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Umbria |
Visiting Umbria is a voyage of discovery, wandering through the many and varied hilltowns each one with its own piece of history.
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Orvieto, Todi , Assisi and Spoleto have wonderful architecture and the many frescoes decorating the churches. The fascinating town of Castello di Vibio has its own beautifully preserved tiny theatre, and the views from here are spectacular.
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PILARI - Mercatale di Cortona - Ref. U_PIL - Sleeps 2 or 4
On the Tuscany / Umbria border, Pilari is only a short drive to Cortona, Arezzo or Lake Trasimeno. A walk across the field takes you to an old market town with a few shops, bars and restaurants.
There are three newly restored apartments, with a beautiful pool with a spa pool attached. The pool is set in the garden with loungers and sun umbrellas for sitting under in the heat of the day. Each apartment has a private terrace for eating outside. Wonderful views across the sunflower fields to the hills beyond. The road from Mercatale winds on upwards through beautiful countryside until you get stunning views of Lake Trasimeno and its islands. It is well positioned for exploring the wonderful cities of Assisi, Gubbio, Perugia, Cortona and Lake Trasimeno as well as the famous towns and cities of Tuscany. |
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ACQUABATTALIA - Gubbio - Ref. U-ACQ - Sleeps 2, 4 or groups
Acquabattaglia
is an old stone watch tower which has been converted into a country house. It lies on the border between Le Marche
and Umbria.
The house is made up of 6 apartments, furnished in traditional style, many of which can be interconnected for larger parties, with a communal room and kitchen available for use of the guests. Swimming pool, Riding and horse trekking available nearby. Mountain bikes on site. Nearby sights include Urbino, Gubbio, Assisi, Arezzo, Cortona, Perugia, San Marino. 40 min to the coast. Italian courses now available. |
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LA ROSATA DEL MELONE
- Cortona - Ref U-MEL Sleeps 2 - 7
This luxurious property has eight spacious apartments created out of the old village houses and restored with care to every detail.. The apartment houses are clustered around a Villa, now a small hotel. The apartments are beautifully furnished with terracotta floors and beamed ceilings. Beautifully laid out gardens with lawns and colourful flower beds surround a large swimming pool.
There are two restaurants on site.
This is an excellent location from which to explore the cities of Assisi, Gubbio, Perugia and Assisi, and to visit Lake Trasimeno with its beaches and islands. |
