Poilio
Orvieto Area, Umbria, Italy
4 br, 4 ba (2 Ensuite)
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Maid service: twice a week
Bedrooms
3 Double Bed, 2 Twin Bed
Distances
81 km to airport
3 km to grocery store
10 minute drive to train station
Swimming Pool
Villa Features
Alfresco dining, Coffee maker, Dishwasher , Fireplace , Gas grill, Hammock, Kitchenette, Laundry facility, Microwave, Outdoor furniture, Oven, Refrigerator, Satellite television , Wi-Fi
This traditional 18th century ‘casale’ with swimming pool is located south of Orvieto, near Guardea, in a beautiful and peaceful setting overlooking Lake Alviano. This area is renowned for its rare flora and fauna and is a ‘World Wildlife Fund’ protected area. Poilio has been restored in keeping with the traditional Umbrian country architecture. The features include exposed stone walls, traditional wood ceilings and handmade terracotta tiles; traditional handmade terracotta floors with hidden heating to avoid wall mounted radiators. Custom made windows framed in the local ‘Travertino’ stone and restored antique interior doors. The house has been simply and tastefully furnished with local and family antiques. From the poolside one can enjoy the panoramic views of the Umbrian countryside The 5-acre grounds boasts olive trees, cherry and other fruit trees as well as elms and oaks. There is also an organic herb and vegetable garden.
Bedroom / Bathroom Description
Bedroom 1
Double bed, En-suite bathroom with Jacuzzi, shower and sauna system
Bedroom 2
2 Twin beds, En-suite bathroom with shower
Bedroom 3
2 Twin beds, En-suite bathroom with shower
Bedroom 4
Double bed, Sofa bed I the living area, En-suite bathroom with Jacuzzi bath, Separate entrance available
Features & Amenities
- Fireplace
- Satellite TV
- USB Stick Internet
- Wi-Fi access
- Ping pong table
- Laundry facility
- Kitchenette
- Kitchen:
- Fridge
- Ovens
- Microwave
- Mixer
- Coffee maker
- Fireplace for cooking
- Dishwasher
Outdoor Features
- Swimming pool
- Outdoor furniture
- Hammocks
- Gas grill
- Alfresco dining
Staff & Services
Included:
- Maid service 3 hours twice a week
- Weekly change of linens and towels
- Final Cleaning on Saturday
- 1 House a day internet usage
- Normal consumption of hot/cold water
- Electricity consumption up to 330 kwh per week
At Extra Cost – advance notice may be required:
- Villa pre-stocking
- Adventure activities
- Cook service
- Child care service
- Late check-in/out
- Electricity consumption over 330 kwh per week
- A/C and heating, if required and if available, are not included and will be metered and charged locally upon check out. Please inquire for approximate costs.
Villa Policies
- Maximum 8 guests
- Children welcome
- Non-smoking villa
- Pets not permitted
- Security Deposit to be held on credit card authorization by Luxury Retreats
- Normal use of hot/cold water included
- All services not included in rates are to be paid locally.
- Check-in: Between 4 pm-7p m (late arrivals must be arranged in advance and may be subject to additional charges)
- Check-out: Before 9am
Getting There
- Car hire recommended
- Transport available
Location:
- 10 minute drive to train station and Motorway (A1)
- 1 Hour train ride to Rome
- 3km to:
- Guardea
- Grocery store
- Post office
- 16km to Orvieto
- 25km to Todi
- 18km to Amelia
- 81 km to Perugia Airport (PEG)
- 100km to Rome
- 135 km to Rome Leonardo da Vinci International Airport(FCO)
- 180km Florence
- Restaurants within a short drive from the villa
