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“LA GINESTRA” Organic Farm Holiday Home

Data of object

Type of object:	holiday apartment
Living area:	6000 m²
Number of rooms:	8
Number of of sleeping accomodations (beds):	over 20
Number of bathsrooms:	8
Listing #:	2804

“La Ginestra” is a 30 hectare organic farm, situated deep in the green hills of Umbria, 650 Mt above sea level, partly wooded and partly farmed, with an olive grove, orchard and pasture. It is a protected area For those who truly love nature and tranquillity there are plenty of rural activities including walks on natural paths, mountain biking, trekking, bird watching, archery, swimming pool (12 x 6 m.) (15 May-15 October) and walking. The farm includes a principal dwelling dating back to the 19th century, a tower-house and a cottage - all restored in stone in their original architectural structure. We let furnished flats fully equipped and centrally heated, from 2 to 9 beds (orthopaedic mattresses and bed bases) for weekends or on a weekly or monthly basis.

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DESCRIPTION OF APARTMENTS: Al - Two storey house - 55 sq. Mt. (5 beds) - Ground floor: kitchenette/lounge/dinner with double bed. First floor: bedroom with double bed, 1 single bed and a bathroom with shower, WC and bidet. Independent central heating on request (additional payment). Private garden with garden furniture. A2 - Two room apartment ground floor - 95 sq. Mt. (7/8 beds) - kitchenette/lounge/dinner/TV with double bed + the possibility to add 1 bed and a bathroom with shower, WC and bidet; bedroom with double bed, 2 single beds + the possibility to add 1 bed and a bathroom with shower, WC and bidet. Independent central heating on request (additional payment). Private garden with garden furniture. There is the possibility of subdividing into: - a one room apartment (2/3 beds) with kitchenette/lounge/dinner, double bed + the possibility of adding 1 bed and a bathroom with shower, WC and bidet; - a bedroom (4/5 beds) with double bed, 2 single beds + the possibility of adding 1 bed and a bathroom with shower, WC and bidet. Separate entrance. A3 - One storey house - 60 sq. Mt. (5/6 beds) - Kitchenette/lounge/dinner with double bed and a bathroom with shower, WC and bidet; bedroom with double bed, 1 single bed + the possibility of adding 1 bed and a bathroom with shower, WC and bidet. Independent central heating on request (additional payment). Private garden with garden’s furniture. There is the possibility of subdividing into: - a one room apartment (2 beds) with kitchenette/lounge, double bed and a bathroom with shower, WC and bidet; - a bedroom (3/4 beds) with double bed, 1 single bed + the possibility of adding 1 bed and a bathroom with shower, WC and bidet. Separate entrance. The prices include all incidental expenses such as: bed linen, towels, final cleaning, energy consumption, use of launderette and swimming pool. Independent central heating: additional payment. Bed and breakfast: organic breakfast (fresh spelt-bread, spelt and wheat cakes, honey, a choice of natural jams, butter, milk, coffee or tea) € 6. For the meals we have an agreement with local inns and restaurants that offer organic cooking as well as typical food from the area (mushrooms, truffles, game, barbecued meat, etc.) and prices vary from € 13 to € 21 per person per meal. Discount for stays of two or more weeks, for families and groups. It is possible to organize: - trekking on horseback for up to 3 days with instructors, visiting castles, ruins, unspoilt valleys and woods; - hiking along CAI (Club Alpino Italiano) accompanied by guides; - walks and trails of every level of difficulty renting mountain bikes and accompanied by guides of the AMI; - courses in basketmaking and plaiting, with gathering and drying of plants; - courses in natural cooking (breadmaking). In the area it is possible to follow: - hang-gliding courses (Monte Cucco Italian School); - archery courses. The organic agricultural farm “La Ginestra” welcomes groups, and courses and is happy to organize organic and vegetarian cousine. It is possible to take part in the farm’s agricultural work. The organic farm “La Ginestra” follows organic methods of cultivation and is checked and certified by AIAB-Umbria. The farm produces: cereals (spelt, wheat), legumes (lentils, field beans, chickpeas), olive oil, vegetables, jams, honey, spelt-bread. It is possible to buy fresh and preserved organic products from the farm, or from other organic farms in the region.

