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Lovely spacious villa with large pool and panoramic views near Rome/Viterbo

Lovely spacious villa with large pool and panoramic views near Rome/Viterbo

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Overview of Lovely spacious villa with large pool and panoramic views near Rome/Viterbo

10 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11480 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Soriano nel Cimino/ Viterbo, Lazio
  • AirportRome (CIA-Ciampino)85 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

Bedroom 6

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Outdoor shower

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Lovely spacious villa with large pool and panoramic views near Rome/Viterbo

The house is situated on the slopes of the Cimini mountains, with truly breathtaking views in all directions of rolling countryside and mountains, 10 minutes from the beautiful medieval town of Soriano. It sits surrounded by it's own lawns, meadow, olive groves, fruit trees and nut orchard in a quiet rural location, with masses of space for kids to roam safely to their hearts content. At various times in the Summer you can help yourselves to cherries, apples, figs, giungiole (delicious local fruit), hazelnuts and our own market garden.
It is 20 mins from the medieval papal city of Viterbo, 40 mins from scenic Orvieto, 1 hour from the Tuscan seaside, 2 hours from Florence and an hour north of Rome by car. By train from the nearby station at Orte, you can get to Florence in 2 hrs and Rome in 40 mins. It is situated in beautiful countryside, very similar to neighbouring Umbria and Tuscany but far less touristy. Soriano itself is a very friendly local market town with all the necessary amenities and shops. It sports some excellent yet reasonably priced restaurants. There's lots of good eating in surrounding towns. The area is known for its many thermal springs. Nearby are the Lakes di Vico and Bolsena (great for visiting, eating by the water and swimming/water sports in the summer) and chestnut/beach forests on the Monte Cimini (great for long walks in the mountains). La Fagetta, the summit of the highest Cimini mountain is a 20 minute drive from here with the most spectacular views - a truly magical place in the evenings with it's huge beach trees, carpets of wild flowers and a good restaurant to come down to at the end of it al!

Soriano-Chestnut Festival(Sagra di Castagne): This takes place in the first two weeks of October, which usually sport excellent weather. There are medieval pageants and contests between the quartiere/rione of the town most nights in the main square in Soriano (See photo). The whole community get together to perform, provide typical local food (eaten together in great cellars and halls), joust, and run Soriano's own palio (horse race). This is the best time to get a real feel for the local life and community - a really heartwarming experience - and free chestnuts! This period tends to get booked early.

The house is very spacious with plenty of room for kids ( and adults) to play inside as well as out. There are 4 large double bedrooms and a 5th with bunk beds. There is a further space for sleeping in the large playroom where there is a table tennis table and table football. There is a also a cot bed and a Z bed. We have 2 large communal bathrooms. One has a large modern shower (refurbished this year), the other a lovely truly huge bath. The master has an ensuite bathroom as of 2016. There is also an outside shower by the pool.
We have a huge south facing sun terrace with a covered eating area which has wonderful views across the pool, nut orchards and the Tiber valley to the Appenine mountains beyond. This is a wonderful place to eat long holiday lunches in the shade or in the sun as you wish. In the evenings it is beautifully lit and even nicer for eating al fresco. There is also a lovely covered loggia at the front (with a great view of the Cimini mountains and the castle at Soriano) for a quiet place to read or a late afternoon snooze. It also has a large outside fireplace for cooler evenings.
The pool is large, surrounded by plenty of sunterrace and is also in a great spot (a real sun trap), but also has a lovely view for miles. There is a diving board and convenient steps in for little ones. The pool has a thermal cover for use in Spring and Autumn but is normally closed form mid October to mid April. We have opened outside that period in exceptional circumstances for an additional fee.

We are also 1 hour from the nearest beach of Sant'Agostino if you want a day at the seaside. It is a large and long sandy beach with areas that are managed (where you have to pay) and large unmanaged stretches. The water is clean and very safe for little ones as it only gets deep slowly. There is an excellent and reasonably priced seafood restaurant and number or bars/cafes. The Tuscan coast is 80 mins away - great for a day out. It's a huge space with plenty of bars or restaurants at one end, or a more quiet rural setting at the far end. We go several times a year. The lovely town of Tarquinia (the old Etruscan capital) is very near and definitely worth a visit (for dinner too if you want) before coming back. There's a wonderful fish maket just down the coast at Civitavecchia or the Tuscan coast is a further 45 minutes the other way.
Near Terni, 1 hour towards the central mountains, are the highest waterfalls in Europe - definitely worth a visit.
Lake Bolsena is a 40 minute drive - it is cradled in the crater of a huge (extinct!) supervolcano. Truly spectacular views are to be had all round - there are beaches, watersports, many good restaurants (some on stilts out in the lake) and boats for hire to explore the little islands out in the lake.
Nearby to Bolsena is the famous 'dying town' of Bagnoregio (Bognor Regis!). A truly spectacular and extraordinary medieval citadel on a rocky promontary out into the Tiber valley only accessible by a narrow footbridge. A must see and a great place for lunch. It is gradually being eroded - bits from the edge fall off each year in the rains and plunge hundreds of feet down into the ravine below. We go every holiday!

