Organic farmstay in Italy
| country: | Italy |
| location: | Castelnuovo di Farfa, 40 KM from RomeSee map here |
| price: | From €65 - €75 per night for apartment (sleeps 2-4). Price depends on season |
description
At about 40 kilometres from Rome, the area called Sabina extends from the river Tiber towards the Sabini mountains, which are part of the Appennine chain. The landscape is formed of hills covered with olive trees that climb up to steep mountains, extensive oak woods and everywhere, small medieval villages, castles and monasteries.
In the heart of this area, immersed in the greenery of the olive orchards, this property is a traditional family run farmhouse, accurately restored, with a splendid view of the Farfa Abbey, where the simple and cordial atmosphere and the enchanting landscape gives life to an oasis of peace and tranquillity.
At about an hour from Rome, conveniently reachable by train, there are possibilities for numerous excursions of cultural, artistic and naturalistic interest. For our guests we have a completely independent apartment inside the farmhouse with its own garden and a beautiful view on the Abbey. It consists of a living room with fully furnished kitchenette, fireplace, dining table and a double sofa bed, one double bedroom and bathroom with shower.
In the heart of this area, immersed in the greenery of the olive orchards, this property is a traditional family run farmhouse, accurately restored, with a splendid view of the Farfa Abbey, where the simple and cordial atmosphere and the enchanting landscape gives life to an oasis of peace and tranquillity.
At about an hour from Rome, conveniently reachable by train, there are possibilities for numerous excursions of cultural, artistic and naturalistic interest. For our guests we have a completely independent apartment inside the farmhouse with its own garden and a beautiful view on the Abbey. It consists of a living room with fully furnished kitchenette, fireplace, dining table and a double sofa bed, one double bedroom and bathroom with shower.
rooms, food and facilities
Additional services: Bed linen provided, towels provided, washing machines at the disposal of all tenants
Family & baby friendly: The apartment is particularly suitable for families as young children have a large free space around the house and older children can enjoy the pleasure of adventure into the land around. The environment is safe. Baby cot, baby high chair and board games provided.
Pet friendly: Pets are welcome.
how to find us
By air: The nearest airports are those of Rome - Ciampino and Fiumicino. By car: From Fiumicino airport: take highway direction Rome then exit at G.R.A. (Grande Raccordo Anulare) direction A1-Firenze follow it til exit to Firenze - highway A1. From Ciampino airport: take road to Rome then enter G.R.A. (Grande Raccordo Anulare) direction A1-Firenze follow it til exit to Firenze - highway A1. On the A1 highway, Roma - Firenze, take 1st exit (Fiano Romano) direction Rieti – Terni, follow direction for Rieti-Terni, enter SS Salaria, first traffic light turn left. You will shortly come to a roundabout/junction take the road which ‘climbs’ sign posted (amongst the others) ‘Poggio Mirteto’ – ‘Terni’, this is 313 road, follow it in direction Terni for approx 9 km until sign on your right side indicating the way to Montopoli. Turn right and follow the road – do not turn for Montopoli again – for approx 7 km. Pass a small bridge followed by an ERG gas station, go ahead direction Castelnuovo di Farfa – approx 3 km.
how this holiday makes a difference
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We are a family of four: me and my husband were born in Rome, and we have lived here in the Sabina hills since 1987. We are part of the local community and of many local cultural and social associations. I am part of group that is currently working on seed-saving and exchange and preservation of local trees and vegetables plants; we try to protect the environment through bio-agriculture and transmission of old knowledge to new generations.
The farmhouse is part of a 3 hectare organic farm where we've produce organic olive oil since 1994. The use of machinery is reduced to minimum and we - personally - collect olives by hand. The house is heated with a wood stove. Most of the wood comes from the pruning of olives trees on our own land. All organic waste is recycled through the use of compost on our vegetable garden. Paper goes into the stove and all the rest is divided and recycled in the municipality's waste system. We use energy efficent light bulbs and minimise on household appliances; no dishwasher, no tumble-drier etc. Vegetables and the garden are watered with water from a spring on our land. We buy all our food from the producers nearby and we process our olives - to make olive oil - in the local mills. For all the work we did to restore the farmhouse we employed local workers. As a self catering accommodation, guests are encouraged to make their purchases in local shops, eat at local restaurants, visit local attractions, use local sports opportunities etc. For our guests, information is available at the cottage, and recommendations are made. There are a number of independent businesses and shops in the village to which guests are directed. Just 15 km from here there are frequent trains to Rome and we always recommend this means of transport to anyone who wishes to visit Rome. |
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