Villa Sorgente

There can be few locations in Italy that command such a stunning view. The beautiful house and magnificent gardens complete with a romantic lake, has a backdrop of Orvieto on the skyline that could be out of a film set.

Arriving at Villa Sorgente is a complete surprise. Only 15 minutes drive from Orvieto, it is accessed by a long, countrified private drive leading to an electric gate and then to what initially appears to be an almost modest property – then the surprise unfolds as the eye has been fooled. Entering the highly polished terracotta tiled hall, it is clear that Villa Sorgente is a very special property,with a first tantalising glimpse straight ahead of the panorama beyond through a large picture window.

A cosy small sitting room / study (with a piano) makes an alternative to the large and very elegant drawing room, with oil paintings and persian rugs, with all round views maximised by huge glass windows and french doors leading to a lovely dining terrace. Those interested in cooking will be impressed by the very well-equipped kitchen complete with large American fridge.

The layout of the bedroom areas offers great comfort for couples, or as family accommodation. Extensive well-maintained lawns surround the house leading to a pretty lake with resident swans and the swimming pool area, with beautiful roses and lavender walks lining the way.

The pool area is, perhaps, its most spectacular feature, with comfortable furniture and shade combined with the sensational view from above making it somewhere you will be relucant to leave. Sitting with a drink at dusk, with Orvieto Cathedral silhouetted against the starlit sky is a truly memorable experience. Highly recommended.

Room Description

Ground Floor: Entrance hall • Sitting room •  Small sitting room • Large kitchen / breakfast room •  Dining room •  Shower room 

First Floor: Double bedroom with bathroom en suite • Twin bedroom (can be made as double) with bathroom en suite •  Double bedroom with shower room ensuite.

Guest Annexe (outside access): Sitting room • Double bedroom with bathroom en suite

Guest Annexe (outside access): Double bedroom with bathroom en suite.

Rental Conditions: Two dogs belonging to the villa owner are kept in an enclosed area set away from the house and are looked after by the house staff.

Facilities

Washing Machine, Dryer, Italian SKY Satellite TV with Sport and Cinema, DVD Player 

CD Player, Telephone,WiFi, Insect Screens (Bedrooms), Portable Barbecue, Pizza Oven, Heating (payable locally)

Childrens's Facilities

There are 2 cots with cot sheets and/or 1 high chair available on request.

Private Swimming Pool

12m x 6m, 1m - 2.2m deep with built-in steps. Pool Towels. The pool is open from mid May to mid September. Outside these dates, the pool can be opened on request for an extra charge.

Welcome Provisions included

A welcome gesture to offer you a drink after your journey; tea or coffee and biscuits, wine or juice and a snack. They are not sufficient for an entire meal. Owners will also generally leave a few other items such as some salt, sugar, oil, bin bags and toilet paper.

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.

Cook Service

The housekeeper is also a good local cook. She cooks for dinner in the evenings, Monday to Saturday (except on Italian public holidays), and she can leave a light luncheon for Sunday or public holidays.  Under particular circumstances or by local arrangement, she may cook lunch instead of an evening meal. She is happy to lay the table and clear/wash the dishes.  She will shop for the meals she cooks.

The cost of the cook service is 15 Euro per hour per cook, to include time spent shopping and travelling. The cook service is available on request and there is a booking fee payable in advance. If you are happy with these arrangements, we need to know very soon if you would like the cook’s services, to book her well ahead of time.  We would therefore be grateful if you ask for and complete the cook questionnaire and return it to us as soon as possible so that she is informed well in time that you would like her to cook for your party.  Please note that the cook service is not available on Sundays or on Public Holidays.

CV Representative

An English speaking CV Representative in Italy will visit you and 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

4 hours 6 days per week.

Tenancy Times

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

Your Location

Airport

Rome 150km, Florence 175km, Pisa 230km, Bologna 260km

Amenities

Small shops / riding at Porano 8km, larger shops at Orvieto Scalo 10km, birdwatching at Lago di Alviano 30km

Mainline Train

Orvieto Scalo 10km

Places of Interest

Viterbo 40km, Todi 45km, Spoleto 80km, Perugia 90km, Assisi 95km, Arezzo 110km, Siena 130km

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