Giulione

  • Property type: Private Villas
  • Sleeps: 12
  • Region: Lazio
  • Location: Tuscia
  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Bathrooms: 6
  • Swimming pool: Private
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Bordered to the north by Tuscany and to the east by Umbria, Giulione is situated in a land of gently rolling countryside, volcanic craters that gave rise to the beautiful lakes of Bolsena and Vico, thermal pools popular in the treatment of various complaints, and medieval hilltop villages (Civita di Bagnoregio, Orvieto, Orte, Montefiasone, Tarquinia to name but a few). Within 20 minutes drive, the lake of Bolsena provides beaches for lazing or picnics, a wide range of water sports, spectacular scenery, and three thriving little towns: Bolsena, Marta and Capodimonte. Bolsena, on the northern shore, has a museum full of Etruscan relics, a fine medieval castle, some picturesque alleys, and two early churches. Marta and Capodimonte, on the southern shores, are pretty little villages and with beaches and boat trips to Isola Bisentina, you can explore Etruscan tombs, early frescoed chapels, and one of the many Farnese villas of this area. To the south is Viterbo, with its papal palace from the middle ages, and the Tarquinian necropolis. To the west, Sorano and Pitigliano, of medieval importance and interest, are picturesquely striking up on their hills. For gastronomic delights you are offered the chance to sample the local specialities: various lake fish in the villages around lake Bolsena, mushrooms at Vetralla, chestnuts at Soriano al Cimino, beef steak at Monteromano, wine at Montefiascone and many, many more! A holiday here is to experience a taste of the old Italy and an extremely laid-back way of life.

2.5 kms from the house is a hamlet with basic food shop and restaurant (guests will be given a card by the owners that entitles them to a 10% discount). San Casciano dei Bagni with its famous Fonteverde Spa and all shops and facilities is at 10 kms, Acquapendente is at 15 kms, Proceno is at 7 kms, Chiusi and its Etruscan museum is at 25 kms, Pienza is at 35 kms, Siena is at 80 kms, Firenze is at 120 kms and Rome is at 140 kms. The property is surrounded by 2 hectares of partially fenced in grounds and is reached by 2.5 kms of white road.

Accommodation

Ground floor: Main entrance is into a hall with vaulted ceiling and wood burning oven for baking bread and pizza. To the right of the hall is a door into a study with double sofa-bed, bathroom with shower and a little kitchen with doors to garden. To the left is a spacious drawing room with large open fireplace. A series of arches divides this room into sitting and dining areas and a double arched door opens onto the front of the house. From the dining area is an inner hall with door on the right to a bathroom with shower (disabled access). To the left is a glass door to a furnished, brick arched, portico with open wood fireplace and barbecue. At the end of the inner hall, and with french doors onto the garden, is the main kitchen (gas hob, electric oven, microwave, dishwasher and fridge/freezer) and breakfast room.

First floor: The first floor has been divided into suites called Alba, Mezzogiorno and Tramonto. Alba has a study with stairs to a mezzanine with a low beamed ceiling and two single beds. The study has a huge cupboard housing a fridge, electric water boiler and sink, allowing guests to make a drink without having to go downstairs. Through an inner hall is a bathroom with shower and a large double bedroom. Mezzogiorno has a lovely sitting room with large open fireplace. To the left of this sitting room is a double bedroom with bathroom divided on two levels: the upper level, reached by a few steps, with washbasin and bathtub. The lower level, accessed from a walk-in cupboard, has a washbasin and WC. To the right of the sitting room is a spacious twin/double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower. A door in this bedroom opens back into the main hallway. Tramonto features an antechamber, a double bedroom with mini-fridge and a bathroom with bathtub. The whole house is impeccably furnished.

Grounds

The grounds, set in 5 acres offer a private swimming pool, with furnished covered loggia, and plenty of space for sitting out or dining alfresco.

Facilities

Pool details

Private pool (12m x 6m) with furnished loggia.

Activities

Access road

Easy access along 2.5km of single track white road.

Airports

Perugia 1hr 15min. Rome 1hr 30min.

Distances

Trevinano 2.5km, Aquapendente 15km, San Casciano dei Bagni 10km, Sovana 18km, Bolsena 25km, Pienza 35km, Orvieto 45km, Viterbo 55km, Siena 80km, Florence 120km, Rome 135km, Maremma coast 90k

Arrival DateDeparture DatePrice
27/09/2008 20/12/2008 Weekly rate: £1110
20/12/2008 03/01/2009 Weekly rate: £1620
31/01/2009 14/03/2009 Weekly rate: £1220
14/03/2009 28/03/2009 Weekly rate: £1780
28/03/2009 30/05/2009 Weekly rate: £1220
30/05/2009 27/06/2009 Weekly rate: £1780
27/06/2009 29/08/2009 Weekly rate: £2670
29/08/2009 26/09/2009 Weekly rate: £1780
26/09/2009 19/12/2009 Weekly rate: £1220
19/12/2009 02/01/2010 Weekly rate: £1780

Mid/Low season daily rates available upon request, minimum of 3 nights rental.

Prices include
- Household linen and towels
- Cot and high-chair
- Utilities

Not included (charged locally)
- Heating (upon consumption)
- Cook available upon request
- Mountain bikes: €26 per week (upon request)
- Compulsory Maid service (3 times a week): €80

Security Deposit
On arrival you will be asked for a security deposit of €500, payable in cash. The security deposit will be returned to you at the end of your rental.

Arrival Times
Arrivals expected between 16.00 - 19.30 hrs. If you are going to be late, you MUST advise us or the owner/keyholder in advance. Property to be vacated no later than 10.00am on day of departure.