Photos and Description of this Sansepolcro holiday house
4 km from Sansepolcro: Agriturismo Castiglione is set on an organic farm situate
4 km from Sansepolcro: Agriturismo Castiglione is set on an organic farm situated on the hills surrounding San Sepolcro. Old medieval hamlet, birth place of Pietro della Frandeca and famous for the Palio della Balestra (September). From the renovation of a manor house there are now 4 apartments: the owner house and 1 apartment, a house with 2 apartments, the last apartment is nearby the swimming pool, built on the side of the hill (under a large terrace), approx 150 m from the others. The swimming pool has whirlpool and it is in a fantastic position. Ideal for walks and relax. Possible some trekking. Mountain bikes. Farm-house "Agriturismo Castiglione", renovated in 2003 42 km from the centre of Arezzo, 100 km from the centre of Siena, 105 km from the centre of Firenze, in a quiet, elevated position. For shared use: grounds (fenced), swimming pool with built-in steps (6 x 12 m, depth 160 - 180 cm, 01.05.-01.10.), garden furniture, barbecue. In the house: washing machine (for shared use). Breakfast on request. Parking by the house. Supermarket 4 km, restaurant 4 km, bus stop 4 km. Please note: the owner lives in the same grounds. There are more similar properties for rent in this same residence. 330 m. >>Town with rich artifact treasures and long tradition of crafts, situates in the Upper Tiber valley which opens up like an amphitheatre between the mountains and the hills. According to legend, it was founded by 2 pilgrims who stopped here on the way back from the Holy Land and built a small chapel at God's request to house the relics they had brought back from Jerusalem. Hence the name "Santo Sepolcro", Holy Grave. During the feudal ownership of the Camaldolesi monks in the late Middle Ages, it fell under the ownership of the Uguccione della Faggiola and then under that of the Malatesta. After a short time under the Popes, it was ruled by Florence from 1441 ie. by the Medici and then by the Lorena until the unification of Italy. Home of Piero della Francesca who has immortalized the town in his works. Historic events: Archery competition and flag-waving. Important, historical resort with 15'000 inhabitants, in the eastern part of the region, in a valley, situated at the foot of the Alpe di Luna (Appenin), 48 km north-east from Arezzo. All shops, restaurants etc. in the resort. Access: motorway A14 Bologna - Pescara, exit number "Cesena". Then road E 45. Access by train Sansepolcro - Perugia. Railway station in the resort. Anghiari 8 km. Città di Castello 18 km. Chiusi della Verna 35 km. For arrivals by plane: airport Firenze (FLR) 120 km, Forlì (FRL) 110 km. "Volpaia", 2-room apartment 40 m2, on the ground floor, nice and tasteful furnishings: living/dining room, exit to the swimming pool. 1 double bedroom with 1 bed, shower/bidet/WC and TV. Kitchenette (4 hotplates, oven, dishwasher). Facilities: telephone, safe. Internet (Dial up/ISDN). Own heating. possible to book an extra double bedroom with shower/bidet/WC (on request, extra to be paid locallly). Actual prices are billed in euros, the prices displayed are for reference only.
