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• Villa Le Terrae • 1hr from Rome • Lazio / Umbria border

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Overview
4 bedrooms
4 bathrooms
6 guests
4 nights minimum 
Villa
Villa Le Terrae is a charming holiday home in a fabulous location at the very Heart of Italy. Amidst the vineyards, oak forests, and sunflower fields of the Tiber Valley, it borders Umbria, Lazio and Tuscany. We have opened our vacation home to travelers since 1998 . • Please NOTE: While we welcome all families and PRIVATE groups of friends traveling to our beautiful area, we do not rent the villa as a base for third party, commercial activities of any type. The villa is a perfect base to explore Rome, Spoleto, Orvieto, Assisi, Perugia, Civita di Bagnoregio, Lake Bolsena and the Mediterranean Sea. In addition there are innumerable other art cities, quaint hilltowns, and naturalistic and archaeological sites, all within half an hour to one hour distance from the Villa. Florence is two h...Villa Le Terrae is a charming holiday home in a fabulous location at the very Heart of Italy. Amidst the vineyards, oak forests, and sunflower fields of the Tiber Valley, it borders Umbria, Lazio and Tuscany. We have opened our vacation home to travelers since 1998 . • Please NOTE: While we welcome all families and PRIVATE groups of friends traveling to our beautiful area, we do not rent the villa as a base for third party, commercial activities of any type. The villa is a perfect base to explore Rome, Spoleto, Orvieto, Assisi, Perugia, Civita di Bagnoregio, Lake Bolsena and the Mediterranean Sea. In addition there are innumerable other art cities, quaint hilltowns, and naturalistic and archaeological sites, all within half an hour to one hour distance from the Villa. Florence is two hours away by train, and within day trip range. Our Villa is situated in a panoramic and peaceful position that is extremely well connected by the main A1 freeway and central train system that runs north and south through the Italian peninsula. The very spacious villa (3.500 SQFT) with three + levels comfortably accommodates 6 people with three double and three and a half bathrooms. It is also wonderfully spacious for just a couple, with open verandas on every side to choose from to optimize the views and lighting any time of day. The Villa is well furnished, entirely floored with terracotta tiles, and finished with hand-painted ceramic tiles in the kitchen and bathrooms. Le Terrae has all the warmth and comfort to make you feel at home. A spacious round staircase in the heart of the villa features an architecturally designed and fine crafted spiral wrought iron handrail, painted in a Mediterranean shade of blue, comfortably linking the three levels. The first floor has a spacious living room with a sofa, and a great 11-foot long antique table for unforgettable celebrations. There is also a fully equipped kitchen with a second smaller dining table, one double bedroom and one bathroom with shower. The second floor has a living area complete with a fireplace, couches, and a table ideal for quiet activities, games, telecommuting, or opening a big map to study the area for the next day’s adventures. The large room opens up onto the covered, furnished terraces with many colorful flower pots. From the terraces, and along the full perimeter of the villa, are open views of the surrounding landscape and garden, with roses, jasmines, lilacs and lavenders. Villa Le Terrae is unique in that it has large living spaces and yet it also has many cozy niches perfect for those wanting some individual time. On the third floor two bedrooms: a master suite with king-size bed and en-suite bathroom with tub and one room with double bed (or two twins, depending on the guest’s preferences), and a bathroom with shower. The enchanting views from the windows open to the lush landscape of the Cimini Mountains and the rolling hills of Umbria. The choruses of birds in the adjacent hazel nut orchards and vineyards provide a delightful background completing this idyllic vision. On the large and completely private and enclosed 5 acres property, there is a wonderful centuries old oak, that is among the largest ones in the area. Beneath this monumental oak is a very large table for al fresco dining, and an adjacent bocce-ball court. Closer to the villa, an outdoor traditional wood oven to cook fantastic bread, pizzas, or locally raised whole roasted chicken with potatoes dressed in the centuries old fashion of the local farmers. The whole Villa is rented undivided, with no other buildings on its grounds. In addition to being a tremendous value, Le Terrae is spacious, light-filled, elegant, and full of carefully designed architectural details. “Italy is a dream worth returning to for the rest of your life” – Le Terrae is the perfect vision of a villa for that dream! • We also offer all inclusive, private guided TOURS from our two villas north of Rome, Tuscany/Umbria border: • If you are looking for an accommodation in the CITY of ROME, also see our APARTMENT: property • Elegant Spacious Bright Apt • Close 2 Metro B
House Rules
Pets not allowedKid friendlyNo smoking
No PARTIES No Guests other than the ones listed in the reservation EXCLUSIVELY Private groups of friends or families NO COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES, leaded tours, workshops or other similar activities. No guests, pets, or creatures of any kind other than the humans identified in the booking. If Guest would like to change the details of an accepted reservation, (i.e. add a guest, which may incur additional charge) this will be requested by contacting Host via email.
Bedrooms
3 Kings1 Single
Bathrooms
1 Half bath2 Full baths1 Attached (ensuite)

