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Exceptional old townhouse in historic centre of Force, Le Marche

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Force house rental - The Bishop's House
The Bishop's House
  • Force house rental - The Bishop's House
    Force
    Entrance hall
    Ground Floor Sitting Room
    Dining room
    Kitchen
  • Force house rental - Corridor
    Top Floor Corridor
    Bedroom 3
    Master Bedroom
    Games room
    Upper Sitting Room
  • Force house rental - Arched Sitting Room
    Bedroom
    Bedroom
    Bathroom
    View from the Kitchen
    View from the Kitchen
  • Force house rental - View from Force
    Garden
    Val Di Tenna, Sibillini
    Sibillini Autumn
    The Beach at Conero
    Casteluccio, Sibillini National Park
 
Force house rental - The Bishop's House

The Bishop's House

Force

Force

Entrance hall

Entrance hall

Ground Floor Sitting Room

Ground Floor Sitting Room

Dining room

Dining room

Kitchen

Kitchen

Corridor

Corridor

Top Floor Corridor

Top Floor Corridor

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3

Master Bedroom

Master Bedroom

Games room

Games room

Upper Sitting Room

Upper Sitting Room

Arched Sitting Room

Arched Sitting Room

Bedroom

Bedroom

Bedroom

Bedroom

Bathroom

Bathroom

View from the Kitchen

View from the Kitchen

View from the Kitchen

View from the Kitchen

View from Force

View from Force

Garden

Garden

Val Di Tenna, Sibillini

Val Di Tenna, Sibillini

Sibillini Autumn

Sibillini Autumn

The Beach at Conero

The Beach at Conero

Casteluccio, Sibillini National Park

Casteluccio, Sibillini National Park

  • Per night £150 - £200
  • Per week £700 - £770
USD Conversion (ESTIMATED)
Per night (USD) $228 - $303
Per week $1,062 - $1,168
  • Bedrooms5
  • Sleeps10
  • 4 Bathrooms

Photos and Description of the Force vacation house rental
5 Bedroom historic townhouse with garden and stunning mountain and sea views

The grand old Bishop's House in the historic centre of Force, a 13th C hill-top village, is the perfect place to experience the real Italy. Situated half-way between the Adriatic Coast and the Sibillini Mountains, surrounded by stunning countryside, the house sleeps 10 comfortably. Beautifully restored and furnished, it has 3 large, airy double bedrooms upstairs, one with a private sitting room, one with a balcony, all offering magnificent views. The ground-floor has a bright sitting room, balcony and dining room featuring a superb ancient fireplace. The fully-equipped kitchen has another balcony from which to savour the breath-taking views. Downstairs, the Bishop's House has a further 2 charming rustic bedrooms with original beam ceilings, 2 modern shower rooms, and an arched sitting room with its own street entrance. The games room is equipped with table-tennis. The house has a pretty olive and lavender-filled garden with two patios on which to relax. Parking is available close-by.

About Force: Force (pronounced for-chay) is a hill-top farming community in the Sibillini National Park, once famous for its copper beaters, one of whom still works next to the blacksmith. There is ample free parking, 2 bars, a restaurant, pizzeria, take-away pizza, 2 supermarkets, baker, greengrocer, butcher, post office, bank, pharmacy, doctor, dentist, newsagents, hairdresser, hardware shop, a petrol station, mechanic and a Friday Morning market. The children's playground has a climbing frame etc, and there is a sports field.

There are many good restaurants serving typical local specialities in the area and summer and autumn food festivals.

Additional services : We will be happy to arrange additional services or to help you book activities at an additional charge, payable locally.

Why not ask us to arrange for a local cook to prepare a feast of locally-sourced gastronomic treats at home? We can also stock a welcome fridge for your arrival.

A variety of activities can be arranged and these include painting, cookery classes, Italian language and truffle-tasting courses. Local guides can be arranged for those who enjoy wine and guided walks in the Sibillini Mountains, as well as truffle-hunting in season.

