Property Description

“La Ginestra� is a 30 hectare organic farm, situated deep in the green hills of Umbria, 650 metres above sea level, partly wooded and partly farmed, with an olive grove, orchard and pasture. It is a protected area and home to rare plants and animals.

The farm, which has been operative for 10 years, includes a principal dwelling dating back to the 19th century, a tower-house and a cottage - all restored in stone in their original architectural form.
For those who truly love nature and tranquillity there are plenty of rural activities including nature trails, mountain biking, trekking, bird watching, archery, swimming pool (12m x 6m - 15 May-15 October) and walking.
We let fully equipped furnished flats (2 to 9 beds) with central heating (orthopaedic mattresses and bedsteads) with private garden, and bedrooms (2 to 5 beds) with bathroom and garden, for weekends or on a weekly or monthly basis.

The prices include all incidental expenses such as: bed linen, towels, final cleaning, energy consumption, use of launderette, swimming pool, walks on natural paths.
Additional payment: central heating, archery and mountain bike.
Bed and breakfast: organic breakfast (fresh spelt-bread, spelt and wheat cakes, honey, a choice of natural jams, butter, milk, coffee, tea, fruit juice) € 7.
For meals we have an agreement with local inns and restaurants that offer organic cooking as well as typical food from the area (mushrooms, truffles, game, barbecued meat, etc.) and prices vary from € 13 to € 21 per person per meal.
Discount for stays of two or more weeks, for families and groups.

Restaurants: 6 km - Shops: 11 km - Gubbio: 20 km - Assisi: 35 km - Perugia: 30 km - Lake Trasimeno: 35 km - The sea: 80 km - Nearest main road: 11 km - Throughroad E45: 14 km - Railway station of Fossato di Vico-Gubbio: km 25 - Railway station of Perugia/Ponte S. Giovanni: km 25 - Railway station of Ponte Pattoli: km 13 - Bus-stop at Casa del Diavolo: 11 km - Bus-stop at Ponte Pattoli: km 13 - Bus-stop at Mengara: km 11 - Car essential - Dirt road km 3,5.

- English, French and Spanish spoken.
- It is open all year round
- Small pets welcome (extra € 35 for week, € 7 daily)

DESCRIPTION OF APARTMENTS:
Al - Two storey house - 55 m2 (4/5 beds) - Ground floor: kitchenette/lounge/dining-room with double bed. First floor: bedroom with double bed, 1 single bed and a bathroom with shower, WC and bidet. Independent central heating on request (additional payment). Private garden with garden furniture.

A2 – Two-room ground floor apartment - 95 m2 (7/8 beds) - kitchenette/lounge/dining-room/TV with double bed + 1 possible extra bed and a bathroom with shower, WC and bidet; bedroom with double bed, 2 single beds + 1 possible extra bed and a bathroom with shower, WC and bidet. Independent central heating on request (additional payment). Private garden with garden furniture.
There is the possibility of subdividing into:
- a one room apartment (2/3 beds) with kitchenette/lounge/dinner, double bed + 1 possible extra bed and a bathroom with shower, WC and bidet;
- a bedroom (4/5 beds) with double bed, 2 single beds + 1 possible extra bed and a bathroom with shower, WC and bidet.
Separate entrance.

A3 - One storey house - 65 sq. Mt. (5/6 beds) - Kitchenette/lounge/dinner with double bed and a bathroom with shower, WC and bidet; bedroom with double bed, 1 single bed + 1 possible extra bed and a bathroom with shower, WC and bidet. Independent central heating on request (additional payment). Private garden with garden furniture.
There is the possibility of subdividing into:
- a one room apartment (2 beds) with kitchenette/lounge, double bed and a bathroom with shower, WC and bidet;
- a bedroom (3/4 beds) with double bed, 1 single bed + 1 possible extra bed and a bathroom with shower, WC and bidet.
Separate entrance.


