Monte San Martino holiday villa "Villa Il Melo" in Monte San Martino

Newly restored 5-bedroom / 5-bath villa + pool in tranquil grounds near river

1 of 4 in Monte San Martino
Monte San Martino villa rental - Family fun
  • Bedrooms5
  • Sleeps10
  • 5 Bathrooms, 1 Separate WC
Rates (GBP)
per property (GBP)
  • per week £1,500 - £2,700
Description Villa, 280 m²

Duncan & Chris Grant

Telephone: +44 (0)1625 562002

Alt. Phone: +44 (0)7777 650145

Speaks: English, French, Italian, German, Dutch

Photos and Description of this Monte San Martino holiday villa
'A perfect family retreat' - Daily Express March 7, 2009

Il Melo (the Apple Tree) is a large stone and brick Farmhouse set in Wooded Grounds filled with walnut, cherry, fig, olive and apple trees through which a Woodland Walk leads down to the River Tenna. There are Views to the hill towns of Monte San Martino, Penna San Giovanni and Falerone as well as, across the neighbouring Cherry Orchard, to the Sibillini Mountains National Park.

The restoration has been carried out by local craftsmen to the highest standards to create an ideal Rural Retreat yet with easy access to nearby towns, mountains and beaches. With a 12 metre pool, Shady Patios, 5 en suite Bedrooms, Living and Dining Room, Sitting Room and Library as well as fully equipped Kitchen with Granite surfaces and everything the keen Cook could want, Il Melo provides a Tranquil holiday base for exploring the area

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With Books, Toys, Games, DVD and Playstation, CD Player and ipod / MP3 Dock there is plenty of entertainment on of

Monte San Martino villa rental - Family fun

Family fun

Monte San Martino villa rental - The romantic Black & White Master Suite

The romantic Black & White Master Suite

Monte San Martino villa rental - A shady spot for al fresco dining

A shady spot for al fresco dining

Monte San Martino villa rental - Cosy and stylish sitting room

Cosy and stylish sitting room

Monte San Martino villa rental - Luxury kitchen (SMEG range and granite surfaces)

Luxury kitchen (SMEG range and granite surfaces)

Monte San Martino villa rental - Lawned gardens with olive and fruit trees

Lawned gardens with olive and fruit trees

Monte San Martino villa rental - The 12m pool is just a few steps from the house

The 12m pool is just a few steps from the house

Monte San Martino villa rental - A great place to relax

A great place to relax

Monte San Martino villa rental - Dine in style with seating for up to 12 people

Dine in style with seating for up to 12 people

Monte San Martino villa rental - Cosy but spacious Eau de Nil Master Suite

Cosy but spacious Eau de Nil Master Suite

Monte San Martino villa rental - A perfect setting - Il Melo is circled

A perfect setting - Il Melo is circled

Monte San Martino villa rental - A shady spot for eating out

A shady spot for eating out

Location: Monte San Martino in Macerata

Nearest Airport : Ancona at 100 Kilometres
Nearest Train : Tolentino or Macerata at 40 Kilometres
Nearest Motorway : SS77 Macerata at 30 Kilometres
Nearest Beach : beach at 35 Kilometres
Car: necessary

Nestled in a valley on the edge of the Monti Sibillini National Park, Il Melo is in the commune of Monte San Martino.

Nearby are many fine restaurants serving fresh local produce and there are lively markets in Amandola, Sarnano and Comunanza. Every town also has festas celebrating their local speciality. Monte San Martino is famous for its art gallery and beautiful churches with stunning paintings by the Crivelli brothers. Macerata, the provincial capital, has one of the largest open air opera houses in Europe. Ascoli Piceno is a must if only to sip a coffee in the Piazza del Popolo. The Marche is like Tuscany and Umbria were before the crowds came and offers wonderful opportunities for walking, horse riding and cycling or just chilling and get the feel of the real Italy.

A few miles away is Italy's principal shoe and leather-goods making area with numerous outlets such as Tods, Prada and Geox.

The Adriatic coast has a wide range of resorts and wonderful seafood.

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Rental rates for this holiday villa in Monte San Martino, Macerata

Rental Basis:
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Rental rates quoted in:
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Dates Rates
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Spring 7 Apr 2012 25 May 2012 £1,500 - - - - - - 1 Week
Early summer 26 May 2012 29 Jun 2012 £2,000 - - - - - - 1 Week
Summer 30 Jun 2012 31 Aug 2012 £2,700 - - - - - - 1 Week
Early autumn 1 Sep 2012 27 Oct 2012 £2,000 - - - - - - 1 Week

Additional information about rental rates

  • A deposit of 20% is required at the time of booking with the balance payable 8 weeks before the date of arrival.

