LaPorcilaia Holiday heaven in the heart of Italy Large sunny breathtaking views

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A building with a stone staircase leading to an upper level, surrounded by a gravel courtyard and potted plants.
A patio with a round table and four chairs, a bottle of wine, and a bowl of fruit.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sofa set, a wooden coffee table, and a view of the kitchen through an open door.
A dining area with a table set for four, wooden chairs, a window with a view, and a rustic kitchen in the background.
A garden with pink and white flowers, a gravel path, and a building with a stone facade in the background.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Your own private chef
    One of the few properties offering private chef services.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Orvieto
  • Place, Lake Bolsena
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Bolsena Harbour
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Duomo di Orvieto
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (56 reviews)
Private country house between Orvieto and Lago di Bolsena

About the area

Orvieto

Located in Orvieto, this villa is in a rural area and on a lake. Geological and Landslides Museum and Geological and Landslides Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Duomo di Orvieto and Porta Santa Maria. Consider Teatro Mancinelli for a night out or Bowling 3C if you're travelling with kids. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Orvieto

What's nearby

  • Basilica di Santa Cristina - 20 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Lake Bolsena - 20 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Bolsena Harbour - 20 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Duomo di Orvieto - 27 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Orvieto Funicular - Piazza Cahen - 27 min drive - 15.8 km

Getting around

  • Orvieto Station - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gelateria Del Moro - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dal Biondo Wine & Food - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Casa Patrizia - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Trattoria da Guido - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pareo - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is LaPorcilaia Holiday heaven in the heart of Italy Large sunny breathtaking views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at LaPorcilaia Holiday heaven in the heart of Italy Large sunny breathtaking views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at LaPorcilaia Holiday heaven in the heart of Italy Large sunny breathtaking views?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at LaPorcilaia Holiday heaven in the heart of Italy Large sunny breathtaking views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is LaPorcilaia Holiday heaven in the heart of Italy Large sunny breathtaking views located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly villa is within 6 mi (10 km) of Brigands ' Path, Basilica di Santa Cristina, and Villa Puri Winery. Geological and Landslides Museum and Bowling 3C are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

A wonderful flat, nice furnished, extremely well equipped and a warm welcome by Giulia and Malcolm. Thank you both!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Small glimpse into paradise

It is a wonderful spot, quiet and peaceful, surrounded by nature. Giulia and Malcolm are dedicated hosts and helpful in any respect. We highly recommend this place!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great holiday in a great place

We’ve had a lovely time in this nice, very well equipped and tidy house. Thank you very much Malcolm and Giulia!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023
Archival

8/10 Good

Thank you Guila and Malcom for a great stay.

The apartment was spacious and well appointed. We spent many evenings on the terrace watching the sunset over the lake. Plenty of of things to do and some great restaurants all within a short drive.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and quiet

A
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Well equipped large apartment in the middle of nature with brilliant view to the lake. A nice mix of many interesting place in close driving distance (don't come without a car!), great villages, nice hiking opportunities and great swimming spots at lake Bolsena, and you could even easily go to Rome if you wanted to. And especially kind and supportive hosts, giving helpful hints for possible trips and food locations, and taking care of us in a very nice way. Overall a great time we spent at this place.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Delightful experience.

The house was simple and comfortable - the beds were so comfortable we had the best sleep of our lives while we were there. The kitchen was well equipped so we could take advantage of the fresh food and enjoy Italian cuisine at home. Giulia and Malcolm were wonderful hosts - available to answer every question and supply anything we needed. We left feeling like we'd been visiting with friends.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2020
Thank you for the kind comments. We were really sad when you went and appreciated your interest in the garden and the area. Hope to see you again in the future. Giulia and Malcolm
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is the whole upper floor of an Italian farmhouse set in a very quiet location. It has been completely modernized but retains its traditional style. When we arrived we found it to be very clean and well equipped. There is a spacious balcony where we were able to enjoy breakfast and dinner with lovely views across Lake Bolsena and the surrounding mountains. From here we were also fortunate to be able to see some superb sunsets. Malcolm and Giulia were delightful, helpful and knowledgeable hosts who were more than happy to offer advice on the many places to visit. We have no hesitation in recommending this property to anyone wishing to holiday in the area.
Stayed 18 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept, 2025
Thank you so much Garry and Carol for your lovely review. We enjoyed our trip together to see the " macchina di Santa Rosa'' immensely. Thank you for leaving the apartment spotless . It was really easy to prepare the house for the next guests. Please keep in touch. Giulia and Malcolm
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A perfect stay with a view of Lago Bolsena

Everything about this property was perfect for us. Located in a lovely country side is this idyllic villa. It is very private, with spottings of foxes and pheasant and lots of birds. To the west is a view of Lago Bolsena, just right to highlight spectacular sunsets. There are easy drives to surrounding charming villages, and of course to 0rvieto. One week there was not enough. We will need to return soon.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct, 2022
Thank you Devora and Todd. Hope to see you soon. Giulia and Malcolm
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect for many reasons

