Macchione

MACCHIONE FARMHOUSE

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Description:

This red brick farmhouse dating from 1777 is set in a peaceful countryside, surrounded by sunflower fields. Its four apartments can be combined to accommodate up to twenty people and is ideal for family reunions and large groups of friends who want the privacy of their own apartment, yet be close to their travel partners. The Macchione farmhouse's renaissance features include a loggia and portico, wooden beams, and cotto floors. The view over the village of Montepulciano and its lake is beautiful at sunset.
Its location makes it an excellent base to visit Tuscan gems such as Siena and Cortona, or Umbrian jewels such as Orvieto and Chiusi.

SCALETTA APARTMENT:

The Scaletta is a top floor apartment with a capacity of up to five people in its two bedrooms. It has a terrace with a view over the Montepulciano lake. Its fireplace can be used in the spring and the fall, while the 1777 features such as brick arches, wooden beams and original brick floors can be enjoyed all year round.

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LOGGIATO APARTMENT:

The Loggiato apartment is a top floor apartment. The arched Loggia gives an excellent covered outdoor area which can be used in most seasons, regardless of heat or rain.The views from all rooms and the loggia are encompass farm fields and the quiet countryside.

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SPERONE APARTMENT:

The Sperone apartment is the bottom floor apartment of the Macchione farmhouse, overlooking the Montepulciano Lake. You can directly access the well kept grounds from its living room and bedrooms. A fireplace, wooden beams and cotto floors are only some of the features you will enjoy if you vacation here.

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PORTICO APARTMENT:

The red brick arched portico gives excellent cover from the elements, while the direct access to the garden gives you all the sun (and sunflowers) you have ever wanted. Its two bedrooms sleep up to five adults.

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ACTIVITIES: Let us know if you are interested in one of those courses:

Pottery courses: Building Clay Vases with the Colombino Technique
Price: 60 Euro per person per day
Duration: 1 day Introduction or 5 days comprehensive course
Dates: Given on demand with a minimum of three participants by Stefania in her ceramic studio

Cooking classes: A complete Italian dinner, Making Pasta, Deserts in the art of Umbrian-Tuscan cuisine
Price: 100 Euro per person per day
Duration: 1 - 5 days
Dates: Given on demand with a minimum of three participants by a local chef in his restaurant.

Italian Lessons: From basic speaking and listening skills for short stay students to formal reading, speaking and writing for non-local residents
Price: 22 Euro per lesson for one person, 26 Euro per lesson for groups of five or less
Duration: A minimum of five lessons are recommended, but not required
Dates: Given on demand throughout the year.

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Location:

The villages of Porto and Gioiella are at a ten-minute walk or a three-minute drive, and the sand beaches of the lake Trasimeno can be reached after a 10-minute drive.

2005 PRICES (weekly prices, from Saturday to Saturday)	High Season	Low Season
	April 19th – October 11th Christmas/New Year/Easter	October 12th – April 18th
	EURO	EURO
Price Per Apartment	550	440
Discounts: 5-15% discount if 2 or more apartments are rented from 10% discount if your stay is 2 weeks or longer
To convert Euro prices into US Dollars, please visit: http://www.xe.com/pca/
CONDITIONS
Prices include hot water, gas and electricity costs. They also include cleaning prior to and after your departure, as well as all local and state taxes. What is not included are heating costs, needed between mid November and mid April. They will be charged at the nominal rate based on consumption. The accommodations are equipped with everything you need, including linen, towels, and kitchen utensils.