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Casa San Martino
Casa San Martino is a beautifully restored 18th century Umbrian farmhouse with swimming pool that comfortably sleeps eight people. It is located in the much sought after Niccone valley and has stunning views from the terrace and pool over the valley and across to the hills of Tuscany. The house is extremely well furnished with tasteful country antiques and the restoration has retained many of the original terra cotta tiled floors and wooden beamed ceilings. This is a really lovely property for families in a fabulous part of Italy.
The front door into the house leads from this small vine covered outdoor terrace with table and chairs which is a lovely spot for that first cappuccino of the day and morning breakfast.
The front door opens into this spacious kitchen and dining room. The kitchen has an extensive range of modern facilities including a four ring gas hob, electric oven, microwave oven, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, double sink and a larder full of the basic staples for guests to use. The large dining table allows all guests to gather for meals and gossip!
A door from this room leads into a small sitting room with easy chairs and sofas and a large screen satellite TV, video and DVD player. A small cloakroom is located just off this room.
Another door from the central positioned kitchen/dining room leads down a small flight of stairs into a large day room and then onto an extremely spacious covered terrace. These two shaded rooms provide lovely places for guests during the heat of the day and also in the evening. A stone built-in barbecue grill in one corner, easy chairs and tables with stunning views across the Niccone valley allow guests to dine here or just linger with a glass of something and watch the dramatic evening sunsets
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There are lots of lovely touches throughout Casa San Martino which remind guests of the origins of this ancient building. |
Stairs lead up to the first floor and directly into a large sitting room with a huge old fireplace as its focal point. Roaring logs fires with comfortable easy chairs, sofas make this a lovely room for relaxing at any time, but particularly in the chillier autumn and winter evenings.
A door on the other side of this room leads outside to a small terrace and stone steps that lead down to the garden and a cantina room which has a large Whirlpool washing machine and dryer for use by guests.
This photo of these steps from the upper sitting room also shows you the great setting of Casa San Martino and the unforgettable views over the valley to Tuscany
Doors lead from both sides of the upper sitting room to the four double bedrooms and three bathrooms on this floor of the property. Two of the bedrooms at one end of the house have adjoining doors into a jointly shared ensuite bathroom. This combination makes these two bedrooms particularly suitable for a family with children. This is one of the bedrooms with a king sized bed/large double.
The other bedroom that shares the ensuite bathroom has two single beds which, if required, can be converted into a double bed.
The other two bedrooms are at the other end of the house. This bedroom has two single beds which, if required, can be converted into a double bed. There is an adjoining bathroom with shower, basin and loo.
The other bedroom has a small double bed. There is an en suite bathroom with tub/shower, bidet, basin and loo.
A garden pathway from the house leads down past lavender and rosemary bushes towards the swimming pool.
……….. and past this charming little cottage which is where the owner lives when she is in Italy.
The swimming pool is located on a terrace down and below the house. |
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The 10 metre long pool has easily accessible Roman style steps which makes it particularly suitable for children. There is a shaded pergola at one end of the pool garden and plenty of sun loungers.
This view from the terrace at Casa San Martino overlooks the Niccone valley and the quintessential Italian village of Mercatale and the castle of Pierle that dominates the end of this historic valley.
The Niccone valley forms the border between modern Tuscany and Umbria, but in previous centuries it was also the boundary between The Papal States & The Grand Duchy of Tuscany as well. This Valley of Castles, with innumerable inhabited and ruined ancient castles on both sides of the valley, is testimony to the ancient rivalries that existed here and the historical significance of this fascinating part of the country.
Today there are a series of small bucolic villages in the valley with their churches, piazzas, shops, open air markets, musical festivals & concerts and a number of great restaurants. The landscapes and views of the valley are quintessentially Italian with rows of cypress trees marching along ridges and the approaches to numerous farmhouses, many of which have now been restored and renovated into gracious country houses and villas. Wild oak and chestnut woods and vineyards cover the valley sides and a mass of wild flowers compete with fields of sunflowers, poppies, corn and tobacco on the broad fertile valley floor. The warmth and generosity of the local people have endeared themselves to countless recent holiday makers.
The location betwixt Tuscany and Umbria means that it is close to the cultural gems of both these fabulous regions of central Italy. Assisi, Citta di Castello, Gubbio, Lago Trasimeno, Montefalco, Montone, Orvieto, Perugia, Spello, Spoleto and Todi in Umbria and Arezzo, Cortona, Lucignano, Montalcino, Montepulciano, Pienza and Siena in Tuscany to name just a few of the lovely sights, are all close by. Both Florence and Rome are easily accessible as well.
