Orvieto Bolsena holiday apartment rental with walking, beach/lake nearby, log fire, balcony/terrace, telephone, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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Paridiso di Wendilina (apartment)

Home description

Beautiful three storey villa situated in private grounds and woods, with a self contained 2 bedroom ground floor apartment. The villa is situated in a peaceful italian hamlet, high in the rolling hills of monte peglia, a national park area of umbria. In the summer months the mountain location is Ideal for walking, cycling or painting holidays. Monte Peglia is a only a short drive to all of umbria's lakes and cultural attractions.

We can offer b & b facilities or a self contained apartment ( sleeps max 6 ), ready from June 2007.

The main house has 2 bedrooms for hire one with ensuite facility, one further room with double and single bed. Evening meals can be arranged if required.

Family run for the personal touch who will aim to please every way possible to make your stay memorable.

front of villa	open plan lounge / diner
views nearby

To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/11547

The Umbria region

To the south of Tuscany and north of Rome, Umbria has become a favourite destination for travelers in search of Italy's famed dolce vita. Visitors often choose to combine a visit to Rome and Florence with a more relaxing week amidst rolling hills, vineyards and olive groves of Umbria. Its historic cities are living museums of art and architecture, bursting with exuberance and celebrating that reknowned Italian love of fine food, wine and beauty.

* Umbria: A Land Steeped in History* Many of Umbria's cities were founded by the Etruscans, but their enigmatic monuments and necropoli are only the beginning of the region's rich archaeological heritage. The Romans too left their mark. Towns such as Spoleto and Bevagna grew in importance as outposts along the Via Flaminia leading out of Rome. The cathedrals and palazzi of Orvieto, Assisi and Gubbio are lasting reminders of Umbria's resurgence again in the middle ages and Renaissance.

*The Hill Towns of Umbria* Some of Italy's most distinctive medieval towns are to be found in Umbria. perugia. is its largest, most cosmopolitan city, with dozens of galleries and the quintessential Italian shopping corso. Perched on high cliffs above the Tiber valley, orvieto. boasts a proud Etruscan history and an unrivaled Gothic cathedral. assisi, famous as the birthplace of St. Francis and for its magnificent basilica, is one of Umbria's essential sites. spoleto too boasts a spectacular cathedral, but many visitors come for its famous summer art festival. Travelers have also discovered todi. No longer the hidden gem of Umbria, Todi has been called the most livable city in the world and its Gothic piazza is one of the best preserved medieval city centres in Italy. Between these larger towns are a host of charming and evocative towns like Spello, Montefalco, Trevi and Amelia, which make perfect excuses for a drive amidst the spectacular scenery of Umbria.

* Festivals and Feste * Umbria hosts great festivals of music and art. Umbria Jazz in enlivens Perugia in the summer and Orvieto in the winter. Spoleto is the home of the Festival of Two Worlds (Festival Dei Due Mondi) one of Europe's longest running arts and music festivals. More recently TodiArte has brought festival culture to Todi's summer, while culture of another sort is celebrated each fall at Perugia's chocolate festival.

Along with its art festivals Umbrians celebrate a rich variety of historical festivals. gubbio hosts two of the most famous, the Corsa dei Cieri or the Race of the Candles and a crossbow tournament the Palio della Balestra, but almost every Umbrian village stages its own. Montefalco's Fuga de Bova and Foligno's Jousts of the Quintana are typical of these medieval pageants which celebrate Umbria's past with historical re-enactments, costume parades and games.

Orvieto Bolsena area

* Orvieto Umbria *
Few towns can match the beauty of Orvieto. Towering above the valley on the almost sheer cliffs of volcanic hill, it commands an unparalleled view of the countryside. Orvieto is also the home of one of Italy's most stunning cathedrals.

* Orvieto's Duomo *
The jewel of Orvieto is its Duomo or cathedral. The Duomo's facade is a feast of detail. 33 architects, 152 sculptors, 90 mosaicists and 68 painters collaborated to create the most elaborate facade in Italy. Inside in the Capella Nouva is Signorelli's Renaissance masterpiece "The Last Judgement."

Orvieto, an ancient city suspended halfway between heaven and earth, has long kept secret the labyrinth of caves and tunnels hidden in the silent darkness of the cliff. Over the past 3000 years those who lived on top of this high plateau dug an unbelievable number of cavities into the soft volcanic rock on which their city stood. Now the caves and cavities that overlap and intersect beneath the streets and buildings of the modern town have been brought to "light". This invaluable reservoir of historical and archaeological information has only recently been the object of organic scientific studies. The city on top has changed in the course of the centuries, but many of the underground structures which served to make it function are still intact. A guided tour of "Orvieto Underground" is therefore the best way to become acquainted with this new, unusual aspect of the culture of a city that abounds in history and outstanding art treasures. Step after step mysterious fascinating echoes tell the tale of the Etruscan Velzna, while ghosts of medieval and renaissance Orvieto seem to linger in the humid shadows. At times the winding subterranean path runs parallel to the cliff wall, and panoramic openings let in the light of day, revealing an endless succession of tunnels, stairs, unexpected passageways, superimposed rooms with innumerable small square niches, all of which bear witness to the creation over the centuries of this "city underground". It is an extraordinary journey in time, an exciting itinerary that takes you, with a minimum of effort, to the roots of the city and where the memories of its past are still "alive.

