excellent restautants and fascinating architecture, old churches and medieval town walls. The house is close to the provincial capital Macerata famous for its renowned open air summer opera festival. Set in
ravishingly beautiful country side with wonderful views Casa Farfalle offers a sanctuary of peace, surrounded by lavender beds and butterflies. The interior is stylishly done with a hand made wooden kitchen,
comfortable, tasteful furnishings and plenty of space for up to 10 people. The owners have young children and have created a child secure environment and provide all the necessities for babies or toddlers.
with both a lounging area and a further table for dining.
The swimming pool is located on the next terrace down, surrounded by the olive grove. Sun loungers are provided for 8 people as well as further large shady umbrellas. A small seating area with table and
chairs for 4 are provided in the shade of the olive grove.
Ground floor
A full-fitted, hand-made maple kitchen with granite work surfaces provides all modern conveniences (fridge-freezer, double oven - electric oven with gas hob, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine). A
large table accommodates 8 people comfortably. Travel high chair provided for small children. Adjacent sitting room with comfortable sofas surrounding a log-burning stove. A wall of books is provided for
our guests, as well as a television and DVD player (DVDs available to borrow during the stay). A small study is located off the sitting room.
First Floor
3 double bedrooms on the first floor: one double with en-suite shower room, a further double and a twin room, both served by a family bathroom. A large corridor links the rooms with the 3 large arched
windows overlooking the valley.3 double bedrooms on the first floor: one double with en-suite shower room, a further double and a twin room, both served by a family bathroom. A large corridor links the
rooms with the 3 large arched windows overlooking the valley.
Second floor
A family floor with one double bedroom, a shower room and a further room at the front with a single bed and travel cot available to borrow.
| TV flat screen |
Iron & Board |
Mobile Access |
| dvd selection |
Kettle |
Sun chairs/umbrellas/cushions |
| CD & DVD Player |
Mid Stay Clean Linen & Towels Provided Welcome Basket. |
/lawn Large flat garden wood burner |
| Coffee Maker |
Utensils |
pool - 10 x 6 pool roman steps away from house |
| Washing Machine |
Crockery Cutlery |
Private Parking |
| Dish Washer |
Fridge |
Cot stair gates |
| Microwave |
Freezer |
Highchair |
| 4 burner gas hob |
Work Tops Fitted Wooden kitchen |
covered loggia - outside dining table Pool Terrace |
| /shaded portico outside eating area |
Welcome Basket Mid stay clean for 2 week stay |
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| Gas oven |
Garden tables/chairs |
Towels /Beach |
| lawn garden |
Barbecue |
The regional capital Macerata is a 20 minute drive with not only top quality boutiques and restaurants but a spectacular open air opera season in the summer.
Web site to Macerata Opera: See below.
Abbey Fiastra is a few minutes drive or cycle ride with beautiful walks around the abbey grounds, a magnificent 12 C abbey, a choice of excellent restuarants and horse riding.
Roman ruins at Urbsalgia are close by which makes a fascinating tour. Loreto, Tolentino and further afield Urbino are all within easy reach.
The local area is busy with festa and Sagras in the summer and Aumtmn time celebrating harvests and holidays. These are great fun for all the family, everyone staying up late into the night, eating gelati and dancing.
Close by the Adriatic coast with its long white beaches and numerous fish restaurants and nightlife is an easy 40 minute drive. The Sibilini mountains with all their natural beauty, wonderful walking, skiing, wild
flowers and pony trekking along with water sports on a natural fresh water lake are 45 minutes drive from the house.The nearest beach Civitanova is a 40 minute drive offering sandy beaches and a wide choice of
fish restaurants, shops, boutiques and coffee bars.There is a lively night life scene too. The chic resorts of Grottamare and San Benedetto are a further 30 minutes to the south. Monte Conero National Park is
about an hours drive to the north with well marked walks, mountain biking and excellent beaches and restaurants at Sirolo, Numana and Portonovo. There is a local agriturismo the closest restaurant.
See our yearly updated restaurant guide to the area for all the best places to eat. See below Restaurant and Area Guide.
Italian Idyll as part of our booking agency offers Extra Holiday Services inlcuding babysitting, prepared home cooked by a chef meals on arrival, chef to come in an dcook for something special, pick up and drop off
airport and taxi service, pre arrival shopping and more. We can help you arrange bike hire, wine tours, guided tours, cookery demos, hang gliding, pony trekking,
canoe hire, yoga, language, painting, massages and treatments, info on opera seasons etc. Please enquire after booking or go to: While on Holiday in Le Marche Page on this site.
www.lavitalemarche.com
Rates are in Pound Sterling Per Week. - some houses are payable in Euros equivilent.
Peak Season Rates are not usually nogotiable.
Other months rates are prices guides. We sometimes offer special offers for last minute deals
and early bookings, small numbers, longer bookings etc.
Please use these rates as a guide and contact Italian Idyll for a personal quote based on your circumstances.
N earest Airport: Ancona. 50/1hr.
Other Options:
Pescara 2 hrs. Stansted/RyanAir
Rimini 2hrs Bristol /Ryan Air
Bologna 2 hrs.45 mins Most Major UK Airports & Airlines
incl Edinburgh (excl Heathrow)
Rome 3.30 Hrs. All major Uk & international airports/airlines
Milan 4 hrs. All Major airlines and internatioaal destinations.
Airline Web Sites : Online Bookings
Trains Station. Civitianova/Ancona/Foligno
Coaches: Macerata/Ascoli piceno/ Ancona
Ferries - Greece & Croatia Ancona
All major car hire companies available at all airports.
| Low Season Mid October - End April |
Please Enquire |
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| Mid Seasons End April - May Mid September - Mid October |
From £ 1000.00 |
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| High Seasons June Mid July Early September |
From £ 1200.00 |
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| Peak Season July 19th- September 6th |
£ 2200.00 |
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| Christmas New Year Easter |
Please Enquire |
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