Built in 19th century as a self-sufficient farmhouse completed with cattle shed, pigsty and barn, Casale Lavica has been restored using traditional material as wood, clay and stone. It overlooks a green tableland where you can see sheep grazing. The house is made off a typical local black lava stone as many farm houses of the region in that period and has been furnished with antique furniture and old carpets to preserve the spirit and the atmosphere of the old times, keeping anyhow an elegant country look, and without giving up any modern comfort.
The ground floor is centred around a large living room with fireplace, sofas, armchairs, and books. There is a dining room with great views of the pastures. It has vaulted ceilings, terracotta tiles, a sideboard, and large dining table. The fully equipped kitchen has a fireplace, gas stove and oven, dishwasher, toaster, espresso machine, American coffee maker, and a table for 10. The kitchen also has access to the outdoors. There is a bathroom on this floor with a shower, in addition to a large bedroom with a 180 cm King sized bed and en-suite bathroom with shower. There is also a utility room with bicycles, fans, a cot, and highchair, along with two washing machines and an iron and board.
The first floor accessed by (18 Steps) is a large suite that can also be directly accessed by an external stone staircase of 15 steps. This room has a 160 cm Queen-sized bed, 2 armchairs, a fireplace, a study with desk and bookshelf, and an en-suite bathroom with bath, shower, and bidet. The three additional bedrooms on this floor all have 160 cm Queen-sized beds and en-suite bathrooms with bidet, two have showers, one has a bath and shower.
The villa is situated on a large, gated estate of 7 hectares (17,3 acres) overlooking hillsides and fields where sheep graze. There is a garden with flowers and fruit trees, a vegetable garden, and an orchard. The infinity pool (14 x 7m) is open the beginning of May through the end of September overlooks the countryside. There are chairs in the garden, a large porch with accommodations for alfresco dining, a barbecue and an antique wood burning oven, and a table with chairs beneath a canopy near the pool, along with deck chairs, a fridge, and a stereo. There is also a large area for parking on the property. Casale Lavica is only 15 min drive from Orvieto, one of the most beautiful Italian town, one-hour drive from Rome, and few minutes from some very nice medieval small villages, which still distinguish the look and the atmosphere of country central Italy.
Guest bicycles at free disposal. Nearby horse riding.
Accommodation:
Ground floor:
Dining room
Fully equipped kitchen
Guest cloakroom with WC
Living room
Bedroom 1: Double bedroom King size bed 180 cm with en-suite bathroom with shower.
First floor:
Bedroom 2: Suite Double bedroom Queen size bed 160 cm & study room and en-suite bathroom with bath and shower, bidet basin & WC
Bedroom 3: Double bedroom Queen size bed 160 cm with en-suite bathroom with shower and bath
Bedroom 4: Double bedroom Queen size bed 160 cm with en-suite bathroom with shower
Bedroom 5: Double bedroom Queen size bed 160 cm with en-suite bathroom with shower
Outdoor Features:
7 hectares (17,3 acres) Estate
Garden with flowers and fruit trees, a vegetable garden, & an orchard
Infinity pool 14 x 7m
Large covered terrace for alfresco dining
Barbecue
Antique wood burning oven
Table with chairs beneath a canopy near the pool
Deck chairs,
Fridge & a stereo
Large area for parking
Features & Amenities:
Sleeps 10: Bedrooms: 5 (5 doubles) | Bathrooms: 6 (5 en-suite bathrooms with shower, & 6 WC.
Wi-Fi Internet
TV Satellite Italian & English
Fully equipped kitchen with Refrigerator/Dishwasher/Oven/Microwave/Coffee machine/ etc..
Washing Machine/Tumble drier
Hair dryer
Mosquito net in bedroom window
Child’s High Chair
Infinity pool 14 x 7m
Views
Services Included in the Rental:
Bed and household linens
Electricity included
Final cleaning
Extras Not Included in the Rental; All extra services are payable locally in cash.
On request subject to availability
Housekeeping approx. 15/17 € per hour
Linen Change approx. 20 € per room
Cook Service upon request when booking
Cooking Classes upon request when booking
Guided Tours upon request when booking
Winter heating upon consumption
Tourist Tax may apply per person per night stay paid locally on arrival
Baby cot on request
Bikes available on request
Please Note:
Personal means of transport advised
No smoking inside the house
No pets allowed
All arrivals have to be arranged in advance;
Check in time: 16.00 to 19.00 late arrivals a fee of 50 € will be applied
Check out time: before 10 am / late departure a fee of 100 € will be charge
Pool is open from May to the first week in October
Returnable Security deposit 1000 €
Language spoken by staff – Italian - English
Location:
Access road Private lane
Torre San Severo 2.5 km
shops & restaurants
Orvieto 12 km
Bagnoregio 14 km
Bolsena Lake 17 km (Beach)
Viterbo 35 km
Pitigliano 41 km
Sorano 44 km
San Casciano dei Bagni 46 km
Tarquinia 68 km
Terni 83 km
Perugia 86 km
Spoleto 90 km
Albinia (seaside) 96 km
Assisi 102 km
Rome 129 km
Siena 134 km
Florence 174 km
Airports:
Roma Fiumicino 160 km
Firenze 195 km
Perugia Airport 85 km
Train Station:
Orvieto 12 km
Local info;
The villa is 2 km from the small village of Torre San Severo, which has a mini market. A little further is Orvieto, which has some of the best views in Europe, perched on top of a large volcanic rock formation with sheer vertical cliff’s. The town has many shops, cafes, and restaurants. The famous Gothic Duomo dates back to the 13th century and features a beautiful façade and interiors. Visit the papal palace, Etruscan ruins, and embark on a guided tour of one of the villages many underground caves. Be sure to purchase a bottle of Orvieto’s famous Classico wine! From Orvieto, there are fast trains to Rome and Florence.
BOOKING POLICIES: Minimum stay 7 nights
DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS. 50% at time of booking
Deposits are NON REFUNDABLE
BALANCE DUE: 60 days prior to arrival.
Returnable Security deposit 1000 € held by the agency
Trip cancellation insurance is highly recommended !