Meet the host
anna v
Hosting since May 2009
Languages spoken: English, Italian
Response Time: Within a few hours
Interaction with guestsWe will provide information on the destinations in the area prior to your stay, and we will meet you and show you our home at your arrival. During your stay, we respond promptly to any message via email or WhatsApp.

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kjma13
kjma13
Seattle, WA3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Le Terrae Villa and Rome Apartment
We stayed 1 week at the Le Terrae Villa and a few days at the Rome Apartment. The villa is a very private property with lots of space to relax. We took many trips to the surrounding hilltowns. Orte is the closest and we enjoyed being able to go their in the evenings for dinner. The Rome Apartment was perfect! Again lots of space and very quiet in the evenings because we weren't down in the main tourist area. Its located very close to the train stations and buses and easy to access. We look forward to returning soon!
Visited August 2015 Travelled solo
Written 16 September 2015. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Fernando T
Fernando T
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Beautiful and Well Kept Villa!
From my initial contact with Anna I knew the villa would be a terrific experience. The owners cherish the place and want to make you feel at home. The villa was large and lots of property around with beautiful views, the kids loved the running around the very safe premises. Make sure you do your homework before arriving lots of villages to check out a short drive from the villa!
Visited June 2015
Written 15 July 2015. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Dave H
Dave H
Ann Arbor, MI2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Wonderful Small Town Italian Retreat
Dear Anna and Alessandra, We would like to thank you for a wonderful stay. We enjoyed the beautiful villa, spent hours walking through the neighbouring towns, visited Florence, Norcia, Montalcino, Canepina, Vasanello and Orte. Your suggestions and directions were perfect and made our visit very comfortable. Also, our cooking class with Dolores was a highlight and we cannot wait to get home to impress our family and friends with all we learned. She is a treasure! Dave loved feeding the cats and hanging the laundry to dry, and relaxing by the fire at night was a gig. Thank you for sharing this special place with us!
Visited October 2013 Travelled as a couple
Written 9 January 2015. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

blonde_wanderlust
blonde_wanderlust
Toronto, Canada4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Absolutely gorgeous stay
My extended family and I stayed at the villa over Christmas and New Years a few years ago. There were 7 of us, and the villa was absolutely perfect - the bedrooms were comfortable, the villa was spacious, and the property it is on is spectacular. If you are looking for some place where you can cook your own meals and relax with family, this is definitely the place to be. Anna and Alessandra were perfect hosts - our flight came in late, so by the time we arrived all the grocery stores had closed and we were wondering what we were going to do for dinner and breakfast. However, once we got to the villa we were surprised with a fridge full of groceries, cupboards of dry goods, and even some wine! It was such a wonderful surprise. The sisters made booking easy, and even left us with numerous maps and suggestions on where to go. The outdoor bocce court was an added bonus, and we spent the majority of Christmas day and New Years day playing bocce and drinking wine. My only slight complaint about the villa is that it was a little chilly at times - you can tell that it was built for a milder climate and isn't meant to pump out a lot of heat in the winter. However, coming from Canada we were obviously well equipped and just wore layers indoors and lit fires every evening. In terms of staying in Orte, as a family with all adult children we wanted to stay in a smaller town outside of Rome so we could have some privacy and relax away from the big city (we are originally from Toronto). The train station in town runs trains regularly to Rome, so we made several day trips into Roma (which was much easier than driving!) Orte is also close enough to Umbria and Tuscany that we were able to tour several of the neighbouring towns including Viterbo, Orvieto, Spoleto, Civita di Bagnoregio, and even Florence. The grocery store in town "Coop" has all the amenities you would need and we shopped there regularly. The only slight problem was we found that people in town spoke very little English, but everyone was very friendly and we were able to get by no problem. My family and I would come again in a heartbeat.
Visited December 2012 Travelled with family
Written 30 December 2014. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

