PODERE PASSATORE

the architect-owner of this 15-bedroomed country property is justly proud of his work from the ruins of the old farmhouse and stables he has rebuilt the 2 buildings with the utmost care and attention to detail so that they are now immaculate the property is located in southern umbria amongst cultivated fields, woods, a stream at one end of the grounds and with beautiful uninterrupted views over to the classic hilltop village of visciano, and offers the perfect spot for a tranquil holiday the 2 buildings are made up of the 2-storey farmhouse and the ground floor stables parking is available for those arriving by cara refundable security deposit is payable on arrival meals are available on request (payable locally) it is essential that guests telephone to give an estimated time of arrival if they need any assistance during the stay, guests should contact the italian office on 095 374183 or (mobile) 338 6376526guests coming from milan/bologna by car should follow the a1 autostrada south towards firenze/roma from pisa airport follow the blue signs for firenze exit at scandicci and follow the green motorway signs for firenze/roma collect a ticket at the toll booth and follow the a1 autostrada south towards roma all drivers: turn off the a1 florence/rome motorway at orte onto the e45 dual-carriageway towards narni-perugia-terni after 4 km take the turn-off sign posted narni and keep following this road through nera montoro, over the traffic lights, under the railway bridge and through stifone 6 km from the narni turn off with narni visible high up ahead, take the 180 degree turn to the right towards roma after 25 km at taizzano with the trattoria tiberina on the left, turn right at the blue sign for taizzano and drive down past the football pitch follow this road over the crossroads into treie past the metal benches on the right after the right hand bend and 2 km from the trattoria iberina turn off just before the electricity tower, turn left into the strada del castello guests should be particularly careful turning left here, as there are oncoming vehicles coming around the blind bend in front continue along this road for around 15 km, tarmac turning to white track, past the equestrian centre on the left follow the s-bend which leads eventually to the propertythis villa is perched high above the narrow valley of the river nera, 9 km from narni, which is considered to be the geographical centre of italy taizzano is just 3 km away and offers a restaurant in narni, guests will find bars, the tourist centre and shopsthe accommodation on the ground floor is ideal for up to 10 people and offers a sitting/dining room with an open fireplace, a kitchen with a fridge/freezer, a hob, an oven and a dishwasher it is also equipped with a storage room with a washing machine, a shower room with wc, a second sitting room with a double sofa bed and stairway and a double room with an en suite bathroom and a wc the first floor comes with 2 double rooms with en suite bathrooms and a wc and a twin room with an en suite shower room and wc the ground floor stables accommodation is suitable for either 8 people or up to 18 people on the ground floor, and offers a double room with an en suite bathroom and a wc, a twin room with an en suite shower room and a wc and a double room with an en suite shower room and wc it also has a sitting room with a sofa bed, a kitchen/dining room with a hob, an oven, a fridge/freezer and a dishwasher and a wc with a washing machine every bedroom has an en suite bathroom and some feature spa baths an ironing set and central heating is provided in the accommodation units as standardthe outdoor swimming pool is ideal for children and is overlooked by an al fresco dining area guests can relax on the terrace with its sun loungers and parasols