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Casa San Martino is a lovely cosy and comfortable house located in this much sought after valley and provides everything one could want for a family holiday. |
Summary
Property Name: Casa San Martino
| Item | Detail |
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| Location | ||
| Region of Italy | Umbria |
On the southern slopes of the Niccone valley close to the border with Tuscany |
| Accommodation | ||
| Max Numbers of People | 8 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 |
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| Bedroom 1 | 1 King sized double bed with ensuite bathroom shared with bedroom 2 |
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| Bedroom 2 | 2 single beds, can configure into double, ensuite bathroom shared with bedroom 1 |
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| Bedroom 3 | 2 single beds, can configure into double, adjoining bathroom | |
| Bedroom 4 | 1 Queen sized double bed with ensuite bathroom | |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
Bathroom 1 | Ensuite. Shared between bedrooms 1 & 2. Shower, bidet, basin, loo |
| Bathroom 2 | Ensuite with shower, bidet, basin, loo |
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| Bathroom 3 | Bathtub + shower, bidet, basin, loo for exclusive use by bedroom 4 |
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| Cloakroom | 1 |
Downstairs. Basin & loo |
| Sitting Rooms | 2 |
TV. Open fire place |
| Kitchen / Appliances | 1 |
4 ring gas hob, electric oven, fridge/freezer, double sink, microwave and dishwasher. |
| Dining area | 1 |
Table for 8-10 people |
| Other Rooms | 2 |
Large dayroom, utility room with washing machine and dryer |
| Additional Sofa / Fold Up Beds | No |
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| Cots | Yes |
On request. Bedding is provided |
| Disabled access | The property is not suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Facilities & Supplementary Information |
| Interior | ||
| Heating | Yes |
Gas fired central heating |
| Open Fireplace | Yes |
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| Air Conditioning | No |
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| Fans | Yes |
In all bedrooms and downstairs sitting room |
| Mosquito Nets / Screens | Yes |
On 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 |
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| Spin Dryer | Yes |
Gas dryer |
| Iron | Yes |
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| Dishwasher | Yes |
Hairdryer | Yes |
In all bathrooms |
| TV | Yes |
Large screen satellite |
| DVD player | Yes |
Selection of DVDs available |
| Video player | Yes |
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| Radio / CD Player | Yes |
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| Telephone | Yes |
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| Fax | Yes |
On request |
| Mobile Telephone Reception | Yes |
Good |
| Internet access | Yes |
WiFi broadband available for use with own laptop |
| High Chair for Children | Yes |
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| Toys for Children | Yes |
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| Safe Box for Valuables | Yes |
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| First Evening Meal | Yes |
A first evening meal can be prepared on request at cost |
| Other Meals | Yes |
On request at cost |
| Welcome Food Pack | Yes |
The pantry and fridge are very well stocked with staples |
| Reading Books & Board Games | Yes |
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| Extra Cleaning | Yes |
On request at cost |
| Smoking Policy | The owners have requested no smoking inside the property |
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| House Book | Yes |
Very comprehensive. Extensive details of local information |
| Reception on arrival | Yes |
Provided estimated arrival time is known and confirmed |
| Assistance | Yes |
The owner and/or her representative live close by and are on call to help |
| Exterior | ||
| Swimming Pool | Yes |
Size in mts. Breadth: 6, Length: 10, Shallow: 1.4, Deep: 2.4 Access: Roman steps Cleaning System: Chlorine based Open: May to Sep (inclusive) Usage: Exclusive Facilities: Shower, shaded pergola, loungers, tables, chairs, sun umbrellas |
| Garden | Yes |
Fenced |
| Terrace | Yes |
2 |
| Sporting Facilities | No |
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| BBQ | Yes |
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| Pizza Oven | No |
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| Nearest Neighbour | 20 metres. High hedge around property and not overlooked |
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| Animals Close to Premises | Yes |
1 cat |
| Approach Drive | An asphalt surface public road leads directly to the entrance of the property. |
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| Garden Security | No |
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| Covered Car Port | Yes |
Space for 1 car |
| Car Parking | Yes |
Space for 3 cars |
| Water Source | Mains water (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 | No smoking on the propery | |
| Rental Periods | Available during the months of May to September inclusive for a minimum 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) |
Telephone. Meter will measure length of calls Central heating |
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) 30
Nearest Villages with Food Shops
Lisciano Niccone 8
Mercatale 10
Umbertide 25
Restaurants
Lisciano Niccone 8
Mercatale 10
Ten more restaurants within 25 min drive
Motorways
Umbertide exit of E45 (Orte-Cesena dual carriageway) 20
Bettolle exit of A1 (Roma-Firenze autostrada) 40
Cultural Sights
Cortona, Citta di Castello, Sansepolcro. 20 - 30 mins
Gubbio, Perugia, Deruta, Assisi, Arezzo, Spello, Pienza, Orvieto, Todi, Spoleto. 30 - 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 20
Tennis. Mercatale 10
Boating/Sailing. Lago Trasimeno 20
Fishing. Umbertide 20
Canoeing. Citta di Castello 25
Horse Riding. San Pietro a Monte 25
Beaches
Tuoro sul Trasimeno. 20
West Coast. 2.5 hours
East Coast. 3.0 hours
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