Hilltop Village Home, 1 hr north of Rome

Description from the owner

Take your Italian experience in a quaint independent home in an Italian Hilltop Village near Viterbo and Orvieto. You're sitting where three regions meet; Lazio, Umbria and Tuscany!

JUST off the main track of the usual tourists route; Rome, Florence e Venice this cozy village is a perfect base where you can easily get to all of Italy too!

The village, "Roccalvecce", is small, ancient and classic with the Marchese still in charge and has amazing local folk and a good grocery store, post office and a Cafe.

The locals make an incredible dinner with wine and pizza and dancing in the piazza every Sat and Sun night (June thru Se...pt).

From Rome airport 1hr30 minute drive,15 minutes to volcanic lake Bolsena, 45 to the sea!

In a car you have endless sites right around the village (like Orvieto, Todi, Perugia) and yet if you want to drive 10 min. down to the train line Rome-Florence and park the car and train it to all the Italian destinations you want. Maybe for the day (Rome is one hour south) or stay 1 or two nites in bigger cities like Florence or Venice then come back to your cozy house and village again.

Sleeps 2-3. Living room, fully equipped kitchen(washing machine), bedroom, 1 bath, linens etc..

Wireless internet for your laptop.

Clean,classic and comfortable!

Just peace and quiet.

Many Etruscan historic sites, incredible food like truffles and wild boar!

Great views of countryside and amazing local people, cheap and delicious food and wine.

Get in touch. We have lived in this paradise for over 20 years and the village needs more bodies!!

Thanks and come and eat, drink and play!!!! Life is short!

We can help you plan an amazing experience in an Italia many don't see.

Thanks,

Maurizio e AlexandraRead more

Additional Location Information

Here we sit high on the Lazio's hills 15 minutes North of Viterbo, and 35 minutes South east of Orvieto, looking out at the Umbrian Hills. Rich green countryside and many quaint villages and yet in minutes you can get to the train line that takes you 1 hour south to Rome, or 11/2 North to Florence etc.
In the car you can be at the amazing lake Bolsena in 15 min. or further 30 minutes you are at the sea for swimming! There are natural hot springs everywhere, amazing food and wine and festivals to go too. The locals are very cool to be around and will help you whenever they can.

Here is paradise and still unknown by most!
So come and see and experience the real Italia and it's people in this tiny hilltop village!

Train or car about one and a half hours north from the Rome Leonardo di Vince airport.

Location Type Away from it all, Rural, Village

Rental fees

Additional notes from owner

THE RENTAL RATE INCLUDES ALL UTILITIES DURING YOUR STAY.
House is clean on arrival but if you need maid service you pay for extra cleaning beyond first and last.
Approx; 30-40euros for full house cleaning and linens.

What Past Guests Are Saying

• wjsarmour
  scotland

  Perfect Getaway

  Left on 10/02/2012 for a stay in September 2012
  
  

  i cannot recommend the Hilltop Village Home enough. The owner, Lexi, is one third american, one third Italian and one third angel. Her hospitality was second to none and had to be seen to be believed. The property itself was ideal with a huge living/dining/kitchen area and a large double bedroom upstairs with en suite toilet. It was fully equipped and had many extras we fully thought that we would have to provide, given that we were self catering. The village itself is medieval and picture postcard stuff with very friendly inhabitants... try the local bar for a quiet drink before bed. The area abounds with great site seeing all within easy reach [by car] and there is plenty to do and see. Free car parking at the house. If you are looking for a "chilled out" holiday then this is the place for you. There is the opportunity to increase the number of occupants to 4 by utilising 2 single beds in the downstairs area.

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• Julian COllins
  Lancashire UK

  True Italy

  Left on 05/21/2011 for a stay in August 2010
  
  

  We have booked this house many times. If you want to get away from the rat race and live a little of the true Italian way then this is the place. The house has everything you need for you stay. the views are amazing and the people are so friendly. The Local shop has everything you need and the bar is an experience not to be missed.
  every weekend the village put on Pizza & Pasta in the Piazza with live music. Sit back, relax, enjoy authentic food and make new friends.
  The surrounding area is stunning with a visit to Lago Bolsena is a must. If you want to tour around a car is a must, but well worth it.

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  Recommended for: Travelers, Friends, Tourists, Families w teenagers, Romantic, Families w children, Rugged

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• J Miller
  Eden Prairie, MN, USA

  Fantastic experience!

  Left on 02/26/2011 for a stay in November 2010
  
  

  I have visited Italy several times, but never experienced the real Italia until renting in Roccalvecce. It was such a great experience that after three months, I have returned to spend another three months. Living apart from the everyday tourist, you will be immersed in the best of what Italy offers the traveler: friendly people, magnificent views, food and wine to satisfy any palate, and the sights, smells, and sounds of true Italy. Situated on a small cobblestone path just below the castle wall, via del borgo, 21 is a delightful rental with two floors. As you enter on the right there is a large kitchen and to the left, a couch and double bed which can be divided into two singles. Upstairs you will find a large bathroom and bedroom with a wardrobe. The windows offer majestic western views of the lush countryside and across the valley to Celleno castle. Awake to pigeons cooing, bells tinkling around the necks of sheep, and the chimes ringing out the hour and half hour from the church steeple above. It is all very pastoral and, once experienced, I warn you, you may never want to leave. There is so much to see in neighboring area. The Civita de Bagnoregio is a city in the clouds a mere five miles away. From the local train station, the trip to Rome is an hour and six minutes. Imagine having lunch in Rome under the shadow of the coliseum and then being home for Carbonara! The people of the village are welcoming to visitors. The shopkeeper is always eager to share samples of the local cuisine. As you stroll the village, you may be greeted by a friendly villager, 97-year-old amilio for example, speaking only Italian. Soon you will find yourself deep in conversation, nodding and smiling, neither of you caring if the words spoken are understood, but reveling in a shared presence. The house managers, Alexandra and Maurizio are committed to you having a memorable holiday. They could not do enough for me. Book now, I know you will not be disappointed.

  

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