Caselle, nr Umbertide
If you enjoy holidaying in the highlands of Scotland, you will enjoy the proximity to nature that Caselle offers. Its owners have restored this secluded farmhouse to offer their guests comfortable and appealing accommodation in an Italian rural style.
As you come out of the woods on your approach to Caselle, the view of Lake Trasimeno is a wonderful surprise. Driving on, as you descend to the farmhouse itself, past cows grazing gently in nearby fields, you are made aware of the fact that you are embarking on a beautiful country holiday. Past clients have waxed lyrical about supper on the small loggia at sunset, with the orange-glowing sun becoming larger and deeper as it sinks below the hills.
We would definitely recommend this villa to those who wish to spend a quiet relaxing time in the “Green Heart of Italy”, away from it all. It is also a wonderful venue for those with children. All clients will be well looked after by an extremely attentive owner and his wife, who live a short drive away, and have the welfare of their guests at heart. Beatrice is an excellent cook and guests will have a complimentary meal left for them on arrival.
Accomodation
Raised Ground Floor: Open kitchen with sitting and dining area • Double bedroom • Shower room • Few steps up to double bedroom • Twin bedroom • Bathroom.
Room Description
Raised Ground Floor: Open kitchen with sitting and dining area • Double bedroom • Shower room • Few steps up to double bedroom • Twin bedroom • Bathroom.
Further Information: The access road to the house is a long unsurfaced gravel track so careful driving is recommended.
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Price Includes
2011 villa rental prices are per week including maid service and complimentary arrival night meal. Saturday changeover day.
Extra Services
Let us organise flights and car hire for your villa holiday in Italy..
As members of IATA, we can quote and ticket for flights. If you book flights with us, your entire holiday is 100% financially protected by our ATOL bond.
Our car hire partner is Europcar, who offer our clients competitive inclusive prices, the level of service that we expect and an extensive back up service.
Facilities
Washing Machine, Dishwasher, Microwave, TV (Satellite), DVD Player, CD Player, Telephone, Ceiling Fans (kitchen and bedrooms), Insect Screens (bedroom and bathroom windows), Built-in Barbecue, Heating (usage payable locally)
Private Swimming Pool
6m x 12m, 1.1m - 2.4m deep with ladder steps. Pool Towels. The pool is open from 14 May until 16 September 2011. Outside these dates, the pool can be opened on request for an extra charge.
Further Information: Please note the diving board for the swimming pool shown in the photographs is no longer in place.
Welcome Provisions Included
A welcome gesture to offer you a drink after your journey; tea or coffee and biscuits, wine or juice and a snack. They are not sufficient for an entire meal. Owners will also generally leave a few other items such as some salt, sugar, oil, bin bags and toilet paper.
Food Hamper
Can be arranged for an additional cost and service charge payable locally. For guests who are arriving late or who recognize they may be delayed and arrive with no time to do shopping. Shops are shut on Sundays, so the aim of the Food Hampers is to provide two light meals and two breakfasts, to allow guests to go out for one meal, then do more shopping on Monday. We can adapt these hampers to take into account allergies, dislikes and dietary requirements, or according to whether there are children in the party.
2011 Cook Service
There are a couple of good cooks who live in the area, one of whom is Beatrice Belleri, Caselle’s owner.
As a special, welcoming, gesture, Beatrice will offer you a complimentary light meal on the night of your arrival.
When she can spare the time, Beatrice enjoys cooking for Caselle’s guests; otherwise a friend is usually available to take her place. She usually cooks in the evenings, Monday to Saturday, but sometimes she may be able to cook a lunch instead of an evening meal, depending on her commitments.
Options
a) Full cook service (evening meals): Mon – Fri (Mon – Sat on the first week of a 2-week stay) with a simple meal left for you for the Sunday –
Cost: €12 per hour, plus the cost of food, all to be paid locally to the cook
OR
b) Three meals per week – not Sunday
Cost: €12 per hour, plus the cost of food, all to be paid locally to the cook
Prices and Booking
Beatrice will shop for the meals she cooks, and her fees include time taken shopping and time taken travelling. Beatrice charges €12 per hour for her time, and as a very rough guide, a simple three-course meal for two may take four hours, whilst a more elaborate four-course meal for six may take six hours or more. However, since Caselle is owned by Beatrice and her husband Enzo, Beatrice will usually give clients a very good deal, and in the past guests have always been extremely happy when eating in.
If you wish to take advantage of any further cooking arrangements, other than the Arrival Night Meal, we need to know as soon as possible, in order to book Beatrice well ahead of time. Please ask for and complete the cook questionnaire and return it to us as soon as possible. Please note that the cook service is not usually available on Sundays or on Public Holidays. There is a £50 booking fee to be paid to The Villa People.
Shopping
If you arrive in plenty of time, you may wish to go to Mercatale, about 15 mins away, to shop for staples and food for breakfast for Sunday and Monday mornings. However, please note that almost all shops in the area will be closed on Sunday, so if you are arriving late (planes can be delayed), we suggest you order a Food Hamper (enough for two light meals, 2 breakfasts, plus ‘basics’ – see the Travel Directory in the Italy brochure).
a) Full cook service (evening meals): Mon – Fri (Mon – Sat on the first week of a 2-week stay) with a simple meal left for you for the Sunday –
Cost: €12 per hour, plus the cost of food, all to be paid locally to the cook
Note: I understand there is a £50 booking fee to be paid to The Villa People OR
b) Three meals per week – not Sunday
Cost: €12 per hour, plus the cost of food, all to be paid locally to the cook
Linen and Towels
Provided once per week on Saturday. Extra changes are available on request for an additional charge.
Maid Service
2.5 hrs, 2 days per week.
Services
Facts
Airports
Florence 140kms, Pisa 200kms, Bologna 220kms, Rome 260kms, Perugia 45kms
Amenities
Local shopping Lisciano Niccone 8kms, large shops Umbertide 22kms, tennis / restaurant Mercatale 10kms, watersports Lake Trasimeno 20kms, golf at Ellera di Corciano-Perugia 45kms
Mainline Station
Terontola-Cortona 25km
Places of Interest
Cortona 30kms, Arezzo 50kms, Gubbio 60kms, Assisi 65kms, Siena 95kms, Spoleto 100kms, Orvieto 110kms
Price
Starting at £1120
Contact The Villa People
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