Peaceful rustic house with stunning views, private pool, garden and pergola.
Home
Sleeps: 5
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Description
Vacation home in Citta di Castello with private pool and kitchen
Colcello is a lovely old farmhouse just outside the peaceful village of San Leo Bastia on the border between Umbria and Tuscany. There are stunning views of the hills opposite. You have sole use of the gardens and pool and are not overlooked by another property. A ten-minute walk takes you down to the village where you can sip a cappucino or campari in one of the two bars, buy fresh bread, pecorino and prosciutto for your lunch or enjoy a delicious pizza in the village restaurant. The hillsides ring with birdsong, butterflies flutter among the lavender and olive trees and in late spring and early summer, the gardens light up with fireflies! If you are looking to relax in beautiful surroundings, this is the place for you.
The accommodation is simple and rustic - this is not a glitzy modern villa! However, with a private pool and garden of your own, we believe Colcello offers outstanding value - a perfect getaway for couples or small families. The accommodation consists of the upper half of a stonebuilt farmhouse. The lower half (owned by the same owner) is not used or rented out, so you enjoy complete peace and seclusion.
There are two bedrooms, both with beautiful views, mosquito frames over the windows and wooden shutters. The cosy kitchen/living room has oak beams and the original stone-tiled floor. It's furnished with a sofa and armchair plus dining table, chairs and shelves housing a small library of books. In the kitchen area there is a double sink, fridge-freezer, gas hob, electric oven and grill and cupboards containing all the necessary equipment and utensils. There's also an open fire for winter use. The bathroom has a bath with handheld shower, washbasin, lavatory and bidet.
Outside, there is a shady pergola, a thatched terrace with beautiful views over the pool and hills and a table and chairs for alfresco eating. Steps lead down to the sun terrace and the raised circular swimming pool.
The attractions of Cortona, Assisi, Citta di Castello, Perugia, Gubbio and Arezzo are all within an hour's drive. This is a great location for art lovers, walkers and those who just like to mosey around old hill towns and do some people-watching!
Colcello is on a hillside. The last stretch of the road is on an unsurfaced gravel road and the final bit is steep and narrow. There are steps both inside and outside. For this reason, we don't recommend it to families with very young children, adults with mobility problems or nervous drivers. It's best suited to a couple but also good for two couples or a family with children aged five and over.
Guest accommodations at this vacation home offer private pools and fireplaces. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and bidets.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Amenities
Kitchen and dining- Oven
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Blender
- Coffee grinder
- Coffee maker
- Dishwasher
- Grill
- Ice maker
- Kettle
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Kitchen
- Kitchenette
- Dining
- Balcony
- Golf
- Internet
- Paper towels
- Air conditioning
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Hair dryer
- Iron and board
- Toilet paper
- Washer and Dryer
- Heater
- Fishing
- Fly fishing
- Hiking
Rates
| Season | Nightly | Weekly | Weekend | Monthly | Min Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Rate -- |
€98 | - | - | - | 3 |
Debra S.
Paradise in the Umbrian Hillside
A small but perfectly formed home from home. It was hard to leave!
Paul F.
Great remote location with pool
We had a great stay, the host had provided us with very clear and concise instructions with local tips that were very useful and informative. The accommodation was perfect for what we wanted , which was a remote location with views and a peaceful setting. The property is basic (very charming and old) but very clean and has all the facilities you need to cook a decent meal and store food etc. We cooked meals with produce purchased from the local shop on four nights with no problem. There is also the option to eat in the local village. The pool was clean and well maintained with chairs, loungers to use. We have great memories of this place and would thoroughly recommend it to anyone else seeking a peaceful trip. There are also walking routes near by that we didn't check out but if we had more time we would have tried out. A lovely stay !
Leonardo C., London
Great place with stunning view
We loved our staying, beautiful setting and lovely hone. We definitely would love to be back sometime soon.
Peter O.
Entschleunigung in Colcello
Totale Entspannung. Hier findet man wieder die innere Ruhe.
Claire p.
Great week in Colcello
Wonderful little house with a very nice view. We spent a great week. Kids enjoyed the swimming pool and the lovely cat they fell in love with. Lots of things to visit, among them Citta di Castello : not as famous as Sienne but very nice to visit and have a drink at the end of the day !
Claire p.
Great week in Colcello
Wonderful little house with a very nice view. We spent a great week. Kids enjoyed the swimming pool and the lovely cat they fell in love with. Lots of things to visit, among them Citta di Castello : not as famous as Sienne but very nice to visit and have a drink at the end of the day !
Debra S.
Paradise in the Umbrian Hillside
A small but perfectly formed home from home. It was hard to leave!
Paul F.
Great remote location with pool
We had a great stay, the host had provided us with very clear and concise instructions with local tips that were very useful and informative. The accommodation was perfect for what we wanted , which was a remote location with views and a peaceful setting. The property is basic (very charming and old) but very clean and has all the facilities you need to cook a decent meal and store food etc. We cooked meals with produce purchased from the local shop on four nights with no problem. There is also the option to eat in the local village. The pool was clean and well maintained with chairs, loungers to use. We have great memories of this place and would thoroughly recommend it to anyone else seeking a peaceful trip. There are also walking routes near by that we didn't check out but if we had more time we would have tried out. A lovely stay !
Leonardo C., London
Great place with stunning view
We loved our staying, beautiful setting and lovely hone. We definitely would love to be back sometime soon.
Peter O.
Entschleunigung in Colcello
Totale Entspannung. Hier findet man wieder die innere Ruhe.
Claire p.
Great week in Colcello
Wonderful little house with a very nice view. We spent a great week. Kids enjoyed the swimming pool and the lovely cat they fell in love with. Lots of things to visit, among them Citta di Castello : not as famous as Sienne but very nice to visit and have a drink at the end of the day !
Claire p.
Great week in Colcello
Wonderful little house with a very nice view. We spent a great week. Kids enjoyed the swimming pool and the lovely cat they fell in love with. Lots of things to visit, among them Citta di Castello : not as famous as Sienne but very nice to visit and have a drink at the end of the day !