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Il Fontanaro is surrounded by iconic Umbrian scenery and there’s plenty for families to see and do, both on the doorstep and for days out. The medieval walled village of Paciano is under a mile away, acclaimed as one of the top ten villages in Italy for its idyllic setting and quality of life. The owners of Il Fontanaro have arranged 10% discount in many of the superb local restaurants, including the family favourite for pizza and pasta, L’Oca Braciata. There are more shops in the small town of Chiusi Chianciano (7 miles) and Cortona (16 miles) plus the buzzing Umbrian capital, Perugia is only half an hour’s drive (22 miles). Montepulciano (19 miles) has a fab market on the second weekend of the month and this historic hill town is also world famous for its fine red wines.
Assisi (29 miles) is one of the region’s biggest tourist destinations, thanks to the magnificent basilica, but families might prefer to escape the hoards and head for the beaches, watersports and cruises at Lake Trasimeno (6 miles). Children will have fun exploring the countryside on donkey rides for 4+ year olds or on horse riding trails. There is also a ‘Go-Ape’ style forest adventure park at Rapolano Terme, under an hour’s drive away and dinosaur fanatics will enjoy the Paleontological Museum at Pietrafitta, near Lake Trasimeno.
Besides experiencing all that Umbria has to boast about, Il Fontanaro is within easy reach of Tuscany highlights too including fairytale Siena (50 miles) and the Renaissance treasure house of Florence (80 miles). Even Rome is only a one-hour train ride from Chiusi.
Getting here: Perugia Airport is 45 minutes from Paciano, with regular Ryanair services from London Stansted. Alternative airports include Florence (1hr, 45 minutes) and Pisa or Rome (2 hours). Nearest medical services: Paciano, 1km.
Check-in time: 14:00
Check-out time: 10:00
Reservation Deposit: 30%
Balance: 56 days prior to arrival
Check-in time: 14:00
Check-out time: 10:00
Reservation Deposit: 30%
Balance: 56 days prior to arrival
Check-in time: 14:00
Check-out time: 10:00
Reservation Deposit: 30%
Balance: 56 days prior to arrival
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ALINA PINELLI
Profile
Wine & Food Expert PR Expert
OLIVE OIL AND WINE SOMMELIER PROFESSIONAL DEGREED
I have a daughter 2 years old (sept 2016) that is my sue chef at the cooking classes sometimes!
Experience
2010/2019: Il Fontanaro Ecological and Organic Farm House, Owner. Specialized in Wine and food, wine and food tours around Tuscany and Umbria.
Education
2015 - from January - Health School of Food, Univerisity dei Sapori, Perugia
2011 Professional Sommelier AIS – Italian Association of Sommelier And Maestro dell’Olio 2012 - Scuola di cucina, Profession Chef, il Gambero Rosso
2000 Degree in Sociology of the Mass Communications, University La Sapienza of Rome
INFO:
Alina Pinelli
countryslowliving@gmail.com
+393387408884
+ Lucia Pinelli
lucia@fontanaro.it
+393387408884
vocabolo Montanaro 64
06060 Paciano, Perugia FOR GOOGLE MAP WE ARE ON VOCABOLO POGGIO 64, PACIANO
We own and run Il Fontanaro, villa Tartagli and Sunflower Spring place, and here, every guest is treated like a visiting friend.
sharing our slow living and country heritage of food, wine and olive oil is our passion
We provide the type of service that big hotels and guidebooks cannot: booking a table at a little country restaurant, detailing directions to the ruined abbey at the end of an old footpath, and arranging lunch with the small winemaker who will personally walk you through his vineyard.
You can read some examples on our blog: www.umbriatuscanyreview.com
Il Fontanaro offers the perfect base from which to explore the stunning Val di Chiana, Val d’Orcia and the hill towns of southern Tuscany, around Siena, Montalcino, Pienza, Montepulciano…. and all Umbria (Perugia, Assisi, Gubbio, Deruta, Spello, Todi…).
At fontanaro there are a lot of activities for kids.
Before your arrival you can ask for the kids welcome pack: colors, papers, toys & Co.
We also have crab toys at the pools and ping pong for kids.
We also hav degred babysitter, horse riding, donkey riding, cocolate museum and more :)
http://umbriatuscanyreview.com/4-kids/
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Sleeps 6 plus infants in three double bedrooms with king size beds. |
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 | Recommended restaurants in the village. |
 | Shared Swimming Pool and Jacuzzi |
 | Fully qualified and trained babysitter available. |
 | The villa has 1 baby bath, 1 baby bouncer, 1 baby monitor, 1 steriliser, potties, socket covers, plastic cutlery and sippy cups. |
 | Bath toys, kids books, general toys, U-rated kids DVDs. |
 | Air bed, bowls, ping pong, baby cricket set. |
 | Beauty therapist can be arranged to come to the villa. |
 | Property is on one level. |
 | Private terrace and garden area |
 | WIFI is available. |
 | Fertilizer: They actively compost and recycle all organic materials for fertilizer, without using any chemicals. Irrigation: As rainwater collects on the roofs of their buildings, a series of pipes and gutters sends the water to large holding tanks. This recycled water is then used as needed in the dry season. Electricity: A substantial portion of their energy needs are generated using solar cell technology .Fontanaro was one of the first in Umbria to make use of this technology. Heating: Solar panels heat water (in summer) for all domestic purposes. BTUs (in winter) are maximized with a wood burning furnace. The gas boiler serves as a backup. Recycling: all materials like plastic, glass, paper , organic trash, are separately recycled. |
 | Golf course is just 5 miles away. |
 | The property has 3 travel cots and 3 highchairs. |
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