Umbria self catering apartment - Castiglion Fosco family holiday apartment

This fully refurbished holiday apartment accommodation is the top floor of a 200 year old 3 storey building with stunning views both to the front and rear. Known as the "Green Heart of Italy", lies between Tuscany, Le Marche and Lazio. It is the only region in Italy that is not bordered by sea or a foreign country. The region's forests and farms are famous for their truffles, olive oil and pork, the town of Deruta for its painted earthenware; Orvieto and Torgiano for their wines; and Assisi for its wonderful basilica and Giotto frescos. Within a 40 mile (60 km) radius of Castiglion Fosco are the ancient hill towns of Gubbio, Spello, Cortona, Spoleto, Orvieto and Todi, each with its medieval centre. Perugia, the region's capital, is 15 miles (25 km) away, a stylish university city with striking medieval architecture, important Etruscan remains and major works of art.

Views:Stunning hillside views across the valley to the village of Collebaldo to the rear and across the Nestore Valley to the front

Floor Area:90 sqm

North Umbria and southern Tuscany are scattered with attractive towns, hill-top villages, historical (especially Etruscan) sites, and routes for walking and cycling. The list below is a selection of places you may wish to visit, but the excitement of the area is coming across places and views unexpectedly. The restaurants listed are just those that we or our guests have seen, and in some cases used. In general restaurants in this area are good value and the food good to excellent. Tavernelle is just 8 kms, supermarkets, banks, post office, most shops, garages, several bars and cafés. Public swimming pool/Leisure complex. Market Mondays from 9.00 am. Piegaro is located above the valley Nestore on a hill top 356 meters above sea level between woods of oak, olive trees and vine yards. The village was built in Roman times about 290 B.C. wounded soldiers went there to escape from the war between the Rome and Chiusi. In 1240 Federico 11 gave the village as a gift to the counts of Marsciano who after 45 years were chased away by the inhabitants during a rural revolt. To this period we owe the origin of the village stem with two griffins holding a golden lily.

Rental notes: 100 GBP security deposit, refundable after house keepers visit. Extra cost: Central heating and Logs; Bed linen and towels with weekly change can be provided (15 GBP per person per week). Easter & Christmas rates are high season as in July/Aug. Visit our website for further details www.umbria-holiday-accommodation.com

The holiday accommodation has two double bedrooms. The main bedroom has an en-suite bathroom on two levels. The second bedroom has two single beds and there is separate shower room and WC. The lounge has a bed settee which makes the accommodation capable of sleeping 4/5. Both the lounge and kitchen have open fires and logs are available for the winter months, although there is full gas central heating if needed. The kitchen/diner is fully fitted and bright and airy with a dishwasher, Fridge/freezer, electric fan oven, a gas hob and an extraction hood. It also boasts, as with all the other rooms, high beamed ceilings that slope up with the pitch of the roof.

Outside Area:A four metre long balcony that is accessible through French doors from the lounge. There are 2 allocated, off road, parking spaces outside, under the shade of olive and pine trees.