Olivi is a classic ancient Umbrian farmhouse that has been beautifully restored with taste and style. Surrounded by its own extensive olive grove it lies in a lovely position close to the medieval hilltop village of Preggio just north of Lago Trasimeno

This lovely property has been cleverly designed to provide private accommodation for two separate groups of four and one of two in three independent parts of the property. Alternatively, the whole property is ideal for a large group of ten people which may want a degree of privacy during the day or evening.

The entrance to Crinale, which sleeps 4 people, leads from a flower bedecked terrace with teak garden furniture and sun umbrella via a small flight of steps and a porch directly into the spacious and fully equipped kitchen.

With 4 ring gas hob, electric oven, fridge and dishwasher and large dining table this room is the perfect place for the preparation of those lengthy Italian meals.

A door from the kitchen opens into the sitting room with wood burning stove, easy chairs and sofas. Occasional tables with lamps, shelves of books and comfortable furnishings make this a really cosy room.

A door from this sitting room leads into the large bedroom with double bed. Another door from this bedroom opens into a corridor and then to the bathroom with bath/shower, loo and basin.

One of the delights of this bedroom is its own private balcony terrace with table and chairs and fabulous views over Olivi's garden and surrounding countryside.

The other bedroom in Crinale has two single beds and has views over the garden to the rear of Pioppi. It has the use of the second bathroom with shower, basin and loo.

Vallata, which sleeps 4 people, has its own enchanting outside terrace with teak garden furniture and terracotta urns

The entrance leads into the spacious sitting room with comfortable easy chairs and dining table.

A spacious kitchen is located next to this sitting room. It is fully equipped with 4 ring gas hob, oven, fridge and double sink.

A door from this kitchen leads past the bathroom with shower, loo and basin to one of the bedrooms with two single beds.

Another door from the sitting room leads to the other bedroom with a double bed.

Vallata has the choice of another lovely outside terrace on the other side of the house with access from the sitting room. This provides further privacy if required and has great views over the surrounding countryside.

The Cottage for 2 people is a totally independent and delightful little cottage (as the name implies!), located just a few metres from the main house. A shaded terrace with garden furniture runs along the front of the property from which there are lovely views across the garden, the swimming pool and surrounding countryside ~ the ideal location for those lingering meals.

The front door leads from the terrace into a cosy sitting room with dining table and a sofa. A door from here leads into a compact kitchen with 4 ring gas hob and oven. Further on there is a small shower room with loo and basin.

At the other end of the cottage there is a spacious bedroom with large double bed.

The swimming pool at Olivi is located a short distance from the house in a quiet position on a lower terrace of the garden. Solar panels help to raise the water temperature at the beginning and end of the summer season.

Olivi is located a short distance from the quintessential Italian hilltop village of Preggio. Famed for its annual autumn chestnut festival and its summer musical festival this delightful village also has a great restaurant.

Olivi has extensive gardens and olive groves for you to wander in and there are lovely views from the pool. This delightful property allows you to indulge in slow, lazy days in a wonderful part of Umbria.

The charming British couple who own Olivi live in the other part of the main house and are able to provide guidance on the local area and assistance as required. They will prepare a first evening meal for you if requested. The whole layout of this lovely property allows everybody staying here a great degree of privacy and independence.

Summary
Location
In north western Umbria near Preggio and Lago Trasimeno.

Accommodation
Maximum Accommodation Numbers: Total of 10 or independent groups of 2 in Cottage or 4 each in Crinale and Vallata.

Crinale.
Maximum Accommodation Numbers: 4
Bedrooms: 2 double bedrooms. One with double bed, the other with two single beds.
Bathrooms: 2. One with bath/shower, loo & basin. The other with shower, loo & basin.
Kitchen: 4 ring gas hob, electric oven, fridge, double sink and dishwasher.
Heating: Central heating and wood burning stove.
Telephone/Fax/Internet: No
Laundry Facilities: Washing machine shared.
BBQ: Available on request
Hairdryer

Vallata
Maximum Accommodation Numbers: 4
Bedrooms: 2 double bedrooms. One with double bed, the other with two single beds.
Bathrooms: 1 with shower, loo & basin.
Kitchen: 4 ring gas hob, gas oven, double sink and fridge.
Laundry Facilities: Washing machine shared.
BBQ: Available on request
Hairdryer

Cottage
Maximum Accommodation Numbers: 2
Bedrooms: 1 double bedroom with double bed.
Bathrooms: 1 with shower, loo & basin.
Kitchen: 3 ring gas hob, gas oven, single butlers sink and fridge.
Laundry Facilities: Washing machine shared.
BBQ: Available on request
Hairdryer

Facilities & Supplementary Information
Swimming Pool: Breadth 6 metres. Length 12 metres. Shallow End 1 metre. Deep End 2 metres. Roman steps at shallow end. Solar panel heating. Shared with owners and other guests. Open at beginning of May; closed at end of September.
Approach Drive: There is an asphalt surface public road directly to the entrance and then a 200 metre private gravel driveway.
Parking: There is plenty of space for cars to park on the premises.
Animals / Pets on or near Premises: None
Linen & Towels: Linen and towels are provided and these will be changed for clean ones at the end of each week.
Towels for Swimming Pool Use: Yes
House Book: A comprehensive house book is provided.
Assistance: The owners live in another part of the property and are on call to help for those unusual events and circumstances that cannot be resolved by reading the house book.
Welcome Pack: A welcome pack of essentials, like milk, butter, bread etc is provided free of charge.
First Evening Meal: If requested at the time of booking a meal with wine can be prepared for your first evening. This will be left in the fridge to await your arrival. Price available on application.
Extra Cleaning Available: On request.

Rental Facts
Currency for Payment: GBP sterling.
Weekly Rental Price: Detailed prices are available on request from Italian Encounters.
Price Grading: Crinale/Vallata/Cottage independently - Economic. Please see Properties Home Page for the definition of this grading)
Rental Basis: Self-catering.
Rental Periods: The whole of Olivi, or Crinale or Vallata or the Cottage independently, are available from the beginning of May to the end of September for a minimum of 7 nights with changeover on Saturday.
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, firewood, meals or any other requested services are not included in the rental price. Prices available on application.
Breakage/Cleaning/Security Charge: None.

Distances
Approx Driving Time in hour / minutes from Local Airports: 3 from Pisa. 2.5 from Rome, Pescara, & Bologna. 2 from Ancona & Forli. 1.5 from Florence. 30 minutes from Perugia.
Approx Distance in kms to Nearest Town or Village with Shops: 7 to Mercatale. (10 minutes)
Approx Distance in kms to Closest Restaurant: 4 to La Castagna in Preggio. (5 minutes). There are another 8 restaurants within a 20 minute drive.
Approx Distance in kms to Nearest Motorway Exit: 15 to Umbertide exit of E45. (20 minutes)
Approx Distance in kms to Major Local Towns: 28 to Gubbio. 35 to Perugia. 38 to Assisi. 25 to Cortona. 90 to Siena. 120 to Florence. 200 to Rome.

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