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Totally Private18th Century Stone Villa with 15mt heated Salt Pool

Totally Private18th Century Stone Villa with 15mt heated Salt Pool

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Villa Dolce Vita
Main dining pergola
Main dining pergola
Lounge area
Entrance to kitchen

Overview of Totally Private18th Century Stone Villa with 15mt heated Salt Pool

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8380 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

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Monte Castello di Vibio, Umbria
  • Popular LocationTeatro della Concordia16 min walk
  • Popular LocationPalazzo del Popolo20 min drive
  • Popular LocationChiesa della Madonna Liberatrice26 min drive
  • AirportAncona (AOI-Falconara)113 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Master Bedroom

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Totally Private18th Century Stone Villa with 15mt heated Salt Pool

Villa dolce vita is an elegant stone house immersed in the green umbrian hills. The house is on a hill at 350meters above sea level so it's cool at night. The average temperature in July - Aug is 17 - 23 at night and 26 - 32 during the day. The villa is on it's own private road and is made in stone showing the main characteristics of umbrian rural architecture. Immersed in a breathtaking green landscape, villa dolce vita offers an unforgettable vacation of relaxation, privacy and tranquility.

All the interior furnishings are antique, and they work in harmony with the ancient structure of the house. All the finishings are of the highest quality, such as the 'cotto' pavements and wooden ceiling beams.

The house is on two levels. The main entrance is on the ground floor, composed by a living room, dining room and kitchen. All the rooms on the ground floor have direct access to the garden via french doors. From the kitchen one can access the loggia and the pergola, each of them well equipped with tables and chairs for pleasant outdoor dining. The first floor is reached via an internal “cotto” staircase. Here there is a double bedroom with king size bed (this room is also reachable from outside through an external staircase) with an en-suite bathroom with bathtub and shower, a double bedroom with queen size bed with en-suite bathroom with shower, another double bedroom and a duoble with "french double" and a bathroom with shower. All the bedrooms have window screens, and fans.

The park spreads out over two acres and is home to a wide variety of plants and flowers that perfume the air. The area is mostly covered by a beautiful well kept green lawn and olive grove with 30 trees. The garden around the house is shaded by secular trees and is equipped with wooden sun lounges and tables. There is the loggia and a pergola perfect for alfresco dining, furnished with an outdoor teak dining table that comfortably seats 12. There is also an ancient pizza oven, and a barbecue. Cotto steps lead to the swimming pool area with its breathtaking view over the evergreen umbrian valley.

The rectangular-shaped salt pool is 15 meters long, 6 meters wide and 1.7 meters deep. The pool, which can be heated, is located inside the park and is surrounded by a wooden deck, paved stone, curated green lawn and covered pergola area. The position of the pool offers spectacular views over the gentle umbrian hills. It is situated on a lower terrace level to the right of the house, about 100m from the main entrance. The pool area is spectacularly lit at nighttime, and has a salt purification system. The spacious solarium area is composed of stone and lawn and is equipped with double canopee bed, six sunbeds with cushions and a covered pergola with climbing roses. The pool is open from the last saturday of april to the first saturday in october.

Although the house is located in Monte Castello di Vibio, the closest town center is in Fratta Todina, only 3 kilometers away. Here, you will find a supermarket, ATM, butcher, pharmacy, post office, beautician, coffee bars, and pizzeria.

Property manager

Martin
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Languages

English, Italian

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Travel cot and high chair available

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
We love animals!

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outdoors preferred
Heated pool is an optional extra - guests choose depending on the weather
No confetti please ! Thanks

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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

Monte Castello di Vibio

Located in Monte Castello di Vibio, this villa is on a river. Porta Marzia and Porta Catena are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Tiber River and Parco dei Sette Frati. Ceramiche Fanny and Antica Fornace Deruta are also worth visiting. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours and health/beauty spa, or seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.
Map
Monte Castello di Vibio, Umbria

