Mains towns and cities within easy reach by car:
By car via the estern route out of the valley:
Cortona, Florence, Arezzo, Siena, Montepuliciano, San Gimiano, Orvieto.
By car via the eastern route out of the valley:
Urbino, San Sepulcro, Citta di Castello, Gubbio, Perugia, Assisi, Pienza, Spoleto, Todi.
By Train
From Terontola:
Rome, Florence.
From Umbertide:
Perugia, Citta di Castello, San Sepulcro.
Comments from owners' guest book:
'We had a wonderful time at the farmhouse, it really is a magic place. The folders are so helpful. Thank you for again letting us use your beautiful house.' LC. 2006.
“What a fantastic week we had at Vasciano, thank you for letting us stay in your beautiful home. It was so good to see for ourselves this place that my parents have been waxing lyrical about for years now – and to realise that they are absolutely spot on when they say how special it is.” AJ.2006.
“We have had the most relaxing holiday ever, enjoying the pool, the walks, the fascinating wildlife. The house is beautifully restored and thoughtfully equipped. ' AL 2004.
“The two weeks here have been bliss. The extra files at Vasciano …..guiding us to some great places. We had some lovely lazy days in your fantastic pool and creating meals in your well equipped kitchen. Possibly our best family holiday ever.” DG. July 2005.
“A little slice of heaven - the church bells, the birds.
Local activities and events :
Details of all of these are in the house .
Restaurants
Art and architecture
Etruscan tombs and sites
Abbeys and monasteries
Gardens
Walking, swimming , golf, tennis , mountain biking, horse riding, fishing, water sports, paddle boats, cookery courses,
Wine producers and wine tasting
Sulpher springs
Markets: food, clothing, antiques and other specialities
Many famous annual local fairs and festivals featuring opera, music, jazz, jousts, archery, flag throwing, processions in medieval costume, competitions, flower displays or celebrating local gastronomic delights eg truffles, chestnuts , oil, wine, chocolate, etc.
Alpaca farm
Fashion factory outlets: Prada Louisa Spagnoli, Prada, Miu Miu, Jill Sander, Helmut Lang, Gucci, Armani, Yves Saint Laurent, Ungaro, Ferragamo, La Perla, cashmere, leather.
Other Activities:
wine tasting, fashion outlets, festival, markets, cookery classes, painiting, sulpher springs
