Location: Orvieto, Umbria, Italy, Europe (1 hour from Rome, 15 minutes from Orvieto) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
Keywords: House
Set on a one-acre grassy knoll at the edge of a small village, Villa Antoinette offers privacy, comfort and convenience in true Umbrian style. Come to relax poolside as you plan your daily excursions to the medieval town of Orvieto, or nearby Todi, Spoleto, Assisi, Viterbo or even Rome -- a wonderful day trip. After your adventures, return to a well-equipped kitchen to prepare a wonderful meal (there is a library including local cook books!) or delight in local fare at one of the many restaurants down the road.
This is a family home which has been offered for rental only recently, to much acclaim. There is an outdoor grill/pizza oven for cooking during the warmer summer months as well. Eat outdoors under the flowering pergola, or on the patio. Or, take your meals in the formal dining area or casual breakfast room. The well-appointed bedrooms have quality mattresses and linens, and baths are well-designed and modern for your convenience. Decor employs local tiles and materials right down to the tufa surrounding the pool -- the local stone. This is your home in Italy!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Linens Provided
- Garage : can store baggage
- Covered Parking : private
- Wood Fireplace
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed : Extra comfortable and equipped with quality linens
- Twin/Single Bed (2)
- Convertible Bed
- Crib : A portable crib is available for your use. Bring own linens
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath : Beautifully appointed bath features modern high-end fixtures and authentic Italian design -- enjoy a hot tub-style bath (oversize)
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : Many classics and favorites, this library is updated periodically. There are children's favorites as well.
- CD Player
- Private Pool : Surrounded by fruit trees and hydrangeas and completely private
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : The owner does a lot of cooking and has equipped the kitchen to her high standards for everyday meal preparation.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator : New
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Catering Available : The housekeeper is available on request and at her discretion, to prepare a meal or two for you -- she is an excellent cook!
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill : The BBQ is actually an outdoor oven with two areas for cooking -- one for pizzas and the other to grill in the traditional BBQ manner.
- Deck/Patio : Located just off the dining room, it's great for sitting in the shade or even grabbing some sun in the morning.
- Gazebo : Under flowering wisteria and roses, this is where breakfast tastes best and where you can plot maps for your next excursion!
- Communications
- Telephone
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly : Our two children love the house -- the open field behind the house can be crossed easily and there is a new soccer field within an easy walk. They also love the freedom of walking into town and buying our groceries!
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Hiking
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
Rate Details (In Euros)
May 01-Jun 30 .. €2000/week
Jul 01-Aug 31 .. €2000/week
Sep 01-Oct 31 .. €2000/week
€250 Security deposit required upon arrival
Heat and firewood extra
25% Deposit required upon booking, remainder payable 90 days prior
Multiple week discount available
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Credit Cards Accepted:
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Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2000
Why the Owner Chose Orvieto
The community of Torre San Severo is not just your average Umbrian village. The people are warm and friendly, yes, but there is a special closeness you feel here and a sense of a tight-knit community that attracts visitors to their local events year round.
The Unique Benefits at this House
A walk into the village, a visit to the Saturnia hot sulphur springs, a visit to the archeo park to see Etruscan tombs thousands of years old and roads hand carved from the rock! Or, we relax by the pool, read a good book and plan how we are going to make pizza in our outdoor brick oven!
Owner's Map of Orvieto
I am of Italian origin and love the country, the people, the food and wine, and just about everything else about this beautiful land! We stay in our home every other year and rent it out as much as possible to share this extraordinary place.
Property Photos
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- side view with pool - Orvieto, Italy Travel Accommodation
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- kitchen - Orvieto, Italy Travel Accommodation
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- Living Room - Orvieto, Italy Travel Accommodation
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- Dining Area
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- front view
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- side terrace
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- outdoor pergola and rear view
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- stairway
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- Breakfast room
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- Bedroom
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- Twin bedroom
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- Living area
Traveler Reviews (2)
Privacy, charm and comfort
Guest: Contented Renter
(Vancouver, BC, Canada)
Date of Stay: 08/06/11
Review Submitted: 08/27/11
This villa (and we have rented many throughout the world) is authentic to the region - stone, wood and furnishing - including the village in which it nestles. We found the space, privacy and quiet invaluable. The pool is quite wonderful, either for cooling off before lunch on the terrace, or for a companionable dip with family and friends. The property has a kind of mystical charm to it (the summer moon rises right over the fence), and if one sits peacefully still, one can find oneself becoming Italian - particularly if clutching a glass of Orvieto wine. Speaking of Orvieto, the villa is also ideal for touring the hill towns of the region, with Orvieto being numero uno. There are also lots of really good inexpensive country restaurants within driving distance. I'd recommend this villa to any travellers yearning either for peace and quiet, or for family closeness in a busy world. It is also beautifully equipped for anyone who likes to cook - outside wood oven, lots of wine glasses and other equipment.
Owner response:So happy your stay was a success! Just met up with people who stayed a few weeks later and they told us the story of how they threw a birthday party for a friend who visited, and invited the whole village! They held it at the restaurant at the edge of town that had only opened two weeks before - it was a huge success, with live music, food, dancing, etc. So that's what I'm planning for myself next year on my birthday!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
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