    A refundable security deposit of £300 / €350 is also required with the balance payment and is repayable after the visit.

    Once the booking has been confirmed and the deposit paid, it cannot be cancelled so you are strongly advised to have adequate travel insurance in particular to cover risk of enforced cancellation.
  • Rates include cleaning at the end of stay and, for stays of more than one week, weekly changes of bedlinen and towels. Additional cleaning is available. Guests are expected to leave Il Melo as they found it (bins and fridge emptied, crockery / pans clean etc.), however a walk away service where we do all that is also available. To book these additional services and for rates, please enquire.

    To protect the environment and promote responsible energy use, heating costs are not included - a refundable heating deposit of £100 / €115 per week will be added to bookings covering October to April. At the end of the visit actual usage will be checked and a repayment will be made or the extra amount invoiced.

    • EU residents should have EHIC health cards for all members of their party and non-EU visitors need medical insurance.

Accommodation and facilities for this holiday villa in Monte San Martino in Macerata

Property Type:
  • villa (detached)

Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering

Floor Area:
  • 280 m²

Location Type:
  • mountain
  • rural

Theme:
  • historic
  • family

General:
  • safe
  • local activities guide
  • toilet paper
  • towels provided
  • linen provided
  • central heating
  • local restaurant guide
  • alarm clock
  • local maps

Kitchen:
  • fridge
  • freezer
  • microwave
  • washing machine
  • clothes dryer
  • oven
  • dish washer

Living Room:
  • fireplace
  • sofabed
  • comfy seating for 12 people

Dining:
  • dining area
  • highchair
  • seating for 12 people

Bathrooms:
  • 5 Bathrooms, 1 Separate WC
  • Eau de Nil - en suite - Bidet, Jacuzzi, Bath (no shower), Toilet, Hydromassage bath
    Red - en suite - Toilet, Bidet, Shower Enclosure
    Yellow - en suite - Toilet, Bidet, Shower Enclosure
    Black & white - en suite - Shower Enclosure, Toilet, Bidet, With steam & chromatherapy
    Pink - en suite - Toilet, Bath (no shower), Bidet
    Ground floor - Toilet, Access from house & garden / pool
    Pool area - Outdoor Shower
  • All bathrooms are spacious with toilet, basin and bidet as well as bath or shower. All towels are 100% Egyptian cotton by Christy of England. (Christy beach towels are also provided) The master suites are especially luxurious with space to spread out and either hydro massage bath or large steam / chromatherapy shower. The ground floor cloakroom as well as being accessible from within can also be reached directly from pool or garden without having to go through the house. There is solar powered shower beside the pool. For lots more photos of Il Melo and its surrounding area, please visit tiny.cc/ilmelophotos.

Bedrooms:
  • 5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10
  • Eau de Nil - 1 Large Double Bed
    Red - 2 Single Bed
    Yellow - 2 Single Bed
    Black & White - 1 Large Double Bed
    Pink - 2 Single Bed
  • Il Melo offers two double-bedded master suites and three twin rooms all en-suite. On the top floor, the Eau de Nil suite stretches the length of the house offering all the space you need to relax . Beside it are the Red and Yellow rooms - each with twin beds and en-suite shower. The roof has been raised 18 inches from its original level giving good head room throughout and is fully insulated to allow comfortable sleep even at the height of summer. In colder months you will be glad of the underfloor heating - controllable for each floor. On the first floor, the romantic Black & White suite with a 4-poster bed offers steam room / shower with chromatherapy. The Candy room is large twin with a sunken bath. The library on the first floor has a sofa bed for additional guests as well as a writing table and there is a further sofa bed in the ground floor sitting room. All beds feature orthopedic mattresses and the bedlinen is 100% Egyptian cotton by Christy of Englan
Entertainment:
  • TV
  • stereo system
  • DVD

Outside:
  • outdoor grill charcoal
  • patio
  • terrace
  • parking off street
  • garden
  • barbecue
  • parking
  • 6 garden chairs
  • 8 deck chairs
  • 2 bicycles

Swimming Pools:
  • outdoor pool
  • private pool

Suitability:
  • pets not allowed
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • children welcome
  • non smoking only

