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Ginezzo
Ginezzo dates from the 16th century and nestles in the hills of
The clever design of the house has created self contained parts of the property which allows for flexible rental options for different numbers of people. Whichever rental option you choose no other part of the property will be rented to anybody else at the same time. The different rental options are described in detail in the summary at the bottom of this page.
As with many old traditional Italian rural properties the main entrance lies at the top of some external stone steps that lead up to the first floor and via a loggia into the main reception rooms that can accommodate all 12 guests.
The covered loggia here provides the perfect place for that first espresso of the morning and the last glass of something before retiring for the night.
The front door leads into a very spacious kitchen and dining area. The dining table can be extended to provide seating for everybody.
The well equipped kitchen has a double sink, electric oven, 6 burner gas hob, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. French windows open to the rear of the house and then via a small bridge into the garden.
An internal door from the kitchen leads into the sitting room. A huge open fireplace serves as a focal point to this lovely room. There is enough space with easy chairs and sofas for all 12 guests that are staying at Ginezzo to gather here to relax, read or watch satellite TV.
On the other side of the kitchen there is a small hallway which leads onto two bathrooms and two double bedrooms. One of the bathrooms has a shower while the other has a bathtub and a separate shower.
The double bedroom at the rear of the house has two single beds. As in all the rooms in the house the floor tiles and furnishings reflect the style and comfort which pervades throughout this lovely property.
The other double bedroom with double bed is at the front of the house. A door from here leads on and into the old tobacco drying tower. The first room in the tower provides a dressing room for this bedroom. A spiral staircase climbs up to the top room where there is a bedroom with two single beds.
This is a charming and a rather special room with great views through large windows on three sides over the surrounding countryside. However this is the only access to this tower bedroom, so it is probably more suitable to younger members of the same family in the bedroom below, rather than any members of another family!
The two main reception rooms on the first floor can comfortably accommodate all 12 guests staying at Ginezzo and allow everybody to eat and gather together. The other parts of the property permit a degree of privacy for those members of a group that might want it and many of our guests, particularly those with two families in the group or those with elder members of a family, have relished this layout.
Access to the part of the lower house with two double bedrooms and two bathrooms is through the French windows to the left of the stone steps that lead up to the first floor.
The entrance to this part of the lower floor opens directly into the sitting area with open fireplace and dining area. An archway to the right of the entrance leads into the small kitchen which has a built-in fridge, a 4 ring gas burner hob and electric oven.
A door to the left of the entrance leads to one of the double bedrooms.
This bedroom with double bed is at the front of the house.
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There are two bathrooms in this part of the house. This one with shower is located immediately outside the front entrance under the stone steps that lead up to the first floor. The second bathroom with shower is at the rear of the house. |
One of the special and endearing aspects about all the down stair rooms is that they have access through French windows to the outside and onto a choice of secluded and private terraces.
The bedroom at the rear of the house has this imposing archway over the double bed.
The view from the bed is through the French windows and onto a lovely terracotta tiled covered terrace. This is the perfect place for that early morning cappuccino and also for catching the late afternoon sun.
This photo of the rear of Ginezzo shows this outside terrace and also the bridge that leads from the back door of the first floor kitchen into the garden.
Access to the other self contained part of the lower house is to the right of the stone steps that lead up to the main entrance. This part of the house sleeps two people and provides the additional space to accommodate a total of 12 people at Ginezzo.
French widows lead in to a spacious sitting area. Internal doors open into this dining area and the well equipped kitchen which has a double sink, 4 ring gas hob.
There is a bathroom with shower and at the far end of this part of the house there is a bedroom with double bed.
French windows open from the sitting room and also from the bedroom onto a wisteria covered terrace which provides yet more options for al fresco dining and relaxation. This is a perfect secluded and private area for two members of the group.
Much of the time you are at Ginezzo may well be spent savouring the delights of the local cuisine at many of the local restaurants in the immediate vicinity. However, this table on the vine covered terrace at the front of the house also provides the most perfect location for long lazy al fresco lunches for the whole group staying at Ginezzo.
