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.What is there to do within 20 minutes drive:
• Walk along the footbridge to Civita di Bagnoregio and step back in time.
• Discover a Roman amphitheatre in the middle of a field a few miles away
• Go to the local markets and rediscover what food used to taste like...,try some “porchetta”.
• See how long you can swim in the warm water of the lake and land on a remote spot where you are totally alone.
• Have supper on the shore of the lake with the local frogs providing the background serenade.
• Buy some Etruscan reproduction jewelry in the medieval streets of Bolsena.
• Be woken up by the birds’ chorus.
• Stop to see some recently re-discovered Etruscan painted tombs on the way to Orvieto and see the golden mosaics of the duomo on the opposite hill glitter in the sun.
• Sip a glass of local wine in the main square in Orvieto whilst you take in all the details of the intricate façade of the duomo.
• Walk around the yellow “ginestra” that covers the terraces around the house in June.
• Take up painting.
• Walk up to the Pope Palace in Montefiascone and work up an appetite for the most gigantic and tasty pizza you ever had.
• Watch the huge sky at night and myriads of stars and constellations.
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This is an area full of history that emanates from its ancient buildings, hill top towns, castles and churches. Lake Bolsenas sandy beaches are only minutes away and offer water sports and fishing, within an unforgettable setting.
The farmhouse 1st floor apartment offers spacious accommodation (130 square metres). Designed for comfort and easy living it retains a traditional rustic style. The two bedrooms and the well-equipped traditional farmhouse kitchen, overlook Lake Bolsena. The lounge with a stone fireplace opens onto a pretty small balcony (loggia), a larger loggia with panoramic views of the rolling hills and the lake is ideal to comfortably dine al fresco. There are also two large comfortable bathrooms at each end of the floor. The apartment is totally private and independent and the guests have full use of the extensive grounds. The Ground Floor is not currently available for rental. A caretaker, who lives in the near village will be contactable to support you.
Prices start from £300 per week and the apartment can sleep
6 people comfortably.
Notes on price:
Accommodation 130 square metres
2 double bedrooms with lake view
2 large bathrooms
Lounge with stone fireplace
Traditional farmhouse kitchen/ dining room with all modern comforts such as ovens, cooker, dishwasher, fridge/ freezer and granite work surface.
Balcony (loggia) with unforgettable views of the lake, large enough to dine "al fresco".
Weekly rental
From £250 to £500 all-inclusive
Welcome pack and support available during the stay
Gas, electricity and final cleaning included in the price
You can pay by the following methods
Paypal, cheque,Bankers Draft, Cash
Accommodation
La Porcilaia
Type
Description
Bedrooms:
2 double bedrooms
a double sofa bed is available in the lounge
single pull down beds are also available
cot is available
Sleeping capacity:
two bedroomed, sleeps six.
Bathrooms:
2 large bathrooms
Kitchen:
Everything you need is there including a dishwasher to help you clean up.
Living Rooms:
Two sofas + chairs. Fireplace with effective woodburner for cozy evenings in front of the fire
Cleaning/towels/linen/maid Service:
Available on request. A weekly cleaning is included in the price.
Other:
This is a very large apartment with corridors and two balconies (loggias) where you can enjoy dramatic sunsets over Lake Bolsena. The large balcony is ideal for dining "al fresco" and has its own barbeque.
