |
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| Reading Books & Board Games | Yes |
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| Extra Cleaning | Yes |
On request at cost |
| Smoking Policy | Smoking is permitted. As with common accepted practice this should be restricted to reception rooms and outside the property. |
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| House Book | Yes |
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| Reception on arrival | No |
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| Assistance | Yes |
The house agent is available to help with emergencies 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: 1.25, Deep: 2.5 Access: Metal steps Cleaning System: Chlorine Open: May to Sep (inclusive) Usage: Exclusive use Facilities: Shower, loungers, tables, chairs, sun umbrellas |
| Garden | Yes |
1.5 hectares, some steep banks/slopes, perimeter fenced. |
| Terrace | Yes |
Loggia runs the length of the farmhouse. Dining table and chairs |
| BBQ | Yes |
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| Sporting Facilities | Yes |
Table tennis. Boule. 3 mountain bikes |
| Pizza Oven | No |
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| Nearest Neighbour | 750 metres. Not overlooked | |
| Animals Close to Premises | The neighbouring farmer has dogs, sheep and geese | |
| Approach Drive | An asphalt/gravel surface secondary road leads from the main public road directly to the gates of the property. It is suitable for all types of cars | |
| Garden Security | Yes |
Wrought iron gates and completely fenced grounds |
| Covered Car Port | No |
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| Car Parking | Yes |
Space for 5 cars |
| Water Source | Private well, drinkable (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 | |
| Rental Options | There are 2 rental options each at a different price |
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Option 1 |
For 8 people. The whole property (Main House & Cottage) |
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Option 2 |
For 6 people. The Main House only. The Cottage will be locked and will not be rented or used by anybody else |
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| Breakage/Security/Deposit | No |
Breakages are to be reported to the house agent, before departure |
| Rental Restrictions | Yes |
No Pets |
| Rental Periods | Available from May to September 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 Final cleaning |
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| Not Included in the Rental Price (Payment to be made locally) |
Excessive use of utilities Central heating Firewood 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) 40
Florence (Meridiana) 1.5 - 2 hours
Ancona, Forli (Ryanair), Bologna (BA), Rimini (EasyJet) 2 - 2.5 hours
Rome Ciampino (Ryanair, EasyJet), Rome Fiumicino (World airlines), Pescara (Ryanair) 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) 50
Nearest Villages with Food Shops
Umbertide 15
Gubbio 25
Restaurants
Poggio Manente (near Umbertide)20
Plenty more in Umbertide 15 and Gubbio 25
Motorways
Umbertide exit of E45 (Orte-Cesena dual carriageway) 20
Bettolle exit of A1 (Roma-Firenze autostrada) 50
Cultural Sights
Citta di Castello, Gubbio, Sansepolcro. 20 - 30 mins
Arezzo, Assisi, Cortona, Deruta, Orvieto, Pienza, Perugia, Spello, Spoleto, Todi. 30 - 60 mins
Florence, Siena. 1.5 - 2 hours
Rome. 3 hours
Wine Centres
Wine Tasting @ Molino Vitelli 35 & Umbertide 25
Montefalco 55
Montepulciano 1.30 hours
Montalcino 1.55 hours
Sporting Locations
Golf. Antognola 30
Tennis. Umbertide 25, Gubbio 25
Boating/Sailing. Lago Trasimeno 40
Fishing. Umbertide 18
Canoeing. Citta di Castello 30
Horse Riding. San Pietro a Monte 35
Beaches
Lago Trasimeno. 40
West Coast. 2.5 hours
East Coast. (Portonovo) 2.0 hour
Some Comments From Previous Guests
“ …. We had a fantastic time and Colbiancale is such a beautiful house. Thank you for all your help over the last few months and we hope to return to Italy some time in the future.” R S
“ …. We had a wonderful time. It was a great house, very comfortable, better than internet description, perfect for my kids and for grown ups. Would love to have stayed longer ....... would definitely book through you again and would recommend you to friends.” S S
“ Colbiancale was voted by our family to be the best villa we have stayed in for a holiday. We really couldn't fault it. We all loved the pool, and spent much time relaxing there and on the terrace. I can truly think of no negative points - we had a ball, and hope to return to one of your villas in the not too distant future. “ FS
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