Meet Tom
Family Hobbies
Cycling, Running, Cooking, Gardening, Reading
Hosting guests since
2003
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
Our cottage is ideally suited for families or groups of friends. We are situated where you can not only enjoy the beautiful scenery but you can also relax on the beach, venture to the mountains (for more physical pursuits).....or just stay at 'home' and have bespoke cooking lessons and maybe learn some jewelry handicrafts ?
The cottage is comfortable, fully-furnished and equipped with everything necessary for a great holiday and whilst it is secluded, it is not isolated....the village of Isola di Fano is only a 5 minute drive and Fossombrone, our nearest town, is only a 10 minute drive.
On hand to cater to your culinary delight is the resident chef specializing in Asian and Western dishes (and vegetarian) which are supplemented by the organic vegetables freshly grown in our garden.
Prices range from €4 (breakfast) to less than €10 (dinner), a menu is available to plan your meals in advance, please ask for details....this is a much better option than doing your own shopping plus you have no cleaning up afterwards !
The Le Marche region is rich in history, nature, art and culinary traditions and lies on the eastern side of central Italy between the Adriatic Sea, which is a sun and beach mecca (and only 30 minutes drive away) and the high Apennines mountains which forms the ‘backbone’ of Italy. The Monte Catria and Monte Acuto are less than an hours drive away offering a range of activities from skiing to trekking and mountain-biking.
Additional Info
English and Thai are our native languages , parking space is ample and secure.
My Pets
2 Cats
House Facilities
- Garden
- Bikes for use
- Laundry
- Patio
- Barbecue
- Parking
- TV
- Internet Access
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
The cottage is located in Le Marche province east of the Apennines; we are approximately 16 miles from the Adriatic coast. We are in a tranquil, rural setting, set on a small mountainside plateau at an altitude of 1,150 ft (350m). There are beautiful, extensive views over the undeveloped Taruga valley to the twin peaks of Monte Catria and Monte Acuto, both over 5,000 ft, in the middle distance. The grounds contain oleander, cherry, olive and shady acacia trees and are surrounded by agricultural fields interspersed with natural woodland.
There are many ‘must-do,’ easy, one-day excursions within a 40m radius...for example:
Fossombrone, our nearest ‘large’ town, (pop: 9,650-ish) dates back to the 2nd century BC.
Urbino, the birthplace of Raphael, the 'father' of the Renaissance.
The Furlo Gorge and the stunning Frassassi caves with Roman/Etruscan excavations.
Gradara and San Marino, two spectacular medieval castles and walled cities affording spectacular views out to sea and inland. These two locations also form the eastern boundary of the WW2 "Gothic line".
Pesaro, birthplace of Rossini, home to the annual Rossini opera festival.
Fano, the local town and resort of Roman origin, hosts a fortnightly antiques market in summer.
Gubbio and Assisi in neighbouring Umbria. The drive (1 hr) takes in the spectacular Furlo Gorge.
Local Area Facilities
- Beach
- Museum
- Shopping Centre
- Horse Stables
- Fishing
- Restaurant
- Hospital
Meals
Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.
Included in the stay
- Complimentary Light Breakfast
- Use of Kitchen
Available on request at an extra cost
- Half Board
- Full Board
- Packed lunch
Diet Type available on request
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
House Rules
Pets are allowed, smoking is OK (outside) and, being secluded, there are no neighbours to worry about.
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is allowed outdoors only.
How do I book?
Contact the host to check their availability and ask them any questions you have about staying with them. Once the host confirms they’re available for your dates, you can complete your booking.
When do I pay?
Once a host confirms they're available, you can go ahead and pay the 15% booking fee (maximum of 250 $£€ for longer term bookings) using a choice of payment methods: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro, Laser, JCB & PayPal (not available in certain countries). You then pay your host on arrival or as stated by your host on their profile and agreed by you on booking. Please be cautious if a host requests advance payment if its not included on their profile. Our hosts have been advised that if they wish to request advance payment they must make this explicit in their profile. We do not recommend the use of Money gram or Western Union.
When can I share my contact details?
Host and Guest email address, phone number and home address will be exchanged in a confirmation email sent to both immediately after a booking is completed. It's against our policy for Guests and Hosts to exchange direct contact details via our messaging system.