Vacation Rental Description
WE OFFER SOMETHING MISSING IN ITALY: a rare gem of a beautifully restored historic property within the 9th century walls of the romantic Umbrian hilltop glassmakers village of Piegaro, and your own private pool! Enjoy your vacation in a faithfully restored ancient glass works dating from 1250 with original features of grand arches, glass ovens, ancient stone walls and tower. Now a romantic vacation self-catering apartment. Our private pool and terraces have panoramic views with sun umbrellas and lounge chairs. Enjoy your holiday vacation in a romantic village living 'la dolce vita' of daily village life. No need to drive miles for food or gelato. Everything you need is here! Visit all of Tuscany and Umbria. Enjoy your dream vacation in the green heart of Italy.
il Forno is one of the most unique apartments. It has the 16th century stone glass oven that is restored to its former glory in the living room! This apartment is entered through glass French doors from the private stone terrace beside the pool and is filled with light from many windows in the ancient arched openings from the terrace and original windows onto the valley below. A beautiful ancient archway leads from dining to living area. Fully equipped kitchen and dining room have large arched windows overlooking the terrace and pool. This apartment has two spacious bedrooms and one bath and can sleeps 4 + 2 on sofa bed. Comfortable king beds become twins if needed. Living room and dining room have panoramic view from large windows. Comfortable couches and chairs, TV with DVD player and DVD library, travel library, antique glassware from 13th century, internet connection. Walls are stone and plaster walls of 'velatura' blue contrast with bright yellow and white floral luxury linens. Gourmet kitchen is stocked with loads of cooking utensils, cutlery, glassware and dining china. Can be made into one bedroom apartment on request or connected to two other apartments for additional 3 bedrooms/3 baths.
Stone terrace beside pool has lounge chairs, sun umbrellas, outdoor dining table and chairs and barbeque.
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Facilities
- Cleaning Service
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Dryer
- DVD
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Linen Service
- Microwave
- Amenity Parking
- Private Pool
- Refrigerator
Authentic Umbrian and Tuscan cooking lessons and meal catering available onsite.
Tour of only "carbon neutral" vineyard in Europe with wonderful wines and discounts to our guests.
Two restaurants with special pricing and menus for our guests.
Horseback riding, hiking, fishing can be arranged.
Discounted auto, scooter and bike rentals for our guests.
Full itinerary booklets in each apartment with easy day trips to all historical sights in Umbria and Tuscany.
Full information booklets in each apartment with all restaurants, suggested shopping: largest cashmere outlet in Italy or discounted leather goods.
Locally produced olive oil upon request.
Activities
- Horse Riding
- Restaurant
- Sailing
- Shopping
- Tennis
- Theme park
Largest waterpark in Umbria nearby. All shopping available within our friendly village. Gourmet restaurants just steps away. See Siena, Montepulciano, Lago Trasimeno with beach and watersports, Cortona, Perugia, Assisi, Orvieto, Gubbio, Todi, all the sights in Umbria and Tuscany within minutes. Golf, tennis, children's park, wine tours, organic olive oil and wineries, horseback riding.