House in Viterbo, Lazio

Secluded villa in rural Italy with large private pool - sleeps 12

Secluded villa in rural Italy with large private pool - sleeps 12

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Yellow House from lower field
Yellow House and front garden
Pizza oven and steps leading to pool
Drive with space to park several cars
Front garden with large stone table (seat 14) in dappled shade under oak tree

Overview of Secluded villa in rural Italy with large private pool - sleeps 12

5 out of 5 Exceptional
5 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 12200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

Viterbo, Lazio
  • Popular LocationCivita di Bagnoregio Museum28 min drive
  • Popular LocationSt. Patrick's Well29 min drive
  • Popular LocationDuomo di Orvieto30 min drive
  • AirportRome (CIA-Ciampino)97 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

1st floor double (en-suite shower, toilet and sink)

1st floor double (en-suite shower, toilet and sink)

2nd floor 4 bed family room - (en-suite toilet and sink

2nd floor large double (en-suite toilet and sink)

Ground floor twin bedroom

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

1st floor en-suite shower

Toilet · Shower only

1st floor en-suite shower

Toilet · Shower only

2nd floor en-suite WC

Toilet

2nd floor en-suite WC

Toilet

Ground floor bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Ground floor shower

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Secluded villa in rural Italy with large private pool - sleeps 12

PRICE

The cost of your stay is based on the number of guests in your group, (with a minimum charge for 6 people), when the group exceeds 6 people each additional guest is charged at a weekly rate.

You can check availability and calculate the cost of your stay directly via Vrbo (property number 10744), by adding your dates and the number of guests in your group. To secure a booking, select the BOOK NOW option to make a secure online payment for the deposit.

CHANGES TO GUEST NUMBERS

If there are any changes to the numbers of guests in your group after the initial booking, please inform us via Vrbo at least 4 weeks before check-in, so that the final payment can be adjusted accordingly.

BOOKING NOTES

The minimum stay is 7 nights.
Check in and check out day is Saturday.
The price includes gas, electricity, provision of linen and final cleaning of house.
A deposit of 50% of the total rent is required to secure a booking and the remaining balance is required four weeks before arrival.

THE YELLOW HOUSE

The Yellow House is a haven of peace and tranquillity in the heart of rural Italy, it is secluded, hidden in a valley and surrounded by mature trees and beautiful views. The villa itself is elegant and comfortable and perfect for self-catering holidays for family groups. Happy days can be spent enjoying the large private pool, playing badminton or bocce on our outdoor court, exploring the 10 acres of land and fishing in the stream. On rainy days you can play table tennis, table football and pool, or cards on our card table. There are lots of board games, a small library and for the little ones, a dolls house.

SURROUNDING LANDSCAPE

The large private swimming pool (5m x 15m) is situated on the side of a hill and below is the winding valley. The pool is secluded and peaceful. Around the perimeter of the pool is a mature rosemary bush providing a beautiful perfume in the evenings and fresh herbs for cooking. The marble patio is spacious with plenty of room for the 8 sun loungers. In the garden there are 3 large garden tables and outside seating for 20 people. There is a lantern in the oak tree which provides the perfect light for intimate suppers or large parties in the evening. There is a large pizza oven which is great fun to use for cooking pizzas, joints of meat etc. The garden is informal. and the area around the house has space to park several cars. There is plenty of land to explore and a stream at the end of the bottom field from where it is possible to fish for trout. We have one neighbour but neither house is overlooked.

THE TOWN OF CIVITELLA D’AGLIANO

Half a mile from the house is our local supermarket. One mile from the house is the medieval town of Civitella d'Agliano whose ancient cobbled streets wind around well preserved dwellings perched on a hill with beautiful views of the valley. Close to the town square is a church, several shops, three bars, a restaurant and a pizzeria, there is also wide variety of very good restaurants within driving distance of which cater for all needs including families.

