House in Stimigliano, Lazio

Space, luxury & peace, 360 views, 32 acres, pool. 1 hr N Rome. Inclusive prices

Space, luxury & peace, 360 views, 32 acres, pool. 1 hr N Rome. Inclusive prices

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Villa Elefanti with roof terrace and large pool  gardens. Sleeps 8 (or 10)
The scent of lavender fills the air
Villa Elefanti from west in 2010, before electric sunshade. (next photo)
A large electrically operated sunshade over one of three outside dining tables
Looking west over olive trees to Mount Sorrate

Overview of Space, luxury & peace, 360 views, 32 acres, pool. 1 hr N Rome. Inclusive prices

5 out of 5 Exceptional
4 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 8300 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Stimigliano, Lazio
  • Popular LocationBunker Soratte16 min drive
  • Popular LocationVallelunga Circuit47 min drive
  • Popular LocationMarmore Waterfall55 min drive
  • AirportRome (CIA-Ciampino)73 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Space, luxury & peace, 360 views, 32 acres, pool. 1 hr N Rome. Inclusive prices

A 'Wow!' property, and our second home. Private, quiet, spacious villa, with own olive grove, & woodland totalling 13 Hectares (~32 acres), 1km from medieval village. Private: 12 x 6m infinity pool (with remote control child-safe cover) & underwater seat along west side, international size boule court, extensive terraces, outside wood oven. Several guests have commented on the excellence of the pool and views from it. ‘Cloister’, open on 3 sides, with occasional tables and chairs, provide additional shade in the garden, with lights, USB charging points and English electrical socket. Three outside tables plus one inside dining table each with chairs for seating 8 people, with plenty of shade. There are 8 sun loungers and cushions.

The Villa is located in the River Tiber ('Tivere' in Italian) conservation area, and the river can (just!) be seen from the garden, together with, in the other direction, Umbria. The Villa is 7km from the Autostrada, and the river crossed on the way is the Tivere. Detailed photo directions are provided, and arrival & departure is very easy.

Rural villa sleeping 8 in peace & comfort. Floor area of approximately 300m2 on 2 ½ floors, together with a roof terrace. The house and gardens are not overlooked. There are 4 bedrooms (3 with double beds, one with two singles), 5 shower rooms, and 6 WC's.

On all sides, the 360o views are impressive, and overlook the valley of the River Tiber (Tivere) to the west, agricultural land and hill villages all around with a backdrop of unpopulated mountains to the east and the Soratte mountain to the south west. Village shops are 1.2km, a 10-15 minutes undulating walk. Supermarkets are within 10-15 minutes by car.

Excellent wi-fi, internet TV for UK terrestrial stations and several internet radios for any international radio stations. A pleasant, private and spacious office with table & chairs and own WC overlooking the pool as a quiet work place (if you really must on holiday!) Phone signal for mobile phones. Internet wifi "the best experienced" according to one guest. Satellite international TV including BBC & ITV , DVD player and 100 + DVD's - mostly English language.

Rome 1 hour by train, about 8 Euro (station 5 minutes away by car) or Autostrada. By car and autostrada Villa Elefanti is 30 minutes south of the Umbrian border, one hour south of the Tuscan border and 2 hours from the Florence exit. The autostrada junction is 7 km from the villa.
Sun (and shade available) all day. Great terraces for sundowners: three large outside tables each with eight chairs. 8 sun-loungers, 8 sun-chairs, small tables, 4 sun umbrellas, etc, etc.

Local staff live locally, and discretely supply support if needed.

Responsive owner is delighted to interact with you with information you can share with your family and friends, before, during or after your holiday. .
The rural Villa and its grounds is completely private and not overlooked, but close to the village. It is well back from its secondary road access, and with electric, remote control gates gates, so safe for children to explore its 32 acres/13 hectares. Either by train (station is 5 minutes away by car) or via autostrada central Rome is only an hour away.

Local places to visi:: In no particular order: Vescovio - ~20-25 minutes. Nice little restaurant next to a very old church with underground crypt. Farfa - religious little village. 8th Century I think. One or two restaurants outside village. ~30 minutes distant. Casperia - visible from the east garden. Hillside village with many steps and view and a few bars. ~30 minutes. Poggio Mirterto (good market – mostly clothes - every Friday) Viterbo - Medieval small (like a film set!) - maybe ~1 hour. Etruscan restaurant recommended for excellent and cheap local food and grappa (Euro 1 per glass!). Some pleasant shopping streets too. Also antique shops. Gavignano – nothing much about it, but an interesting market on the third Sunday of the month. Orvieto. Hill top town with a lot of history and catacombs - the latter a must visit. One hour north on Autostrada. Bagno Regio - AMAZING (walking uphill) access to medieval hill top village - 15 minutes from Orvieto.

Rome & the best beach: Ostia beach west of Rome - the best. The others are overdeveloped. This is pretty natural, with sand and dunes. Great ' Meditterane' beach restaurant & sun-bed and umbrella hire at Km 8.5 - excellent fish. Arrive early in summer as parking is along the road and limited. Tip the man who appears to look after you car about 3 Euro for the day (but that is the only charge, and if he is still there when you leave, he'll help you into the traffic flow.)

Rome: culture, shopping and people watching - 1 hour.

Some recommendations: Personal favourite restaurants and destinations notes are provided to clients by e mail.

Former guests have enjoyed golf: several courses nearby - details on request.

