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San Donato
Near Orvieto, Todi & Northern Lazio, Umbria & Lazio, Italy

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Our view
High in the hills, looking down to views of Lake Bolsena, this very well equipped family villa in Lazio is a beautifully restored, century old, tufo stone house – set in ten acres of total tranquillity.
In brief
- Breathtaking views
- Private infinity pool
- Games room, table tennis
About the villa
Character and contemporary comfort come in equal measure at this lovely villa in the heart of Lazio’s Etruscan region, but within very easy access of the neighbouring regions of Tuscany and Umbria. Perched on a hilltop and encircled by olive trees, meadows and sunflowers, the house is framed by an avenue of cypress trees, its stone walls mellowed to a soft honey tone, its gardens screened with neatly trimmed hedges. Inside, the villa’s innately rustic features are enhanced by a mix of modern and antique furnishings. Hand-made tiles and high ceilings, crossed with chestnut beams, contrast with travertine marble bathrooms; and a kitchen, equipped with all mod-cons, meets the dining room through a huge stone arch.
Linking indoor and outdoor living, a loggia runs the width of the house, forming al fresco living and dining ‘rooms’, from which to enjoy the uninterrupted views. Steps lead down from here to the infinity pool in its lawned surround, and to a games room and convenient shower room on the lower level. Just 4km from shops in Grotte di Castro, San Donato is 5km from swimming, sailing and fish restaurants at Bolsena Lake. Two other nearby attractions are the UNESCO World Heritage site of Civita di Bagnoregio. Known as the 'Dying City', this medieval town sits atop a constantly eroding volcanic rock. And cut from volcanic stone the hilltop town of Pitigliano gives wonderful views of the wild Tuscan landscape. Locals call the town Little Jerusalem.
This villa was included by The Times in January 2019 as one of the best villas in Italy for rental.
Villa details
Accommodation
Ground Floor
- Sitting room
- Kitchen/dining room, opening to terrace
- TV / Media room opening to terrace
- Loggia with outside dining and seating area
First Floor
- Master double bedroom (king size bed) with bathroom en suite and separate shower
- Double bedroom (king size bed)
- Shower room
- Twin bedroom (can be made up as double)
Second Floor
- Shower room
LOWER LEVEL (ACCESSED VIA EXTERNAL STAIRCASE FROM THE LOGGIA)
- Games room with table tennis and table football, opening to terrace
- Shower room
Facilities
Cooking Outdoors
- Gas barbecue
Entertainment
- WiFi
- Smart TV
- Satellite TV (limited English speaking channels)
- DVD Player
- DVD library
- Blu-Ray player
- Bluetooth speaker
- CD player
- Selection of books
Games and Sports
- Table tennis
- Table football
Kitchen Essentials
- Fridge
- Fridge/freezer
- Dishwasher
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Microwave
- Coffee machine
- Nespresso machine
- Hob
- Oven
Private Infinity Pool
Something Special
- Hammock
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Service & Staffing
Included
- Welcome pack
- Maid service 4 hours per day 2 day(s) per week
- Linen change 1 day(s) per week
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Important Information
Low walls around the loggia make San Donato unsuitable for unsupervised children.
CV CONTACT
An English speaking CV representative in Italy will be available by phone during your stay. Contact details will be sent with your travel documents.
TENANCY TIMES
Arrival from 17:00. Departure by 10:00.
LOW WALLS
Please refer to the Health & Safety pages on this website.
Location
Amenities
- Shops and Restaurants 4km Grotte di Castro
- Bolsena 10km
Places of Interest
- Lake Bolsena 10km
- Pitigliano 20km
- Orvieto 32km
- Civita di Bagnoregio, Monte Amiata 35km
- Saturnia & Viterbo 50km
- Todi 65km
- Caprarola 68km
- Montepulciano 90km
- Siena 140km
Airports
- Perugia 109km
- Rome (Fiumicino) 139km
- Rome (Ciampino) 157km
- Florence 180km
Train Station
- Orvieto Scalo 35km
Near Orvieto, Todi & Northern Lazio
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In the south, an Umbria holiday comes dotted with honey-coloured stone farmsteads and sprinkled with olive groves—this region is not called ‘Italy’s green heart’ for nothing. The towns are a must-see for cathedral connoisseurs: there’s nothing restrained about the façade at Orvieto, yet one simple rose window is all that breaks up the classy simplicity at Todi. All of southern Umbria’s villas are within day-trip distance of Rome, too: the station at Orvieto has a fast link with the capital.
Find out more about Orvieto, Todi & Northern Lazio
Essential Information
Please note that there is a European tourist tax payable on arrival. Further details will be advised prior to arrival.
Having a barbecue in Italy is one of the best ways to cook your food but you may find that due to long drought periods in high season barbecuing may be restricted in some areas. You will be informed if this happens by your house staff or local representative.
FLIGHTS
CV Villas is happy to book flights for our customers on scheduled, chartered or low cost airlines from London and regional UK airports. Please ask for details.
CAR HIRE
Car hire can be pre-booked through CV Villas with collection at the airport.