La Ginestra a 30 hectare organic farm and holiday home, situated deep in the hills of Umbria, 650 metres above sea level, a protected area and home to rare plants and animals, 15 km from Gubbio, 27 km from Perugia, 30 km from Assisi. For those who truly love nature and tranquillity there are plenty of rural activities including nature trails, mountain biking, trekking, bird watching, archery, swimming pool, walking, horse-riding lessons, excursions on horseback. La Ginestra which has been operative for 12 years, includes a principal dwelling dating back to the 19th century, a tower house and a cottage all restored in stone in their original architectural form. We let fully equipped furnished flats (2 to 7 beds) with central heating (orthopaedic mattresses and bedsteads) with private garden, for weekends or on a weekly or monthly basis. For meals we have an agreement with local inns and restaurants (1 km) that offer organic cooking as well as typical food from the area (mushrooms, truffles, game, barbecued meat, etc.) and prices vary from E. 13 to E. 21 per person per meal. It is possible to buy fresh and preserved organic products from the farm, or from other organic farms in the region. Small pets welcome extra E. 35 for week, E. 7 daily. English, French, Spanish spoken. DESCRIPTION OF APARTMENT: A1 - Tower-house: Two storey house apartment (4/5 beds) - Ground floor: kitchenette/lounge/dining-room with double bed. First floor: bedroom with double bed, 1 single bed and a bathroom with shower, WC and bidet. Independent central heating on request (additional payment). Private garden with garden furniture. |