the Macchione farmhouse

This red brick farmhouse dating from 1777 is set in the peaceful countryside, surrounded by sunflower fields. Its four apartments sleep up to twenty people. Its renaissance features include a loggia and portico, wooden beams, and cotto floors. The view over the village of Montepulciano and its lake is best enjoyed at sunset.

Amenities:

3 Bed Sofas|4 Bathrooms|4 Double Beds|9 Single Beds|Fire Place|Garden|Outdoor Oven|Views|Washing Machine

Short Term Prices in Euro

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2 apartments: 5%
3 apartments: 10%
4 apartments: 15%

High Season: April 3rd 2010 - October 9th 2010, Christmas, New Years and Easter included.
Low Season: October 09th 2010 - April 2nd 2011.

Podere Macchione is the name of this farmhouse, meaning the property (Podere) of the large forest (Macchione). A plaque on its wall dates its construction to 1777. It is an exceptionally fine example of Umbrian architecture set in the peaceful countryside, neighbour only to Tuscany. The farmhouse is constructed of hand made bricks typical of the area, and enriched with a lovely arched loggia. It stands on its own, surrounded by sunflower fields above the small lake of Montepulciano. The villages of Porto and Gioiella are at a ten-minute walk or a three-minute drive, and the sand beaches of the lake Trasimeno can be reached after a 10-minute drive.

Many of these farmhouses where once owned by a feudal lord, which leased them out to a family of serfs. The serfs would pay rent by giving the feudal lord half of their agricultural produce. The family lived on the top floor, while their cattle were kept in the bottom one. This was a common practice that helped heat the top floor. Podere Macchione is owned and managed by Anna-Maria Marchetti and her sons Gianni and Enrico Romizi. Being a family ahead of its time, they have opted to exchange the feudal system with a simpler short term rentals. If you are staying downstairs these days, there is no need to worry. The cows and pigs are gone, and two charming apartments have replaced the stables

• The Scaletta Appartment
• The Loggiato Appartment
• The Sperone Appartment