Villa Volante Italy
Holiday Home Rental Description
Just an hour from Rome or Florence, Villa Volante is a country resort style villa set on a luxurious estate and vineyard. There is both an indoor pool (in the villa itself), and an outdoor pool (5 minutes drive away as part of an entirely renovated 13th century tower on the estate), a huge ancient wine cellar, and picturesque sculpture gardens.
Just renovated, this property also houses a popular winery where “out of time” tastings can be arranged. The suspended gardens add a real tranquillity to the estate and offer stunning views over the Lazio region.
This is your chance to immerse yourself right within the rural lifestyle of central Italy, and enjoy the wine culture and laid back attitude that make this area so special, all whilst staying in your own historic castle!Main distances:
– Civita di Bagnoregio 10 minutes- Orvieto, Todi and Baschi 15 minutes – Lago di Bolsena 20 minutes- Assisi and Spoleto 45 minutes- The heart of Tuscany 45 minutes (Siena, San Gimignano, Val d’Orcia, Sinalunga, – Montepulciano, Montalcino, Pienza)- Florençe and Rome 1 hour and 15 minutes
On the way between Orvieto and Florençe there are very nice Outlets of important designers such as Prada, Gucci and Valentino, perfect for a quick spot of holiday shopping.
Nearby restaurants:
– Bagnoregio: Bocconcino- Bagnoregio: Il Ponte- Baschi : Sala della Comitissa- Baschi : Casa Vissani – Vissani is considered one of the best chefs in Italy- Cetona: Mondo X– Very exclusive restaurant, inside a monastery of the 13th Century, founded in 1.212 by San Francesco d’Assisi- Sinalunga: Locanda dell’Amorosa – in the 12 Century was an antique village. Now is a luxury hotel with annex spectacular restaurant
There are also very nice restaurants in Orvieto, as Trattoria dell’Orso, that the Governess can suggest and book for you upon request.What’s Included- Maid service, Cook, Property Guardian, GardenersNB – Staff are available during working hours, Monday to Friday. Extra hours and weekends are an additional charge.
Optional Extras (additional fee)- Babysitting service- Masseuse, Yoga Teacher, Personal Trainer, Tennis Teacher, Beautician – Private Driver
Wine Tasting and Garden Tour- Guided tour of the property sculpture garden which features contemporary art from the d’Amico family’s private collection- Guided tour of the winery with tastings of 3 wines and local products- Euro 55,00 per person (additional 20% charge on weekends)- Maximum group size is 18 pax
Wine Tasting and Garden Tour with Lunch- Seated three-course menu (up to 10 pax) – Buffet with ½ a bottle of wine per person (10-15 pax) – Euro 120,00 per person (additional 20% charge on weekends)- Maximum group size is 18 pax