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Welcome to the website for Mazzaforte, Italian country house in Umbria, close to the border with
Tuscany. Located on a south-facing hill in the beautiful Niccone valley and near to the town of
Umbertide, the three buildings that make up this property command outstanding views over the
surrounding countryside. For those wishing to combine a stay in a rental villa in a rural location with
visits to the many historic towns and cities close by, this is an ideal choice. If you would like to know
more, please email us at info@mazzaforte.com, or call us on (+39) 33134 28858. Check out What's New
below for the latest news and developments.
Tuscany. Located on a south-facing hill in the beautiful Niccone valley and near to the town of
Umbertide, the three buildings that make up this property command outstanding views over the
surrounding countryside. For those wishing to combine a stay in a rental villa in a rural location with
visits to the many historic towns and cities close by, this is an ideal choice. If you would like to know
more, please email us at info@mazzaforte.com, or call us on (+39) 33134 28858. Check out What's New
below for the latest news and developments.
Casa Mazzaforte
Sleeps 8+
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Sleeps 8+
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Casa Verde
Sleeps 4
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Sleeps 4
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L'Essicatoio
Sleeps 2
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Sleeps 2
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Casa Mazzaforte
is about 400
years old. The
three buildings
are close enough
together to
provide almost a
"village"
atmosphere. As
well as the main
garden, both
Casa Verde and
L'Essicatoio have
their own private
gardens.
is about 400
years old. The
three buildings
are close enough
together to
provide almost a
"village"
atmosphere. As
well as the main
garden, both
Casa Verde and
L'Essicatoio have
their own private
gardens.
Access to Mazzaforte is via a tarred road and literally minutes away from the house by car are some
excellent LOCAL RESTAURANTS. The nearest grocery shops to this self-catering property are 3km
(Niccone or Spedalicchio) and the closest supermarket is in Umbertide, 8km. All of the local towns hold
weekly markets. Follow this link - MARKET DAYS - to see when the markets are held.
If you would like to know when Mazzaforte, Casa Verde or L'Essicatoio is available to rent, please go to
BOOKINGS. For more information about the three buildings, please go to PROPERTY DETAILS. Through
this site you are dealing with the owners direct, so If you have any other questions, please do not
hesitate to CONTACT US.
excellent LOCAL RESTAURANTS. The nearest grocery shops to this self-catering property are 3km
(Niccone or Spedalicchio) and the closest supermarket is in Umbertide, 8km. All of the local towns hold
weekly markets. Follow this link - MARKET DAYS - to see when the markets are held.
If you would like to know when Mazzaforte, Casa Verde or L'Essicatoio is available to rent, please go to
BOOKINGS. For more information about the three buildings, please go to PROPERTY DETAILS. Through
this site you are dealing with the owners direct, so If you have any other questions, please do not
hesitate to CONTACT US.
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What's New - 26 January 2010
After three weeks of cold but relatively mild winter weather, this
morning we have some more snow. Nothing too serious or that will
last, but it puts a stop to the leaf clearing in the garden for a day or
two. All of the leaves from our big oaks have finally fallen in the last
two weeks and there's a rich carpet blanketing everything.
morning we have some more snow. Nothing too serious or that will
last, but it puts a stop to the leaf clearing in the garden for a day or
two. All of the leaves from our big oaks have finally fallen in the last
two weeks and there's a rich carpet blanketing everything.
There's a whole new section on the website to explore, featuring
antique maps and prints for sale, mainly of West Africa, but also
covering other parts of the world . All are absolutely original and
mostly date from the 17th and 18th centuries. There are some
extraordinary items on offer. Do take a look by going to KNOWN
WORLD MAPS & PRINTS.
antique maps and prints for sale, mainly of West Africa, but also
covering other parts of the world . All are absolutely original and
mostly date from the 17th and 18th centuries. There are some
extraordinary items on offer. Do take a look by going to KNOWN
WORLD MAPS & PRINTS.
Do take a look at some of the great places you'll be able to visit if you come to stay at Mazzaforte in the
SIGHTSEEING part of our site. There are, of course, lots of other things to do nearby and if you let us
know in advance that you'd like to do a morning's Umbrian cookery course, or go horse riding through
the hills or take the kids whitewater rafting - we can book these and many other activities for you before
you arrive. If you have a particular interest you'd like to pursue, drop us a line and we'll let you know
what can be arranged during your stay.
SIGHTSEEING part of our site. There are, of course, lots of other things to do nearby and if you let us
know in advance that you'd like to do a morning's Umbrian cookery course, or go horse riding through
the hills or take the kids whitewater rafting - we can book these and many other activities for you before
you arrive. If you have a particular interest you'd like to pursue, drop us a line and we'll let you know
what can be arranged during your stay.
Theodore,R.I.P.
| If you would like to see some more pictures of the garden, follow this link: GARDEN. If you are interested in renting Mazzaforte, check availability by going to BOOKINGS. |
| During July and August we gained two new additions to the cast at Mazzaforte, both puppies from local farms. The two of them proved to be a tremendous hit with our younger guests over last summer. |
| Since then, they've grown quite a lot. |
| Our mystery mushroom....Can anyone identify it? |
| Two shots of Lepiota Procera, or mazza di tamburo - a superb wild mushroom growing in the local hills that we were enjoying through November. |
Between now and Easter, getting rid of
the leaves and keeping the gravel paths
clear of weeds are the main issues.
Sauro, the all-knowing sage at Pollice
Verde - farming and gardening centre in
Umbertide - advises against osmotic
weedkillers whilst ever the temperature
remains below 10C, and recommends
using judicious amounts of salt instead.
I'm not entirely convinced, but will
definitely experiment well away from the
hedges and trees.
the leaves and keeping the gravel paths
clear of weeds are the main issues.
Sauro, the all-knowing sage at Pollice
Verde - farming and gardening centre in
Umbertide - advises against osmotic
weedkillers whilst ever the temperature
remains below 10C, and recommends
using judicious amounts of salt instead.
I'm not entirely convinced, but will
definitely experiment well away from the
hedges and trees.
Here are some
pictures of new stone
borders being dug in
before Christmas.
There are more to do
once the weather
improves, but
improbably, we're
running out of
stones!
pictures of new stone
borders being dug in
before Christmas.
There are more to do
once the weather
improves, but
improbably, we're
running out of
stones!
The ginestra (broom) growing either side
of the steps got a serious haircut in
December as well. On the right, work in
progress clearing the triangle of land we
own below the track that leads to our
neighbour's house. Currently completely
overgrown with brambles, we'll decide
what to do with it once it's cleared -
vegetables or chickens?
of the steps got a serious haircut in
December as well. On the right, work in
progress clearing the triangle of land we
own below the track that leads to our
neighbour's house. Currently completely
overgrown with brambles, we'll decide
what to do with it once it's cleared -
vegetables or chickens?
