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Villa Le Terrae 1hr from Rome. Lazio-Umbria border

Villa Le Terrae 1hr from Rome. Lazio-Umbria border

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Arriving at Villa Le Terrae
The main entry and the spiral  staircase looking down towards the entry door.
Dining al fresco under the great oak tree
The great oak tree canopy
One of the covered terraces surrounding the villa and main entrance door

Overview of Villa Le Terrae 1hr from Rome. Lazio-Umbria border

5 out of 5 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 7325 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Check out the area

Vasanello, VT
  • Popular LocationOrte Underground9 min drive
  • Popular LocationTerme Di Orte11 min drive
  • Popular LocationSacro Bosco24 min drive
  • AirportRome (CIA-Ciampino)80 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet

Half Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Villa Le Terrae 1hr from Rome. Lazio-Umbria border

Villa Le Terrae is a charming holiday home in a fabulous location at the very Heart of Italy. Amidst the vineyards, oak forests, and sunflower fields of the Tiber valley, it borders Umbria, Lazio and Tuscany. We have opened our vacation home to travelers since 1998.

The Villa is a perfect base to explore Rome, Spoleto, Orvieto, Assisi, Perugia, Civita di Bagnoregio, Lake Bolsena and the Mediterranean Sea. In addition there are innumerable other art cities, quaint hilltowns, and naturalistic and archaeological sites, all within half an hour to one hour distance from the Villa. Florence is two hours away by train, and within day trip range.

Our Villa is situated in a panoramic and peaceful position that is extremely well connected by the main A1 freeway and central train system that runs north and south through the Italian peninsula.

The very spacious villa (3.500 SQFT) with three + levels comfortably accommodates 7 people with three double bedrooms, one single bedroom and three and a half bathrooms. It is also wonderfully spacious for just a couple, with open verandas on every side to choose from to optimize the views and lighting any time of day.

The Villa is furnished, entirely floored with terracotta tiles, and finished with hand-painted ceramic tiles in the kitchen and bathrooms. Le Terrae has all the warmth and comfort to make you feel at home.

A spacious round staircase in the heart of the villa features an architecturally designed and fine crafted spiral wrought iron handrail, painted in a Mediterranean shade of blue, comfortably linking the three levels.

The first floor has a spacious living room with a sofa, and a great 11-foot long antique table for unforgettable celebrations. There is also a fully equipped kitchen with a second smaller dining table, one double bedroom, one single bedroom and one bathroom with shower.

The second floor has a living area complete with a fireplace, couches, and a table ideal for quiet activities, games, telecommuting, or opening a big map to study the area for the next day’s adventures. The large room opens up onto the covered, furnished terraces with many colorful flower pots. From the terraces, and along the full perimeter of the villa, are open views of the surrounding landscape and garden, with roses, jasmines, lilacs and lavenders.

Villa Le Terrae is unique in that it has large living spaces and yet it also has many cozy niches perfect for those wanting some individual time.

On the third floor two bedrooms: a master suite with king-size bed and en-suite bathroom with tub, one room with double bed (or two twins, depending on the guest’s preferences), and a bathroom with shower. The enchanting views from the windows open to the lush landscape of the Cimini Mountains and the rolling hills of Umbria. The choruses of birds in the adjacent hazel nut orchards and vineyards provide a delightful background completing this idyllic vision.

On the large and completely private and enclosed 5 acres property, there is a wonderful centuries old oak, that is among the largest ones in the area. Beneath this monumental oak is a very large table for al fresco dining, and an adjacent bocce-ball court. Closer to the villa, an outdoor traditional wood oven to cook fantastic bread, pizzas, or locally raised whole roasted chicken with potatoes dressed in the centuries old fashion of the local farmers.

The whole Villa is rented undivided, with no other buildings on its grounds. In addition to being a tremendous value, Le Terrae is spacious, light-filled, elegant, and full of carefully designed architectural details.

• Please NOTE: While we welcome all families and PRIVATE groups of friends traveling to our beautiful area, we do not rent the villa as a base for third party, commercial activities of any type.

• If you are looking for an accommodation in the CITY of ROME, also see our APARTMENT:
Property #p276791 on VRBO
Property #p345043 on HomeAway

Property manager

Anna

Languages

English, Italian
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Sustainability

Sustainability practices

Double-glazed windows
LED lighting (80% minimum)
Composting
Recycling
Garden
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No parties and no people allowed on the property outside of the ones listed in the booking agreement

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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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 the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Vasanello

Located in Vasanello, this villa is in a rural area. Castello Ruspoli and Orte Underground are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Fosso Castello Waterfall. Moutan Botanical Center and Vine Idee are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Orte Underground - 9 min drive
  • Terme Di Orte - 11 min drive
  • Villa Farnese - 22 min drive
  • Sacro Bosco - 24 min drive
  • Spa of the Popes - 30 min drive

Getting around

  • Fabrica di Roma Station - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • La Pecora Ladra - 1 min walk
  • Ristorante Taverna Roberteschi - 9 min drive
  • Movida Bar - 1 min walk
  • Il Cantinone - 1 min walk
  • Ristorante Pizzeria da Maura Al Cantinone - 1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa Le Terrae 1hr from Rome. Lazio-Umbria border pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Le Terrae 1hr from Rome. Lazio-Umbria border?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Le Terrae 1hr from Rome. Lazio-Umbria border?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa Le Terrae 1hr from Rome. Lazio-Umbria border located?

