Villa & Apts in Medieval Village w/Pool & Views! (#46824)

Description of the Panicale vacation villa rental

L'Antica Vetreria is a restored 13th century glassworks perched on the 9th century walls of a historic medieval hilltop village and has panoramic views of Umbrian countryside of olive groves, vineyards, and farms! Experience the true Italian "la dolce vita" in our village with all amenties: coffee shops, restaurants, butcher, bakery, news agent, variety store, pharmacy. Enjoy your morning cappuccino in Cafe Roma, stroll to the bakery each morning or sit in the piazza with your afternoon gelato. Laze by the pool after a day trip to historic sights! We are right on the border of Tuscany, in Umbria, in the middle of all you would wish to see in Umbria or Tuscany with short day trips!
DISCOUNTS FOR EARLY BOOKINGS FOR 2010!
Stay in our luxurious Villa with 9th Century tower, or in one of our four apartments with restored features of an ancient glassworks: the 13th and 15th century ovens, the 9th century vaulted ceilings, arrow slot windows in the Tower, beautiful terraces with pool and private patios with sun loungers, outside dining, BBQs.
Enjoy Village life in Piegaro, a historic glassmaking village, with the privacy of your own terrace and pool with panoramic view!
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Villa: five bedrooms with ensuite baths (one is in the top of 9th century tower); soaring two story ceiling with chandeliers in the living and dining areas with panoramic views; dining room has handcrafted table, 11th century benches for dining 14, living room with antiques, comfortable couches; upstairs library with handcrafted wrought iron railing overlooking dining/living area, with leather couches, piano, fireplace, refectory table, WiFi, bookcases; huge gourmet kitchen with cooking island and ancient cooking fireplace; private laundry room.
La Cantina: two story apartment at street level with panoramic views from every room! King bedroom and twin bedroom w/rollaway, large bath with walk-in shower; living, dining and kitchen on ground floor. Private balcony and stone terrace overlooking pool and panoramic countryside. Beautiful sunset dining! Computer hookup.
il Forno Uno: beside the pool with private stone terrace, four ancient arched glass double glass doorways; spacious living room with comfortable couch and chairs, cradenza, bookcases, view window; large dining and kitchen with views; two king bedrooms (can be converted to twins), large bath with walk-in shower. WiFi.
il Forno Due: beside the Villa at street level with spacious living room, ancient 11th century fireplace, large gourmet kitchen with cooking island, dining room with panoramic view, desk, cradenza; WiFi; one king bedroom with panoramic view; extra large bath with large walk-in shower; completely wheel chair accessible.
La Terrazza: below pool level with huge private grass terrace with panoramic views; most ancient with original 9th century barrel vault ceilings, arrow slit windows, metre thick stone walls...so cool in summer heat! Living room opens to terrace through double french glass doors; two spacious king bedrooms (convert to twins) with two baths ensuite, walk-in showers; separate living, dining rooms and huge kitchen.
il Forno Uno and Due can be connected through middle bedroom to sleep 6.
il Forno Due and La Terrazza below can be connected via 9th century spiral stairway to sleep 6. Total connected to sleep 10 + three sofa beds.
Separate rates for Villa and all apartments. All are entirely self-catering with fully equipped kitchens and private entrances.

Colleen Simpson

Area Description

On the border of Tuscany, 12km. South of Lago Trasimeno, one of the largest lakes in Italy. Minutes from Cortona, Perugia, Chiusi! Can see all the historic sights of Umbria and Tuscany with short day trips. Historic glassmaking village of Piegaro, in the western heart of Umbrian Pre-Appininne Mountains. Beautiful farmlands of vineyards, olive groves, rolling hillsides dotted with medieval castles, hamlets and perched villages. All the luxury of village living with private terraces, pool and panoramic views.

Special tasting tour of "carbon neutral" winery with special prices on wine and olive oil for our guests.
Village Glass Museum curated with exhibits, models and video of 750 yr history of glass making.
All village amenities: coffee bars, restaurants, grocery stores, butcher shop, bakery, florist, newsagent, ATM, veriety store, pharmacy, beauticians, barber.
Special menu and pricing for our guests at village restaurants.
Largest water park in Umbria just 4km in next village.
Large supermarkets in next village.
Daytrips to all historical sights in Umbria and Tuscany.
Complete privacy in Villa and apartments, terraces, pool, yet just steps away to central piazza with all shops in village.
Discounted auto rentals and free train station pickup and departure service in Chiusi.
Catered meals and cooking classes.
Fishing and hunting and hiking treks arranged.
Horseback riding arranged.
Babysitting available.