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Cottage at San Cristoforo
Per week, as low as:
$1,423
The cottage at San Cristoforo is an 18th-century restored cottage set in the lush countryside of Marche. The owners live on-site and are dedicated to making your stay fulfilling. Two bedrooms, 2 full baths, a country kitchen and mountain views from a private terrace provide comfort for up to 4 people - on the same grounds as the restored chapel property.
Restored Chapel at San Cristoforo
Per week, as low as:
$1,003
The Restored Chapel at San Cristoforo is a converted 18th-century rural chapel set in outstanding countryside, a romantic vacation rental getaway for two with 600 square feet of floor space and a large kitchen. The striking main living space is in the old chapel, with a pair of arches, 13-foot high pitched ceiling, and confessional (now a telephone booth!).
Admiral Lofted One Bedroom
Per week, as low as:
$621
This vacation rental apartment is a labor of love, created from a 16th century presbytery and church in an idyllic rustic setting in Italy's Marche region.The traditionally-built complex between Urbino and Gubbio has sweeping mountain views. This two-room apartment while simple is comfortable and charming; its two floors connected by an original iron ship's staircase (one of your hosts, a retired admiral's many nautical touches ). The property also features an attractive pool set against the rolling hills.
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Le Marche is an unspoiled and somewhat untamed region of central Italy in the shadow of the pristine natural beauty of Tuscany. The area contains gorgeous vineyards and sunflower fields surrounded by snowcapped mountains and glistening sea. Beautiful Adriatic beaches and ancient towns perched on hilltops, or nestled deep between rolling farmland, give travelers to Le Marche a real taste of central Italy.
Marche is a large area to discover in one visit. Even months of exploration would not do it justice. Two main highways traveling along the coast facilitate transportation to the larger cities. One of the most valuable parts of visiting Marche is driving through the interior, visiting smaller towns and exploring areas where there are virtually no tourists. Although there are tourist boards/offices that can provide a wealth of info, it seems that the tourism infrastructure is just beginning to develop in many areas. When visiting Marche (even in the more known towns of Urbino, Cagli, Ascoli) one must be prepared to get lost, fumble with Italian (as English is not spoken as often as other places in Italy) and have a sense for adventure. Although the roads are generally in good condition they can get pretty challenging in some areas. It is a good idea to have a good map and when in doubt, ask a local. This may be one of the few areas of Italy where tourism does not yet reign supreme. As the region continues to cast its spell on people and word spreads, the unspoiled essence of this region may ebb, so visitors should come now, while the authenticity remains. Of course, even now, some of the coastal towns attract multitudes of tourists in the high summer months, so the confirmed "untourist" should visit in spring and fall.
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ITALY-LE MARCHE- "Le Marche, a small, diverse province rising from the Adriatic Sea to the 6,000-foot peaks of the Apennines...In between lies a Tuscan-like rumple of lavender fields, sunflower fields and vineyards spread across hills that hump off toward every horizon like a patchwork quilt on an un-made bed...a place where travelers can still feel a genuine sense of discovery and quiet pleasures as they meander back roads and walk on cobbles that haven't yet been polished by the soles of a million tourists." Christopher Solomon, NY Times, "Is this the Next Tuscany?"
- "The hundreds of enchanting towns that cling to the hilltops are still crammed with with an astonishing heritage of ancient churches, splendid monuments and priceless art treasures." Lonely Planet
- "Inland you can visit some of Italy's most splendid ancient cities: Urbino, the Renaissance in microcosm; the stunningly beautiful Ascoli Piceno and the lovely little Macerata. In Pesaro you'll find the sea, the opera, new cinema, and ancient archeology." Lonely Planet
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