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Like Italy? Youll simply adore Castagnola!
Situated in the medieval borgo of Castagnola,, about  500 m above sea level in the Comune of Giano Del Umbria.  This enchanting cottage has been completely restored to a very high standard, using predominantly natural materials. There are two bedrooms; one double, one twin, shower room, living/dining room and kitchen/diner.  A balcony and Oskar the Olive tree, provide a welcome setting for leisurely breakfasts or the odd sundowner or two! 
Converted to residences during the 13C and still partially encircled by ancient walls, its still possible to retrace the old Roman walls that protected Castagnola from attack.  The hamlet is surrounded by olive groves and vine yards and offers a relaxing holiday in a traditional Italian setting but with the advantage of being ideally located to discover the delights of the historic towns of Spoleto, Assisi, Todi, Spello and the regions Capital - Perugia.  Day trips to Tuscany and Rome all make for a truly enjoyable vacation.

With rates from as little as £205 a week, were pleased to able to offer you a range of vacation options including flexible arrival days; long romantic weekends, short breaks or long rentals.

The surrounding vineyards produce some of Italys finest wines, the famous Sagrantino, Rosso di Montefalco and Grechetto wines - all can be sampled and purchased via the numerous Cantinas.

Snuggled up against Tuscany, the region of Umbria has recently emerged from the shadow of its more famous neighbour. Known as the Green Heart of Italy, Umbria boasts a majestic landscape of gently rolling hills, sweeping woodlands, dense forests and lush pastoral countryside. Renowned for its profusion of enchanting hilltop towns, the region is also home to some of Italy’s finest Medieval jewels including Assisi, the birthplace of St Francis
Umbria is beautiful. On almost every hilltop, Roman and medieval walls encircle ancient towns and hamlets.  Hidden treasures equal to Italys finest, up till now seldom visited that you often feel youre making your own personal & very special discovery.

Theres plenty to see and taste during your vacation; below is just a sample of things to discover as you wind your way through the hills, vines and olive groves dotted with mediaeval towers, villages and castles.   Perhaps you’ve heard of the famed Festival dei Due Mondi at Spoleto - (The two worlds Festival) or the renowned Jazz Festival at Todi
Some lesser known delights include;  Strada del Sagantino - enjoy an itineray built around culture, good food and wine.

Activities near Giano delUmbria
Sports:
Tennis in town
Watersports
Horse Riding
Fishing Great for:
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats

Facilities
Luxuries: Log fire, DVD player
General: Central heating, TV, Telephone
Standard: Kettle, Iron, Hair dryer
Utilities: Clothes dryer, Cooker, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine
Rooms: Bedrooms (2), Shower rooms (1), WCs (1)
Furniture:    Sofabeds (1),  Single beds (2),  Double beds (1),  Dining seating for 5,  Lounge seating for 5,  Sleeps maximum of 4 
Other: Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors: Balcony / Terrace

Guests receive a welcome pack of essential provisions and are also provided with an information pack and guide which provides useful ideas to enable you to get the most from your stay at Castagnola and from the Umbrian region. Good for this years vacation and next years too!
Rental rates include unlimited hot water and all linen. Wood and central heating charged at cost price during the colder periods.

Two public swimming pools located in neighboroughing Giano DelUmbria
In addition you will find that most Umbrian towns have public swimming pools - take your cosies whilst checking out the delights of Todi and Spoleto in particular!