WINE TASTING

We offer wine tasting at The Yellow House and there are several wineries to visit in the region.

COOKERY DEMONSTRATIONS

Head chef Marco Roccasalvo teaches traditional Italian cuisine at The Yellow House, more details on booking.

THINGS TO SEE AND DO

LAKE BOLSENA - For those who want to explore the area there is much to see including Lake Bolsena where you can swim, water ski, jet ski, explore the lake on peddelos, canoes or by boat - 30 minute drive

CATACOMBS - Beneath the church of Santa Cristina in the town of Bolsena is an impressive complex of paleochristian burials or catacombs, 9 deep and over 100m long with several lateral corridors. To access the catacombs visit the ticket office inside the church to the left, entry costs a small fee - 30 minute drive

CIVITA DI BAGNOREGIO - the fascinating 'dying city' of Civita di Bagnoregio, a tiny town perched on the top of what remains of an earthquake 300 years ago and offers spectacular panoramic views - 20 minute drive

THE GEOLOGICAL AND LANDSLIDE MUSEUM - Civita di Bagnoregio

THE FAIRY TALE VILLAGE - Sant'Angelo di Roccavecce whose houses have been painted with giant fairy tale murals - 15 minute drive

THE GHOST VILLAGE - Il Borgo Fantasma in the old town of Celleno which was used a a backdrop to the 2020 NetFlix series 'Luna Nera' (Black Moon) - 15 minute drive

WINE MUSEUM - in Castiglione in Teverina The MUVIS Museo del Vino is the largest museum of its kind in Europe with 2000 m² of exhibition space in the heart of the village of Castiglione in Teverina. A vast and articulated production complex of the Counts Vaselli or in the large cellar distributed over 5 floors (1st floor, ground floor and 4 underground floors), no longer in use for almost 20 years - 15 minute drive

OLIVE OIL MUSEUM AND TASTING - in Montecchio. The Bartolomei family began olive oil production over 100 years ago in Montecchio, Umbria. Although they use modern production methods now, the history of traditional oil production is kept alive in their impressive olive oil museum - 25 minute drive

THE SACRED WOOD - in Bomarzo. Sacro Bosco is an extraordinary mystical garden (also known as Parco dei Mostri – The Monsters’ park). It was commissioned by Pier Francesco Orsini, Duke of Bomarzo and patron of the arts in the 16th Century after the death of his wife Giulia Farnese. After years of neglect and a visit by the Spanish painter Salvador Dalí in the 1950s, the garden was beautifully restored by the Bettini family. Sacro Bosco is filled with giant statues of animal, gods and mythical creatures. There is an entrance fee and on site a little café and a restaurant - 30 minute drive

GO-KARTING - at the Circuito Internazionale Viterbo. You don’t have to drive fast if you don’t want to, there are lots of cars, each turn lasts for about 12 minutes. Children aged 12 or over can drive a single car and younger children must be a driven as a passenger by an adult in the double car. Clear instructions and a safety briefing are given before the session - 30 minute drive

ORVIETO - The hill top city of Orvieto will keep shoppers, historians and gastronomes happy all day long - 40 minute drive

Detailed descriptions of the area, restaurants and activities can be found on our website and in the information folder at the house. Do contact us if you require more information about the house and the surrounding area.

Property manager

e-mail - Emma de Souza (England), phone - Cristina Casian (Italy)
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Languages

English, German, Italian

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Civitella d'Agliano

Located in Civitella d'Agliano, this villa is in a rural area and on a river. Villa Puri Winery and Brigands ' Path are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Geological Museum and Civita di Bagnoregio Museum. Traveling with kids? Consider Moutan Botanical Center and Orvieto Funicular. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.