Gubbio , Perugia , Umbria , Italy

Gubbio was once the highest expression of Umbrian civilisation and an important centre of Roman life, as testified by the famous Eugubian Tablets and the Roman Theatre. Today, during the summer, classical plays are performed here. Gubbio is a thriving town with a healthy climate sur-rounded by pretty hills. It is set on the side of Mount Ingino, on the top of the mountain, a monumental basilica preserves the incorrupt body of St. Ubaldo, patron saint of the town. Architectonically, Gubbio is a medieval masterpiece; between 1200 and 1300 the society was articulated into various guilds or “universitates” of arts and crafts. The undamaged soaring towers, the austere façades of the houses darkened by the centuries, Gothic churches and palaces, both fascinating and evocative, make up the extraordinary historic centre, which is symbolic of the power of the medieval city-state. The magnificent “Palazzo dei Consoli”, “Piazza pensile” and “Palazzo Pretorio”, which date back to the beginning of the 14th century, are the heart of the town. Other places of interest are: the Cathedral (12th century), Santa Maria Nuova, which contains the “Madonna del Belvedere”, painted by Ottaviano Nelli in 1413, the Church and convent of St. Augustine (13th century) with frescoes by Nelli, the Church and convent of St. Francis (13th century), the Church of St. John, with a 13th century Romanesque façade and bell tower, St. Peter's Church, enlarged in 1505, the Church of St. Dominic, enlarged in the 14th century. The Beni House, the Bargello and the House of the Captain of the People are also worth visiting. The Ducal Palace, built by Francesco di Giorgio Martini, recalls the splendour of the Montefeltro dukes. Gubbio was an important town and an integral part of their dukedom and the great Frederick of Montefeltro, a leader of mercenary armies and patron of the arts, was born here in 1422. Gubbio is a City of art, homeland of artists, like the miniaturist Oderisi, the painter Ottaviano Nelli, the architect Matteo di Giovannello (Gattapone) and the ceramist Mastro Giorgio Andreoli, who was unsurpassed master of reverberation and whose works are in the most important museums in the world. Gubbio is also full of evidence of the life of St. Francis, some important episodes of is life took place in Gubbio: here he started wearing the typical frock, given to him by the Spadalonga family, who gave him hospitality after he left Assisi. Part of their house was made into the Church of St. Francis. The famous taming of the wolf look place in Gubbio and is represented by the statue beside the church and here Francis assisted the lepers. The route followed by Francis through the valley of the river Chiascio is being restored to its original environmental and spiritual condition. In Gubbio there is a variety of public and private museums, like the Consuls' Palace, the Ducal Palace, the Porta Romana Tower, the important Diocese Museum is being restored and will be reopened at Easter 2000. Behind Gubbio the Gorge of the Bottaccione is very charming and interesting, because it contains a layer of clay that hold the key to the disappearance of the dinosaurs, dating back to 65 mil-lion years ago. Here are only some of the extraordinary treasures of this unique territory. The local cuisine is also very important; traditional foods and simple specialities with very high quality white truffle are prepared in the Eugubian territory. Finally, the production of arts and crafts is particularly appreciated, with traditional crafts like pottery, wrought iron, restoration of antique forniture and books and leatherwork. A lot of shops can be found along the most characteristic streets in the historic centre of the town. CERI FESTIVAL - 15th May It takes place on the eve of the death of St. Ubaldo, the patron saint of Gubbio and it has been held for many centuries. The Ceri are three massive wooden constructions with little statues of St Ubaldo, St George and St Anthony on the top. They are carried from the historic centre to the Basilica of St Ubaldo, on the top of Mount Ingino in an extraordinary race which starts in the morning and continues in the after-noon. This is one of the most important religious folk festivals in Italy. The Ceri of Gubbio have become the symbol of the region of Umbria. EXHIBITION AND TRADE FAIR OF WHITE TRUFFLES AND TYPICAL PRODUCTS - October/November THE BIGGEST CHRISTMAS TREE IN THE WORLD - December A big Christmas tree, made from 800 coloured lights, 800 metres high and 400 metres wide, goes up Mount Ingino. It can be seen from December 7th to January 10th.