Proprietor speaks English, French, Italian,and some German.
Local agent Floriana speaks fluent English. She is a local tour guide and can arrange tours for our guests around the medieval heart of Soriano and many other local sites. Her mother provides exellent traditional pasta making lessons - great fun for adults and children alike. She is a mine of information for local travel and activities/sites to visit and for any info you need re getting to Rome etc. We'll give you plenty of info re the local restaurants.

Property manager

Ingrid or Pete Glenister

Languages

English, French, Italian

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Large pool/springboard. Huge garden and playroom.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 55 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
Larger dogs can be allowed following request.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

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

Soriano nel Cimino

Located in Soriano nel Cimino, this villa is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Fosso Castello Waterfall, while Sacro Bosco and Forte Sangallo are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider Moutan Botanical Center and Vine Idee. Windsurfing and motor boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails nearby.

Getting around

  • Fabrica di Roma Station - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • Il Vicoletto - 5 min drive
  • Caffè La Valle - 6 min drive
  • Pasticceria L'Angolo del Dolce - 7 min drive
  • L'Orto delle Capre - 6 min drive
  • Osteria degli Orti - 8 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alessia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Consigliatissima!
Casa favolosa, con cucina super attrezzata e piscina molto comoda, adatta sia per bambini e che per adulti, con un bel trampolino. Patio molto bello con un grande tavolo per poter mangiare all'aperto sia di giorno che di sera. Barbecue. Casa dotata di tutti i comfort, perfetta per una vacanza insieme in più famiglie.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An excellent villa.
Very well equipped and a peaceful location with good nearby facilities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evangelina G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girl's Trip to Italy
This is a beautiful home, the location is great if you want to enjoy some relaxing time, it's not hard to get to Rome via train or even driving. Very spacious and close to town to get the necessary groceries or anything else you might need/or forgotten to include. The contact person was great (Floriana), so helpful and warm. Would definitely love to stay here again on our next trip to this area of Italy.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mario D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
weekend con amici
Tutto ottimo, ideale per chi cerca un soggiorno in tranquillità con tutti i confort di una villa immersa in un noccioleto fantastico
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca Moore

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little corner of tranquility
We loved our stay here; one of the best equipped places we've stayed in in Italy; all of the home comforts/holy grails like kettles and microwaves, plenty of space and a lovely breeze in the evening. Lots to do nearby; even a playpark 10minutes away to keep our toddler happy - can't ask for more than that!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Ingrid or Pete Glenister

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We are Pete and Ingrid Glenister. Above is a photo of our family at our excellent local pizzeria, where any guest of ours will be royally treated by Nereo and Mary - good friends (and neighbours) of ours. The villa is our home in Italy. We love it very much.
We are based in London, but now spend a couple of months a year in our villa restoring and improving her or on holiday with friends.
We both grew up nearby.
I am a qualified doctor, but have given up medecine to become a songwriter and record producer. My wife does the serious work, bringing up our children and working for a local old peoples charity.
We have been renting out the spare time at the villa since 2007.

Why they chose this property

We bought the house near Soriano because we had some Italian friends who have a house not far away and they showed us around the area. We loved it straight away as is not at all touristy but only an hour from Rome - our favourite city. We had also had many holidays in nearby Orvieto. So we can stay in a beautiful villa, sample authentic Italian life amd visit Rome whenever we feel like it. You can go by car or by train from Orte (35mins to centre) - you can also get to Orte from Fiumicino airport directly by train which is very convenient for visiting friends.
We now have many friends in and around Soriano - the local people have been very friendly and welcoming to us. We've discovered the local lakes and mountains - also the seaside is now (due to a new fast road) accessible in under an hour, so we go quite a bit.

What makes this property unique

When we first visited the villa we just loved the peace and quiet, the space and the truly spectacular and ever changing view. We love to eat great food outside with a wonderfull view - we can do that there to our hearts content, (much of it we grow on site!). Giovanni (Floriana's father) will also bring you fresh vegetables from the vegetable gardens when he's got more than he can eat!
We can swim in the pool (which shares the same view) before and after.
It's great place to be if you want to be somewhere fairly quiet, private and beautiful, but want to be able to visit Rome/Florence/Sienna/Orvieto or Viterbo as well. Also it's near the seaside, the lakes the mountains and the thermal springs at Viterbo - so there's always lots to do for both adults and kids if you want to go out for the day.
Mostly though it is a great way to spend some time in a friendly atmosphere, sampling good Italian life without being in a touristy environment. You'll be well looked after by an English/French speaking hostess (Floriana) who is a local tour guide who can point you towards whatever activity you might want to do. She will also provide fully guided tours (she is a qualified tour guide and a mine of local information) to local sites if you want to book her.
It is a large spacious villa with lots of room for kids to play inside (large games room with table tennis and table football) or outside (lots of land and a pool).

Languages:

English, French, Italian
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