There are many walks in the Sibillini Mountains within an hour's drive. Castellucio, a popular destination is 51km, 1 hr 5mins. The caves, Grotte di Frasassi, at Genga are 160km or 2 hrs 10 min. Assissi is 130km, 2 hrs 30 min.

Distances: Ancona Falconara Airport is 116km and Pescara Airport 135km, about 1 hr 40mins. Ryanair flies daily from Stansted and car hire is available at the airport. Ryanair now serves internal destinations within Italy from Ancona. There are also ferries to the Dalmatian Coast from Ancona.

The drive to Rome takes 3 hr 30 min on the SS4. Ciampino airport is 214km, Fumicino International Airport is 257 km (4hrs 15 mins). Central Rome can be reached by express coach from Ascoli in 3 hrs. The closest large trains stations are San Benedetto, Porto San Giorgio and Ascoli Piceno (24km).

The Adriatic Coast boasts many 'Blue Flag' beaches, notably the famous resort of San Benedetto. There are also lovely sandy beaches at Port Giorgio (50km) and Cupra Marittima as well the Conero Peninsula near Ancona. There are often markets and exhibitions during the summer at the beaches.

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Force house rental - The Bishop's House

The Bishop's House

Force

Force

Entrance hall

Entrance hall

Ground Floor Sitting Room

Ground Floor Sitting Room

Dining room

Dining room

Kitchen

Kitchen

Corridor

Corridor

Top Floor Corridor

Top Floor Corridor

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3

Master Bedroom

Master Bedroom

Games room

Games room

Upper Sitting Room

Upper Sitting Room

Arched Sitting Room

Arched Sitting Room

Bedroom

Bedroom

Bedroom

Bedroom

Bathroom

Bathroom

View from the Kitchen

View from the Kitchen

View from the Kitchen

View from the Kitchen

View from Force

View from Force

Garden

Garden

Val Di Tenna, Sibillini

Val Di Tenna, Sibillini

Sibillini Autumn

Sibillini Autumn

The Beach at Conero

The Beach at Conero

Casteluccio, Sibillini National Park

Casteluccio, Sibillini National Park

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Nearest Airport : Ancona at 116 Kilometres
Nearest Ferry : Ancona at 116 Kilometres
Nearest Train : Pedaso at 42 Kilometres
Nearest Motorway : A14 Pedaso at 42 Kilometres
Nearest Beach : Porto San Giorgio at 45 Kilometres
Nearest Barpub : Force at 200 Metres
Nearest Ski : Sassotetto, Sarnano at 60 Kilometres
Nearest Golf : Montefiore Dell'Aso at 33 Kilometres
Nearest Restaurant : Force at 250 Metres
Car: necessary

The Bishop's House, in the hill-top farming community of Force, is the ideal location to sample the calm, relaxing pleasures of Le Marche. The sandy, family-friendly beaches of Porto San Giorgio or San Benedetto and fabulous walks in the Sibilllini Mountains are all close-by. In a region renowned for its stunning scenery, dotted with medieval hill-top villages, home to some wonderful works of art, you can savour delicious local speciality foods at summer and autumn sagras, enjoy the Quintana parade at Ascoli Piceno, famous for its towers, churches, its anisetta and delicious stuffed olives, or attend the opera in the Roman amphitheatre in Macerata. Le Marche has something for everyone. For the active this is extensive walking, cycling, golf, horse-riding, skiing, snow-shoeing and even hot air ballooning. For those who enjoy culture, painting, cooking, Italian language and truffle-tasting courses are offered, as are wine and guided walking tours, also truffle-hunting (in season).

Other Activities: Food festivals, painting, snow-shoeing, ballooning

Golf: There is an 18 hole golf course, I Lauri, less than 40 minutes away at Montefiore Dell'Aso.

The Sirolo Golf Club near Conero, Ancona is 95 km, 1 hr 20 min.

