Country House with Mountain and Hilltop Town Views, Private Pool and Wonderful Mature Garden

Ideal Family House for your perfect Italian Holiday - Bellissimo! Sleeps 6 (3 Bedrooms)

Casa Mosaico is located in a small village close to the hilltop town of Colmurano and is very convenient (10 mins by car) for the large market town of Tolentino. Owned by a mosaic artist & family, Casa Mosaico is home to some wonderful handcrafted mosaic artworks making the interior of the house unique and interesting. The house has been updated during the last few years and manages to retain it's character with real terracota brick floors, exposed stone walls, handcrafted kitchen & beamed ceilings. Modern conveniences & spacious living all add to the enjoyment of one's stay at Casa Mosaico. The house and private pool (8x4 m) are situated overlooking a valley with sweeping views of the Sibillini mountains & nearby medieval hilltop towns. The mature garden full of olive and fruit trees, plants and herbs is a joy to relax in or explore. Casa Mosaico caters for both in & outdoor living and certainly makes for a memorable holiday in the rustic & cultural region of Le Marche.

Casa Mosaico has all modern convieniences; dishwasher, washing machine, Sky TV, a fully equipped kitchen with double oven, microwave, panini toaster and much more!

Special Interests
Mosaic courses can be arranged for adults or children on site at Casa Mosaico by our very own professional mosaic artist. Taylor made courses can be arranged to suit your needs, for beginners to advanced - please enquire. At least two weeks prior notice is needed. Take away a special momento of your stay in Le Marche and make your very own mosaic piece!

Additional cleaning services can also be arranged if required.

Inside
The open plan kitchen/dining room is a great place to cook (if you feel inclined) and relax. We have a varied DVD and English reading library and internet access can be arranged with prior notice. Casa Mosaico has a private driveway, parking area and electric video entry gates to make your stay just a little more private. For families we can offer a cot, high chair, pram and even a bouncy chair (etc). just email your requirements and we will try to help.

There are three bedrooms, 2 double (one with private balcony) and 1 twin. There is large family bathroom(also ensuite to bedroom 1), a shower room with wc and a handy downstairs loo. The house usually remains cool even in the summer due to the thick stone walls however, fans are provided in the bedrooms if needed. Windows can remain open as we have mosquito/fly nets on all upstairs windows. The house also has a utility room and a boot room for hats, bags & coats.

Outside
The swimming pool is 8x4m with roman steps and has a unique handcrafted terracotta & river pebble surround. There are various places to sit in the garden & take in the mountain views - from the bench seating close to the pool & bbq to the wisteria strewn loggia overlooking the hill top town of Colmurano. The garden offers hidden paths and slopes to explore and has many olive and fruit trees sprinkled throughout the 2 acres. For family bookings we have a delightful wooden children's play house complete with slide nestled under the pine trees giving natural shade. The raised swimming pool area has been sectioned off to give parents greater piece of mind. However the pool depth is 1.30 m at the shallow end & we ask that children are supervised at all times. We offer 6 sun loungers/recliners & cushions, umbrellas x2, loggia dining table & chairs for 6 and casual wicker table & chairs. The garden is lit at night as is the pool making it perfect for those Italian summer evening barbecues.

*Please note that Casa Mosaico, grounds and private pool is for the exclusive use of it's guests - there are no shared facilities & nobody else lives in the grounds.

Coast/Beach
Casa Mosaico is located approximately 35 minutes from Civitanova Marche, a thriving coastal town resort. Explore the Adriatic coastline and sample fabulous seafood in the numerous coastal restaurants. A particularly beautiful place is that of the Conero Riviera (50 mins by car). It is an area of outstanding natural beauty with a wealth of prehistoric sites.

There are numerous places of interest in Le Marche and we have a comprehensive information folder and guide book of the area for our guests use.

Distances
From Casa Mosaico by car
Market town of Tolentino - 8/10 mins
Hilltop town of Colmurano - 5 mins
Hilltop town of San Ginesio 15 mins
Civitanova Marche 35 mins (Adriatic coastline)
Sibillini Mountains & Lake Fiastra 40 mins (beautiful place to swim)
Macerata 30 mins (fantastic opera July/August)
Archaeology area of Urbisaglia - 15 mins
There are numerous places of interest in Le Marche and we have a comprehensive information folder and guide book of the area for our guests use.

We are currently giving a 10% discount for 2 week bookings or more taken before the end of May. Please email me for current availability as this is changing all the time.

June 28th - July 5th £900 per week
July 5th - July 26th £950 per week
July 26th - August 16th : BOOKED
August 16th - 30th £1100 per week

We are also looking for a suitable party to rent Casa Mosaico on a long term basis from Nov 08 until March 09. The house is set up for comfortable, cosy, full time living and would be an ideal base due to it's location, security and accessiblility.
Long term monthly rental available on request.