La Casa Piccola is set on the wooded slopes of Mt Subasio, a beautiful regional park. It is a fully-restored farmhouse surrounded by olive groves, vineyards and woods that deserves it's title 'the green heart of Italy.' Here you can experience the best of the Umbrian countryside in a relaxing atmosphere while still being only 7 kilometres from ancient Assisi, with its cafes, bars and restaurants as well as the magnificent Basilica with its world-famous frescoes by Giotto.
Many will want to visit the sites associated with St Francis, the patron saint of the ecological movement while others will enjoy visits to the museums and galleries of the historic hill towns that are within easy reach. Lake Trasimeno, with its beaches and other water sports is a short distance away and Mt Subasio itself is criss-crossed with walking trails.
A holiday villa that combines the peace of the countryside with the delights of Umbrian restaurants, sightseeing and summer festivals.
La Casa Piccola is one of a tiny hamlet of houses looking out over the mountains and valleys of central Umbria, where you can experience Italian country life at its best. The house is arranged on two floors, with living room and kitchen on the ground floor and bedrooms and bathroom on the lower ground floor. All floors are tiled and the white walls are hung with pictures. There is also an inner balcony room with a wooden floor, where there is a daybed that can be used by a sixth guest. There is also a desk and dial-up computer connection on this inner balcony.
The house has comfortable, modern funiture with sofa, chairs and coffee table in the living room and dining table and chairs in the fully-equipped kitchen. The double bedrooms have Queen-size beds, wardrobes, chest of drawers, bedside tables and bedside lights. There are electric blankets and duvets for the cooler weeks in spring and autumn. The single bedroom has a single bed, wardrobe, bedside table and bedside light. The white-tiled bathroom has toilet, wash-basin, bidet and shower. All windows have fly screens. There is a stock of books, DVDs, Video casettes and CDs for guests' use. There is also a phone connection and answerphone.
On one side the house looks over the garden, with its roses and oleanders as well as cherry, fig and olive trees. There's a shady pergola, a table and chairs as well as sunbeds. The other side of the house looks out on a green valley.
It is surrounded by lovely views of fields, mountains and wooded slopes. Guests appreciate being able to sit out in the garden and read or have dinner on hot nights under the pergola. Neighbour Lorenzo has his own production olive oil for sale and you are also likely to chat to Consiglia, another neighbour, whether or not you have any Italian! The living room has Sky television and there are plenty of videos, DVDs and CDs on the shelves and a big selection of books.
Facilities for this holiday villa in Assisi, Umbria
Property
Type:
Villa
Nearest Airport:
Perugia St Egidio - 16 kms
Nearest Bar/Pub:
Ponte Grande - 4 kms
Nearest Restaurant:
Ponte Grande - 4 kms
Nearest Beach:
Lake Trasimeno - 35 kms
Location Type:
Rural/Village
Bedrooms:
2 Double Bedrooms, 1 Single Bedroom. Each of the double beds is Queen-size. As well as the single bedroom, which has a standard-size single bed, there is a single day bed on the inner balcony room which could sleep a sixth person.
Bathrooms:
1 Bathroom.
Kitchen:
Cooker, Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Iron. The kitchen is fully equipped for cooking and dining. The fridge is a fridge/freezer. There is also a bread-making machine.
General:
Telephone, House Linen, Towels Provided, Internet Access. The house is fully equipped with all linen and towels, which are changed every week. For longer lets, a weekly cleaning service is available.
Dining:
Seating for 6. The dining table and chairs are located in the kitchen, but in the warmer weather many guests like to take their meals under the pergola in the garden.
Entertainment:
Satellite TV, Video, DVD, Radio, CD System, Board Games. The house is well supplied with books as well as a good selection of DVDs, Videos and CDs.
Outside:
Garden, BBQ, Parking, Garden Furniture. The house has a pretty garden with roses, olive, walnut, lilac, fig and bay trees. There is garden furniture and a pergola. There are swimming facilities in Assisi, Spello and at Lake Trasimeno.