Orvieto hosts the famous Jazz festival in Dec- Jan.

Civia Di Bagnoregi.
A fantastic day out, Civita is a hill top town, marvel at the architecture and wander through the narrow streets, not for the faint hearted as a steep climb awaits you but is well worth the effort.

Lakes Trasimeno, Corbara and Bolsena are all within 1 hours travelling from the villa, an ideal place to relax and unwind, all very popular with both Italian and foreign tourists.
It is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a wide range of water sports, i:e water skiing, wind surfing and Kayaking, near the Marmore waterfalls and the nearby Fluvial park rafting, soft rafting, hydrospeed and canyoning are very popular.
Umbria`s lakes and rivers also offer visitors a chance of fishing observing regional regulations.

Perugia.
Many festivals are held throught the year in Perugia, the most famous being jazz and chocolate, many interesting sights to see especially the medieval architecture is considered to be amongst the most famous in Italy.

Florence and Rome, 2 cities which must be seen to believe, Florence with a wealth of art galleries and Rome with all it breathtaking architecture.

How to get there

Fly into Perugia airport, coming out of the airport head for Perugia, then take the E45 towards Rome, then turn off for Marsciano / san vananzo,( the house is approx 45 mins from Perugia airport ) or Fly to Rome Ciampino take the rynair bus to Roma termini main train station, and catch the train to Orvieto ( 1 hour ) then by car to Ospedeletto ( 25 mins ) or Pisa airport (2 hours from house by car).
We can arrange transport from Perugia airport and car hire if needed, cheap flights avaliable from www.ryanair.com

Activities near Orvieto Bolsena

Facilities

Further details indoors:
A ground floor, self contained 2 bedroom apartment, set in private gardens and woodland. Outside dining area, sunbathing and bbq facilities. The apartment has a rustic charm, with open fireplace for the winter months. Private parking within the grounds.

Further details outdoors:
Picnic area in own private woods picnic baskets avaliable at extra cost. Barbecue evenings will be avaliable. Evening meals are available at an extra cost dining in or outdoors (weather permitting) Drinks avaliable soft or alcholic at extra cost.

Large garden with outside seating area and sun loungers, ideal for relaxing in the evening, watching the sunset over the monutain, with a glass of local vino .( wine )

Further details

Local swimmimg pool only 10 mins away open from june to september. Also an indoor pool in orvieto 25 mins away, we can arrange daily, weekly passes depending on your requirements.

English speaking family on hand, with local knowledge of sightseeing, restaurants etc.
Garden is shared with owners.

Welcome pack is provided on arrivial, with all neccessities i.e milk, bread, pasta, vino !!

Conditions

40% Deposit required on booking, ( non refundable ) and the remainder on arrival, sorry we do not accept cheques or credit cards.
No pets allowed.

Changeover day : sunday

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Nov-end April	3 Nov 07	3 May 08	220£  220	0-	0-	1 Week
May-end June	3 May 08	5 Jul 08	250£  250	0-	0-	1 Week
July-end August	5 Jul 08	30 Aug 08	340£  340	0-	0-	1 Week
Sept-end Oct	30 Aug 08	1 Nov 08	250£  250	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Above prices are for a self contained 2 bedroom apartment, ( for 4 people ) 100 euro extra for 6 people sharing ( per week )
daily prices for appartment 2 sharing, 90 euro per night, 4 sharing 110 euro per night, 6 sharing 130 euro per night.
linen & towels provided.
£30 for final clean.
Extra charges for heating in the winter.
changeover day : sunday

Bed & Breakfast also available :

Peak double: 50 euros per room / Peak triple: 65 euros per room
Off peak double: 40 euros per room / off peak triple: 50 euros per room


Peak season June - September.
Low season October - May.
Please ask if additional beds are required : additional charge for extra beds.
Evening meals can be supplied at extra cost, ask for details.

Guestbook

CIAO ALL
Thankyou for making our stay so welcoming we all really enjoyed the house the area and the lovely food and wine we will be back soon.
mr and mrs peacock

Thanks for a wonderful stay, all the family showed such hospitality, and without them we would never have seen as much, although still so much to see, look forward to our next visit.

Mr & Mrs Mole

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Contact details for home 11547 Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:	Gayle Lorello
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