Stay in a Genuine Medieval House! Viterbo Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 31281

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Location: Viterbo, Latium (Lazio), Italy, Europe (80 kilometers from Rome)

Accommodations:  House, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 1-5)

Our house is in the heart of the Medieval Quarter of Viterbo, one of the most perfectly preserved, walled, medieval cities of Europe.

The house is three stories, with the typical 'proferlo' or exterior stairway leading to the small balcony with a great view over the city and nearby gardens of Paradosso. The upper story is a mezzanine with two single beds and beamed ceiling. The floors are of Italian tiles throughout. The middle floor is the open plan living/sitting/dining area, while the lower floor has the second large bedroom and luxury bathroom

It dates to at least the year 1200 and the walls are built of peperino, a volcanic rock. The area is famous for its spas with healing qualities and was the favored places for the popes to take the waters as in the luxurious 'Terme Dei Pape,' or Baths of the Popes.

Ten minutes outside the city are the wooded hills of Mount Chimini, and Lake Vico. Lake Bolsena is 35 minutes to the North. The Lake is beautiful and perfect for a day trip. There are many interesting hilltop cities on the way, including Montefiascone, whose famous wine, 'Est Est Est', you can tast along the way. You will have a holiday with a difference!

There is a train to Rome every hour which takes about one hour 15 minutes. It is also possible to get the train to Florence or travel to Sienna for the day. The Mediterranean Sea is 30 minutes by car at Tarquinia where there is also a wonderful water park.

The medieval quarter of Viterbo is famous for the antique shops, and craft shops based on the famous 'Via San Pellegrino.' Your house is off this street! The area abounds in Roman and Etruscan archaeological remains and the architecture is truly amazing.
Viterbo is the perfect base for day trips to many parts of Italy. Even the Adriatic coast, or Norcia in the mountains. You have the best of both worlds, the Peace and Quiet of the Medieval Quarter, and all the benefits of a thriving, modern, university city.

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• Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Washer
  • Linens Provided
  • Off Street Parking
• Beds
  • Double Bed (2)
  • Twin/Single Bed (4)
• Entertainment
  • TV (No Cable/Satellite)
  • DVD
  • VCR
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
• Outdoor Features
  • Balcony
• Communications
  • Telephone
• Other Amenities
  • World Heritage Site, The Famous Spa 'Thermi Dei Papi, Scenic Beauty, Close to Rome, Antiques, Arts and Crafts workshops, lessons possible. Archaeology, Architecture, Summer Festivals, Local History, Interesting Festivals of Small Local Areas, Wine tasting.
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Not Suitable for Children
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Swimming
  • Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Antiquing
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Live Theatre
  • Museums
• Other Activities
  • Area of Historic Importance, The Famous Spa 'Thermi Dei Papi, Scenic Beauty, Close to Rome, Antiques, Arts and Crafts, Archaeology, Architecture, Summer Festivals, Opera Festival,Local History, Interesting Festivals of Small Local Areas, Wine tasting.

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HIGH SEASON .. €695/week. June, July and August
MID  SEASON .. €625/week. April, May, September and December
LOW  SEASON .. €550/week. January, February, March, October and November

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

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• 06/24/07
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  Cassie Lopez , Overland Park, Kansas, USA
  • We stayed here for two weeks with our two young children. The kids were extremely excited about staying in the loft and we were thrilled with the spacious bedroom and beautilful bathroom in the lower level. The amenities are everything you could ask for. The apartment is definitely in walking distance to shopping and eating and we even happened to stay at a time when a festival was going on in the courtyard down the street. We planned several day trips to Rome, Florence, and Pisa and even found a beautiful beach near Ortebella that took our breathe away and had us returning multiple times. The host of the apartment couldn't have been more helpful in helping us prepare and feel comfortable as we made our first trip abroad. She even tried to point out where the closest grocery stores were located. I could not have had the same experience staying in a hotel! This rates an 11 on a 1 to 10 scale!
• 01/04/05
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  Bob/Joan Newman , Phoenix, AZ USA
  • This is a special property--we spent two weeks in this apartment out of a total of 3 months in Italy--and we would rank it at the top of the list. It has been completely remodeled and was so well located in the medieval quarter of town-we walked everywhere-and the restaurants were outstanding. We would and hope to return again-and the owner was very accomodating to our every need. On a scale of 1-10--we give this property an 11 !!!!!!!!!!
• 12/26/04
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  Annie Esme , NY, NY USA
  • I Lived for 9 months on the same street of this house. Viterbo is a lovely city, and this street in particular is perfect. It's right off one of the main piazzas, and near the Museo Civico di Viterbo and a fabulous Latteria right inside the Porta della Verita. I don't know this apartment, but I know that this part of Viterbo, and the city itself, is an ideal place to stay while in Italy. It's a great place.

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