What's nearby

  • Teatro della Concordia - 16 min walk
  • Santa Maria della Consolazione - 18 min drive
  • Palazzo del Popolo - 20 min drive
  • Palazzo del Capitano - 20 min drive
  • Chiesa della Madonna Liberatrice - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • Perugia-Ponte San Giovanni Station - 34 min drive
  • Sant Egidio Airport (PEG) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • Caseificio Montecristo - 14 min drive
  • La Deliziosa - 16 min drive
  • Cecchini dal 1958 - 18 min drive
  • Mak Bar - 14 min drive
  • La Fonte - 16 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marlou P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden Gem
Everything in this characteristic house is chosen with care and excellent taste. You will find style, peace, astonishing views of rolling hills with vineyards and cypress trees. There are plenty of seating areas to retreat to. We loved the sitting area under the romantic mulberry trees, looking down the green valley. The swimming pool is great for swimming laps, relaxing on the nice beds enjoying the late sun. The kitchen is very well equipped, we love to cook and we couldn't stop making Italian dishes. Dinner with our family until late on the terrace was atmospheric. We slept like princesses in the good beds and the bathrooms are amazing. Martin was more than fantastic. Very accurate in communication, very service-oriented, very personal and committed. Thank you Martin! If you are looking for a modern and classic high standard super holiday home with excellent guidance, book it now before its to late!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Even better than the photos!
The Villa is even better than the photos! Beautiful views, decor. Master BR and bath are fabulous! Lots of places to sit and relax outdoors. We stayed two weeks and are hoping to come back next year-the ultimate recommendation! Martin and Anna were so helpful-both were there to greet us at check-in and we found them delightful. Martin certainly deserves his Superhost rating-he was most responsive and helpful. Thushari came every day except Sunday to clean and do our laundry. She also cooked for us every few days. We had Teodora, the masseuse, come one day. She does book up so plan ahead if you want her to come. The only downside is the long unpaved road and steep driveway to get to the property. We had an all-wheel drive which we would definitely recommend. You have to cross a river with no bridge and the water level rose to a point where it was a little sketchy driving through the water. We were there the last two weeks of May during an unusually rainy period, so this should not be an issue during drier weather. The property is quite a long way from the motorway. Note that one bedroom has a narrow double bed with a footboard, not suitable for tall people. Because of the challenging road, we would do our excursions during the day, then stay in every night, which worked fine for us. We had a great time cooking in the very well-equipped kitchen. All in all, we would recommend Villa Dolce Vita-once you get there, it is like a dream!
Stayed 13 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dee Dee D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic!
Villa Dolce Vita in Monte Castello di Vibio is everything (and more) that anyone might imagine for a "dream" Umbrian villa! With its gorgeous two acres of picture-perfect views, the many choices for sitting/reading/relaxing/dining (outdoors and in), the large pool and decks, and - especially - the amazing and attentive hospitality of owners Martin and Anna, our experience was beyond perfect. We were there for three weeks, hosting two groups of family and friends with many side trips to Umbrian and Tuscan towns along the way. Returning after our side trips always felt like coming back to a five-star home. We loved cooking in the large kitchen, and thoroughly enjoyed the meals prepared by both Thushari (who's also the villa housekeeper) and Judy. It was hard leaving and we're already talking about coming back next year. Idyllic!
Stayed 22 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Picture perfect
After spending 2 1/2 weeks sightseeing Italy we were in need of some rest and relaxation. We could not have picked a better place. Martin was always available for any questions we had, he even meet us in town and drove us to the property as I had miss placed the directions. The villa is a dream, clean and stocked with more than you would expect. Although we spent a lot of time at the villa we did try some of the restaurants Martin suggested. All were beautiful and the best food we had in Italy. Day trips are easy from the villa as it is so central. We loved our week in the country.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lesley J., United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heavenly Stay in Umbria
We had a totally relaxing week here in this beautiful, spotlessly clean and comfortable villa (the master suite and bathroom is sumptuous). We were two families with 5 children and there was plenty of space especially outside with many hidden corners to relax in. The pool (which is down steep steps) is huge and has great pool sun beds and a 4 poster sun bed. The views are stunning and a great location although it’s a long trek up on a dirt road to get there - but well worth it! The lovely housekeeper cooked a delicious meal for us and was always on hand to help and the owner was so helpful on the run up to our stay with local advice and tips. Shame the air-con and pool heating was extra…would be better if these had been factored into the original price for a high-end villa. Thanks for a lovely stay - we would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Martin

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We are a married couple who have made Italy our home for almost three decades, first in Rome and now in Milan. Villa Dolce Vita is where we exhale.

Why they chose this property

It was love at first sight with Villa Dolce Vita. We had decided to buy a farmhouse in the Todi area, and knew as soon as we approached the house that this was the one. The location took our breath away, with its open views of checkerboard fields and stone farm houses across the valley. And the magnificent silence!

Once inside, we saw what the house COULD become, with love and commitment. We spent two years renovating it, and the house now truly reflects our tastes and passions.

What makes this property unique

Villa Dolce Vita is a stone farm house with an elegant soul. Everything about the house is designed to instill peace, and provide luxurious comfort. From the antique furnishings to the linens to the kitchenware, everything is of the finest quality linens.

Languages:

English, Italian

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