Il Nido

Cottage in Umbria

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The terrace at Il Nido shaded by an apple tree and fig tree.

Construction.

Il Nido was originally a small cottage, with a storehouse, stables and wine cellar, then a garage and workshop - and has now returned to being a cottage. It was built of local stone and retains the original beams and brick ceilings and terra cotta tiled roof. We have installed an open fireplace, central heating, double glazing, water and 220 v electricity. The buildings at Podere valle Pulcini date from the 14th to the 20th century.

Interior

The sitting room

The sitting room has a door out onto the terrace. It contains an open fireplace (wood supplied), a couch and several easy chairs. There is a video screen for watching videos, a CD and tape player for music, a collection of books and several board games as well as magazines. A large collection of tourist information, maps and brochures illustrating local attractions are kept up to date.

The mezzanine is reached by a wooden staircase from the sitting room. It contains a small wardrobe, and a double bed.

The dining area contains a dining table and four chairs. There is also a divan that is useful as a day bed.

The terrace is a favorite place for most guests. The views of Mt. Amiata and Mt.Cetona (especially at sunset) are much photographed. Drinks on the terrace, breakfast on the terrace and a barbecue or salad supper on the terrace are popular. There is a barbecue at the side of the cottage.

Bathroom

The bathroom has a shower, hand basin, toilet and washing machine. The bathroom is off the kitchen and is easily accessible to the main bedroom and to guests using the mezzanine.

There is a clothes line outside on which to dry laundry and a steam iron and ironing board in the kitchen store cupboard.

Main bedroom

The main bedroom has one large king sized bed that will convert to two single beds if required. . The room opens out onto the terrace and the bathroom is next door. There is a large storage cupboard with shelves for cases, hanging space for dresses and suits and a full length mirror.