Orvieto Centro - Ripa Medici , House with a Wonderful View Orvieto Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 150534

Romantic room with gorgeus view

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Location: Orvieto, Umbria, Italy, Europe (85 km from Perugia, 90 km from Assisi, 100 from Rome,180 Flo) View Map

Accommodations:  Apartment, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-6)

Ripa medici, the house with a wonderful view is a beautiful, sunny apartment on Orvieto medieval walls.

It is located in the medieval part of the historical center of Orvieto. Facing the ancient walls, it offers a suggestive view of the surrounding countryside, with its vineyards and olive trees.

The flat has a surface of 65 square meters and consists of two double bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, a large sitting room, a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, tumble dryer and an ironing set. All the rooms, included the kitchen and the bathrooms, are parqueted with olive wood and furnished with fine antique furniture.

The Cathedral and the main street are within easy reach (3 minute walking). All the restaurants and ‘trattorie’ typical of the old city center are also within walking distance.

Built on top of a steep-sided outcrop of volcanic rock, in antiquity Orvieto was a flourishing Etruscan hill town. Important remains of Etruscan arts may be found all over the place.

The old, middle-age section of the town still retains its medieval atmosphere in the network of narrow, meandering alleyways, the many old houses, gothic churches and medieval towers and walls, which have been preserved intact in it.

Apart from cultural highlights, Orvieto is also famous for its wine and the ‘slow’ life that the people who live upon the hill and in the surrounding valleys are still able to live. Orvieto belongs to the network of Italian slow towns and every year a Slow Food Festival is held in the city with itineraries that allow people to take a sip of what it means to eat genuine food and drink genuine wine. A witness of this life style is the farmers’ market that takes place in the city center every Thursday and Saturday.

‘Slow’ does not mean ‘still.’ Orvieto is also a lively, young place. The lively atmosphere of the town reaches its peak during Umbria Jazz Winter, a world famous jazz festival that takes place every year between Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Some jazz concerts are held in the nineteenth century city Theater ‘Teatro Mancinelli’ which also hosts other interesting cultural events and performances. Besides, festivities are celebrated throughout the all year.

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• Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided
  • Covered Parking
• Beds
  • King Bed (2)
  • Convertible Bed
• Entertainment
  • TV (No Cable/Satellite)
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Catering Available
• View/Location
  • Mountain View
• Communications
  • Telephone
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet)
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Kid Friendly
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Tennis
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Rafting
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Swimming
  • Windsurfing
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Antiquing
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Live Theatre
  • Museums
  • Horseback Riding

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Personal Currency Assistant™

2 perople...from € 70/night
3 people...from € 80/night
4 people.. from € 90/night
5 people..from € 100/night

We are able also offer accomodation in B&B treatment for 1 doubleroom, if you don'

Reduction for kids and long periods.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 05/12/09
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  Jo Reilly , Tiburon
  • My two sisters, brother-in-law and I stayed at Sabrina's apartments for 5 nights in May, 2009. The apartment is everything as described and more. It is a perfect setup for four people traveling together by renting both apartments which have an adjoining living/dining area, or just renting one apartment for a single or couple. The views from all windows are fantastic, and the apartments are furnished beautifully. We can't say enough kind words about Sabrina, her husband,Frederico, and two beautiful children. They went out of their way to help us with directions, suggestions on dining, etc. I wish all innkeepers were like Sabrina. She welcomed us with a delicious cake and later in the week, her mother baked a tart for us. Who would want to leave? Orvieto is a jewel. We could have stayed longer, and definitely will return.
• 06/18/08
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  Monica , DeLand, FL
  • My husband and I have just returned from a month long stay in Italy. We spent 3 nights in Orvieto at Sabrina's B&B apartment. We can say that our time there was at the top of our favorite places to stay in Italy. First and foremost, Sabrina was an outstanding hostess with a warm welcome and delicious baked goods upon our arrival. She went far beyond what we experienced at many other apts, B&Bs and hotels during our stay in Italy. She assisted us with cell phone problems, directed us to all the best restaurants and told us all the sights to see. For those travelers with a car, there is very easy, covered, free parking just below her B&B and an elevator that arrives just outside the apartment entrance. The apartment is kept immaculately clean. The new hardwoord floors gleam in the light. The view of the surrounding countryside is outstanding from all the windows. The apartment is spacious with kitchen, living and dining room and bedroom with bath. She also has a separate 2nd bedroom with its own bath. This separate 2nd bedroom with separate entrance can be rented by itself or as part or the rest of the apt. There is a washer in the apt and there is a dryer on a lower floor. Being able to do laundry onsite was wonderful. We went sightseeing and came back to check on the laundry periodically. We enjoyed the apt so much we brought back our lunches instead of finding a restaurant. We cannot say enough wonderful things about Sabrina and her B&B. There is gorgeous surrounding countryside and villages to visit and Orvieto makes a perfect homebase.
• 04/12/08
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  Marjie , Traverse City, Michigan USA
  • My family of 5 (2 adults and 3 children) just returned from two weeks in Italy. We stayed in Sabrina's wonderful apartment for 5 nights, and had an incredible time. The apartment has two large bedrooms and bathrooms, as well as a well- equipped kitchen and living area. There is also a washing machine. Sabrina supplies lots of breakfast food, and also treated us to two of her delicious, homemade desserts. The apartment itself is in a great location for touring Umbria. It is also an easy one hour ride on the train line to Rome. Orvieto is a charming town- the nicest hill town we visited. There is lots to do in the town itself, including some great restaurants that Sabrina suggested. I would highly recommend basing yourself in Orvieto for a visit to the hill towns of Umbria. You won't be disappointed!
• 10/18/07
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  Penny Weiss , Mill Valley, California
  • We have stayed in Sabrina's apartment twice, each time for a month, and we are already reserved for 2008. In our 15 years visiting Italy, this is the most perfect place we have stayed. It is ideally situated near everything but the really unique quality is the view of the Umbrian countryside. The apartment is filled with light from the three, large windows. The antique furnishings are very beautiful and unique. All this and then there is Sabrina. She is the most graciious and wellcoming person you can imagine. All this and Sabrina is also the most fabulous dessert maker you can imagine. She will do everything in her power to make sure that your stay is a perfect one. I couldn't possibly recommend this apartment more highly. A+
• 10/10/07
  Positive Rating
  Yael , Tel Aviv , Israel
  • It's hard finding the words that can capture our perfect experience at Sabrina's apartment.Try and imagine the wonderful rooms,truly a celebration for your eyes, accompanied with the green hills surrounding, welcoming you first thing in the morning, when you taste the tasty breakfast... we came here for our honeymoon,and we hope our marriage life would be as beautiful, calm and happy :) Thank you! Ziv & Yael (10.10.2007)

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