No pets allowed Suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm Smokers welcome Self-catering
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Apatment Oleandri offers breathtaking views of one of Lazio's most picturesque medieval towns, Soriano nel Cimino. The apartment's spacious open-plan living area with full length balcony faces directly opposite Castle Orsini.
The attractive 2 bedroom/2bathroom property lies within a few minutes walk from Soriano's main piazza, to it's pretty winding medieval streets. Here you can find an excellent array of local shops, restaurants and bars.
Nestled between the regions of Tuscany and Umbria it's location in northern Lazio provides the perfect base throughout the year for day trips to explore this area's magnificent cities and villages to it's stunning lakes and beaches.
The cities of Rome(60km), Florence(160km) and Orvieto(40km) are all easily accessible by car or rail. Lazio's beautiful lakes, Bolsena(35km), Bracciano(40km) and Vico(15km) all provide excellent beaches and watersports. Lake Vico is set within the wooded nature reserve of 'La Faggeta', which creates Soriano nel Cimino's stunning backdrop.
View of Soriano from Balcony
Appartamento Oleandri
Appartamento Oleandri
Bedroom 2
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The Lazio region
The apartment's ideal location in northern Lazio situated only 60km north of Rome and 160km south of Florence offers an ideal base to explore this region's beautiful and diverse attractions. These cities and others including Viterbo (12km),Orvieto (40km) and Spoleto (70km) to name but a few are all easily accessible by car, alternatively the railway station at Orte (15km) is the main junction to all major destinations throughout Italy.
In the summer months enjoy the excellent beaches and charming lakeside towns and villages of Lazio's stunning lakes; Lake Bolsena (35km), Vico (15km), Bracciano (40km).
Lazio's and Tuscany's delightful coastline is within easy reach of the apartment, offering sandy stretches of beach to rugged bays. A 40min drive takes you to Tarquinia Lido. The Etruscan town of Tarquinia is famed for it's archaeological sites and relics. Lazio's beaches Santa Marinella, Montalto di Castro and Pesce Romana are also within an hrs drive. The Tuscan coastal towns of Porto Ercole, Porto S.Stefano and the Islands of Giglio and Elba are reached in over an hrs drive.
Viterbo area
A good variety of local amenities; banks, excellent restaurants and bars are all within a short walk from the apartment. Located on and around the main piazza (a 10min walk) are many stores providing good local produce. The local supermarket is a 2 minute drive away.
Northern Lazio's largest town is the ancient beautful walled city of Viterbo (15min drive) offering the larger hypermarkets and a bigger selection of all of the above. Also including museums and galleries, designer shops, discos and the famed health spa 'Le Terme dei Papi', for those who want a little pampering. Stunning 'San Pellegrino' is the oldest part of town and houses an array of antique shops and artisan markets.
Standing 1,150 metres behind Soriano is the vast wooded nature reserve of 'La Faggeta'. Winding roads with spectacular views take you to the ideal place to escape the summer heat, for a dip in Lake Vico, cool walks and picnics or to the excellent restaurant/gelateria nestled in the shade of the wood.
There are 3 local swimming pools. The larger of the three is the sulphuric 'Terme di Orte' (15min) a larger open air comlpex with restaurant and bar ideal for families, 'La Molinella' a smaller complex in Soriano itself and Soriano's olympic size pool. 'Aquafelix' at Civitavecchia is the largest waterpark in the area.
Soriano is just one of the many beautiful towns dotted around this region, others include Caprarola home to the stunning Palazzo Farnese and Bagnaia famed for Villa Lante and it's fabulous grand gardens. For it's beauty and uniqueness Bagnoreggio is also a must see.
Each town and village celebrate their own festivals throughout the year; i.e. Montefiascone's 'Fier del Vino' (Wine Festival) on 1st-15th August and Viterbo's impressive 'Macchina di Santa Rosa' on the 3rd September. Soriano's most famous festival, 'Sagra della Castagna' (Chestnut Festival) is celebrated in the first two weeks of October, bringing visitors from far and wide. Here you can enjoy medieval processions and join in the celebrations held in the local 'taverna's' and taste the fantastic local cuisine. Soriano's International Jazz Festival is held each July.
How to get there
Fly to either of Rome's two airports: Fiumicino(Leonardo da Vinci) and Ciampino are both approx. 100km from Appartamento Oleandri.
Low cost airlines, Easyjet and Ryanair, mostly fly into Ciampino from all UK and other European airports.
N.B. Easyjet's London Gatwick - Rome route flys into Fiumicino at present.
The nearest port to the property is at Civitavecchia a 70km journey by car.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Roma Fiumicino (Leonardo da Vinci): 100 km
Railway:
Orte Scalo: 15 km
Ferry:
Civitavecchia: 70 km
Activities near Viterbo
Sports: Watersports Waterpark
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break Good nightlife Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV, CD player, Safe, Satellite TV
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Large open-plan kitchen/living area with two set of French doors opening onto balcony.
Both bedrooms with Juliet balconies.
Further details outdoors: Large balcony running full length of the apartment with small table and chairs, sun loungers x 2.
Further details
Welcome pack provided on arrival.
Smoking is only permitted outside on the balcony.
Conditions
25% booking deposit non-refundable. 8 weeks notice is needed for cancellations. A refundable damage deposit of £150 paid prior to arrival is to be included with final payment.
Our changeover days are flexible however we generally ask our guests to arrive after 3pm and depart by 11am.
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