Location: Boccea, Latium (Lazio), Italy, Europe (Boccea)
Accommodations: Villa, 8 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 7 Baths (Sleeps 14-16)
Villa Melia is situated within a notable biological farm of about 300 hectares on the doorstep of Rome. The villa has been restored from a building that in the past was used as a private residence and stables. The entire property has been restored using ecological methods. The heating runs on integrated solar panels and geothermal techniques. In the vicinity of the villa itself one can find a biodynamic vegetable garden, fresh daily eggs, oil and honey produce from the farm itself all of which strictly biological.
Villa Melia is situated in a privileged position, considering it’s vicinity to Rome, and the numerous locations around the property which are all worth visiting. The surrounding area around the property is enriched with splendid small towns, with mansions, lakes, historical towns, and beautiful wildlife. From here guests can visit the following splendid locations such as Ostia Antica, Villa Adriana and Villa d’Este a Tivoli, Villa Lante a Bagnaia, Civita di Bagnoregio, the gardens of Bomarzo, Palazzo Farnese at Caprarola, la Sabina and l’Argentario, whereas further south, la Cattedrale di Anagni, il Monastero di San Benedetto and Subiaco, Alatri, Sermoneta, the splendid gardens of Ninfa, Sabaudia, Sperlonga and the famous Monte Circeo. Only a few minutes by car one can reach Fregene, Roma seaside, well known due to its seaside restaurants and the ease of access to Rome Airport Fiumicino which distances only thirty minutes away.
PARK: This property has a notable patio and covered gazebo which is ideal for “al fresco” dining and is surrounded by a large park of about 4 hectares. The part of the garden which surrounds the property is sub-divided into rooms by Bay hedges which are the perfect setting for events and festivities, on the outside of one in particular there is the swimming pool. At the back of the property, hidden by a tall hedge, there is also a grass 5 a side football camp. Guests can go for undisturbed walks in the one of the most natural areas of the villa, towards the wildness of the hillside and valley, where there are lawns, olive trees and woods.
SWIMMING POOL: open from the last Saturday in April to the first Saturday in October, the pool at Villa Melia is surrounded by the green of the garden, the same color of the mosaic tiles that are inside the pool. The rectangular pool measures 14 x 7 and has a maximum depth of 2.50. The border of the pool is in “Peperino” stone and the surrounding area is beautifully kept lawn, where there are sun loungers, tables, and umbrellas. The pool is also equipped with an external shower.
INTERIORS: The villa is divided into two main buildings, in the case in which there are 8 people in the group the main villa will be rented and is made up of the following: this building is on one floor and has a very spacious living room with central fireplace, dining room and fully equipped kitchen. On the far side of the living room there are one double and one twin bedroom and two bathrooms with showers, on one side there are also two single bedrooms, one bathrooms with shower. Near the kitchen there is also a laundry room. On the right of the main entrance there is a small spiral staircase which leads to a intermediate floor where there is an additional double bedroom and bathroom with shower.
The second building is divided on to two floors. On the ground floor there is a living room and a double bedroom, bathroom with bath tub. Via a beautiful internal staircase to the first floor, there is a twin bedroom with en suite bathroom, a double bedroom with en suite bathroom and a corner study with intermediate floor. On the intermediate floor there is a single bed with an additional pull out double bed.
SERVICES INCLUDED: electricity, water, gas for cooking purposes, weekly linen, initial and final clearing, pool and park maintenance.
COMPULSORY SERVICES NOT INCLUDED (supplied and to be paid locally to the owner): when animals are present (€ 50,00 per week).
SERVICES UPON REQUEST (supplied and payable locally to the owner): extra cleaning(€ 17,00/h), extra linen(€ 17,00/persona), telephone (on consumption), ADSL internet (weekly cost € 30,00), SKY (weekly cost € 20,00), heating (weekly cost € 300,00), firewood (€ 15,00/100 kg), biological farm produce: oil, honey, vegetable etc.. (payable on site).
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Private Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio
- Gazebo
- Communications
- Broadband Internet
- Other Amenities
- Kettle, moka, mixer, 2 hairdryers, iron and ironing board, 1 high chair, guitar, american fridge.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Antiquing
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In Euros)
from 02/01/2010 to 01/05/2010 €2.330,00
from 01/05/2010 to 03/07/2010 €3.285,00
from 03/07/2010 to 28/08/2010 €4.135,00
from 28/08/2010 to 25/09/2010 €3.285,00
from 25/09/2010 to 18/12/2010 €2.330,00
from 18/12/2010 to 08/01/2011 €3.285,00
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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- Living room
- Dining room
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #198110
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