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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).
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