ROUTE TO FOLLOW:
1) Motorway Firenze/Roma: Take the Valdichiana exit (if coming from the north) or take the Orte exit (if coming from the south) and then the throughroad for Perugia, continue towards Cesena, take the Ponte Pattoli exit.
2) Motorway Bologna/Ancona: Take the Cesena exit (if coming from the north) and then the E45 expressway towards Perugia/Roma. Take the Ponte Pattoli exit - before Perugia.

Follow signs to Casa del diavolo. At the village crossroad continue straight to S. Cristina - 7 km away; 1,5 km after “La Dolce Vita� restaurant turn left towards “La Ginestra�. Stay on the dirt road for about 3,5 km following signs to “La Ginestra�.

3) Motorway Ancona/Bologna: Turn off at Fano (if coming from the south) and take the expressway towards Perugia/Roma. Before you get to Perugia, take a right turn (on the Gubbio/Perugia main road) signposted S. Cristina. Continue straight through until you see “La Ginestra� sign. Turn right and stay on the dirt road for about 3,5 km, following signs to “La Ginestra�.

More Information

This property caters for disabled people

Local Area Information

It is possible to organize:
- archery courses;
- trekking along CAI (Club Alpino Italiano) paths, accompanied by guides;
- walks and trails of every level of difficulty on rented mountain bikes, accompanied by guides of the AMI;
- courses in basket-making and plaiting, with gathering and drying of plants;
- courses in natural cooking (bread-making);
- holistic wellness techniques.
In the area it is possible to follow:
- hang-gliding courses (Monte Cucco Italian School);
- horse riding facilities and trekking on horseback;
- courses in ceramics;
- courses in wrought iron.

The organic farm “La Ginestra� follows organic methods of cultivation and is checked and certified by AIAB-Umbria. The farm produces: hay, cereals (spelt, wheat), legumes (lentils, field beans, chickpeas), olive oil, vegetables, jams, honey, spelt-bread. It is possible to buy fresh and preserved organic products from the farm, or from other organic farms in the region.

FAIRS AND EVENTS IN THE REGION:
Corsa dei Ceri (The Race of the “Ceri�): Gubbio, May - Calendimaggio (Calends of May): Assisi, May - Palio della Balestra (Crossbow Tournament): Gubbio, May - Umbria Jazz: Perugia, July - No Borders Gubbio Summer Festival: Gubbio, August - Mostra del Tartufo e dei Prodotti Tipici (Truffles and Typical Products Fair): Gubbio, October - Accensione dell’albero di Natale più grande del mondo (The lighting of the biggest Christmas Tree in the world): Gubbio, December-January.

Property Features

* Has a Pool
* Pets are allowed
* Children are allowed

Accommodation and Facilities Summary

Bathroom	Bathrooms 5, Toilets 5, Shower Rooms 5
Bedroom	Doubles 6
Heat/Cooling	Central Heating, Electric Heaters
Entertainment	TV
General	Telephone
Kitchen	Washing Machine, Freezer, Fridge, Grill
Laundry	Nearby Laundrette, Washing Machine Provided, Linen Provided, Towels Provided, Iron, Ironing Board
Local Activities	Cycling, Mountain Biking, Swimming, Walking
Local Area	Restaurants, Night Clubs, Distance to Local Town Centre 20km, The local town is Lively but not wild
Location	In the mountains, Distance to beach >5km, Distance to convenience store >5km, Distance to local restaraunts >5km, Distance to Airport 10-20km
Outside	Barbecue, Parking, Terrace, Private Swimming Pool, Garden
Suitability	Pets Welcome, Family Oriented, Children Welcome, Wheelchair accessible
Accommodation	Accommodation Type: Bed & Breakfast, Size: Spacious, Changeover Day Sat

Contact Information

Name:	Agriturismo La Ginestra
Telephone:	+39-075-920088
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Fax:	+39-075-920088
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