Ski: The Sibillini Mountains rise to 2476 metres at Monte Vettore. Snow is frequent from November to March.

Skiing at Sassotetto, near Sarnano is 1 hrs drive. There is a bus from Sarnano to the slopes.

Skiing is also available at Forca Canapine near Castellucio. Castellucio also has cross-country skiing and snowing expeditions (at weekends).

Skiing for beginners is also available at Monte Piselli, 45km, an hour's drive.

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Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in Force, Italy

Rental Basis:
Per property
Rental rates quoted in:
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Rate Period Nightly Weekend Night Weekend Weekly Monthly Event Minimum Stay
 
May 1 2013 - May 31 2013
£150
£150
£700
4 Nights
 
 
Jun 1 2013 - Sep 30 2013
£150
£150
£770
4 Nights
 
 
Oct 1 2013 - Dec 22 2013
£150
£150
£700
4 Nights
 
 
Dec 23 2013 - Jan 2 2014
£200
£200
3 Nights
 
 
Jan 3 2014 - Feb 28 2014
£150
£150
£700
4 Nights
 

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (British Pound) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Notes

  • Rental rates apply for up to 6 people using the 3 top-floor double bedrooms. If you need more space, 2 twin bedrooms are also available at £120 per room per week June-September. £100 per week at other times.

    Shorter lets: Stays of a minimum of 3 nights will be considered and guests will be charges a per person rate of £30 per night for the top-floor rooms (£15 per person for the lower ground floor rooms if these are required additionally)

    Flexible dates: If you would like your stay to begin on a day other than Saturday, please let us know and we will try to accommodate this.

    Check-in/out time: After 3pm, departure by 10 am
  • Cleaning is already included in the rental rates. Towels and bed linen will be changed every week. Our beautiful, historic house is at least 300 years old, so please look after it and leave it as you found it. Otherwise, a discretionary cleaning charge will apply.

    Damage deposit: A damage deposit of £500 will be required. This will be returned to you within 14 days of your departure, unless damages have occurred or extra cleaning is required.
  • Booking terms: A non-refundable deposit of one third of the cost is required at the time of booking. The balance (non-refundable) and the damage deposit are due 8 weeks before your arrival. If your accommodation requirements change before your arrival please let us know.

    Payment terms: We accept payment by cheque, direct bank transfer (in the UK) or on the internet through Paypal. We also accept credit cards using Paypal (a 3% surcharge to the rental rates will apply).
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Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in Force, Italy