This villa is a slice of heaven. It is perfect. Plenty of room (1400 sq ft) and very accommodating for 2 couples. The kitchen is well equipped and had plenty of room. The view of the lake and countryside is breathtaking. The charm of the sheep and their pleasurable bells provided our morning concerto. We toured the countryside for a month and enjoyed every day. Being halfway between Rome and Florence, the location is perfect. We found the villa reasonable enough that we didn’t hesitate to take overnight stays at the coast and Florence with the benefit of just an overnight bag. All of this said, the place, the view, the countryside is all secondary to the gracious host Malcolm and Giulia. Their kindness, generosity, and expertise was appreciated immensely. It was a trip of a lifetime.
Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2020
This is a beautiful review! It was wonderful to meet you all and spend some time with you. I hope we are able to keep in touch. All best wishes, Malcolm and Giulia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our favorite stay in Italy

We have traveled extensively in Italy, generally for periods of 3-6 weeks. La Porcilaia was our best experience of all. The property itself is a peaceful gem, yet convenient to several towns, the beautiful city of Orvieto, and easy access to Lazio, Tuscany, and Umbria. Bolsena, Civita de Bognoregio, and Montefiascone within 15 minute drive; Rome is just an hour by train from Orvieto. The house was immaculate, nicely furnished, very comfortable beds, and modern bathrooms. We do a lot of cooking, and the kitchen is fully furnished with excellent appliances, cookware, and dishes. But the highlight of our experience was getting to know our delightful hosts Gulia (Italian) and Malcolm (British), who live downstairs. Their friendliness and hospitality were truly exceptional...they provided superb local recommendations for restaurants and sightseeing, were available whenever we wanted, yet left us to ourselves. We had 2 sets of US visitors while there, and they went out of their way to accommodate them. We consider them friends with whom we'll stay in contact. And the sunsets over Lake Bolsena from our loggia every evening were truly unforgettable.
Stayed 17 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct, 2023
Thank you very much for your wonderful review. It reflects your love for Italy and interest in other people and cultures. It was a pleasure to have you stay and share our projects and common aspirations with you. We loved the time you spent at the house.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful holiday

If you like peace, quiet, wildlife & wonderful views, you'll love this place. The farmhouse has been sympathetically restored, thanks to the hard work & determination of the lovely owners. They were keen to make sure we were comfortable & had everything we needed but respected our privacy. My husband was ill on the drive from the UK & they could not have done more to assist us, for which we were very grateful. The accommodation was perfect for us. We enjoy cooking or barbecuing & this house gave us space & a variety of places to eat. When inside, there is a lovely view of the lake from the dining table. Both bathrooms have good quality fixtures & the kitchen had all the appliances we needed. Although the house is secluded, there are numerous beautiful towns & villages to visit within short driving distances. Bolsena, Civita di Bagnoregio, Monetfiascone, Orvieto, all lovely to explore. Having visited Italy several times in the past, this area was new to us & it did not disappoint. It is quieter than the bigger lake areas but provides plenty of opportunities for shopping & eating out. Malcolm & Giulia are a mine of information and will give you plenty of advice on places to visit should you wish. There is a lovely walk down the lane, from which you may see Hoopoes, Bee Eaters, Jays & the sheep with their beautiful sounding bells, their shepherd & adorable sheepdogs. How lucky are you to live in this lovely property & how lucky are we that you allow us to share it.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wunderschönes Urlaubsdomizil

Sehr schönes abseits gelegenes gepflegtes Haus mit Blick auf den See, geschmackvoll eingerichtet, wunderbarer Garten und ein sehr nettes hilfsbereites Gastgeberpaar lassen keine Wünsche offen.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Panorama stupendo ! Molto bella la struttura e l ‘alloggio, cordialità e simpatia da parte Giulia . Da consigliare a chi cerca natura e tranquillità.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Mit allen Sinnen genießen.

Die Lage des Hauses ist wunderschön. Abends geht meistens ein angenehm kühler Wind. Gute Restaurants in der Umgebung. Das Wasser des See ist erfrischend und klar. Es gibt Wein und Olivenöl direkt vom Erzeuger. Außer den großen Sehenswürdigkeiten gibt es viele kleine Dörfer, bei denen es sich lohnt auch anzuhalten. Ein wunderschöner Urlaub.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

liebevoll restauriert, in top Zustand und sehr gastfreundlich!