A car is recommended. Both Rome airports - Fumicino and Ciampino - about one hours drive away from Villa Elefanti in normal traffic - have car hire companies, which do not exist locally to Stimigliano. A GPS for your car is highly recommended to navigate the country roads and/or Rome.
There is a direct train line from Fumicino airport to Stimigliano. Look for trains going to Orte end station - they go through central Rome, but no changes are needed. There are usually 2 an hour: check timetables at the stations. Tickets are cheap and must be validated before travel. There are no taxi’s in Stimigliano, but a bus from the railway station to the piazza.


Property manager

Adrian
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Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside only - there are plenty of places!
The villa sleeps 8 very comfortably in 4 bedrooms. Double sofa bed additional in large room with allocated WC, Shower and wash basin, so: 10 adults
Relaxed Cancellation applied to reservations for 2020 holidays. This will be reflected in new written contract terms you will be sent for signature.

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, a smoke detector and a deadlock

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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Stimigliano

Located in Stimigliano, this villa is in a rural area and in the mountains. Villa Farnese is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Tiber River and Marmore Waterfall. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.

What's nearby

  • Bunker Soratte - 16 min drive
  • Vallelunga Circuit - 47 min drive
  • Trevi Fountain - 48 min drive
  • Colosseum - 49 min drive
  • Marmore Waterfall - 55 min drive

Getting around

  • Stimigliano Station - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ristorante L'Oasi di Vescovio - 9 min drive
  • La Vecchia Quercia - 14 min drive
  • Zanzibar - 10 min drive
  • Drink Bar SRL - 12 min drive
  • Ristorante da Lina - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Space, luxury & peace, 360 views, 32 acres, pool. 1 hr N Rome. Inclusive prices have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Space, luxury & peace, 360 views, 32 acres, pool. 1 hr N Rome. Inclusive prices pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Space, luxury & peace, 360 views, 32 acres, pool. 1 hr N Rome. Inclusive prices?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Space, luxury & peace, 360 views, 32 acres, pool. 1 hr N Rome. Inclusive prices?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Space, luxury & peace, 360 views, 32 acres, pool. 1 hr N Rome. Inclusive prices located?

This family-friendly Stimigliano villa is located in the mountains, 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Tiber River, and within 32 mi (52 km) of Lake Bracciano and Port of Rome Mall. Lake Vico and Sacro Bosco are also within 32 miles (52 km). Stimigliano Station is 26 minutes by foot.

Reviews

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

4.9/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Sean R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday
Great
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023

5/5 Excellent

Siobhan quinn Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We didn't want to leave!
We have stayed in many villas over the years, but none with a view to rival Villa Elefanti! I have so many photos of sunrise (from my balcony) and sunset from the dinner table as they just seemed to get better and better. There isn't enough space on here to say everything. Adrian was fantastic with information from booking and we felt like it was 'our villa' from the moment we arrived. We took the train to Rome (despite having a car) and it was so easy. Lovers of 'Normal people' can visit the Piazza where they had ice cream! Local restaurants were perfect, supermarkets had everything you could think of. Definitely get the Porchetta from the local market in the piazza, it was amazing. We will definitely return. Thanks for a perfect end to our 3 weeks in Italy, we were in Lucca and the Cinqueterre beforehand but saved the best for last!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

5/5 Excellent

Will W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing again
Delighted to find Villa Elefanti was exactly as we remembered it from 2 years ago. Thanks Adrian and we hope to return for a third time soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

5/5 Excellent

Greg s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb villa- the most amazing view ever
Adrian is a lovely helpful host. The house is mind blowing! We loved our stay at villa elefanti
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

5/5 Excellent

Will W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Italian retreat!
One part of us (like others) wants to keep this place a secret, it is such a gem, whilst the other part wants to ensure it remains available to use again! The pictures (although lovely) almost don't do it justice, particularly the views, which are unbelievably stunning. And the amenities are great, just what we needed from a week long getaway, especially the pool, which was very accommodating for our 2 small children. Adrian was incredibly helpful, both prior to and throughout our stay. We are very much looking forward to our next visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Adrian

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Why they chose this property

Guests enjoy the space, peace, views, privacy & pool and convenience for shopping and restaurants. Many enjoy visiting Rome by train or car, as well as other historical sites. We also enjoy just living in the villa, enjoying the peace and tranquillity and its location, with Wonderful agricultural views all around, and shopping for food locally, and preparing food when we don't eat out. We enjoy very much having a house full: the villa is excellent for large family groups and reunions - there is sufficient space in and around the villa, including for parking

What makes this property unique

We were fortunate to have, through a friend, a local contact who could look for suitable ruins for us to buy and renovate. We looked at many over a couple of years. It was the hill top location of what was to become Villa Elefanti, which enchanted us from the first viewing. The little house, and its land, originating hundreds of years ago and run as a small agricultural holding, had not been used for about 15 years, and was being offered for sale by the widow of the former family owners, from Rome. We paid the asking price in 2007 , and then spent much more on the renovation welcoming the first guests in 2009. Every year we do a little more to continually improve the villa, its facilities, access and garden, which as far as possible we are developing to not require water in the summer, once plants are established. In the winter of 2017/18 temperatures went down to minus 10 -12 C , and we lost a lot of plants. But with the expert assistance of our gardener we keep striving to make the garden more and more beautiful and in character for the local environment. We have a team of people assisting us in the local management of the property, and we respond quickly to any guest contact, finding that Whats App is most convenient.

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