Situated in a rural location, this villa is within 6 miles (10 km) of Castello Ruspoli, Orte Underground and Terme Di Orte. Castello Orsini and Palazzo Chigi-Albani are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

5

Exceptional

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4.9/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

4.9/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Jeremy P., Truro, United Kingdom

Ideal family accommodation in a beautiful setting.
We knew our family holiday (7 of us, 3 generations) was going to be special, but it was much more than that because of the wonderful hospitality shown by Alessandra and Anna. The villa was perfect. With 35 -40 degree outside the kitchen and living spaces were still cool enough to socialise and eat. There was more than enough shade to enjoy the outside spaces too. Alessandra met us on arrival (even though we were 1hr 30min later than expected) and took time to show us round, we were welcomed with a cold bottle of locally sourced white wine, and a large bowl of local fruit perfectly ripe. Everything about the house was as described - if not better. Comfortable, practical and more than anything, beautiful. The lovely Tuscan style building over four floors was always lovely to move around in. Note* For those that have mobility issues the ground floor has two bedrooms, the kitchen, bathroom and a living space - which should be everything you need - in easy access. The nearest large town, is a fabulous hill top old commune with loads of history. It has a busy train station which means getting in to Rome is a lot easier than by car. Orte to Rome is about 40mins and with a BIRG ticket (12 Euros each) you can get a return ticket (any time of the day) and all the public transport you want in Rome (Metro and Buses for the whole day). On another day we took a car journey to Florence. If you hire a car and want to go to Florence then we would recommend getting the park and ride Tram stop at Villa Constanza, just outside Florence. Its very easy to park and the Tram journey is great fun too. Florence is beautiful. From the villa you are in driving distance of Lake Bolsena, and also Ovierto an ancient hill top city with the finest Gothic cathedral that Europe has to offer. We also ventured to Porto Santo Stephano - a Monaco-esque yachting / fishing port. All in all this villa is the perfect setting to enjoy a holiday close to home or by train or car to venture further afield. Thanks to Anna and Alessandra for making us feel so welcome. It was lovely. Other practical things to note - washing facilities at the villa worked well, so washing clothes and getting them dry was easy (there's also an airer if its raining outside). The dishwasher was great to have, wifi worked well in the living areas (and most of the house). Cooking was made easier by having the oven and hob, with plenty of different metal pans, crockery etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

5/5 Excellent

Steven W.

A little slice of Italy
First time in Italy and couldn't have asked for a nicer experience. The drive from Rome was quite straightforward and the reputation of Italian drivers didn't live up to expectations thankfully. The lovely Alessandra met us at a garage near the villa to guide us in at Midnight! Thank you so much for that Alessandra. Villa was as expected, tastefully furnished and Alessandra had already stocked up on bread, milk, eggs, English breakfast tea, bread and jam, organic mainly. The villa is tucked away from the main road so no noise, only some nice classical music and the slosh of wine into the glass, Heaven. Beds really comfy and internet good enough so long as everyone doesn't download all sorts at the same time. The Coop Supermarket in Orte seems best for daily items and the wine is unbelievably cheap without comprising quality. Try Maria Rosa restaurant up the road in Vasanello, great sea food and the clams were fabulous. Get the train from Orte into Rome for sightseeing (don't drive into Rome!!!). Overall the holiday was great and Italians very friendly, try a couple of words in Italian it's always appreciated even if it probably sound's awful. Feed the cats and take out the correct rubbish for recycling and everyone is happy. We used to go to Turkey every year but I think we may have found a happy alternative.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017

5/5 Excellent

joseph C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Wonderful Retreat!!
My wife, daughter and myself stayed here Nov 15-20 and it was amazing! Amazing is a bit of an understatement, but it was everything one could possibly want in a property! Our check-in process was smooth as silk, the owner was extremely communicative and helpful. She walked us through the home, showed us where everything was, shared insights on visiting Rome (1.25hr away) and was always available for questions, even checking in on us halfway through the stay to ensure we were doing good and to offer any insights we needed for the local area....From this location we visited some of the most stunning "non-Rome" locations like Orte, Ovieto, Civita, Saturnia, and of course Rome/Vatican....everything was within 1.5hrs by car away and amazing...The house is massive!! at over 3200sqft and 4 floors accented by a beautiful towered spiral staircase, two living rooms, a well appointed kitchen, 3+ bathrooms and 4 bedrooms...all amazing to say the least....The grounds are equally amazing from the fruit bearing Pomegranate to the lavender plants, Peonies and succulents the grounds are private, removed from an road sounds, surrounded by old Oaks, and a beautiful field..not to mention the sweetest resident cat, Angioletto (Little Angel)....I could type and type about how wonderful our stay was, but safe to say, if you are contemplating a stay here, do it...You will not be disappointed in the slightest!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

5/5 Excellent

sonja v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heerlijk en sfeervol huis!
Echt een fijne plek, ruim huis met veel privacy en goede uitvalsbasis om de streek te verkennen.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

5/5 Excellent

Maggie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This villa was the best! The decor, the property, the experience was incredible
It was such an easy check in process, the kitchen was great to cook in and so many terraces and books to read and enjoy the few and the quite. The tub, the fireplace, and the walks in the surrounding area were my favorite .
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

About the host

Hosted by Anna

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We are two sisters. We were born and grew up in Rome. Currently Anna lives in Seattle, United States, Alessandra in Rome, Italy.

We have been renting our family properties in Italy for vacations since 1998. Check reviews on Trip Advisor: Le Terrae.

We are both architects and we love traveling, photography, hiking, and cooking. We enjoy our family and friends and, of course, our little friends the cats.

We are proud of the rich cultural heritage of our Country!

“Italy is a dream that you’ll keep returning to for the rest of your life”: Let our homes be a part of your Italian dream!

Looking forward to meeting you.
Ciao,

Anna e Alessandra

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