Das haus ist liebevoll renoviert und alles ist in einem Top-Zustand. Es liegt sehr ruhig und man wird nicht von Geräuschen der Moderen unterbrochen - stattdessen kann man Schafherden beim Grasen beobachten und wie sie von Abruzzenhunden gehütet werden. Das Grundstück ist in einen tollen Zustand und im Sommer werden die großen Eichen natürlichen Schatten spenden. Die Beschreibung des Hauses und die Fotos entsprechen dem, was man antrifft. Wir hatten mit der Wetter Pech und konnten den Kaminofen nutzen. Im Sommer ist das Haus mit seinen dicken Wänden und die Brise, die regelmäßig auffrischt sicherlich ein angenehmer Aufenthaltsort. Wir würden den Spätsommer empfehlen! Die Gastgeber sind sehr angenehm und um einen guten Aufenthalt bemüht. Es ist auffällig, in welch guten Zustand und wie sauber das Haus ist!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolut empfehlenswert!!

Wir haben einen wunderschönen und erholsamen Urlaub in der Wohnung von Malcolm und Giulia verbracht. Das Haus liegt sehr ruhig am Ende eines Feldweges. Von den beiden Balkonen hat man einen traumhaften Blick auf den Bolsenasee und den Sonnenuntergang über dem See. Die Wohnung ist bestens ausgestattet mit Waschmaschine, Smart-TV (haben wir allerdings nicht gebraucht), großer Küche, bequemen Betten,... es hat absolut nichts gefehlt. Die Vermieter waren unglaublich nett und hilfsbereit. Sie haben uns mit vielen Ausflugstipps versorgt (Bolsena, Orvieto, Citiva di Bagnoregio, Ferrento). Ein Auto ist allerdings unbedingt notwendig. Eine absolut empfehlenswerte Ferienwohnung! Wir kommen bestimmt mal wieder!
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept, 2022
Dear Doris and Rein I wanted to thank you in person for your kindness and I will send you a personal e mail It was with regret that we were not at the house most of your stay, because I would have like to get to know you a bit more. Thank you for looking after everything whilst we were away. It made us feel much more relaxed whilst in the UK. I am glad you enjoyed exploring the area and I hope that your girls had fun at the summer camp. Hope to see you again sometime in the future. Giulia and Malcolm
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Floating days

Very warm welcome from Giuglia and Malcolm. They were very happy to see their old friend David from Australia again. This gave hope for good conversations. LaPorcilaia is very quiet, hardly anything to hear except nature. Wonderful view of the lake, from the toilet also of the heroes of work. Enjoy!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ottimo sotto tutti gli aspetti

Un posto splendido, spazioso, tranquillo. I proprietari sono disponibilissimi.
Stayed 26 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2022
Grazie Gabriela, è stato un piacere averti come ospite.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Italian countryside

Giulia and Malcolm were great hosts. The villa was as described, and conveniently located to Tuscany and Umbria. We enjoyed our stay there at the villa. One thing to be cautious of; if you rent the apartment during cold weather you will have to pay and additional fee of 3 Euros per hour to run the heater. This information was not given to us in advance, and when we asked the host about it we were told that due to the low rental fee the additional cost of running the heater was necessary. This is understandable, but that is important information that should be relayed to prospective tenants in advance. Overall though, we had a very pleasant enjoyable stay there, and we appreciated the info from our hosts concerning local places to visit and things to do.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place

We ( 2 couples ) had a great stay at this lovely property. We thoroughly recommend it
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2020
Hope you enjoy the rest of your holiday, it was lovely having you stay. Giulia and Malcolm
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rural Setting in Lazio

An excellent property, somewhat isolated, but never-the-less in a stunning location. Our hosts were most welcoming and assisted us throughout our stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic base for holiday in the Bolsena Area

House is very well equipped in a way that almost makes it feel like your home. The hosts are very friendly and welcoming. Highly recommendable for a family holiday.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2020
Hope you got back ok Kristian. It was lovely having you and your family stay. Giulia and Malcolm
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Italian retreat

Beautiful apartment extremely well equipped with everything you need ...including central heating and a supply of logs for the wood burner...if it gets chilly !Set in the peaceful Italian countryside...within easy reach of Lake Bolsena. Very helpful and friendly hosts ...
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LaPorcilaia: A perfect home with wonderful hosts.

Giulia and Malcolm are wonderful hosts, and their home is simply lovely. Giulia responds to contacts very quickly. She is Italian/English and Malcolm is English, which helps people like us who do not speak Italian. The couple are very welcoming, and provide many guide, history and activity notes to ensure you make the most of the fabulous location. A car is essential. Their huge home is completely renovated and beautifully furnished. It has every item you could want, and everything works perfectly. The peaceful location is a wonderful base to explore the amazing 'hill towns' of Umbria, Tuscany and Lazio. It is also a wonderful place to just sit on the balcony and relax in the evenings, and enjoy the fabulous food and wine that you can buy in the markets of the towns nearby, whilst watching the farmers working away in the distance. We have stayed in many VRBO properties throughout the world: a few equal to but none better than LaPorcilaia.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
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