Onsite Equipment:
  • beach towels

Attractions:
  • churches
  • restaurants
  • winery tours

Leisure Activities:
  • walking
  • horse riding
  • eco tourism
  • outlet shopping
  • sight seeing
  • scenic drives
  • bird watching

Notes: Midweek changeovers may also be possible. Most of the ground floor consists of an L-shaped area with kitchen, dining and sitting areas. French windows at each end of the house allow a good flow of air and thick stone walls keep it cool. A separate sitting room, also on the ground floor has an open fireplace. In this room also are TV/DVD and games console (with games). The locally made kitchen has granite work surfaces and top quality appliances including SMEG range cooker, AEG fridge freezer and Siemens dishwasher. The washing machine is located in a separate boiler room at the rear of the house. The whole house has been renovated with a view to minimizing environmental impact. As well as using local materials and suppliers wherever possible Il Melo has the latest insulation and high efficiency underfloor heating as well as solar panels for water heating (backed up by natural gas.) The 12m pool features an electric safety cover and a shallow area especially for young children

Further details for this holiday villa rental in Monte San Martino, Italy

Activities: We can also arrange activities (such as hill walking, horse riding, wine tasting, opera, shopping trips, with or without guide) - let us know what you want to do and we'll do our best to fix it for you. Prices by arrangement.

Skiing and winter sports: Several ski areas are just a short drive from Il Melo, including Bolognola, Sassotetto and Santa Maria Maddalena (the latter has a ski school.)

Even closer, Servigliano often has an outdoor ice-skating rink in the piazza in December and January (check for exact dates) - an absolutely magical way to spend a winter evening.

Dine in Style: Il Melo is great for cooks and food lovers alike.

The fantastic, fully equipped kitchen is just begging to be used. And if you love cooking but don't have the time to enjoy it at home then making a delicious dinner or baking with the kids while on holiday is a wonderful pleasure.

And if you fancy a change from cooking or eating out but still want to try the best local food, we can offer fine dining at home thanks to our two professional chefs. Rita’s family has lived here for generations and she cooks real local food for you using authentic ingredients, many of which she grows herself. Pauline brings a touch of the new world having worked at the Sydney Hilton as well as running her own coffee shop. They can arrange a welcoming meal for your first night, a grand dinner for a special occasion, ready prepared food for you to put in the freezer or just about anything else you need. And they can also do cooking demonstrations for children or adults. Ask for details

Other Activities:

cookery classes/workshops, truffle hunting, painting

Learn more about this holiday rental at the owner's website:

Reviews for this holiday villa rental in Monte San Martino, Italy

Newly restored 5-bedroom / 5-bath villa + pool in tranquil grounds near river
average rating of 5.0 based on 5 reviews
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Newly restored 5-bedroom / 5-bath villa + pool in tranquil grounds near river
http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p407260
+44 (0)1625-562002
Monte San Martino Macerata
Anne
London
5

Go to Il Melo, book it for two weeks!

Review Submitted: July 19, 2011 Date of Stay: July 2011
We just returned from a family holiday at Il Melo and had a brilliant time. The house itself is lovely & finished to a very high standard inside – the beds are comfortable, showers are good and the kitchen is amazingly well equipped, brilliant for foodies.

We were a varied group of young & old, active & inactive – from 3 years old to 78, and all were well catered for at Il Melo. There is plenty of shade around the pool for lounge lovers and the pool itself is partly shaded in the afternoon. We enjoyed the great selection of films to watch in the TV room when needing to escape the heat. And all kids enjoyed the various games & toys available – we didn't bring anything for any of them, there's lots here.

The house is definitely away from it all, but there are tons of really nice towns & villages nearby to explore by car; that's why I'd recommend a two week stay, so you can do one day by the pool, one day visiting! You won't regret it. The advantage of the remoteness is you are not overlooked by anyone and can hear nothing but critters and the breeze; if privacy is important, this place is perfect.

Little details like not having to bring bedding & towels are great, especially when the stuff provided is such good quality. Plus the owners are very easy to communicate with and answered all my questions.