What's nearby

  • Civita di Bagnoregio Museum - 28 min drive
  • St. Patrick's Well - 29 min drive
  • Duomo di Orvieto - 30 min drive
  • Orvieto Underground - 30 min drive
  • MODO - 31 min drive

Getting around

  • Alviano Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Area di Servizio Tevere Ovest - 31 min drive
  • Il Fontanile - 10 min drive
  • Bar La Rosa Blu - 16 min drive
  • Ristorante Pizzeria I Gelsi - 18 min drive
  • Circolo Millenium - 11 min drive

Reviews

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Exceptional

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4.9/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

4.9/5

Communication

4.9/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

claire b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yellow House 2023
Having stayed at the Yellow House for many years, we found the house to be still well appointed and comfortable, the grounds to be beautiful, and the pool wonderful. The town is quaint and charming filled with lovely and generous people. Looking forward to next time!
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Andrea G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Holiday Home
A beautiful and very spacious house with a gorgeous swimming pool set within lovely gardens in a very peaceful location. Great for relaxing and also well positioned for sightseeing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Philippa O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best villa in Italy
The yellow house holds a special place in my family's heart and going back there this summer after 15years (!!) Was nothing short of incredible, it was exactly as we remembered it with a few upgrades and the beautiful pool over looking the valley below was as stunning as it was before. The local village had enough food and drink to keep us going and there were multiple things to do within a 30/40min drive which kept us occupied the whole week, would definitely recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Anthony C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
3rd stay and even more brilliant
It's our third time staying at The Yellow House in the past 7 years. We are fortunate to have traveled around the world on family holidays in-between visits but we always come back. The house is just perfect. Incremental (and substantial some years) changes make a notable difference each visit. Cristina is always brilliant and on hand to welcome us. For first timers, you may need to follow Cristina from the town center to find the house. When you do though...WOW. yes it's Yellow. Huge. Beautiful inside and out and the pool is exceptional. The additional extension built a few years ago made a huge difference and is where the family would lounge and play pool/table tennis/ table football. Broadband has kicked up a notch which helped the kids give us peace for a bit after dinner! The kitchen and dining area were much used and don't forget the pizza oven! We didn't make the most of it this year but I'm sure we will when we return. I have every intention on returning to Italy eventually and staying at the Yellow House has played a part in this decision. The locals are great. We always try a little Italian but most speak better English. Ice creams, coffees etc are a 15 minute walk from the house. Bagnoregio is a drive I can do with my eyes closed these days (a really good drive for those that are into that sort of thing!) Again, supermarket, gelato and many cafes are awesome and it felt like we visited daily. Civita di bagnoregio (dying city) is a must visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Charlotte F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heaven
We have the most amazing 2 weeks in Italy. Cristina and Emma were both so helpful whenever we had a question. The house was even better than I remembered, the pool was out of this world. We had the most amazing time. Thank you!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by e-mail - Emma de Souza (England), phone - Cristina Casian (Italy)

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We bought The Yellow House in 2002 and have always loved Italy, buildings and restoration. Some Italian friends have a property near Bolsena and after visiting the area we were struck by how unspoilt and beautiful it was.

Why they chose this property

Initially we looked at properties near Bolsena but could not find anything with enough seclusion or land. We broadened our search and came across several possibilities, The Yellow House was our favourite.

At the time the house was a ruin and we spent 2 years on the restoration. The project was great fun and we had lots of support from our project manager and now great friend, Kalle.

Parts of The Yellow House were renovated again in 2010. The main change was the kitchen which has been extended to form a much larger kitchen dining area with modern professional kitchen (30ftx 12ft).

A bocce court and garden were created in 2017

In 2018 an underground games room and larger sitting room were added, also the existing pizza oven was replaced with a larger, better insulated oven.

What makes this property unique

Secluded spot, beautiful views of valley, local area unspoilt by tourism. Very close to local shops, restaurants and medieval village. Large private swimming pool. Outside pizza oven. Perfect base to explore Lazio, Umbria and Tuscany. Wine tasting and catered events including cooking demonstrations. Private fly fishing instruction for all levels of experience.

Languages:

English, German, Italian

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