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Not Suitable For Wheelchairs, Not Suitable For Elderly, Sorry - No Pets Allowed, Sorry - No Smokers.
The house has four steps leading up to the front door and a flight of stairs between ground floor and lower ground floor which may make it unsuitable for those with mobility problems.
Local activities in and around Assisi, Umbria
Mt Subasio is a regional park covered largely by ancient woodlands and criss-crossed by walking trails. Some are lucky enough to catch a glimpse of wildlife like deer, wild boar or the porcupines that still live in its quieter corners. La Casa Piccola is situated on the edge of the woods and surrounded by olive groves and vineyards. It is in a hamlet, one of a group of five houses, with the Australian/English owner of the property sometimes resident in the house next door to answer any questions you may have about the area, shopping, restaurants etc. There are excellent local restaurants serving delightful Umbrian fare like ravioli stuffed with black truffles or lamb chops grilled over the fire. Nearby towns and villages often have summer festas where you can join in with the local people. In Assisi, there are shops, bars, restaurants and the magnificent 13th Basilica dedicated to St Francis, with its world-famous Giotto frescoes. Other historic centres like Spello, Spoleto, Perugia, Gubbio, Cortona, Arezzo and Siena are all within easy reach. A trip to Rome or Florence -- both about two and a half hours away either by train or car -- can easily be accomplished in a day.
In churches, museums or galleries you can often stumble across a masterpiece by mediaeval artists like Il Perugino, Piero della Francesca or Pinturicchio. For shoppers, Perugia is regarded as one of Italy's style capitals and there is also a large outlet complex an hour's drive away. Boating, fishing, pedaloes and swimming beaches are 45 minutes drive away at Lake Trasimeno. A holiday at La Casa Piccola will provide the peace of the beautiful Umbrian countryside for quiet times of relaxation while at the same time being within easy reach of bustling and historic towns where you can shop, dine or sightsee. The real charm of Umbria lies in its ability to maintain the best of its old traditions in a setting of unique beauty while at the same time taking on the best of the 21st century.
Perugia airport (Ryanair) is half an hour from the house by car. We recommend guests have a car while staying at La Casa Piccola. Directions to the house can be given at time of booking.
Rental rates for this villa
Price Per Week
Quoted In
Approximately equivalent to
UK Pound
Euro
US Dollar
1 Jan - 28 Mar 2009
£350.00
€385.00
$525.00
28 Mar - 30 May 2009
£450.00
€495.00
$675.00
30 May - 3 Oct 2009
£525.00
€577.50
$787.50
3 Oct - 28 Nov 2009
£450.00
€495.00
$675.00
Rental Notes: La Casa Piccola is usually available Saturday through Saturday but other changeover days are sometimes possible. It is available for let for anything from three days to long periods. All bed linen, towels etc are changed weekly and arrangements can be made for cleaning if required.
Guestbook
"'We have stayed here several times and it is an utter joy. Superb location, away from everyone but close enough to Assisi to make it easy to eat in the lovely restaurants and sightsee. The property has all the amenities one could wish for.' " - Mark L Rodel-Duffy, Oxfordshire
"'We loved the peaceful surroundings and the house itself. Assisi is marvellous. A superb holiday.' " - Chris Loake and Francesca Ayers, Hemel Hempstead
"‘This is a lovely house in the most beautiful surroundings. Owners Mary and Brian helped make our stay memorable. We'll be back!' -
" - Debbie Davis and Neil Blair, Hastings
"'Everything we needed for a wonderful holiday in a beautiful and peaceful setting. Umbria itself has retained its links to older traditions but still manages to be lively and up to date.' " - The Rumsey family, Brighton
Availability of La Casa Piccola
This property is normally available
for rent between March
and November each year.
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Owner joined site on:
29 June 2008
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29 June 2008
Holiday Villa in italy - Umbria - Perugia - Assisi
