SLEEPS 6 + 2 BABIES
TERRACE
PATIO GARDEN
GARAGE
MAGNIFICENT VIEWS
RESTAURANTS NEAR
FRESH MOUNTAIN AIR!
This house, once a convent - part of the Bobbio Monastery, has been renovated to a high standard by Rambaldini who is a notable contemporary artist. It is the ideal base to discover the delights of the mountainous area, walking along the many paths, or swimming in the nearby lakes. Day trips can be taken to Brescia, Milan, Lake Garda, Verona, Cremona, and even Venice.
The owners have taken great care to preserve and maintain the character of the house and furnishings. All the lamps are made in Murano glass. The house is light and airy, with 15 windows with a view of pine forests and the Alps. Close to the house walks abound, and swimming is near at hand in and around the Lago di la Vaca.
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Casa None - Italian rental
ABOUT THE HOUSE
Entrance is through the patio-garden, where you will find the gazebo with barbecue and table with chairs. One enters into a dining/living room, with a table that seats 8, and an attractive fireplace, sleep sofa, and antique furniture. To the right side, there is a modern kitchen with dishwasher, fridge-freezer, oven, gas cooker, and TV. Here there is another dining table to sit 6, by an old fireplace. Adjoining the kitchen is the Cantina - where wine and cheese is stored.
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On the other side of the living/dining room is the children's playroom, and adjoining this a bathroom with WC, and shower, as well a laundry area with washing machine, and sink.
Stairs lead from the living/dining room up to the second floor, where there is a small library. The stairs then go up to the third floor where, off from a central living area, there are three bedrooms, two with a double bed, and one with two single beds. There is also a bathroom with WC, bidet, washbasin, and bath. A door from the living area opens onto a terrace with magnificent views of mountains, woods (the terrace is also accessible from one of the double bedrooms.
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The house has a alarm security system. There is a CD radio player, as well as a TV with satellite connection (CNN, BBC, etc). A cleaning lady is available on request. There is also a garage.
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There is a separate apartment - Acero Rosso - sleeps 2 + 1 adult or 2 children that is also available, with terrace, separate entrance, double bedroom, bathroom, and large kitchen living room area.
Also in the village - Casa Verde - sleeps 5, with 2 double bedrooms and terrace is also available for rental
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House seen from other side
Terrace
San Columbano
SAN
COLOMBANO
The house is in San Colombano (1000m) - a peaceful and quiet village in the high
Valtrompia valley. It is surrounded by mountains (up to 2000m) such as Corna
Blacca, Dosso Alto, Monte Colombine; forests, river streams, and where the mineral
water is clean and excellent for digestion, the skin - straight from the tap.
The air is fresh, clean, with the perfume of pine trees, wafting in the breeze.
It is the perfect place for a simple mountain life - ideal for nature lovers,
and sport activities like mountain biking, jogging, climbing, walking and horse
riding. The local bakery delivers bread fresh every morning at 8.30 am. On Tuesday
and Friday, "Ruggiero" comes in his tiny truck, selling fresh fruits,
vegetables, plants and herbs (many coming from organic farms). Fresh eggs, local
cheese, butter and milk, can be bought at Maria's farm - 5 minutes walk.
There are 2 supermarkets - Silvio's Supermarket: where you can find local salami,
cheese, grapes, wines, pasta, etc and the famous salamine (a fresh local sausage
to be cooked on the barbecue or fireplace); and Colombano Market - where they
specialize in cheese.
Also there are several restaurants with excellent regional cuisine. Among them
La Scaletta, La Stella, Agroturismo "El baita". There are 2 hairdressers,
a post office, church, nursery, school, two pizzerias, and tennis court. All
of these are within 5 minutes walk of the house.
PLACES TO VISIT
Its well worth discovering the local towns of Collio and Bogalino, as
well as the Lakes of Idro, Iseo, or Garda - perfect for swimming and other
water activities. Visit Brescia - the castle St Giulia - the museum -
the Piazza della Loggia - the roman forum - and shops (Armani, Versace,
Gianfranco Ferre); or Milan with its cathedral and La Scala. Or visit
Verona, with its Roman arena; or Cremona, home of the world famous violins
of Stradivarius; or even Venice (200 kms).
ACCESS
International airports - Milan (2 hours), Verona (2 hours), Brescia (1
hour). Railways - Brescia (40 kms from house). Bus station (next to railway
station at Brescia) has a daily bus at different times of the day to San
Colombano
Marmentino
Tavernole
Payment is based on the Euro Value - £ and $ are only approximate.
No pets allowed.
| WEEKLY RENTALS (SATURDAY TO SATURDAY) 2008 | £GBP | US$ | EUROS |
| MAY | £545 | $970 | €800 |
| JUNE, SEPTEMBER | £690 | $1,200 | €1,000 |
| JULY, AUGUST | £825 | $1,440 | €1,200 |
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