Terrazza di Preci: antique villa in the historic village of Preci 

A stay in the town of Preci, on the border of the Monti Sibillini National Park, guarantees a holiday where one can enjoy nature on one or all of the excellent walks described by the English couple who manage the house and when getting back to the historic village, you can enjoy a mouthwatering meal in one of the restaurants on walking distance from the villa. On a lazy day guests can enjoy the swimming pool on a few minutes from the villa. This villa has 5 bedrooms, two sitting rooms, two panoramic terraces and a basic kitchen. The villa is furnished with antique furniture and the ground floor has beautiful arched ceilings. Please note the villa has been restored in winter and some of the pictures have been made in January. Details of the walks and hiking opportunities from the villa in Preci. Availability villa in historic centre Preci Where to find this holiday home in Umbria Pictures and information about Umbria Villa Terrazza di Preci has been beautifully restored retaining its original medieval features. It enjoys an incredible panoramic position at the edge of the classic hill town of Preci. Two large terraces offer stunning views of the surrounding hills and valleys - ideal to soak up the sun and immerse yourself in the tranquil atmosphere or perhaps enjoy the sunset followed by dinner under a canopy of stars. Guests have free use of a beautiful swimming pool (with bar and excellent traditional restaurant) just a three minute stroll along the traffic free streets of Preci. The Monti Sibillini National Park is one of the most beautiful areas of Italy and it is a haven for wildlife and wild flowers. The forgotten trails that crisscross the hills and mountains make it a walker's paradise. The villa has 5 bedrooms as follows Bedroom 1 with double bed Bedroom 2 with double/twin bed Bedroom 3 with double/twin bed Bedroom 4 with double/twin bed Bedroom 5 with double sofa bed or bunk beds (still to be decided ...)  There are 3 bathrooms, as follows: Bathroom 1, large shower, basin and toilet Bathroom 2, large shower, basin and toilet Bathroom 3, bath and shower over, basin and toilet The kitchen is rather basic, original Italian style: Very traditional, rustic room with corner fireplace for barbeque cooking, separate gas cooker and extractor, marble double sink, fridge freezer, ironing board, steam iron and clothes airer. Ample crockery, glasses, and cooking utensils. There is one living room with two sofas, a coffee table, TV, DVD/CD player.  The villa also has a large dining room with long oak refectory table and stone fireplace. The two spacious terraces with mountain views are equipped with tables and chairs, parasols and loungers. One terrace is on the kitchen level. This villa in centre of Preci has a washing machine. Preci is a car-free village, parking is on 100 meters from the villa, with some steps. Guests have use of an extensive local information library (maps, walking guides, local fauna and flora reference books, town guides etc). Also board games like monopoly, scrabble, chess etc. are available upon request, just like English language paperbacks. Skiing - WINTER STAY We are 30 minutes drive from Frontignano, (1340m - 1950m), with a total of 14km of pistes of varying difficulty, 5 ski lifts, 4 chair lifts and usually no queues! There are several good restaurants and snack bars, ski hire, ski school, a snow park and indoor skating rink. Day ski passes cost 15-22 euro depending on the season, which runs from December to March. What else to do during your stay Local activities include spectacular walking, mountain or road cycling opportunities. The managers of the villa can help arrange other fun activities like mule trekking, horse riding, river rafting and trout fishing. (All safe for the whole family). For photographers and artists there are endless subjects particularly in spring and early summer when the wild flowers and orchids at the famous Piano Grande are in bloom. For the adventurous, why not try rock climbing, canyoning, white water rafting, paragliding or hang gliding.... again the managers can tell you all about these. Cookery courses with a qualified English speaking chef can also be arranged as can visits to food artisans and vineyards. PRICES OF THE VILLA IN CENTRE OF PRECI TOWN: 5 January - 9 May - Euro 1000 10 May - 30 June - Euro 1100 1 July - 12 September - Euro 1600 13 September - 3 October - Euro 1100 4 October - 19 December - Euro 1000 Easter, Christmas and New Year - Euro 1600 For parties of less than 6 we can offer a 10% discount. Included in the price are: Towels and bed linen (changed weekly), final cleaning. Gas, central heating and electricity are not included. Metres are read on arrival and departure and these services are charged at cost. Firewood is 10 euros a day The changeover day of the villa is flexible The house is non-smoking (except for on the terraces) The owners do not accept pets How to book the villa in the historic village of Preci: Please send us an email (see contact Villa in Umbria for details) indicating the period you would like to enquire about, mentioning also the number of guests and preferably a telephone number. We will double check the availability with the managers of the villa and get back to you. The owners ask for a 40% downpayment (also payable in British Pounds) and the rest upon arrival. There is a security deposit of 300 euro, payable upon arrival. Arrival is between 16.00 and 19.00 hrs. Car rental

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