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The authentic Italian Feel....
... is at the heart of the restoration and renovation of our guest accommodation at the Villa. To give our guests that perfect Italian holiday experience, we are busy cleaning beams and oiling doors, restoring old walls in the bedrooms and coming up with lots of ideas of how to use the beautiful old and durable materials such as the terracotta roof and floor tiles to retain the charm of a typical Marchesian farmhouse. We have seen many restoration projects in the area done by local builders. Sadly, most of them had the authentic Italian character modernised out off them, looking
like complete new-builds new replacement "features". As this is something we wanted to avoid in our restoration, we are cleaning and re-installing as many of the old features as possible and already we can see the soul of this building
returning to it's former charm. With the walls and floors now taking shape, we are becoming ever more excited about the final look of our guest rooms. We are looking forward to adding the new pictures in the weeks to come.
like complete new-builds new replacement "features". As this is something we wanted to avoid in our restoration, we are cleaning and re-installing as many of the old features as possible and already we can see the soul of this building
returning to it's former charm. With the walls and floors now taking shape, we are becoming ever more excited about the final look of our guest rooms. We are looking forward to adding the new pictures in the weeks to come.
From Spring 2010 our new accommodation will be ready and all our guests will be staying directly at The Retreat. There are
spacious and airy twin/double rooms, with beamed ceilings and exposed stone walls. Two of the rooms have direct acces to the wrap-around terrace. The rooms are tastefully decorated in a romantic country-retreat style with some original art works. "Lavanda", our self-contained suite has it's own bathroom and additional kitchen and sitting area and can be pre-booked on request. It is ideally suited for couples or painting guests traveling with a non-painting partner and anyone wishing to extend their stay for a few extra days or a week after the course. The house has a large studio with lounge area, a private garden and 3 spacious, light and airy double/twin bedrooms.The outside terrace offers a sheltered al fresco dining area with sun loungers and a BBQ area. On the terrace, you will be able to relax, draw and paint and enjoy delicious meals sheltered from the hot summer sun. Laundry facilities, coffee and tea making facilities, fridges, etc are available for your use.
For larger group bookings from 8+ people we have a spacious restored townhouse on the edge of the beautiful village of Quinzano with four double/twin rooms. From there, it is only a short walk to one of our painting locations, the quiet and un-disturbed terrace at the top of the hill. From there, you can also enjoy amazing wide open views over the Sibillini Mountains and the ancient hill-top towns of the Ascoli Piceno Region. Please enquire for availability and rates.
spacious and airy twin/double rooms, with beamed ceilings and exposed stone walls. Two of the rooms have direct acces to the wrap-around terrace. The rooms are tastefully decorated in a romantic country-retreat style with some original art works. "Lavanda", our self-contained suite has it's own bathroom and additional kitchen and sitting area and can be pre-booked on request. It is ideally suited for couples or painting guests traveling with a non-painting partner and anyone wishing to extend their stay for a few extra days or a week after the course. The house has a large studio with lounge area, a private garden and 3 spacious, light and airy double/twin bedrooms.The outside terrace offers a sheltered al fresco dining area with sun loungers and a BBQ area. On the terrace, you will be able to relax, draw and paint and enjoy delicious meals sheltered from the hot summer sun. Laundry facilities, coffee and tea making facilities, fridges, etc are available for your use.
For larger group bookings from 8+ people we have a spacious restored townhouse on the edge of the beautiful village of Quinzano with four double/twin rooms. From there, it is only a short walk to one of our painting locations, the quiet and un-disturbed terrace at the top of the hill. From there, you can also enjoy amazing wide open views over the Sibillini Mountains and the ancient hill-top towns of the Ascoli Piceno Region. Please enquire for availability and rates.
