Casalein the Umbrian hills - Silent Villages -

Farmhouse (150mq) With an adjoining one hectare of olive grove in the heart of the Umbrian countryside is near of Orvieto, in the locality of Montecchio. Composed of three bedrooms, two bathrooms, living room and kitchen with open space, large veranda, two large indoor fireplaces, outdoor stone oven, barbecue and small pool outside land (four m. diameter). The farmhouse is on two floors, finely furnished and able to accommodate 8 people. The Walk of the Silent Villages Casa Iole is a farmhouse surrounded by greenery consisting of a ground floor and a first floor. On the ground floor you can find a large space composed of a kitchen with a barbecue and a large living room with a fireplaces, in front of a comfortable sofa and armchairs. There is also a bathroom with a shower and a double bedroom. Both from the living room and from the kitchen You can access in the large veranda overlooking the valley and an English lawn with comfortable sunbeds for sunbathing. The first floor consists of a bathroom with bathtub, a double bedroom and another large bedroom with terrace overlooking the village of Montecchio (1 km far) composed of a large double bed and a sofa bed, comfortable for two more people. The house is surrounded by an olive grove of about one hectare and in the shade of a large oak tree centuries old you will find caves equipped with a large outdoor table and a wood oven for make pizzas totally accessible by guests. Also near the veranda a barbecue both equipped for your outdoor lunches and dinners. You can also cool off and relax in the small above ground pool in the garden. The property, not fenced and far from other houses, has a large covered parking private close to the house Cristina, whose house is nearby, will welcome you on your arrival and will be at your disposal for your needs throughout your stay. Casa Iole is located about 1 km from the village of Montecchio. In the immediate vicinity, reachable on foot, there is the evocative Etruscan necropolis of San Lorenzo, while the oasis of Alviano and the Tiber valley are not far away with its characteristic villages and villages; just a few km away there are the spas of frozen sulphurous the housewaters of Ramici, waters with many healing properties ; For walking enthusiasts, the farmhouse is located in the heart of the path of the silent villages. The Walk of the Silent Villages is a ring-shaped route that winds along the northern slopes of the Amerini Mountains, in Umbria. It is divided into five stages lasting as many days and crosses uncontaminated places and medieval villages still intact: the characteristic that distinguishes it is the charm of silence, which from the holm oak and chestnut woods, up to the ancient walls of the small villages, seems to embrace and understand everything. The walker who will know how to listen to the silence that surrounds him will be able to make a journey out of time and space, as in a sort of time machine: it is traveled with good legs but above all with a big heart! The route is located in the southwestern part of Umbria, in one of the most fascinating and least known places in the region, away from the large crowded tourist destinations. You can do excursions to discover scenic or cultural and eno-gastronomic itineraries in Orvieto, Todi, Perugia and the major centers of interest can be reached easily and in few time. - The village of Montecchio is only 25 km from Orvieto, 30 km from Todi and 70 km from Perugia. - From Montecchio you can reach Rome in 1 hour and Florence in just over 2 hours - The nearest train station is Alviano 15min and Orvieto 30min - Discounts on weekly nights - Final cleaning, wood and heating are included in the price.