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Colle Cesoni - R40
 Located
on a hill amidst olive trees and cherry orchards, Colle Cesoni
is a 19th century farm estate in the Sabina countryside
northeast of Rome that accommodates guests in three separate farm cottages
that have been lovingly and carefully restored by the owners. Original
terracotta floors, wood-beamed ceilings, charming fireplaces, tasteful
country antique furnishings, private gardens, a quiet atmosphere and
superb views of the Farfa River Valley and the lush, tree-lined hills of
the Sabina countryside make this a relaxing and comfortable base for
excursions to Rome, Umbria, Tuscany and the Sabina area. Rome is only 56
kilometers away and easily reached by train from the nearby Fara Sabina
station. Nearby sights include the ancient Farfa Abbey, a repository of
artworks, frescos and other antiquities, and the medieval, walled city of
Rieti on the Via Salaria (old Roman “salt road”).
Closer at hand, less than one-third of a mile,
is the medieval village of Casaprota, which has ancient ties to
Colle Cesoni: village peasants once came to the “aia” (threshing
floor) at Colle Cesoni to clean wheat and bake bread in the
brick oven that is still being used. The village offers guests the
conveniences of a grocery store, bakery, pharmacy, gas station, and post
office, and amenities such as cooking classes taught by a local chef. Ten
minutes drive away is a shopping center with a supermarket, automatic bank
machines, and other services.
Guests will be welcomed
with an arrival basket of local products such as olive oil, cherry jam,
and wine; milk, coffee, tea, mineral water, and biscuits.
Il Forno
 Il
Forno is a charming one-story farm cottage for two to four with
its own private garden. The cottage has a cozy living/dining room with a
fireplace and a double sofa bed. The bedroom is furnished with twin beds
that can be made into one large bed. The kitchen is well-equipped with a
refrigerator, four-burner stovetop, and microwave oven, and the bathroom
has a shower, hair dryer, and a washing machine. Guests can relax and
enjoy views of the countryside on outdoor patio furniture in the private
garden.
Il
Portico
 With
its original stone structure intact, Il Portico is a
rustic-looking two-story farm cottage for two to five, surrounded by its
own private garden. The first floor consists of a typical rural-style
living/dining room with a kitchen corner and a fireplace. The kitchen is
well-equipped with a double sink, refrigerator, 4-burner stovetop, and an
oven. There is also a modern bathroom on this floor with a shower, hair
dryer, and washing machine. Upstairs, there is a bedroom with a double
bed, fireplace and sitting area with a sofa bed. A small terrace off the
bedroom provides panoramic views of the countryside. A loft area,
accessed via stairs from the living area, contains two twin beds. Outdoor
patio furniture and a rambling tile-roofed veranda provide pleasant places
to relax and enjoy the gardens and views of the countryside.
La Pergola
 La
Pergola is a charming split level detached house, maintaining its
old stone structure, terracotta floors and wooden ceiling beams. On the
ground floor are a living/dining room with Satellite TV and a double sofa
bed, a Kitchen (well equipped with oven and hob and fridge/freezer), and
a. bathroom with shower, hair dryer, and electric shaver outlet. Wooden
stairs lead to the second floor large double bedroom (with window
screens). The hour is centrally heated. It features a private
furnished garden with marvelous views.
For
groups of 6 to 8 staying two weeks minimum, there is the possibility of
connecting both cottages, Il Portico and La Pergola,
to a new apartment not available separately, providing a very comfortable
villa with 3 independent bedrooms and three private bathrooms, by
transforming the 2 bedrooms at La Pergola into a large living area.
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Pricing is inclusive of
linen, water, gas, electricity, final cleaning. It does not include
central
heating, telephone, TV, breakfast and daily cleaning, all of which are
available for an extra charge.
Check-in time: Saturday
3:00 p.m, with arrival expected between 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. The owners
or their representative will be there to meet guests and to give them all
further information regarding their stay. Check-out time is no later than
11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
Guests are welcome to use a
main grill, an ancient brick oven, fountains, a vegetable garden and the
main house telephone, fax and e-mail. Local companies can provide (on
advance booking): private telephone, fax, Internet, TV, DVD player,
cartoons, films, documentaries, mountain bikes, foreign newspapers
In the village of Casaprota,
just a short distance from Colle Cesoni, are many available
amenities, including:
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1 restaurant/pizzeria and 1
vegetarian restaurant;
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a public sport center with
2 pools, 3 tennis courts, 1 beach volleyball court, 3 ping pong tables;
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a riding center;
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a hairdresser;
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a guided walking tour along
the Farfa river (ancient Roman bridge and mill, Farfa river canyon,
ancient Roman villa under excavation;
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two grocery stores and a
bakery;
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an ATM machine
A security/breakage deposit
of $200 is collected with your final payment, and returned
within one month following departure from Colle Cesoni.
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