LA GINESTRA

ORGANIC FARM
HOLIDAY HOME - FARM HOLIDAYS
VALMARCOLA - S. CRISTINA - 06024 GUBBIO (PG)
UMBRIA - ITALY
TEL. - FAX + 39 075/920088
Mobil +39 333/3622640
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"La Ginestra" is a 30 hectare organic farm, situated deep in the green hills of Umbria, 650 metres above sea level, partly wooded and partly farmed, with an olive grove, orchard and pasture. It is a protected area and home to rare plants and animals.
The farm, which has been operative for 12 years, includes a principal dwelling dating back to the 19th century, a tower-house and a cottage - all restored in stone in their original architectural form.



Principal dwelling
A2 - A4 - A5
   
   

For those who truly love nature and tranquillity there are plenty of rural activities including nature trails, mountain biking, trekking, bird watching, archery, swimming pool (12m x 6m - 15 May-15 October).
We let fully equipped furnished flats (2 to 7 beds) with central heating (orthopaedic mattresses and bedsteads) with private garden, and bedrooms with bathroom and garden (2-4 beds), for weekends or on a weekly or monthly basis.
The prices include all incidental expenses such as: bed linen, towels, final cleaning, energy consumption, use of launderette, swimming pool, walks on natural paths.
Additional payment: central heating, archery and mountain bike for hire.
For meals we have an agreement with local inns and restaurants (1 km) that offer organic cooking as well as typical food from the area (mushrooms, truffles, game, barbecued meat, etc.) and prices vary from € 13 to € 21 per person per meal.

It is possible to organize:
- excursions on horseback with guide;
- archery courses;
- trekking along CAI (Club Alpino Italiano) paths, accompanied by guides;
- walks and trails of every level of difficulty on rented mountain bikes, accompanied by guides of the AMI;
- courses in basket-making and plaiting, with gathering and drying of plants;
- courses in natural cooking (bread-making);
- holistic wellness techniques.
In the area it is possible to follow:
- hang-gliding courses (Monte Cucco Italian School);
- courses in ceramics;
- courses in wrought iron.



Cottage
A3

   




Tower-house
A1
 

  • It is open all year round
  • Small pets welcome (extra € 35 for week, € 7 daily)
  • The organic farm "La Ginestra" follows organic methods of cultivation and is checked and certified by AIAB-Umbria. The farm produces: hay, cereals (spelt, wheat), legumes (lentils, field beans, chickpeas), olive oil, vegetables, jams, honey, spelt-bread
  • It is possible to buy fresh and preserved organic products from the farm, or from other organic farms in the region.
  • English, French and Spanish spoken
  • Discount for families and groups and for  stays of two or more weeks
  • "La Ginestra" welcomes groups, and courses 

DISTANCES:

Restaurants: km 1 - Shops: km 11
Gubbio: 15 km - Assisi: 30 km - Perugia: 27 km
Lake Trasimeno: 35 km - The sea: 80 km
National Park Monte Cucco: 20 km
National Park Monte Tezio: 15 km
Nearest A road: 11 km
Throughroad E45: 14 km
Railway station
    of Fossato di Vico-Gubbio: km 25
Railway station
    of Perugia/Ponte S. Giovanni: km 25
Railway station of Ponte Pattoli: km 13
Bus-stop at Casa del Diavolo: km 11
Bus-stop at Ponte Pattoli: km 13
Bus-stop at Mengara: km 11
Airport S. Egidio (Perugia): km 30
Airport Ancona-Falconara: km 135
Airport Roma Fiumicino: km 225


Car essential - Dirt road km 3,7



   

FAIRS AND EVENTS IN THE REGION:
Corsa dei Ceri (The Race of the "Ceri"): Gubbio, May - Calendimaggio (Calends of May): Assisi, May - Palio della Balestra (Crossbow Tournament): Gubbio, May - Umbria Jazz: Perugia, July - No Borders Gubbio Summer Festival: Gubbio, August - Mostra del Tartufo e dei Prodotti Tipici (Truffles and Typical Products Fair): Gubbio, October - Accensione dell'albero di Natale più grande del mondo (The lighting of the biggest Christmas Tree in the world): Gubbio, December-January).
agriturismo Brochure
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agriturismo Description of apartments
Route to follow
agriturismo Prices 2008
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