About the property

MARIDIANA is one of the first agritourism (Farm stay), to be established in Umbria and the largest alpaca farm in Italy. MARIDIANA has been running since 1983, when the Berna family decided to leave the congested city of Rome for a more rewarding life in the countryside of Umbria. On the 100-acre farm, alpacas and angora goats graze freely in the olive groves, pasture lands and the woods. They are beautiful and gentle animals whose natural coloured fibers are used to produce high quality garments and blankets that are available for sale in a small in-farm shop. MARIDIANA offers two traditional carefully restored stone farmhouses for rental. Both spacious houses have magnificent panoramic views of the countryside. Both of the houses are decorated with traditional antique furniture of the family and are completely furnished with all modern comforts. Casa Degli Archi Casa degli Archi is a two story house, located adjacent to the Berna’s home, but completely independent. On the ground floor, you enter through the large kitchen and pass into the dining room and the large sitting room. There are many large arch-shaped windows with magnificent views of the farm and the Niccone valley below. From the dining room there are doors opening to the patio and the large garden, where is possible to eat, enjoying the view of the valley. The large lawn allows for children to play all kinds of games while adults can read or look on from the patio area. Next to the kitchen there is a cozy bedroom (2 single beds, can be put together) with its own private access to the garden. All the walls of the house are constructed with local stones, on the ceiling there are chestnuts beams and the roof is made from terra cotta tiles. A wooden staircase leads to the upper floor, where the other 2 bedrooms are located. The first bedroom has a spectacular view, a queen-size bed and a spacious en-suite bathroom. Both bedrooms have plentiful closet space and large dressers. The second bedroom has 2 single beds that can be made-up together, if requested. A bathroom with a shower is located in the hallway just next to the bedroom. The house is furnished with the family’s antiques that make the house particularly comfortable and elegant. IL Casale The CASALE was originally built as the tobacco drying barn for the farm. The two-story building has been completely restored. The external features have been maintained, while inside has been totally modernized. Located on the ground floor are the spacious sitting room and the dining room connected by a large archway. The kitchen is situated just off the dining area. All of the rooms on the ground floor have doorways opening to the private garden. The sitting room has three large sofas that can seat comfortably 7 people, a corner with a table to play card or chess and a library. The dining room has a long table for 8 people with comfortable chairs. During sunny days, you may also choose to eat outside on the patio, overlooking the valley. The house has been carefully restored and the traditional architectonic features of local farmhouses have been preserved. All the walls are painted white, the floor is made from Tuscan terra cotta tiles and on the ceiling there are the original chestnut beams. Also this house is furnished with beautiful antiques, giving an atmosphere of brightness and comfort. A wooden staircase brings you to the upper floor with the master bedroom that has a beautiful original “art nouveau“ queen-size bed. Adjacent to the room, there is a bathroom with a wonderful view. On the other side there is the second bedroom, very spacious, with three single beds, of which two can be made-up together upon request. Key Features Pet Friendly, Mountain View, Spacious, Designer Furnishings, Near Town, Near Shopping Amenities Pet Friendly, Mountain View, Spacious, Designer Furnishings, Fully Equipped Kitchen, Utensils, Oven, Wireless Internet Access, Washing Machine Only, Garden View, Dining Table, Shower, Patio, Parking Available Property View Mountain View, Garden View Attractions Near Town, Near Shopping, Near Restaurants Airport Info Perugia Airport, 30 km (20 min drive) Rome Airport, 240 km (2, 5 hrs drive) Florence 190 km (2 hrs drive) Payment Policy All rates are in Euros. Casa Degli Archi Low season: November 1, \ 31 March 700 € Mid Season: April 1 \ 31st May - 1st September \ 31 October € 900 High season: June 1 \ 31st August 1100 € IL Casale Low season: November 1, \ 31 March 500 € Mid Season: April 1 \ 31st May - 1st September \ 31 October € 700 High season: June 1 \ 31st August 900 € The houses are rented weekly, from Saturday to Saturday. In low season or in specific cases, bookings for less than a week (minimum 3 nights) are also accepted. An advance payment of 25% is requested upon reservation. A discount of 20% is applied for long stay (more than 2 weeks) or for early bookings (> 6 months in advance). Special tariffs may be offered for special events such as the organization of thematic weeks, courses, family reunions, etc. Cancellation Policy Please Contact owner for Cancellation. Rules Rates are subject to change without any prior notice. http://www.arkadia.com/dkon-t40068/