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Sleeps 2+infant in studio-style with double/twin beds (converted as desired) & space for 1 cot, which can be supplied. Shower room with baby bath. |
 | There is a beautiful fenced swimming pool area. |
 | For indoor use there is a wide variety of toys, books and DVDS. Plus the adults will appreciate the free Wifi in each cottage. |
 | Outsite there is a playgroung with play house, slide, swing set, sand pit etc. |
 | There is a small herd of Alpacas onsite. |
 | There is free WiFi. |
 | There is a selection beaches and a lake for watersports within a 20 minute drive. |
 | There is plenty of baby gear available including cots, highchairs, baby baths, baby bouncer, bed guards, socket covers plus plastic crokery and cutlery. |
 | Depending on the occupation of the other houses on site upto 3 cots and 2 highchairs are available. |
 | Babysitting and daycare can be provided. |
 | A pre arrival shopping service can be provided at a cost of 20 Euros per shop. There are weekly pizza nights at the property and once a week the owners offer to cook for the guests. |
 | The house has its own small private terrace overlooking the valley. |
Arrivals and Departures:
Check-in time: 16:00
Check-out time: 10:00
Payment:
Reservation Deposit: 30%
Balance: 42 days prior to arrival
Capacity:
Sleeps: 2 + cot sleeping infants
Past guests rave about this pretty cluster of three stone cottages with words like "Perfect", "Heavenly", "Magical" and "Paradise" littering the guest book and, with their simple but beautiful interiors, idyllic pool and truly mesmerising scenic setting, it is pretty easy to see why. But, from a parent's perspective, it is the fabulous attention to in family friendly touches and services that make Casa San Gabriel the kind of place many find themselves returning to time and time again.
Owners Chrissie and David have two young daughters themselves which has also given them a keen insight into what it takes to enjoy a relaxing holiday with tots in tow. It shows in the handy collection of toys, books and baby gear provided (see breakdown in grey column left), the brilliant little kids play outdoor area and the ever popular weekly pizza night, when junior guests adore getting involved in making their own dinner and mum and dad get to enjoy a sociable glass of wine and some of David's home-made olive oil, which is also supplied in the handy cottage welcome packs.
When not exploring the many easily accessible nearby towns including the famously beautiful Arezzo, Assisi, Gubbio and Florence, grown-up guests generally find themselves unwinding on their private terraces, none of which are overlooked and each furnished both for lounging and dining including a BBQ, whilst little ones can be free to roam with new found friends of both the two and four-legged variety - Casa San Gabriel has its own very sweet dog and a small Alpaca herd.
Accommodation Overview:
La Stalla (The Studio) is the smallest of the three cottages at Casa San Gabriel and is pretty and romantic bolthole for a couple and a baby. It has a mainly open-plan design with the cooking, dining and sleeping zones in the same large room. The sleeping area has a large double bed, space for a cot, two sets of drawers, a wardrobe and music system, plus a door to its elegantly tiled ensuite shower room. An ingeniously designed traditional style cupboard unit hides a handy kitchenette, complete with four-ring hob, fridge and sink , whillst, just beyond, is a tub-chaired seating/dining area with panoramic views. Outside, there's a large terrace with dining table, BBQ, deck chairs and more breathtaking views.
Reviews
Show Location Map
Casa San Gabriel is set down a 1.5km gravel road in a quiet rural valley just a few kilometres from the small village of Pierantonio, and a short drive from the bustling market town of Umbertide. Car hire is essential.
Owners Chrissie and David are a fabulous source of information on places to visit, things to do and places to eat, so do ask their advice, but here's some basic info:
Shopping: The village has a decent market each Tuesday whilst nearby Umbertide has one on Wednesdays. The cosmopolitan city of Perugia is just 25kms away (35min by train from the village) and has many shops, bars, bistros and cafes, as well as a well respected annual Jazz festival.
Sightseeing: The medieval centre of Assisi is within about 30mins drive and is said to be one of the best preserved in the world. Gubbio, another famously beautiful hilltop town is also with half an hour's drive and boasts many bars and restaurants amongst its cobbled streets, plus a funicular railway to the basilica on the top of Monteingino, which offers magnificent views of the town and mountains beyond. Florence is within around 90minutes drive.
Beaches: There are several sandy beaches alongside nearby Lago Trasimeno, of which the Harringtons highly recommend Sualzo beach near Passignano, which is within 30mins drive. There's also an excellent waterpark within 50minutes drive, which has four pools including a very shallow toddler/baby pool complete with little slides and fountains.
Kids Love: The Aplaca Farm about 10mins from Umbertide, the Citta della Domencia wildlife park with trains, play areas and Indian Village and the Perugina Chocolate Factory
Sports: There are several golf courses nearby that welcome visitors including the championship course at Antognolla. Watersports including canoeing are available at the Marmore national waterpark near Terni.
Eating Out: Restaurant Pomerancio in Umbertide has a nice outside seating area and comes highly recommended. As deos La Locanda del Capitano in Montone, which is acclaimed for its beautiful setting in a small courtyard, great food and attentive service.
Getting There: Nearest airports are: Perugia (25mins drive), Ancona (90mns drive), Bologna Forli (90mins drive), Rome Ciampino (2.5hrs drive), Bologna Marconi (2.5hrs drive), Rome Fiumicino (2.5hrs drive) Pisa Galileo (2hrs drive). Try www.skyscanner.net to review the choice of available fllights.
Past Guest Ratings: * (1 guests)
*Rating collated since Feb '10.
All verified as genuine BFB guests who experienced the accommodation with young children.
Awards:
Everything was perfect and the hosts, Chrissie & David were so helpful and frien...
Everything was perfect and the hosts, Chrissie & David were so helpful and friendly without being intrusive. They were on hand to help with anything from getting a birthday cake for my husband's birthday to recommending things to do. The location, setting and our accommodation were just as we expected and ideal for what we wanted. This was our first family holiday and the bar has been set so high, we'll be very lucky to find anywhere as special again. The attention to detail was second to none and we were made to feel very welcome and part of the family, we can't wait to go back!
Everything was perfect and the hosts, Chrissie & David were so helpful and frien...
Everything was perfect and the hosts, Chrissie & David were so helpful and friendly without being intrusive. They were on hand to help with anything from getting a birthday cake for my husband's birthday to recommending things to do. The location, setting and our accommodation were just as we expected and ideal for what we wanted. This was our first family holiday and the bar has been set so high, we'll be very lucky to find anywhere as special again. The attention to detail was second to none and we were made to feel very welcome and part of the family, we can't wait to go back!
Overall Experience Rating: 100%
Owner Profile
David, Chrissie, Elisabetta, Lucia and Cuba all live at Casa San Gabriel. |
We all love living at Casa San Gabriel.
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No 1 is Cuba. She is the most gorgeous dog and all the children who come to stay really love her and normally want to take her home with them.
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