VILLA MARNACCHIA - Le Marche

Nestled deep amid ancient oak and walnut trees at the end of a country road, lies Villa Marnacchia, a restored centuries old house, positioned on the edge of the Sibillini National Park. Amandola, the nearest village, is 10 minutes drive away. There are incredible views over the valleys, fields and mountains, and hill top villages. Comfortable and private, the property is ideal for a romantic honeymoon, anniversary or a special gathering of friends for up to a maximum of three couples. There is also a cosy guest cottage, should an extra suite for a fourth couple be required.

Beautifully decorated and furnished in understated luxury, the villa is also equipped to a high standard including . a film library and satellite television with English language programmes (BBC, CNN, Fox and Sky News and Cinema package available). The rooms have exposed ceiling beams, terracotta floor tiles, and all the windows are fitted with mosquito nets. Two of the bedrooms have antique double beds, and the bathroom in the guest cottage has a copper bathtub which was created from a centuries old cauldron used to make vino cotto! There is also a luxury kitchen with Aga cooker and dishwasher.

With terraces on three sides of the villa, there is ample space at the property for relaxing outdoors and for dining and entertaining. There is a summer kitchen by the swimming pool with pizza oven and fridge, and a large vine-covered pergola outside the house, also furnished for dining. The infinity swimming pool (kidney shaped and approximately 5 x 11m) is down steps to a lower level There are several recommended local restaurants nearby that are very good and not expensive. There are open air food markets and good supermarkets for shopping. Italian cooking lessons and or an Italian cook can be prearranged.

Main House
Ground Floor
Entrance into large sitting room with open fireplace and doors to terrace. Very well equipped kitchen with Aga and dining table, and opening to terrace. Dining room with door to terrace. Utility room.

First Floor
Master bedroom with views over valley. En-suite shower room. 2 double bedrooms, one large and one smaller. Bathroom.

Guest Cottage
Accessed by an exterior staircase. Double/twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom.

Maid and gardener service once a week.

Ancona 1 ½ hours
Perugia 2 hours
Amandola 10 minutes
Coast 45 minutes