All in all, I would 100% recommend booking this villa.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Rating
5 out of 5
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Newly restored 5-bedroom / 5-bath villa + pool in tranquil grounds near river
http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p407260
+44 (0)1625-562002
Monte San Martino Macerata
Stephanie C.
Toronto
5

Idyllic Holiday Villa in unspoiled Marche region

Review Submitted: September 4, 2010 Date of Stay: July 2010
We had a perfectly wonderful stay at Il Melo in the beginning of July. We were two families, totalling nine people and the villa could not have suited us better. The building, decor and ambiance is even better seen in person than in the pictures. Everything in the house is quite tasteful and appealing. It is both relaxed and elegant. We really appreciated the fact that each bedroom had it's own en-suite bathroom. The bed linen, sheets and towels were quite luxurious. The villa was clean and very well-maintained. It felt a bit like a spa!
The surrounding area is stunning and was wonderful to discover. Each day, we found time for both exploring the surrounding hilltop villages and open-air markets as well as relaxing by the pool. We took advantage of the catering services offered by the lovely Pauline and enjoyed our stay that much more. We had delicious prepared meals while taking the time to relax and enjoy the time spent with good friends. A perfect holiday! (Our four kids loved it too!)
Recommended for:  Girls Getaway, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
Owner's Response: Thanks Stephanie - I hope we'll see you again soon at il Melo
Rating
5 out of 5
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Newly restored 5-bedroom / 5-bath villa + pool in tranquil grounds near river
http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p407260
+44 (0)1625-562002
Monte San Martino Macerata
L.Bass
Cheshire
5

Our Stay at Il Melo

Review Submitted: April 22, 2010 Date of Stay: April 2010
Il Melo is a superb farmhouse set in a quiet valley in the rolling hills of Le Marche. The house itself has everything you could wish for: large open plan lounge-diner-kitchen fitted with absolutely every mod con; great snug room for relaxing with music or TV; 5 wonderful, roomy bedrooms each with a different theme and oozing character; as many stylish bathrooms that you could ever want. There's bag of room and you'll never feel on top of each other. There's always things for the kids to do.
The hosue is set down a quiet road amid cherry, plum and olive trees. Although the pool wasn't open when we visited (too early in the season), we still managed to sit out and relax lapping up the fresh air,sunshine and spectatcular views across to the mountains. Eating 'al fresco' is a delight here and the kids loved it.
The local village up the hill is 5 mins in a car and is a delightful, charming place with nice restaurants, bars and a small supermarket. We managed to eat out a few times in the local villages (up to 30 mins drive away) and sample the delicious wines and cuisine of the area.

All in all we had a great time and we certainly can't wait to get back to Il Melo.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
Owner's Response: Delighted you had such a great time - please come back soon
Rating
5 out of 5
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Newly restored 5-bedroom / 5-bath villa + pool in tranquil grounds near river
http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p407260
+44 (0)1625-562002
Monte San Martino Macerata
Tomato Queen
Villa Il Melo, Italy
5

Truly Magical

Review Submitted: October 4, 2009 Date of Stay: August 2009
We have just returned from a wonderful ten day stay at the Villa Il Melo and we would like to tell you how truly magical our stay was. The sun was hot, the pool was cool, the scenery was stunning, the wine was mellow and the tomatoes were sweet. What more could you want? The Villa is luxurious from the fabulous bathrooms to the rich fluffy towels. The kitchen is fitted out with every gadget you could want (and more) and all the china etc is of the highest quality. The kids (Alex 11, Annie 7) loved the freedom that the villa offers, they were able to swim in the wonderful pool both day and night as well as wander down to the nearby river where they played, dug up clay beds and found dead snakes! The views from the bedrooms are beautiful and as you look round you in the morning you know you are in for a wonderful day. We ate plums and figs from the trees and feasted on eggs and tomatoes provided by the wonderful neighbours. We ate in some lovely local restaurants (very italian!) and went on a couple of trips to small towns nearby (you absolutely need a robust car to get around in) but to be honest we didn't really feel the need to travel far as the place was so lovely and we were finishing off our holiday in Rome.

Go on give yoursel a real italian holiday, go to Il Melo and enjoy the dolca vita!
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Rating
5 out of 5
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Newly restored 5-bedroom / 5-bath villa + pool in tranquil grounds near river
http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p407260
+44 (0)1625-562002
Monte San Martino Macerata
Regular traveller
Manchester
5

New Year in The Marche

Review Submitted: January 15, 2009 Date of Stay: December 2008
My wife and I visited Villa II Melo over the New Year 08/09.
The accomodation was first class, everything is provide, and was new and modern, with the underfloor central heating the whole house was warm and cosy inspite of the cold nights.
Skiing at Sasso Tetto was easily accessible about 3/4 hour away, the slopes were limited when compared to the Alps but the prices reflected this, very good value, a great place to learn to ski. We had exellent snow conditions.
The area was interesting with hill towns with exellent restaurants. We plan to return in the summer
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
Rating
5 out of 5
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