The stunning 12m x 6m swimming pool is located on a lower terrace some 40 metres away from the house. The pool has wide Roman steps at one end which provide easy access for children and there is a plentiful supply of sun loungers, chairs and umbrellas for everybody.
The delightful mature garden is magical. Surrounded by deciduous woodland, it has olive, fig and other trees and bushes within its seven acres and provides a haven for families to explore, relax and enjoy. Most of the garden consists of wide open grass covered terraces and although there are some slightly steeper bits as well, it is a haven for children’s hide & seek and treasure hunts! For those of any age with less adventurous aspirations there is a boules court and table tennis table.
There are stunning views from everywhere at Ginezzo over the surrounding countryside of the Niccone valley. This valley forms the border between Tuscany & Umbria and so you are spoilt for choice when it comes to sights to visit and explore in both magical regions Assisi, Perugia, Gubbio, Cortona, Montepulciano are all within easy driving distance and Firenze and Roma are also easily accessible.
The local village of Mercatale is a classic example of a rural Italian village and will delight you. Here you will find everything you need to sustain yourselves during your stay with food shops, cafés and a trattoria that serves mouth watering home made pasta!
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The dominant local feature just below Ginezzo is Pierle castle whose ancient history you will enjoy discovering!
Ginezzo is a really lovely villa in a very special place. It offers a wonderful place for families seeking a holiday in this most magical part of Italy.
Summary
Property Name: Ginezzo
| Item | Detail |
Remarks |
| Location | ||
| Region of Italy | Tuscany |
In the Niccone valley close to the Umbria border overlooking Pierle castle |
| Accommodation | ||
| Total Max Numbers of People | 12 |
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| Upper Floor | ||
| Max Numbers of People | 6 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 |
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| Bedroom 1 | Double bed, dressing room, adjoining bathroom |
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| Bedroom 2 | 2 single beds, adjoining bathroom |
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| Bedroom Tower | 2 single beds (access only through bedroom 1) | |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
Bathroom 1 | Bath tub, separate shower, loo, bidet, basin |
| Bathroom 2 | Shower, loo, bidet, basin |
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| Cloakroom | No |
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| Sitting Rooms | 1 |
TV, CD player, radio, open fire place |
| Kitchen / Appliances | 1 |
6 ring gas hob, electric oven, fridge, double sink and dishwasher. |
| Dining area | 1 |
Table for 12 people |
| Other Rooms | No |
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| Additional Sofa / Fold Up Beds | Yes |
There are 2 sofa beds in the sitting room which can used on application and at cost |
| Cots | Yes |
On request. Bedding is not provided |
| Heating | Yes |
Central heating and open fire |
| Terrace | Yes |
Covered at top of front steps |
| Suitability for disabled access | No |
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| Lower Floor 1 | ||
| Max Numbers of People | 4 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 |
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| Bedroom 1 | Double bed, French windows, adjoining bathroom |
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| Bedroom 2 | Double bed, French windows |
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| Bathrooms | 2 |
Bathroom 1 | Shower, loo, bidet, basin |
| Bathroom 2 | Shower, loo, bidet, basin |
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| Cloakroom | No |
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| Sitting Rooms | 1 |
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| Kitchen / Appliances | 1 |
4 ring gas hob, electric oven, fridge |
| Dining area | 1 |
Table for 4 people |
| Other Rooms | No |
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| Additional Sofa / Fold Up Beds | No |
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| Cots | No |
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| Heating | Yes |
Central heating and open fire |
| Terrace | Yes |
1 covered at rear. 1 with pergola at front |
| Suitability for disabled access | No |
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| Lower Floor 2 | ||
| Max Numbers of People | 2 |
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| Bedrooms | 1 |
Double bed, French windows, adjoining bathroom |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
Shower, loo, bidet, basin |
| Cloakroom | No |
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| Sitting Rooms | 1 |
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| Kitchen / Appliances | 1 |
4 ring gas hob, electric oven, fridge |
| Dining area | 1 |
Table for 4 people |
| Other Rooms | No |
