La Casa di Campagna is a farmhouse with swimming pool located on the hills between Montalto delle Marche and Carassai. Immersed in its own private park, this stunning property with spectacular views is in a superb location for exploring the south of the Marche: the coast of San Benedetto and Porto San Giorgio can be reached in less than half an hour and the nearest historic and rural towns such as Fermo, Torre di Palme, Monterubbiano, Moresco, Montefiore dell'Aso, Ripatransone deserve to be visited. The famous city of Ascoli Piceno and the Sibillini mountains can be reached in less than an hour.
The property is located on a quiet easily accessible road 2 km from the town of Carassai where all the services for daily shopping are located.
The house is spread over two floors connected only externally and offers 10 beds plus 3 extra beds in extra beds.
The swimming pool measures 5 × 10 meters and is completely fenced and equipped with three hydromassage stations. The pool water has a salt sterilization method so it is more delicate on the skin and eyes, especially of children and people with sensitive skin.
From the house and the swimming pool you have a beautiful view over the hills to Monte Sibillini. In the part below the structure, there are other toilets, a laundry room and a covered parking for free use.
Around the pool there is a large lawn that welcomes on one side, sun loungers and deck chairs and on the other, a hammock and a rocking chair hanging from the tree. There is a well-equipped playground with swing, slide, sandbox to play with molds and buckets, two houses with tables and chairs and lots of books to read. There is also a trampoline, a table football and a ping pong table and a small library (in Italian and in different languages) even for the older ones.

Bus stop 3 km - Carassai
Railway station 20 km - Pedaso
Marche Airport 97 km

Traveling in the Marche

AIRPORTS
The main transport hub of the Marche is the Adriatic port city of Ancona. International flights serve the Marche airport just northwest of the city, while ferries sail to and from destinations in Greece, Croatia and Albania.

PRIVATE CAR
You have to be a good driver in the Marche; the streets are narrow and often steep. Fly to Ancona and rent a car. For speed, take the A14, which connects the entire region along its 111 miles of coastline, from Pesaro in the north to Ascoli Piceno in the south. For pleasure, drive along the state roads through the splendid landscapes of the Marche.

TRAINS
Once in the region, trains run along the coast and buses serve most of the inland towns and villages. Realistically though, you'll want your wheels to explore the region's verdant hinterland. The car rental service is available at the Marche airport and Ancona railway station

SERVICES INCLUDED IN RENTAL PRICE:

• Kitchen linen
• Bed linen and towels
• Private uncovered parking
• Water, electricity, gas, heating
• Washing machine
• Internet wifi
• Final Cleaning Fee

SERVICES NOT INCLUDED, MANDATORY, TO BE PAID ON ARRIVAL:

• Security deposit € 500.00
• Tourist Tax € 1.00 per person per night, for those over 12 years of age

SERVICES NOT INCLUDED, OPTIONAL, TO BE REQUESTED BEFORE ARRIVAL:

• Extra cleaning € 90.00
• Extra towels € 6.00 / person
• Extra linen and towels € 12.00 / person
• Baby kit (high chair + camping cot) € 25.00 / stay
• Tastings and tours of local wineries
• Chef at home

The country house has a large garden of about 2000 square meters available to guests and a porch equipped for outdoor dining.
Around the pool there is a large lawn that welcomes on one side, sun loungers and deck chairs and on the other, a hammock and a rocking chair hanging from the tree. There is a well-equipped playground with swing, slide, sandbox to play with molds and buckets, two houses with tables and chairs and lots of books to read. There is also a trampoline, a table football and a ping pong table and a small library (in Italian and in different languages) even for the older ones.

THE AREA OF VAL D'ASO

A territory of excellence called "The Garden of the Marches"
Valdaso… place of history and artisans of traditions and popular festivals of ancient crafts and flavors handed down.

The Aso Valley, a magnificent area made up of an infinite number of woodland plots, orchards, vineyards, vegetable gardens, arable land; a high level of livability due to the almost total absence of polluting elements. The river from which it takes its name, from the Latin Asis, originates in Montemonaco, between Monte Porche and Cima del Prata, winding along the valley for a length of 63 km, then flows into the Adriatic Sea at the height of the municipality of Pedaso .
In every season of the year, the climate in this wonderful area is pleasant and the scenery is nothing short of suggestive: the panorama ranges from the summer green of the sea to the increasingly intense colors towards the "Blue Mountains"; with the wonderful autumn colors of yellow, ocher and brown; to the spectacular winter scenery of the hills and snow-capped mountains up to the exaltation of shades of white, pink and purple when the valley is in bloom in spring.


