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Property Details

Lovely restored farmhouse groundfloor apartment, sleeps up to four adults in one double bedroom and one twin bedroom, with room for a cot.

At a glance
Peaceful and secluded with stunning views
Enclosed solar heated pool with stunning views
Park nearby
Baby pack available on request
English speaking babysitting available
Home cooked food available on request
WIFI available on site

Il Sole is one of two lovely properties in this small cluster.  Click here to find out more about what is on offer at Casale Giovani.

What we think...
This is certainly a place where mums and dads can recharge their batteries and the kids will have a whale of time!   

The owners, Helen and Steve, are warm and welcoming hosts and are on hand to answer questions or to provide some top tips on how to get the best out of your day.  They will also guide you in your quest to learn about the region and how to make the best pizzas; the weekly pizza making evenings are a real hit with guests.  Helen`s range of delicious home cooked meals allows you to decide when to have a night away from the kitchen.  Alternatively, make use of their local restaurant suggestions and babysitting service to have a `grown-up` evening!

"Helen and Steve simply could not have been more helpful" - Erdly family, 2009

Inside
This small cluster (of 3 apartments, 2 of which are rented) used to be a farm so at every turn you can see the signs of its agricultural heritage.  The former farmhouse and apartments have been sensitively updated and renovated to give good quality accommodation with plenty of thought going into what makes every member of the family happy. 

Il Sole is all on one level which makes it perfect for little ones who like to wander around.  The living room is light, bright and has been decorated to a high standard.  The views from this room (and all of the other rooms for that matter) are gorgeous and they give you a sense of true seclusion.  The main door from the living area leads out onto a fabulous private patio with table, chairs and barbeque, from which you can enjoy those views to your heart's content.

The bedrooms lead off from the main living area.  The twin beds can be made into a bunk beds and a cot added to the room as necessary.  Both bedrooms are lovely and have been decorated tastefully and to a high standard.

Il Sole has a fantastic large bathroom, complete with a powerful shower and a towel rail.  The kitchen is fully fitted with all the equipment you are likely to need including kettle, toaster and a microwave. 

Outside
The farmhouse stands alone in 3 acres of terraced hillside with breathtaking views of Monte Tezio national park, Antognolla golf course and the valleys and towns surrounding Perugia.

The heated pool is safely enclosed and looks out onto the rambling hillsides.  There is a large patio and seating for all with swimming toys located nearby.

A `promenade nature` within the grounds provides a route through the long grass and wild flowers giving children the freedom to explore within a safe and secure environment.  Alternatively, play in the play area or choose your sunny spot in the garden, sip your wine and watch the children play in the olive grove; it is all about quality time and relaxation here!

Parent Point: There are some gradual slopes between the terraces so it would be advisable to supervise children whilst playing. 

Baby and Toddler Friendly!
• Enclosed heated pool
• A range of toys, books and games
• Children’s DVDs/videos, TV with Satellite - available for weekly rental
• Baby monitor with walk-about handset
• High chair 
• Bed guards
• Cots (1 wooden cot, 1 travel cot available) with linen
• Potty
• Swings and play area
• Outdoor toys such as balls, tennis/badminton racquets
• Cupboard safety locks where appropriate
• Socket guards
• Steriliser
• Hand held blender
• Changing mat
• Plastic cups, crockery and cutlery
• Night lights
• Bibs 
• Plastic step
• Booster seat
• Mattress protector
• Garden shade
• Push chair
• Baby towels
• Baby pack available
• Baby sitting available
• Electric fans if required

Note:  Please note that as this is a cluster of properties not all of this equipment is made available in each property.  You may have to request certain items from the owners.  You can also make requests at the time of booking.

Note: TV/DVD hire is available at a cost of 35 euros per week, payable locally.  The washing machine is available for use at a cost of 5 euros per load, also payable locally.

And beyond...
Northen Umbria is a wonderful place to stay and bring children.  Italians adore youngsters and you may even get to have a meal in peace as the owners whisk your children off to play with others or just be pampered as if they were their own.  The local market town of Umbertide (10 minutes away) has many of the conveniences of a slightly larger settlement and includes a doctor, dentist, bank, cashpoint, supermarket, restaurants and a tourist information centre.  Every Wednesday there is a market which sells fresh fruit and veg from the local area.
Nearby Passignano, Lago Trasimeno is the place to go for a bit of gentle, family relaxation.  We would highly recommend packing a picnic and your swimming costumes and preparing for a lazy morning by the lake. 

The beach near the lake is a good place to take the children and the choice of restaurants with fresh fish is wonderful. Alternatively, approximately 1 ½ hours drive away is  the coast.  Italian beaches tend to be very well organised (like those on the Cote d’Azure) with sunbeds, showers and cafes so they are ideal for families.

The surrounding hillside towns and villages provide plenty of parks for children to roam about in.  The small town of Arrezo is well known for its Etruscan origins.  It is a beautiful hilltop town and is produces some of the most beautiful gold jewelry in Italy.   For a leisurely morning or afternoon’s activity you can take a stroll around the wooded hillside paths around the stone-walled terraced fields and hazelnut orchards which lead down to wild grass and flower meadows with olive, cypress and walnut trees.  Alternatively if you are there in the autumn go out chestnut collecting and take them home to roast in the chestnut roaster!  You may even see a wild boar roaming about or spot the deers running in the fields.

Outside of the summer months there are some wonderful traditional festas (local village fairs).  During May in the nearby town of Gubbio there is the racing of the Ceri (candle) when the various quarter of the town compete to carry a wooden candle to the top of the hill.  If food is the one thing that is guaranteed to get you excited where better than Umbria to indulge yourself in fantastic local produce?  After the peak of the summer spend some time collecting olives and tasting the fresh oil and woodland truffles.  In Perugia, mid-October is a great time for those who love Chocolate as it hosts the annual Eurochoc festival.  There are events all year round that revolve around some of the most stunning produce that Italy has to offer, including wine tasting, mushroom and truffle hunting to local cooking lessons. 

Before booking, please read about Realistic Expectations.  You should also read our Terms and Conditions.

Gallery

The lovely living room and fantastic views.

The master bedroom.

Twin bedroom - these beds can be made into bunk beds!.

Breathtaking views!.

The fabulous pool.

Gorgeous lavender at Casale Giovani.

October fairs at the local town.

Local Etruscan tomb just a 45 min walk from the house.

Your family can have a great day out at the local waterpark!.

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