La Scorticata

In an idyllic position on a hillside, set in 250 hectares of private land, surrounded by chestnut and oak woods, the spacious and beautifully furnished La Scorticata is the perfect home for guests looking for a truly relaxing break. Furthermore, reputedly the best golf course in Italy is only a short drive away.

What better way to spend a holiday with family or friends than in the heart of the Italian countryside, immersed in nature? La Scorticata is an elegant farmhouse dating back to the 1700s, furnished with flare by its Roman owner and in keeping with the informal style of this country setting. Inside, tasteful furnishings are offset by hand made terracotta tiled floors and the soft colours of the walls, door frames and shutters which all add to a welcoming atmosphere. Each bedroom, with its own bathroom or shower room, is unique in style and will appeal to guests of all ages. Budding chefs in the group will appreciate the large working kitchen with a solid wooden country table, fireplace for cooking and french windows which lead from the kitchen out to a patio area. If organised in advance, meals can also be prepared by the maid of La Scorticata. The large relaxing sitting room with huge sofas, interesting books and wooden beamed ceilings is the best place to unwind indoors while outside, a terrace overlooking the gardens is perfect for enjoying the warmth of the summer.

Guests love the vast green lawns which roll down to a pool area encircled by pretty roses and plants - a good spot to lie back on a sun lounger, then cool off with a leisurely swim. Woodland walks nearby can even uncover orchids, wild mushrooms and woodland animals such as wild boar. Keen golfers will delight in the proximity of the 18 hole Sutri golf course, only a 15 minute drive away, whereas others may prefer a trip to the thermal springs at the Terme dei Papi, a favourite of the Etruscans and then the Romans. Vetralla with its historic centre and Fransiscan church or the coastal town of Tarquinia with its sandy beaches are also within easy reach.

It would be impossible not to take advantage of the proximity of La Scorticata to Rome. Just a one hour drive away, it means that day trips to the fashionable shops of Via Condotti, the Vatican city or the Roman ruins of the Forum or Colosseum are all within easy reach.

Room Description

Ground Floor: Kitchen • Sitting room • Dining room • Twin/double bedroom (can be double) with bathroom en suite

First Floor: Double bedroom with bathroom en suite • Twin bedroom with shower room en suite • Master double bedroom with bathroom en suite •  Twin/double bedroom • Shower room • Sitting room

Facilities

Washing machine, Dishwasher, Microwave, Basic Italian Sky Satellite TV, DVD Player

CD Player, Telephone (incoming calls and local outgoing calls only), Insect screens (all rooms), Built-in Barbecue in the kitchen.

Children's Facilities

2 travel cots with sheets and/or 2 high chairs are available on request.

Private Swimming Pool

10m x 5m, 1.2m - 2.4m deep with ladder steps. Pool Towels. The pool is open from mid May until mid September. Outside these dates, the pool can be opened on request for an extra charge.

Welcome Provisions Included
Food Hamper

Can be arranged for an additional cost and service charge payable locally. For guests who are arriving late or who recognize they may be delayed and arrive with no time to do shopping. Shops are shut on Sundays, so the aim of the Food Hampers is to provide two light meals and two breakfasts, to allow guests to go out for one meal, then do more shopping on Monday. We can adapt these hampers to take into account allergies, dislikes and dietary requirements, or according to whether there are children in the party. For a list of possible ingredients, please see ask.

Cook Service

You may wish to avail yourself of the services of a cook while you are on holiday, allowing yourself the luxury of not having to prepare a meal, but at the same time not having to drive back from a restaurant in the dark (and being able to drink as much as you please!).

Cooks will shop for and prepare meals, usually in the evening. Their duties include laying the table, serving up to the second course, and clearing up in the kitchen. They do not usually like to work later than 9.30pm; neither do they work on Sundays or Bank Holidays, though they may leave a light meal for these days by arrangement.

CV Contact

An English speaking CV Representative in Italy will be available by phone during your stay. Contact details will be sent with your travel documents.

Linen and Towels

Provided once per week on Saturday. Extra changes are available on request for an additional charge.

Maid Service

3 hours, 6 days per week
Tenancy Times

Tenancies commence at 16:00 hours on the day of arrival and villas are to be vacated at 10:00 hours on the day of departure.

Your Location

Airport

Rome Fiumicino 90km

Amenities

Nearest shops, supermarket and restaurant in Cura di Vetralla 1km, Golf 18km, Tennis 18km, Thermal springs in Terme dei Papi 10km

Nearest train station

Cura di Vetralla 3km

Places of interest

Viterbo 15km, Bracciano 40km, Rome 62km, Capalbio 40km, Nearest beach at Tarquinia 40km

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