The Cantina villa for 2

THE CANTINA (FOR 2)

STYLE- Traditional Umbrian - rustic charm with modern luxuries -stone walls, hand-built archways, terracotta floors - traditional character features.

TERRACE- A lovely shaded terrace with a covered loggia overlooks the picturesque views and hillside towards the southern Apennines. There is a gas BBQ, 2 sun loungers and a table and chairs.

GROUNDS- The terrace is surrounded by herbs, rosemary, sage, bay and lavender scent the air...The spectacular views of the Apennines and beyond are framed by buddleia and climbing plants.

BEDROOMS- 1 bedroom - with a king-sized bed,(Quality linens and comfortable mattresses are standard)

BATHROOMS- 1 bathrooms - with a walk in shower, separate bath tub, basin, bidet and WC. There is good water pressure and constant hot water.

KITCHEN- A well equipped artisan kitchen with a dishwasher, gas hob, oven, microwave, plenty of work space and a large fridge with ice box.

LIVING-A doorway leads to the living room, which has stone walls and traditional tiled ceilings, triple fold French doors that open out to the terrace, comfortable armchairs, WIFI and a TV/DVD.

DINING- There is a dining table to seat 3 and an additional dining table on the terrace.

POOLSIDE- Guests have use of our large swimming pool, which boasts stunning, infinite views of the mountains, ample shaded terraces and a good range of pool furniture.

The property is furnished to a high standard, combining handmade furniture with period pieces and modern comfortable soft furnishings.

DETAILS

The Cantina is a lovingly restored Umbrian farmhouse wine cellar, full of charm and character. Among the many features are hand built stone archways, dramatic terracotta tiled ceilings, beautiful original oak beams and stunning Umbrian stone walls.

The Cantina has an exceptionally large covered loggia and terrace and has fantastic uninterrupted views of the picturesque Apennines to the south. The Cantina is furnished to a high standard, combining locally crafted furniture with period pieces and modern comfortable soft furnishings.

Triple fold French doors lead from the loggia to the Cantina’s large open plan living/dining room which boasts oak beamed ceilings, a hand built stone archway and exposed stone walls throughout.

The dining area has a table and chairs to seat 3. The large living area has 2 comfortable armchairs, a CD player and a range of games and books TV & DVD.

The bespoke kitchen was hand-built by local artisans and is well equipped with plenty of work space, a dishwasher, gas hob, full size oven, microwave and a fridge with freezer compartment.

A door leads to the exceptionally large bedroom which features dramatic stone walls, double French doors to the loggia, a handmade king size wrought iron bed and a luxury en-suite bathroom.

The large bathroom has a separate bath tub, a large walk in power shower, basin, bidet and WC. (There is good water pressure and constant hot water)

The Cantina’s private terrace and covered loggia is a perfect place to relax and take in the views. The terrace has a private sitting area with a table, chairs, a gas BBQ grill and 2 teak sun loungers. The terrace is surrounded by flowers and fragrant herbs and offers stunning views of the Apennines to the south.

FACILITIES

Guests have use of our large swimming pool, which boasts stunning, infinite views of the mountains, ample shaded terraces and a good range of pool furniture.

There is a selection of outdoor activities available, such as badminton, boules, ping pong and bikes. There is also a children’s play area with swing and climbing frame, mini football goal, a sand pit and a small paddling pool with toys for young children.

Bed linen, towels, pool towels, and electricity are included. The property is fully centrally heated. (Additional weekly charge applied for use of heating)

Bookings from Saturday to Saturday

ALSO WORTH KNOWING

There are many spectacular sights and tourist destinations that are easily accessible from the villa.

AROUND 30 MINS from the villa

Assisi with its’ stunning cathedral and St Franciscan story.
The medieval hill town of Gubbio is know as Umbria’s Siena and is still a true working town
Perugia is a picturesque 35 minute drive – there are many festivities year round and great museums.

AROUND 40 MINS from the villa

The hill top town of Spello – famous for its olive oil and flower festival
Lake Trasimeno – where the battle of Hannibal took place – take a boat trip to the island
The Monte Cucco National Park – hiking, hang and para gliding – breathtaking views
The beautiful Adriatic coast is around 1 hour drive – Sirolo and Fanno offer lovely beaches and yummy seafood!

DAY TRIPS

Rome is an easy 2.5 hour train ride away – perfect for a day trip
Florence can be reached by train from Perugia – a great way to see the Umbrian-Tuscan scenery.
Siena is just 1.5 hour pleasant drive –through rolling hills and Umbrian farmlands
Deruta – heaven for Umbrian pottery enthusiasts is a short drive away.
Todi, Orvieto, Montefalco and Montalcino and Bevagna are all close by and make perfect day trip destinations.
The Mall – One of the top designer Fashion outlet malls in central Italy is on the main route to Florence