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| Additional Sofa / Fold Up Beds | No |
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| Cots | No |
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| Heating | Yes |
Central heating |
| Terrace | Yes |
Pergola at side |
| Suitability for disabled access | No |
| Facilities & Supplementary Information |
| Interior | ||
| Air Conditioning | No |
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| Fans | No |
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| Mosquito Nets / Screens | Yes |
Screens on nearly all windows |
| Linen & Towels | Yes |
Changed at the end of each week |
| Additional Towels for Pool | Yes |
Changed at the end of each week |
| Washing Machine | Yes |
Upper Floor |
| Spin Dryer | No |
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| Iron | Yes |
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| Dishwasher | Yes |
Upper Floor | Hairdryer | Yes |
| TV | Yes |
Satellite. SKY News, BBC 24, CNN |
| DVD player | No |
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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 | No |
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| SKYPE/VOIP facilities | No |
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| High Chair for Children | Yes |
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| 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 | No |
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| Reading Books & Board Games | Yes |
A few in English |
| Extra Cleaning | Yes |
Bathrooms cleaned at end of 1st week. Additional on request at cost |
| Smoking Policy | Smoking is permitted. As with commonly accepted polite practise this should be restricted to outside the property |
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| House Book | Yes |
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| Reception on arrival | Yes |
Provided estimated arrival time is known and confirmed |
| Assistance | Yes |
The owner/caretaker 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: 6, Length: 12, Shallow: 1.25, Deep: 1.5 Access: Roman steps Cleaning System: Chlorine Open: May to Sep (inclusive) Usage: Exclusive use Facilities: Shower, loungers, tables, chairs, sun umbrellas |
| Garden | Yes |
Approximately 3 hectares, some steep banks/slopes. Not fenced |
| Sporting Facilities | Yes |
Table tennis, Boule. |
| BBQ | Yes |
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| Pizza Oven | No |
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| Nearest Neighbour | 600 metres. Not overlooked | |
| Animals Close to Premises | No |
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| Approach Drive | A 3 km road, (1 km asphalt & 2 km gravel) in good condition, leads up from the public road. |
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| Garden Security | No |
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| Covered Car Port | No |
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| Car Parking | Yes |
Plenty of space |
| Water Source | Spring (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 | |
| Price Grading | Higher |
See Properties Home Page for the definition of this grading |
| Rental Options | There are 4 rental options each at a different price |
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Option 1 |
For 8 people. The minimum rental option |
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Option 2 |
For 8 + 2 people. |
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Option 3 |
For 10 people. |
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Option 4 |
For 10 + 2 people. |
Sofa Beds |
The 2 sofa beds in the sitting room can be used, on application and at cost, in addition to any of the Rental Options described above |
| Breakage/Security/Deposit | No |
Any breakages are to be reported to the owners, or their representative, 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 |
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) 25
Nearest Villages with Food Shops
Mercatale 6
Umbertide 25
Restaurants
Mercatale 6
Ten more restaurants within 25 min drive
Motorways
Umbertide exit of E45 (Orte-Cesena dual carriageway) 25
Bettolle exit of A1 (Roma-Firenze autostrada) 40
Cultural Sights
Cortona, Citta di Castello, Sansepolcro. 20 - 30 mins
Arezzo, Assisi, Deruta, Gubbio, Orvieto, Perugia, Pienza, Spello, Spoleto, Todi. 30 - 60 mins
Siena. 1 hour
Florence. 1.5 hours
Rome 2.5. hours
Wine Centres
Wine Tasting @ Molino Vitelli 15 & Umbertide 25
Montepulciano 50
Montefalco 55
Montalcino 1.10 hours
Sporting Locations
Golf. Antognola 25
Tennis. Mercatale 6
Boating/Sailing. Lago Trasimeno 25
Fishing. Umbertide 25
Canoeing. Citta di Castello 30
Horse Riding. San Pietro a Monte 35
Beaches
Tuoro sul Trasimeno. 25
West Coast. 2.5 hours
East Coast. 3.0 hours
Some Comments From Previous Guests
“ We had a fantastic stay at Ginezzo. The villa exceeded all our expectations! It is indeed a wonderful place and we all had a great time there. Thanks for all you help in organising such a wonderful holiday for us” ST
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