Casa San Gabriel – La Cantina
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Property Overview
- 6 guests
- 3 bedrooms
- 2 bathrooms
- Tuscany & Umbria
Past guests rave about this pretty cluster of three stone cottages with words like "Perfect", "Heavenly", "Magical" and "Paradise" littering the guest book and, with their simple but beautiful interiors, idyllic pool and truly mesmerising scenic setting, it is pretty easy to see why. But, from a parent's perspective, it is the fabulous attention to in family friendly touches and services that make Casa Gabriel the kind of place many find themselves returning to time and time again.
Owners Chrissie and David have two young daughters themselves which has also given them a keen insight into what it takes to enjoy a relaxing holiday with tots in tow. It shows in the handy collection of toys, books and baby gear provided (see breakdown in grey column left), the brilliant little kids play outdoor area and the ever popular weekly pizza night, when junior guests adore getting involved in making their own dinner and mum and dad get to enjoy a sociable glass of wine and some of David's home-made olive oil, which is also supplied in the handy cottage welcome packs.
When not exploring the many easily accessible nearby towns including the famously beautiful Arezzo, Assisi, Gubbio and Florence, grown-up guests generally find themselves unwinding on their private terraces, none of which are overlooked and each furnished both for lounging and dining including a BBQ, whilst little ones can be free to roam with new found friends of both the two and four-legged variety – Casa Gabriel has its own very sweet dog and small Alpaca herd.
Accommodation Overview:
La Cantina (The Wine Cellar) is a pretty one bedroom cottage, set over two levels. The lower level consists of a kitchen, equipped with 4-ring hob, fridge and sink, and sitting/dining area with a double sofa bed (orthopaedic) which leads onto the terrace. The original external stairs have been been cleverly enclosed in a glazed extension and lead to a landing and double bedroom (with either twin beds or a double) plus a separate bathroom with shower (baby bath provided). Outside, there's a spacious terrace, covered by a shady pergola, with dining table, chairs, deckchairs and a BBQ plus breathtaking views over the verdant valley beyond. All cottages at Casa San Gabriel now have air-conditioning.
Location Information
Owners Chrissie and David are a fabulous source of information on places to visit, things to do and places to eat, so do ask their advice, but here's some basic info:
Shopping: The village has a decent market each Tuesday whilst nearby Umbertide has one on Wednesdays. The cosmopolitan city of Perugia is just 25kms away (35min by train from the village) and has many shops, bars, bistros and cafes, as well as a well respected annual Jazz festival.
Sightseeing: The medieval centre of Assisi is within about 30mins drive and is said to be one of the best preserved in the world. Gubbio, another famously beautiful hilltop town is also with half an hour's drive and boasts many bars and restaurants amongst its cobbled streets, plus a funicular railway to the basilica on the top of Monteingino, which offers magnificent views of the town and mountains beyond. Florence is within around 90minutes drive.
Beaches: There are several sandy beaches alongside nearby Lago Trasimeno, of which the Harringtons highly recommend Sualzo beach near Passignano, which is within 30mins drive. There's also an excellent waterpark within 50minutes drive, which has four pools including a very shallow toddler/baby pool complete with little slides and fountains.
Kids Love: The Aplaca Farm about 10mins from Umbertide, the Citta della Domencia wildlife park with trains, play areas and Indian Village and the Perugina Chocolate Factory
Sports: There are several golf courses nearby that welcome visitors including the championship course at Antognolla. Watersports including canoeing are available at the Marmore national waterpark near Terni.
Eating Out: Restaurant Pomerancio in Umbertide has a nice outside seating areaand comes highly recommended. As deos La Locanda del Capitano in Montone, which is acclaimed for its beautiful setting in a small courtyard, great food and attentive service.
Getting There: Nearest airports are: Perugia (25mins drive), Ancona (90mns drive), Bologna Forli (90mins drive), Rome Ciampino (2.5hrs drive), Bologna Marconi (2.5hrs drive), Rome Fiumicino (2.5hrs drive) Pisa Galileo (2hrs drive). Try www.skyscanner.net to review the choice of available fllights.
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- Pierantonio, Tuscany & Umbria, Italy
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