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Property 2032
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathrooms
House
floor area 70 sq m
Sleeps 3 + 2
Campania-Italian Appenines. Holiday home in the centro storico Calitri
The recently renovated two-bedroomed house is in the historical centre of Calitri, a labyrinth of pretty cobbled streets and stone stairways leading up to a piazza and 11th century castle. It has vaulted ceilings and stunning views from the balcony and is in a pedestrian only street with free parking nearby. It is close to shops, bars and restaurants. It is entered through a semi-private verandah leading from an ancient arch.
Accommodation: Self Catering |
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The Property
Casa Della Loggie is beautifully situated with stunning mountain views. The front door opens into a large open plan living area from which you can look up to see the mezzanine floor and vaulted ceiling. The kitchen area contains storage cupboards, a fridge, washing machine and gas cooker. There is also a pretty working fireplace.
The living/dining area has a sofa, a double sofabed, a coffee table and dining table and chairs. There is also satellite TV and a DVD player. Bedlinen, towels, a hairdryer and iron are provided. These houses were built into the hillside and Casa Della Loggia has a grotto which helps to keep the house cool during the warm summer months, as does the large electric ceiling fan.
The double bedroom is upstairs on the mezzanine floor, overlooking the living area below and, itself, directly below the vaulted ceiling, as is the passageway which leads to the door to the single bedroom. The single bedroom has french windows which open onto a small balcony which has the same stunning views as the verandah. The house sleeps a maximum of 5 people.
We would ask you not to smoke inside the house but an ashtray is provided for those who wish to smoke on the verandah or upstairs balcony.
In addiion to the town itself, there are many places to visit by car. In the countryside of Irpinia, the area in which Calitri is located, and the adjacent Vulture there are numerous ancient villages high on the hills and mountains and ruins of old castles and cathedrals. The ancient town of Melfi is only a short drive away. Calitri is about the same distance from the Amalfi coast to the west and the Adriatic coast to the east and, in the winter, there is skiing in the La Cena ski resort which is about a 50 minute drive.
Stairway to house
entrance to small bedroom
kitchen area
Bedrooms
Bedroom 1
Sleeps 2
1 Double
Bed
Bedroom 2
Sleeps 1
1 Single
Bed
Extra Beds
1 Double
Bed
Notes
The double bedroom is on the mezzanine floor and has vaulted ceilings. There is a landing which leads to the single bedroom which has a small private balcony with the same stunning stunning views that you get from the semi-private verandah outside the front door.
There is a double wardrobe with a drawer and a chest of drawers and there are reading lamps in both bedrooms.
There is also a double sofa-bed in the living room area
Bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet, Basin, Shower
Notes
The bathroom is new and fully tiled and the water is heated by an electric boiler.
Other Rooms
Kitchen, Dining Room, Lounge
Laundry Facilities:
Washing Machine, Drying Rack, Iron
Catering:
4 ring stove, Single Oven, Fridge
Dining:
Dining room table seats 4
Entertainment:
TV, Cable or Satellite, DVD, Radio
Exterior:
Balcony
Comfort:
Electric Fans, Open Fire
Services:
Towels provided, Linen provided
Suitability:
Children welcome, Pets considered, Restricted Smoking
Not Suitable for:
Elderly or Infirm
Notes on Facilities:
The house is very old with very thick walls which help to keep it cool in the summer and ensure that it retains its warmth in the winter. There is a large electric ceiling fan which, with the cave, help to keep it cool in the summer and for those chilly winter days there is a log fire (logs provided), a calor gas fire (gas provided) and an electric fire.
Crockery, cutlery, pots, pans and glassware are provided and there is a small espresso maker, cafetiere and a teapot. The fridge has a small freezer compartment.
The person who looks after the house and ensures that it is spotless for you when you arrive, speaks excellent English and will, if you request it, provide additional cleaning during your stay. There is a charge for this service.
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Calitri is a small town with about 5,500 inhabitants set in the Italian appenines. It has many bars and restaurants, both in the Borgo and in the newer part of the town. Most are within easy walking distance. The food is good and extremely reasonable. There are also a number of small supermarkets within easy walking distance and there is a market on Thursday mornings. There are pharmacies, doctors' surgeries, banks, a post office and all the little shops you would expect to find in a small town. Calitri is famous for its ceramics and there are a number of shops which sell these items. It also specialises in cheese making and you can buy local cheeses and wines in the town. There is also an internet cafe.
The local council, with funds from the Italian government and the European Union, has invested the best part of 2m euros in undertaking a renovation of the Antico Borgo, (the historic centre) the castle and the piazza. A small old church was recently re-discovered. Staying in the Borgo will give you a glimpse of life as it has been for centuries with its old cobbled streets and there are still a few old shops there such as a provisions shop and a haberdashery shop which look and feel much as they might have done a century ago. They are both a 3 or 4 minute walk from Casa Della Loggia. In addition, up two flights of old stone stairs is the bakery (open from 4am!) which makes the bread for the shops in the town and from which you can buy fresh bread and cakes.
Car hire is available in Calitri from about 30-40 euros per day and there are many places of interest to visit in the area (please see the website: www.casaloggia.co.uk). If you want to drive a bit further afield, the Amalfitan coast takes about one and a half hours to reach as does the Adriatic coast.
The nearest airport is Naples which is about a one and a half hours drive away. It is not too far from Rome and Bari airports. Please see the website for directions.
Location Details
Location Type:
Mountainous, Picturesque, Peaceful, Romantic, Historic, Inexpensive
Things to see and do:
Paragliding, Rambling Routes, Cycling, Sightseeing, Horse Riding, Historic Buildings
Amenities:
Restaurant <1km, Bar <1km, Cafe <1km, Lake 10km, Supermarket <1km, Local Store <1km, Doctor <1km,
Hospital 9km, Pharmacy <1km
Getting around:
Car:
Recommended
Local Bus Service:
Good
Taxis:
Can be booked
Organised trips:
Some
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Preferred charging currency is Pounds Sterling.
Ms Mary Luckham
Tel: 208 (0)943 1898 between 10am and 10pm
Mobile: 794 (0)261737
Languages spoken:
English
Notes:
The mobile telephone has a voicemail facility
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