c0nstant1n
c0nstant1n
Gedera, Israel3 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
living at a little castle
Both owners- the sisters Anna and Alexandra were very friendly and helpful (we contacted Anna when booking and met Alexandra in the villa). The villa has unique design, we fall in love with the covered terraces around the living room and the view other the fields. The grounds belong to the villa are huge and let stroll around free - very attractive for kids. The garden plants are beautiful, especially the lilac - we just could not stop smelling it. We took a cooking class from Dolores, that was very special Italian experience, and we prepared enough food for a week! The location is very convenient for day trips to Lazio towns (we went to Viterbo, Vitorchiano, Tuscania, Montefiascone ,Civita di Bagnoregio, Bomarzo) and even to south Toscana and Umbria (we drove to Montepulciano, Pienza, Orvieto). The nearby towns of Vasanello and Orte both have nice atmosphere, food shops and restaurants. splendid views open from Orte old town.
Visited April 2014 Travelled with family
Written 9 December 2014. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Argleeb
Argleeb
5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Spectacular Italian villa on spacious grounds
For ten days in August 2013, our family of five had the time of our lives at La Terrae. The villa and its grounds are truly marvelous - a treat for all the senses. We were greeted warmly by Alessandra and immediately fell in love with the villa. From it, we enjoyed numerous day trips to Roma, Firenze and Assisi (all spectacular). The local towns of the area were magical and our visits included daily stops at the Grecam shop for cappuccino and pastries in Vasanello, plus mineral hot baths near Viterbo and live opera in Viterbo. We'll never forget the four “i gatti di Villa” one of whom we nicknamed “cavatappi” for the unique shape of her tail, the daily visits of Annuziata, and unforgettable family bocce ball matches. This was a truly breathtaking vacation for our family. Mille grazie to Anna and Alessandra for allowing us to stay at La Terrae. We would love to come back sometime again. Ciao!
Visited August 2013 Travelled with family
Written 28 July 2014. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Devyn Reggio -:- Los Angeles
5.0 of 5 bubbles
A Beautiful & Memorable Vacaction
We enjoyed this property so much and it's lovely owners!! The grounds are beautiful and it's the perfect location to take day trips Rome, Florence, Siena, Orvieto and all of the other neigboring villages (you will need a car). I highly recommend having the amazing "Delores" cook for you, she kept us fat and happy for days. All in all, we had a wonderful time and were able to visit a part of Italy that we may not have otherwise seen. Thank you anna, Alessandra, Elisa, and Delores!!!
Visited September 2010 Travelled with family
Written 29 September 2010. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Linda -:- Seattle, WA
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Beauty everywhere you look!
Our extended family enjoyed the terraces outdoors. The location was perfect. You needed a car to get to and from the train station. The outdoor pizza oven was a plus! We had authentic italian cooking prepared for us several times during our stay. All fresh ingredients were used. Thanks for the service. We want to go back one day.
Visited May 2002 Travelled with family
Written 25 September 2010. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Tofino Starfish -:- Seattle
5.0 of 5 bubbles
A wondeful way to experience the hill country of Italy
We have just booked Le Terrae for the third time! Our first visit was in 2000, and it was so great we came back again in 2002. Both times we were with one other couple. The Villa sleeps 8, so this next april there will be 4 couples. We all love to cook, and it is great fun to go to the local market and get all the wonderful spring vegetables (more kinds of artichokes in Italy than you could ever imagine!) and cook glorious meals, including fresh bread and pizza in the wood-fired oven in the back. Le Terrae sits in the middle of an olive grove. It has been in the family of the two sisters who own it for four generations, and their love for the place shows in their care for it and for their guests. The location is terrific. You will need a car, but places like Orvieto, Siena, Assisi, and the wonderful towns all around (we love amelia!) are all accessible and enjoyable in one day each. The little town near the Villa is Vassenello, and you can find everything you need there from day to day. It's a short drive to the larger hill town of Orte. You can park you car their and take a 45 minute train ride to Rome. Florence is two hours to the north,an easy drive or train trip. But just driving around the countryside of Umbria and Tuscany, or just hanging out at the Villa are the best things to do. We cannot recommend this place more highly.
Visited April 2002 Travelled with friends
Written 13 August 2010. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