Property Type:
  • house (detached)
Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals
Floor Area:
  • 300 m²
Location Type:
  • Rural
  • Village
Theme:
  • Away From It All
  • Historic
  • Sports & Activities
General:
  • Basic Soaps
  • Heating
  • Parking Off Street
  • Parking On Street
  • Local Restaurant Guide
  • Linens Provided
  • Fireplace
  • Iron & Board
  • Towels Provided
  • Hair Dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Washing Machine
  • Toilet Paper
  • Laundry Soap
Kitchen:
  • Refrigerator
  • Oven
  • Grill
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Stove
  • Freezer
  • Toaster
  • Dishwasher
Dining:
  • Dining Room
Bathrooms:
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - toilet , shower , bidet
    Bathroom 2 - toilet , combination tub/shower , bidet
    Bathroom 3 - toilet , shower , bidet
    Bathroom 4 - toilet , shower , bidet
  • There is a bathroom on each floor.
Bedrooms:
  • 5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 queen
    Bedroom 2 - 1 queen
    Bedroom 3 - 1 queen
    Bedroom 4 - 2 twin/ single
    Bedroom 5 - 2 twin/ single
  • Top floor: 3 Large double bedrooms all with queen size beds and views which span from the Adriatic coast to the Gran Sasso Mountains of Abruzzo. I bedroom has a private sitting room and one has a private balcony. I bathroom with shower, with another large modern bathroom with bath and shower situated on the ground floor. Lower ground floor: 2 rustic bedrooms with twin beds(one with zip-lock mattresses which can form a king-size bed). There is a large, adjacent sitting room with its own street access. Modern bathroom with shower. There is another modern shower room on the garden floor.
Entertainment:
  • Books
  • Television
  • Game Room
  • Ping Pong Table
  • DVD Player
  • Stereo
  • Books for Adults
  • Radio
  • Games
  • Music Library
  • Books for Kids
Outside:
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Beach Towels
  • Lawn / Garden
  • 10 garden chairs
Suitability:
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • children welcome
  • non smoking only
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • pets not allowed
Attractions:
  • museums
  • restaurants
  • churches
  • waterfalls
  • live theater
  • playground
  • ruins
  • marina
  • autumn foliage
  • winery tours
  • forests
  • caves
Leisure Activities:
  • bird watching
  • sight seeing
  • scenic drives
  • horseback riding
  • paddle boating
  • walking
  • outlet shopping
Local Services & Businesses:
  • ATM/bank
  • groceries
  • laundromat
  • medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • hiking
  • golf
  • fishing
  • mountaineering
  • sailing
  • wind-surfing
  • paragliding
  • swimming
  • skiing
  • mountain climbing
  • cycling
  • mountain biking
Notes: We offer a complimentary meet and greet service for all our guests. Free parking is readily available close-by. Being on 4 floors, although the grand staircase leading to the upper floor is wide, the house is not suitable for people with severe mobility problems. Young Children must be supervised at all times in the house and garden. No pets and no smoking please. The house is fully equipped: oven, dishwasher, fridge with freezer, toaster, hair dryer, iron, ironing board, washing machine, clothes horse, fans, heating, TV&DVD, speaker system (for I Pods, computers), good selection of board games, books and DVDs. Bed linen, towels and beach towel are provided and changed weekly. Bicycle storage is available on request. There is table-tennis in the games room and the house has a mature garden with 2 patios and garden furniture.
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Reviews for this vacation house rental in Force, Italy

Exceptional old townhouse in historic centre of Force, Le Marche
average rating of 5.0 based on 1 reviews
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Exceptional old townhouse in historic centre of Force, Le Marche
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Force Ascoli Piceno
5

Unbelievable house in astonishing location

5 of 5
Submitted: October 20, 2011 Stayed: October 2011
We recently returned home from a trip to Italy, which included 3 days at this magnificent home in Force. We must have spent the first hour of our visit just walking from room to room, marveling at how beautiful and well kept the house is. But most of our marveling was in the garden, which has olive trees and a fig tree (among other trees) and has, bar none, the most spectacular view of any house I've ever stayed in. To the right were snow covered mountains, ahead a jagged peak I completely fell in love with, and to the left, the Adriatic sea. Tina and Lisa were both warm and welcoming, and happy to give us recommendations and ideas. The townspeople were friendly, and we happily enjoyed our morning caffe at the Eurobar each morning. I've read about places being unspoilt, and found many tourists. This was really different. The area seemed completely untouched by tourists or the tourism industry. In the market of San Giorgio, we found Sergio (his name is on his market stall), who was so happy to sing the praises of his town, that he insisted that we try every cured meat in his case, and gave us drinks, smiling and talking the whole time. He gave us an excellent restaurant recommendation, and we had fantastic seafood that we'd never tried before. Ascoli Piceno is the nearest big city and it is a treasure. It's a real Italian city with historical charm, but that functions for his citizens, so rather than stalls full of souvenirs, there are shops of motorcycle parts and wallpaper. And the piazzas are totally alive, particularly at night, with birthday parties, people watching soccer on big screen TVs propped between Roman columns, and children playing hide and seek. Our last day we just spent in the garden. It was utterly relaxing. The house had everything we needed and more (the book selection was amazing!). I can't wait for our next visit, as we will certainly be back, this time with our children. Thanks so much, Tina and Lisa, for a wonderful vacation.
Helpful votes: 2/2
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