Le Vignaie, nr Rancolfo
Le Vignaie is the ultimate bolt-hole, an escape from today’s increasingly frenetic world. Located above the small village of Rancolfo, one arrives in the early summer through verdant countryside covered in yellow broom, and classic Umbrian hills as far as the eye can see.
Le Vignaie is a traditional farmhouse, converted in the last few years by the present owner. Because of its hillside position, the main entrance is on the top floor, leading into an attractive, open beamed living room running the length of the house, with original stone walls, and an American pool table providing endless amusement for guests. Huge French windows let the sun stream in to this charming room with desk and study area, sitting area with fireplace, dining area and kitchen. An eclectic mixture of Bedouin cushions, Indonesian sofas, scattered rugs, Italian cast iron beds combine to make a most charming and cosy home. The cool, stone flagged master bedroom with large, muslin draped (extra long) four poster bed has access straight on to the patio and swimming pool outside.
A natural garden surrounds the house, and the pool is surrounded by a pretty lavender and rosemary edged garden with small grassed area. Le Vignaie is a wonderful family house ideal for those seeking a tranquil spot in which to write, read, paint or walk.
Accomodation
Ground Floor: Master double bedroom with shower room en suite • Twin bedroom • Double bedroom
Twin bedroom • Shower room • Bathroom
First Floor: Large open plan room with sitting room, study, kitchen, dining room with full length balcony
Annexe: Double bedroom with shower room en suite • Twin bedroom • Shower room • Sitting room • Kitchen/dining room.
Facilities
Washing Machine, Dishwasher, Microwave, SKY Satellite TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Telephone, Pool Table, Ceiling Fans (in sitting room, kitchen, master bedroom), Barbecue
Private Heatable Swimming Pool
12m x 6m, 1.05m - 2.2m deep with ladder steps. Pool Towels. Pool heating payable locally. The pool is open from mid May until mid September . Outside these dates, the pool can be opened on request for an extra charge). Note: 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 €35 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.
Cook Service
On request, payable locally
Shopping
We suggest you stop on the way to Vignaie and shop for ‘basics’ and food for breakfast for Sunday and Monday mornings. However, if you are arriving late (planes can be delayed), and bearing in mind that almost all shops are closed on Sundays, we suggest you order a Food Hamper (enough for two light meals, 2 breakfasts, plus ‘basics’ –
Linen and Towels
Provided once per week on Saturday. Extra changes are available on request for an additional charge.
Maid Service
2 hours 3 days a week
Activities
Pool Table
Services
Facts
Airports
Perugia 30kms,Florence 180kms, Rome 210kms, Pisa 240kms
Amenities
Bar at Rancolfo 5kms, shops at Solfagnano Parlesca 8kms, larger shops / tennis courts Umbertide 15kms, golf at Ellera di Corciano-Perugia 40kms, water sports Lake Trasimeno 40kms
Mainline Station
Perugia 30km
Places of Interest
Gubbio 40kms, Assisi 40kms, Todi 60kms, Spoleto 80kms, Orvieto 100kms
Price
Starting at £990
Contact The Villa People
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