LE MARCHE - ITALY IN ONE REGION

ITALIAN SECRET

Le Marche is one of Italy’s best-kept secrets. Sandwiched between the Adriatic and its better known neighbours Tuscany and Umbria, this quiet and sparsely-populated region has long slipped under the travel radar. Yet with a string of charming hilltop towns and a landscape ranging from snow-capped Apennine peaks to dreamy beaches and otherworldly caves, it’s the perfect place to experience Italy without the crowds. Outstanding with their geometrical shapes and imposing appearance, Italian castles are not only awe-inspiring but absolutely marvelous – a splendor that is best observed in person. Interestingly, no two castles seem alike and each has unique features that correlate with historical events, natural surroundings, and political changes over the centuries.

RICH HISTORY

Few countries in the world are suffused with such a strong sense of historical continuity as Italy. From the myths that surround the birth of the Etruscan civilization to the foundation of United Italy in the 19thC, past and present are inextricably linked in a seamless web that stretches back over three millennia. This short account provides a thread to guide you through the labyrinth of this complex story. You'll find more detailed local history in the individual town pages.

RESTAURANTS

Marche is centrally located on the eastern Italian coast, nestling between the Apennine Mountains and the Adriatic Sea. The region is characterised by a rugged, mountainous inland and a beach-lined coast, dotted with quaint seaside towns. These variations in the region’s geography are also reflected in its food; seafood is popular, along with rural delicacies such as wild funghi, game, nuts and herbs and the region’s treasured truffles. Coniglio in porchetta, rabbit stuffed with wild fennel is a revered regional speciality, and traditional porchetta made with suckling pig and stuffed into rolls is a popular street food.

Autumn in Le Marche

If you are not fond of hot days and you love the beautiful mild sunny days, when the sun gently caresses your skin and senses, inviting you to spend time in the open air, why don’t you take the chance of a holiday in Marche in Autumn?

THE SCENT OF THE GRAPE HARVEST

Especially in the first part of autumn, the scents of the grape harvest invade the Marche hills. With must they make the typical, soft donuts that you can find in many local bakeries, must biscuits, perfect to be served with “vino cotto” (literally “cooked wine”) and “sughetti” (a kind of polenta made of must, corn flour and walnuts). When the must is cooked for a long time, sapa is produced: it is a sweet and sticky ingredient perfect for seasoning polenta and making cavallucci (a typical local biscuit). In Montecassiano the festival of sughitti is held during the last week of September. The oldest Sagra dell’Uva (wine festival) in Italy is held in Cupramontana at the beginning of October: it’s a festival with food, music, dances and, of course, Sir Wine.

OLIVE HARVEST & OLIVE OIL

One of the most magical moments in Marche, and in Italy in general, happens at the end of October / beginning of November: this is the month of the olive harvest, when you will see many people working around the olive trees to pick the precious fruit. Do not hesitate: the new oil, with its intense green color, is immediately ready to be tasted and purchased. If you have friends who have a farmhouse in the countryside with olive grove, ask them to invite you for the harvest: it will be a beautiful moment to share with your friends and then you can bring the olives to the mill and attend to the production of your own olive oil.

THE FOLIAGE OF CANFAITO BEECH FOREST

If you want to make an experience of colours, then you can’t miss the Canfaito beech forest: every year you can enjoy the same and always different show of the beech leaves changing colours. You’ll feel like under a golden dome made of yellow, orange and red leaves. Just enjoy a relaxing walk under the beech trees and don’t forget to stop by Elcito, a tiny untouched village, where you can breathe an atmosphere of old times, when shepherds woke up at dawn, spent the whole day out with their animals, longing to go back home and find some warmth in front of the fireplace with their families.

MEDIOEVAL VILLAGES

Visiting the numerous Medieval villages spotted all around Marche may be quite a challenge under the August sun, but doing it in Autumn, when the air is still warm and sun lights up the stones...

The following might be to be paid extra: Late Arrival, Late Arrival (after 23:00), Refundable Security Deposit by credit card, Tourist tax.