The elegant country house, submerged in the peace and quiet of the surrounding nature, is placed on a small hill surrounded by sunflowers, corn and olive trees. It is the ideal destination if you wish to relax in the shade of a panoramic veranda, at the side of a heated swimming pool or lost in the steam of a Finnish sauna after a day touring the Green Heart of Italy. The small and calm town of Marsciano, which is only 2km away, offers the chance to get to know the true customs and habits of this splendid region. You can find genuine local dishes to savour and walk peacefully through the streets of the town enjoying the simplicity of the local people, who are always sociable and helpful. From here, at a short distance it is easy to visit important centres of historical and cultural interest such as Perugia (30 km), Assisi (35 km), Todi (20 km), Orvieto (40 km), Deruta (12 km - famous for its ceramics), Gubbio, Spello and the lake Trasimeno. The Cottage degli Ulivi is a true country home boasting warm sunny colours, broad porches, wooden beams, terracotta flooring and the arte povera style of internal furnishings which is typical of the area. The house is divided into three floors: Ground floor: the living room, with fireplace and satellite TV, is next to the large rustic kitchen, which also includes a fireplace. Both of these rooms look onto and cool and shaded porch with a fine view over the pool and the surrounding countryside. The first floor also includes two double bedrooms, boasting toulipie wood furniture and wrought iron beds, as well as 2 bathrooms, each with a shower and sanitary fixtures. Second floor: There are two single bedrooms, a double bedroom and a bathroom with shower and fixtures. Third floor: There is a recreation area where you can take advantage of the Finnish Sauna, relax on a rattan deck chair, or work out in the gym. You can use the mountain bikes available to go on long free cycle paths or have fun surfing the internet and listening to good music For the little ones we have a swing and a wooden house in front of the view which are guaranteed to provide hours of fun. For the needs of your children, on request and at no extra charge we provide a cot, car seat and high chair for meal times. The large swimming pool is heated (solar energy)whenever necessary so you can enjoy a relaxing swim from the first days of May to the end of September. We also provide personal bath robes which we change every week. Our trusted gardener visits twice a week, to keep the garden in perfect condition and clean the pool so your stay is relaxing at all times. You may also take advantage of the following: an electric barbecue; colour satellite TV; DVD player; 2 fireplaces; washing machine; dishwasher; microwave oven; electric oven; iron and board; 2 hairdryers; bed and bath linen; kitchen equipment and linen; Italian and American coffee makers; a fenced car park with electronic gate, mosquito nets at the windows of all bedrooms and bathrooms; a computer with Internet connection (paid service) On arrival you will find a large book providing information on the Region of Umbria and the house itself, and we will of course also be happy to provide you any further advice to make your holiday unforgettable.Gastronomy Service: - At your request we can organise a typical Umbrian meal at the Cottage. You may choose from dishes such as fresh home-made pasta with meat ragout, wild boar with ‘torta al testo’ (local pizza-type bread with a filling), grilled meat, home-made desserts, local wine and much more….. - To make the beginning of your stay start smoothly we are happy to buy, on your behalf and following your prior instructions, every type of food you may wish to find at the Cottage when you arrive. Why us? The difference is that we do not consider you as mere clients to hand over the keys to, but as foreign friends to welcome. We care that you find a clean pool and well-tended garden during your stay, that you find a little gastronomic treat awaiting you when you arrive and that throughout your entire holiday, we can offer useful, advice, suggestions and availability to care for your every need. We want you to fall in love with our beautiful region and appreciate the welcoming warmth of its people.
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