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Il Simoncini Alto
On the Gello village square, between Sàrperi and the Acque, a single-level house with a terrace shaded by an old olive tree and a living room built around a monumental fireplace.
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Guests
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Bedrooms
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Bathrooms
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Level
— Il Simoncini Alto
The third house on the square, shaded by an olive tree.
Located between Sàrperi and Casa delle Acque, and characterised by a small terrace enclosed between two low walls — perfect for sitting in the shade of an old olive tree — Il Simoncini Alto is the third house overlooking the Gello village square.
Inside, all rooms are arranged on a single level, separated by just one step. From the terrace you enter the living room, which stretches across the full width of the house: a large masonry fireplace — once equipped with built-in stoves used for cooking — anchors the space, with a comfortable sofa and two armchairs gathered before it.
Through the living room you reach a kitchen of the same generous proportions, finished with a worktop in Carrara marble, and a dining table that comfortably seats up to eight.
"A hallway leads to the private wing: two bedrooms, each with its own character — a curved iron double bed overlooking the olive grove, and a single room with a private bathroom fitted with a tub."
Il Simoncini Alto, Gello
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Floor plan
Single level: terrace entrance, living room with masonry fireplace, kitchen with dining table for 8. Private wing via hallway: double bedroom with curved iron bed, shared bathroom with shower, single bedroom with private en-suite bathtub.
Room by room
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Terrace
A small private terrace enclosed between two low stone walls, shaded by an old olive tree. Comfortable for outdoor dining, morning coffee, or simply resting in the shade at the heart of the village square.
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Living room
The full width of the house, centred on a large masonry fireplace — its built-in stoves a reminder of when this was used for cooking. A comfortable sofa and two armchairs face the hearth. One step connects to the kitchen.
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Kitchen
Same generous proportions as the living room. Carrara marble worktop, gas hob, electric oven, fridge and freezer. Dining table that seats up to eight — ready for long, unhurried meals.
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Double bedroom
A quiet room with a window facing north towards the olive grove. Furnished with a curved wrought-iron double bed. Served by the shared bathroom in the hallway.
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Single bedroom with en-suite
A single room with a small writing desk overlooking the old olive tree. Has its own private full bathroom — toilet, bidet, sink and bathtub — opening directly off the room.
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Shared bathroom
Full bathroom in the hallway serving the double bedroom. Toilet, bidet, sink and shower. Forced ventilation.
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Thermal comfort
Thick stone walls provide natural thermal insulation, keeping the house cool in summer without air conditioning. Gas heating with adjustable thermostat for the cooler months.
What's included
🛏️Double bed — curved wrought-iron (double bedroom)
🛏️Single bed (second bedroom with en-suite)
🔥Monumental masonry fireplace + free firewood
🍳Fully equipped kitchen — gas hob, oven, fridge, freezer
☕Basic ingredients supplied (coffee, pasta, salt, sugar, local produce)
🚿Shared bathroom — toilet, bidet, sink, shower
🛁Private en-suite — toilet, bidet, sink, bathtub
📶Free Wi-Fi throughout
📺Television
🌡️Gas heating with adjustable thermostat
🌿Private terrace with olive tree shade
🧺Sheets, towels, blankets & household linen provided
🐕Pets welcome on prior request
🚴Mountain bikes available (4 + child seats)
🏊Shared pool 17×6 m, 100 m from the house
🧺Shared laundry (2 washing machines + tumble dryer)
Booking conditions
Minimum stay
2 nights, unless otherwise agreed
Check-in
From 5:00 PM on arrival day. Flexibility depending on season.
Check-out
By 10:00 AM on departure day
Deposit
30% of total amount, fully refundable if cancelled within 30 days of arrival
Balance
Charged on the day of arrival
Included in price
Water, electricity, weekly cleaning with fresh linen, final housekeeping
Heating (winter)
Gas billed at supplier cost — guest reads meter on arrival. Approx. €15/day in coldest months
Extra beds
€30.00 per adult per day. Cot available on request.
Pets
Welcome on prior request only
Guests
Price covers exclusive use for the agreed number — adults, teenagers (3–12 yrs) and children (0–2 yrs) counted separately
Ready to visit?
Book Il Simoncini Alto for your stay.
To book or check availability, write to us directly. We respond personally to every request. A 30% deposit by bank transfer confirms the reservation.
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