Official Contact Details - Il Casale

Phone: +39 348 65 01 430 Fax: +39 075 57 31 125

A beautiful two-floor stone building with swimming pool, immersed in a huge park , at the top of a hill.It is in Passaggio di Bettona, 10 km far from Assisi and 20km far from Perugia.

• Price from 148 EUR / Day
• Capacity up to 7 people
• 4 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms

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Last updated: 12/12/2006

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Overview

"Il Casale" - sleeps up to 7


The stone farmhouse is a typical rural Umbrian construction, with ceilings of chestnut and elm beams and a tiled terracotta floor.

Completely renovated with the utmost respect it is characterized by a tower dating back to 1200 with additions in 1700 when it became habitable.

Outside there is an oven where bread was once baked and inside the antique elm manger can still be admired; there are also two stone fireplaces from 1700 which are used for cooking and also warmth during the long winter nights.

The house is encircled by an portico, where animals were once bred to support the family. In the kitchen there is another fireplace with a majestic wooden beam and a selection of copper utensils used by the typical Umbrian family (a bed-warming pan, bowls to make jam and conserves, etc), a spinning wheel dating back to 1700 used by women to spin wool and weave cloth at home; an antique dish-washer is also in the kitchen; in the 2 bathrooms beautiful basins one in travertino the other in marble made in 1700.

The floor area is around 200 meters squared, divided into ground floor and first floor, which is reached by a small outdoor staircase typical of antique country residences.

The farmhouse is furnished with antique furniture from 1600 to 1800 which perfectly complements the ambience. A collection of small paintings portraying birds decorates the walls, there is also an ancient framed document detailing the sale of some land and a sewing machine which evoke times gone by. There are also antique lamps and iron wall fixtures, a dresser from 1600, a wardrobe and a table from 1800, antique bed frames – everything in this house has a history.

The farmhouse comprises:

Bedrooms (for a total of 7), all fully furnished

2 bathrooms equipped with shower

ground floor living room with fireplace from 1700, TV and sofa

room on the upper floor with fireplace from 1700, sofa and games table

large, well-equipped kitchen (4 cooking rings, oven, fridge, freezer, dishwasher) and a fireplace which evokes country cooking

outhouse with laundry (washing machine, ironing board and iron)

outside barbeque and small fountain

ancient wood oven

portico equipped with tables, chairs and chaise longe

large garden perfect for outdoor activity, with a bench from 1800 from which the enchanting view can be admired.

15x6 swimming pool with large solarium and lawn, equipped with sun beds, umbrellas, tables and external shower. Also equipped with changing room and bathroom with hot shower

ample private parking close to the house

The large living room with original fireplace, the kitchen also equipped with fireplace on the ground floor and a further room with fireplace from 1700 on the upper floor allow typical produce from the area to be prepared, and in the cold winters the re-discovery of the homely atmosphere of years gone by.

Surrounded by the countryside, far from danger and noise, the farmhouse is ideal for families with small children, the elderly and anyone who seeks a quiet and relaxing holiday and the convenience of the vicinity of the village center and the most beautiful cities and Umbrian villages.