Agriturismo B&B Alla Madonna del Piatto |
Via Petrata 37 Pieve San Nicolo\' |
Assisi |
Italy |
6081 |
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Agriturismo B&B Alla Madonna del Piatto
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DESCRIPTION |
Alla Madonna del Piatto is a small agriturismo a farmhouse inn bed breakfast spectacularly located in the hills surrounding Assisi. This beautiful rural area is blanketed with hardwood forests Mediterranean vegetation and olive groves. Umbria's beautiful medieval hill towns like Assisi Gubbio Todi Orvieto Spoleto and Perugia are all within easy reach from Alla Madonna del Piatto as is Tuscany's splendid Renaissance city Siena and the Chianti wine region. Its geographic location also allows for excursions to Urbino Florence and Rome. The sunny hillside aspect of the farm plus double glazing and central heating means the house is beautifully comfortable for visitors seeking the tranquility of off season visits. And during the warmer months the farm's setting 600 metres above sea level ensures cool nights on even the hottest summer's day. The lush verdant patio is ideal for al fresco picnics on breezy summer evenings. For those who don't mind trading a few hours of sightseeing for the chance to tinker in an Italian kitchen the agriturismo offers cooking classes in English. A typical half day session includes a gourmet shopping tour and the preparation of a complete meal with wine. You will soon understand why Italian cuisine is so highly appreciated.
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LOCATION |
From North A1 exit Valdichiana SS E45 bypass Perugia and follow signs for Assisi on SS75 From South A1 exit Orte SS E 45 SS 3bis follow direction Perugia then SS 75 direction Assisi Foligno Exit at Santa Maria degli Angeli Nord and follow direction Assisi. In Santa Maria degli Angeli drive along the huge church with a golden statue on the top of the facade. Drive straight on initially along the church then pass the railway and the sign for Antica Strada Mattonata until the foothill of Assisi approx. 3.5 km . Just after the Antica Strada Mattonata you will find a round about and you will see a wall with many hotel signs. Turn left downhill direction Perugia SS 147 and immediately to the right in Via San Fortunato after the Ponte San Vittorino a bridge close to a bus and camper parking lot . Do not take sharp right along the parking lot but take the Via San Fortunato that goes uphill other signs are for Pieve San Nicolo' Paganzano San Fortunato Trattoria dal Cacciatore . After 6.5 km 4.5 miles turn right into an unpaved road Via Petrata. If you arrive at the hamlet of Pieve San Nicolo' you have missed the turn go back and take the first on your left. In Via Petrata continue for about 1 km 0.7 miles . Ours is the second house on the right hand side and the first of a white cream color. Ring at number 37. |