Arrival and distances

Distance to next airport: S. Egidio (Perugia) - 25 km
Distance to next railway station: Ponte S. Giovanni (Perugia) - 25 km
Distance to next motorway: E45 - Exit Ponte Pattoli (Perugia) - 12 km
Distance to next Shop: 12 km

Sport facilities nearby

Biking, Mountainbiking, Swimming,

Type of holidays

Relaxing holidays
Family holidays
Holidays on a farm
Cultural and sightseeing holidays
Romantic holidays
Sport holidays

Bedroom

Total number of sleeping facilities: 8

4 Double room(s)
2 Trible room(s)
2 Other sleeping rooms

Bathrooms and WCs

Number of bathsrooms: 8

8 bathsrooms with shower
8 seperate WC(s)

External facilities of object

Garden
Barbecue
Children s playground
Pool
Car Parking
Table tennis

Internal facilities of object

Sunbed
Central heating

Machines and equipment

Bed linen provided
Bicycles
Fax
TV
Towels provided
Deck-chairs
Telephone
Washing machine

Kitchen facilities

4 ring stove
Dishwasher
Microwave

Services

Guide
Cleaning service
Sport teacher

Other

Long term rental possible
Pets welcomed
Seniors suitable
Children welcomed
Handicapped suitable

Additional Information

Restaurants and horse riding facilities: 6 km - Shops: 13 km - Gubbio: 20 km - Assisi: 35 km - Perugia: 30 km - Lake Trasimeno: 35 km - The sea: 80 km - Nearest A road: 11 km - Throughroad E45: 14 km - Railway station of Fossato di Vico-Gubbio: km 25 - Railway station of Perugia/Ponte S. Giovanni: km 25 - Railway station of Ponte Pattoli: km 13 - Bus-stop at Casa del Diavolo/Ponte Pattoli: km 13 - Bus-stop at Mengara: km 11 - Car essential - Dirt road km 3,5. ROUTE TO FOLLOW: 1) Motorway Firenze/Roma: Take the Valdichiana exit (from the North) or take the Orte exit (from the South) and then the throughroad for Perugia, continue towards Cesena, take the Ponte Pattoli exit. 2) Motorway Bologna/Ancona: Take the Cesena exit (from the North) and then the E45 throughroad towards Perugia/Roma. Take the Ponte Pattoli exit - before Perugia. Follow signs to Casa del diavolo. At the village crossroad take the road signposted S. Cristina - 7 km away; 1,5 km after “La Dolce Vita” restaurant turn left towards “La Ginestra”. Stay on the dirt road for about 3,5 km following signs to “La Ginestra”. 3) Motorway Ancona/Bologna: Turn off at Fano (from the South) and take the throughroad towards Perugia/Roma. Before you get to Perugia, take a right turn (on the Gubbio/Perugia A road) signposted S. Cristina. Continue straight through until you see “La Ginestra” sign. Turn right and stay on the dirt road for about 3,5 km, following signs to “La Ginestra”. FAIRS AND EVENTS IN THE REGION: Corsa dei Ceri (The Candles Race): Gubbio, May 15th - Calendimaggio (Calends of May): Assisi, first week of May - Palio della Balestra (Crossbow Tournament): Gubbio, last Sunday of May - Umbria Jazz: Perugia, from the 8th to the 18th July - Mostra del Tartufo e dei Prodotti Tipici (Truffles and Typical Products Fair): Gubbio, last week of October - Accensione dell’albero di Natale più grande del mondo (The lighting of the biggest Christmas Tree in the world): Gubbio, December-January.