A & T -:- California
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Our Roman Holiday
The villa is very unique, with three stories with windows and views that open to the Orte countryside. There is enough space to easily sleep ten. It is conviently located by a 10 minute drive from the Orte train station for 45 minute trips to Rome. For a true taste of the Italian culture, this villa comes equiped with a wonderful welcome dinner from Delores, she and her hsuband Silvio, are a wonderfully warm couple who embraced our family in the true italian way.
Visited June 2010 Travelled with family
Written 8 August 2010. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

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What this rental offers
Bathroom and laundry
  • Iron
  • Linens provided
  • Towels provided
  • Washer
Location info
  • Kid friendly
Living spaces
  • Highchair
Kitchen and dining
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
  • Cooker
Indoor amenities
  • Central heating
  • Internet access
  • Cable television
Nearby
  • Countryside area
Wi-fi and internet
  • Wi-fi
Outdoor amenities
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Private yard
  • Terrace
Entertainment
  • Television

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About the neighbourhood
Villa Le Terrae is located in the territory of Orte, on the Eastern edge of the Tuscia Viterbese, an area dense with gentle hills and hilltop towns, at the boudary with Umbria. Extremely central and well connected, the area was traditionally an obligatory passage and crossing of the Tiber river for pilgrims and travelers heading to Rome. Once a land of adventurers and brigands, it was chosen for its untamed beauty by noble families and popes for their summer residences. Nowadays, Orte is bordered by the main Italian railroad running North-South and the main Autostrada highway, a unique and enviable location which permits the travel to most every part of Italy in short time.
Getting around
The closest airports are in Rome: Fiumicino FCO or Ciampino, at a little over one hour distance. We highly recommend having a car while staying at the villa, to be able to reach more of the innumerable destinations worth visiting in the area. Rome is easily reachable by train, driving to the nearby station of Orte and taking one of the frequent trains - 40 minute ride.
Access
Car required
How to get there
We will provide directions and map to get to the villa. We are at a little over one hour North from the international airport of Rome - Fiumicino (FCO) - via Autostrada A1 northbound to Florence. The villa is between Rome and Florence, approximately one third of the way from Rome, and two third from Florence.

Things to know
Check in / out timings
Check in after 3 pm Check out by 10 am
Cancellation policy
  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
  • 100% refund* if you cancel at least 2 weeks before check-in
  • No refund available once booking is confirmed
Notes from owner
Additional fee for Sunday Arrivals: $60. Cleaning $70. Choose our beautifully appointed villa for your trip to Italy.The home, in addition to being a tremendous value (3500 sq ft at very competitive rates), is spacious, light-filled, elegant, and full of carefully designed architectural details.'Italy is a dream that you'll keep returning to for the rest of your life' - our villa is worth being part of that dream!

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