Palmobaro

Palombaro is a spacious stone old farmhouse located on the Umbria Tuscany borders in the magical Niccone valley. The restoration has retained the charm and elegance of this delightful property and it now accommodates 6 people in three double bedrooms in great comfort.

The house is situated in a beautiful location on a south facing hillside with views over vineyards, olive groves and woodlands in the surrounding countryside. There is a really warm and cosy feeling about Palombaro and it is a perfect retreat at any time of the year. The main entrance on the lower floor leads into a spacious hallway off which there is a small cloakroom with loo and basin. An archway that has retained the mellow brickwork from the original farmhouse leads into the kitchen.

This kitchen is well equipped with an oven, 4 ring gas hob, double sink, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and generous granite topped working surfaces. The table provides the inevitable focus point for those languid morning breakfasts!

French windows from the kitchen lead outside to one of the many terraces that surround the property. The views from here will compliment that first cappuccino of the day as well as a glass of wine at any time of the day!

Another archway from the hallway leads into the dining room with an antique wooden table with space for ten people to dine.

The dining room leads onto the far end of this part of the house and the cosy sitting room. Easy chairs and sofas that cluster around the wood burning open fire make this room a delightfully snug place as an alternative for the outdoor terraces during the autumn and winter.

Stairs from the hallway lead up to the first floor and the bedrooms. The master bedroom with queen sized double bed has lovely views over the garden and countryside. There is direct access into a bathroom with an extremely large modern shower, bidet, basin and loo.

Another door from the master bedroom opens into a sun filled sitting room that is used by the owners as a study. This room has access to the outside and steps that lead down to the garden at the front of the house.

The cosy second bedroom on this floor has a choice, which can be requested when making a reservation, of two single beds or a double bed. The walls are painted in gentle sky blue and the windows, like the master bedroom, provide spectacular views over the surrounding countryside.

The third bedroom with two single beds (or double if requested at the time of reservation) on a mezzanine floor is situated at the other end of the house. It has its own ensuite luxurious bathroom complete with full jacuzzi bath, which creates a real dilemma for guests when it comes to allocating bedrooms among the guests! This small suite has its own access to the garden with private terrace.

The owners are passionate gardeners and have created a series of dramatic terraces and a beautiful garden that blends in with the wild asparagus, pomegranate and olive trees that surround the property. A traditional wood burning external oven for making bread or pizza makes outdoor dining a delight.

Palombaro is a charming house, furnished with antique and rustic furniture from the local area and decorated with hand painted wall tiles and distinctive fittings. The open fireplace and a comprehensive central heating system make it a really cosy and comfortable place at any time of the year.

The walking trails that lead directly from the garden into woodland and wild flower laden meadows make it ideal for hikers and walkers. For those seeking the delights of art galleries and historical towns then Palombaro's location close to the Tuscany border and Lago Trasimeno makes it ideal for visiting the celebrated Italian towns of Assisi, Perugia, Siena, Cortona and Gubbio. Firenze and Roma are also easily accessible for a day’s trip.

Summary
Location
In north western Umbria in the Niccone valley near Lago Trasimeno.

Accommodation
Maximum Numbers of People: Total of 6.
Bedrooms: 3 double bedrooms. One with a queen sized double bed. The other two have a choice of single beds or double bed.
Extra Bed: Double-size sofa bed in upstairs study. (The use of this will attract an additional charge)
Cots: There is one cot for an infant.
Bathrooms: 2. One with an extremely large modern shower, bidet, basin and loo. The other has a full sized Jacuzzi bath, loo, basin and bidet.
Cloakroom: Loo & basin.
Kitchen: 4 ring gas hob, electric oven, fridge/freezer, double sink and dishwasher.
Heating: Central heating & open fireplace.
Laundry Facilities: Washing machine & spin dryer.

Facilities & Supplementary Information
House Telephone.  Yes.  Local telephone calls are included in the rental pric
Internet Connection:.  High-speed internet access, suitable for a portable laptop computer, is available.
Mobile Phone Reception: Very good.
Radio/CD Player: 2. One fixed; one portable. There are numerous CDs and tapes.
BBQ: No.
Fans: Two portables.
Hairdryer: Yes.
Approach Road: A 1.5 km road that is half asphalt and half white track leads from the asphalt surface public road. It is a bit steep and bumpy in parts and not really suitable for low slung sports cars.
Parking: There is plenty of space for cars to park on the premises in a special area.
Animals / Pets on or near Premises: There is an alpaca farm 500 meters away.
Linen & Towels: Linen and towels are provided and these will be changed for clean ones at the end of each week.
House Book: A very comprehensive house book is provided. (If required a copy of this can be sent to you in advance)
Assistance: The key holder lives close-by and is on call to help for those unusual events and circumstances that cannot be resolved by reading the house book.
Extra Cleaning Available: On request when reservation is made. Price on application.
Fly Screens: There are fly screens on all windows.

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.
Rental Periods: Available all year round for a minimum of 7 nights with changeover on Saturday.
Rental Restrictions: Children are welcome, but guests should be aware of some steep terrace walls. No Pets.
Included in the Rental Price: The rental price includes all taxes, the consumption of electricity, gas and water (for normal general usage), local telephone calls, the use and laundry of bed linen & towels and final cleaning.
Not Included in the Rental Price: Long distance phone calls, central heating, or any other requested services. Prices available on application.
Breakage/Cleaning/Security Charge: No. All breakages should be reported the key holder.
Extra Costs:
Central Heating: At cost.
Telephone: Long distance calls at cost.
Internet Connection:.  A one-time fee of €10.

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. 40 minutes from Perugia.
Approx Distance in kms to Nearest Town or Village with Shops: 6 to Niccone, 7 to Mercatale. 10 to Umbertide.
Approx Distance in kms to Closest Restaurant: 1.5 to Girasoli in Molino Vitelli; 3 to Nonna Gelsa in Niccone. 10 other restaurants within 15 minutes drive.
Approx Distance in kms to Nearest Motorway Exit: 12 to Umbertide exit of E45.
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.

Some Comments From Previous Guests

“ Great villa, great restoration, great valley, spectacular vistas...this was more than we could ever imagine.” J ~ Connecticut

“ We really did enjoy this beautiful place and the views will be in our memories forever! Grazie mille for opening up this bit of Eden.” KM ~ Oregon

“ ...the magic of this special place with classic vistas.” WB ~ California

“ ….. a fabulous time in your gorgeous villa.” JM ~ New York

“... your gorgeous house on this perfect hill.” ER ~ Brisbane

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