The architecture
of Gubbio represents, perhaps, the masterpiece of the medieval
period and of the 13th-14th centuries: intact towers, facades
of houses blackened from the centuries, gothic churches and
palaces that symbolise the power of this medieval city-state.
”The Palazzetto” is situated in the hills surrounding
Gubbio, 8 Km from the village of Padule. You can reach it following
a smooth country road, through over 2000 hectares of woodland
and pasture. The farm, of 36 hectares, has recently been reforrested
and converted to the production of woodland foods such as mushrooms,
white truffles and scorzone truffles.
The residence is placed in the “Casa Colonica”.
This farm house is thought to date from the end of the eightheenth
century, although, through the ages it has undergone various
renovations, the last of which was in 1993. This saw its conversion
into 5 independent apartments complete with bathrooms, autonomous
central heating, and functional furnishings, which together
can accomodate 15+4 guests.
(1) 1 double bedroom, 1 bedroom with 2 twin bedas, 1 bedroom
with 2 single beds. 1 large living room with fireplace, 1 kitchen,
1 bathroom, private gazebo
(2) 1 bedroom with 2 twin beds, 1 living room with 1 double
sofa-bed and fireplace, kitchen, bathroom
(3) 1 bedroom with 2 twin beds, 1 living room with 1 double
sofa-bed and kitchen corner, bathroom, private terrace
(4) 1 double bedroom, 1 living room with 1 sofa-bed and kitchen
corner, bathroom, private terrace
(5) 1 very large living room with 1 double sofa-beds, dining
corner, kitchen corner, bathroom with disabled facilities, private
terrace
The house was built using local stone, which lends it a rustic,
yet noble air. It looks out over the wonderful valley of the
Chiascio river and the Natural Park of Monte Cucco. All of this
enables you to taste the simple life in contact with Nature;
excursions on foot, by mountain-bike or on horse back. At the
“Palazzetto” guests can enjoy the pool, a children’s
play area and an established country walk.
10Km from the farmhouse lies Gubbio, with its medieval palaces,
its churches which date from the pre-Roman era to the end of
the fiftheenth century, its museums and its shops and stands,
selling local crafts and foods. Gubbio has a rich cultural life.
Annual events include the local festivals (the Festa dei Ceri,
15 May, the National Crossbow competition, the last Sunday of
May and the Regional Crossbow competition, 14 August); the music
and theatre seasons which take place in July and August; the
Truffle fair, that starts 1 Novembre, and the Antiques Market,
held on the third week of every month.
“Il Palazzetto” is also well placed for trips to
the most renowned towns in Umbria: Perugia and Assisi (40 Km);
Spoleto Todi and Urbino ( 100 Km).
How to reach Gubbio:
BY CAR
- From North: A14 Autostrada Adriatica, exit Fano, Superstrada
Flaminia direction Roma, deviation Gubbio
- From South: A1 Autostrada del Sole, exit Orte, Superstrada
E7, deviation Perugia direction Cesena, exit Gubbio-Bosco
BY TRAIN
- Railway line Ancona-Rome , Fossato di Vico Station - Gubbio
(19 km. away from Fossato, bus services to Gubbio).
- Railway line Firenze -Terontola - Foligno, Perugia Station
- Gubbio (40 km. away from Perugia).
BY PLANE
- PEG - Regional Airport in Perugia, loc. S. Egidio, 12 km.
away from Perugia. Information bureau: tel. +39075 592141
- Airport "R. Sanzio" in Falconara (An) 155 km. away
from Perugia. Information bureau:
tel. +39071 28271
- FCO - International Airport "Leonardo Da Vinci",
Fiumicino, Rome 120 km. away from Perugia. Information bureau:
tel. +390665951. Daily bus services to Perugia. Information
bureau:
tel. +390755009641
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