WELCOME TO CASALE DEGLI OLIVI
We would like to thank you for choosing to spend your holiday in Umbria and in our property in particular. We hope you enjoy your stay. Please treat our house like your own. We kindly ask you to look after the plants on the terrace.
Entrance - Keybox: Located to your right, behind the front door. Enter code: 2061 + turn open lock. Once opening the front door, please return the key to the key box. We found this was the best solution to not losing the house key.
Air Conditioning: All bedrooms have AC units. Please use responsibly, closing the bedroom doors and windows when in use. Make sure the units are off during the day. There is a “sleeping mode” which is ideal for night-time. Please take care children do not play with remote controls.
Drinking water: The kitchen sink mixer tap has its filter water dispenser. If possible, avoid buying PET water bottles.
Water Usage: Please note Casale degli Olivi is located in a rural area; therefore, water is limited and can have low pressure. We recommend taking it in turns to shower, this will ensure that everyone can have a shower at a decent pressure. Please use water responsibly.
Waste: You are kindly asked to dispose of your waste during your stay. The bins can be found at the end of the road. Waste must be separated by plastic, cardboard and glass. Please dispose of your glass waste in the “Green Dome” at the entrance of San Giovanni del Pantano.
Recyclable waste materials: Plastic, newspapers/cartons, and glass. Keep them separate in crates provided outside the kitchen store or put them in the designated bins on the side road to the left when leaving the property.
Fire pit: You’ll find a fire pit on the terrace to enhance your cool evening. Please note that the fire pit will become extremely hot once the fire is lit. For safety, ensure children are kept at a safe distance. Use the leather gloves provided when handling the fire pit, avoiding overfilling it with wood and remember to to regularly remove and empty the ashtray. Don’t move the fire pit until is completely cold.
BBQ Please open the valve in the gas bottle and only then press the ignition to light the BBQ. Please reverse the process when closing the BBQ. For your own security and hygiene, please clean the BBQ grill with the metal brush provided before and after use, while the BBQ is still warm. The tray underneath the gas burners must be cleaned, and the fat tray, if full, must be replaced by a new one.
Washing machine: Located in the storeroom immediately to your left when you enter the house. There is no dryer, you can dry your clothes in the rack provided and leave them outside to dry.
The dishwasher: Found next to and under the kitchen sink.
Power Cut: in the event of a power cut, you should check the fuse box located inside the house facing the entrance door. If any of the switches are down, please lift the switch up again to establish power.
Swimming pool: Maintenance is done by Roberto, who comes every week. The pool has a filter that works on a timer, you can still enjoy the pool when the filter is working. We kindly ask you to use the pool responsibly, and not leave children unattended. You are welcome to use the outside shower before and after you enter the pool.
Pool towels: Please do not use bathroom towels (white) in the swimming pool. There is also a towel rail with pegs in the pool area to dry towels.
Sun Umbrellas: In case of strong wind, please fold the umbrellas to avoid damage, better still, close the umbrellas at the end of the day.
Internet: Casale degli Olivi Password: umbria2014 - The modem is located in the living room to the left of the second door leading to the terrace outside. Broadband in rural Italy is certainly not up to the speeds that you are used to. The more people are connected, the slower the broadband speed.
Security: Make sure all the doors and windows are closed before you leave the house. No need to close the wooden shutters. For your own security, keep your valuables in a safe place at all times. You should also lock the doors from the inside before going to bed. We recommend you close the shutters at night to avoid bats or other insects entering the bedroom.