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Renaissance Villa of the Aqueduct 1hr from Rome. Lazio-Umbria border

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8325 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Renaissance Villa of the Aqueduct 1hr from Rome. Lazio-Umbria border

The villa of the aqueduct is a beautiful and extremely unique villa built in the 1500s around the ruins of an ancient aqueduct.

Located in a dramatic position in a hilltown at the bend of Tiber River, the villa has beautiful views of the surrounding countryside.

• Please Note: While staying at the villa without car is possible, to make the most of your time spent in this beautiful part of Italy, we recommend having a car to reach the station and sites not connected by public transportation.

The home was recently completely renovated to both preserve the historic architecture and make it a luxurious retreat for the modern visitor. The exterior, decorated in the 16th century with etchings called sgraffiti, has been meticulously restored by a team of world class art restorers. The interior has been beautifully updated by the owners - two architects specializing in historic preservation and design.

The elegant and spacious home has three bedrooms, four bathrooms, a grand living room, state of the art kitchen, and a landscaped garden terrace with sweeping panoramic views. The villa is tastefully furnished with both antique and modern furniture.

The well-connected villa is in the perfect location - 3 km to a train station, you can easily reach Rome in 45 minutes, Florence in 2 hours, and countless other prime destinations easily.

Located in the medieval hilltown of Orte, you can enjoy an authentic experience in the heart of Italy.

The villa of the aqueduct is also a beautiful and unforgettable venue for intimate weddings and celebrations.

Choose our beautifully appointed historic villa for your trip to Italy.
The home, in addition to being a tremendous value (3500 sq ft for up to 6 people at very competitive all-inclusive rates), is spacious, light-filled, elegant, and full of carefully designed architectural details.

NOTES:

• We cannot accommodate check-ins on Sundays, August 15th, December 25th and January 1st.

• While we welcome all families and private groups of friends, we do not rent the villa as a base for third party commercial activities.

Property manager

Anna

Languages

English, Italian

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Bidet
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Winery tours nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 3500 sq ft (325 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed USD 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Spectacular Renaissance Rome Umbria Tuscany 40 min Train Rome
Spectacular Renaissance Rome Umbria Tuscany 40 min Train Rome
Renaissance Villa of the Aqueduct

About the neighborhood

Map
Orte, Lazio

What's nearby

  • Orte Underground - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Terme Di Orte - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Sacro Bosco - 17 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Narni Underground - 19 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Faggeta del Monte Cimino - 29 min drive - 22.2 km

Getting around

  • Orte Station - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Del Gelsomino - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Torrefazione Caffè Pefè - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Enoteca dell'Ortezzina - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Taverna Roberteschi - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Xu Shi Wok - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Renaissance Villa of the Aqueduct 1hr from Rome. Lazio-Umbria border pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Renaissance Villa of the Aqueduct 1hr from Rome. Lazio-Umbria border ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Renaissance Villa of the Aqueduct 1hr from Rome. Lazio-Umbria border ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Renaissance Villa of the Aqueduct 1hr from Rome. Lazio-Umbria border located?

Situated in a rural location, this villa is within a 10-minute walk of Tiber River and Orte Underground. Terme Di Orte is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

Renaissance Villa of the Aqueduct 1hr from Rome. Lazio-Umbria border Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sallie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular historic home and wonderful hosts
The Aquaduct house is perhaps our favorite of all the many homes we have stayed in in our travels. This was our third visit to the house with our family, and it won’t be our last if we can help it. When we travel with family, we love to buy local products and cook for ourselves. The aqueduct house makes this a memorable in itself as it boasts a fullly outfitted kitchen and a choice of big beautiful eating spots. Also, the house itself is an integral part of the little hilltop town of Orte, where you can find anything you want for a beautiful Italian meal. In fact, a large large part of the pleasure of being in Orte is visiting the many small, family-run shops selling fresh pasta, local produce, beautiful cheeses, great poultry and meats, etc. And the house itself: not many places offer the opportunity to stay in a 16th century dwelling that is at the same time completely up-to-date and charming in every way. Finally, in addition to everything else, Anna and Allessandra go the extra mile to make sure that their guests have everything they need … and more. Just this morning, my daughter discovered that the taxi driver, who was supposed to pick up her and her 3 children to go to the train station, was sick and couldn’t come. Allessandra came and made two trips to get them and their luggage to the train station on time. In short, I couldn’t recommend the Aquaduct House more strongly!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Marilyn B.

Great location
I think it would be great for families, fun to stay in 15th century villa. Just did not have the comfort or amenities to make the stay more enjoyable. Our bathroom was very tiny and shower leaked outside to bathroom area. It would be shared with another room if more than 2 couples- I could not imagine that. It rained so my brother and his wife had worms and a lizard come into their room from outside, they took some packing tape to tape off the area they entered from. The great room is sparce , which would be fine however the furniture was not comfortable and had a musty smell. The historic town of Orte is very close, a nice walk and is fun to walk to, so it is a great location. The host Alessandra was very pleasant and attentive. Communication was good.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brad A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Place in the quiet town of Orte
Having stayed in Rome several times and thinking it has become overcrowded, we were looking for something an easy train ride into Rome. This house worked perfectly. In the quiet cliffside town of​ Orte, it was both easy to get to Rome but so nice to come back to at night. The views from every window are fantastic and the walk into the old center or Orte was easy. The owners communicate very well and sent one of the best pre-arrival packets I have ever received. The location makes visits to Umbria and Tuscany towns easy day tips. Plus, the kitchen in this house is nuts! The only ask I would have for the house is AC but we were quite comfortable with the fans in each room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joel S., Douglas, WY, USA

A stunning getaway in the Italian countryside.
My wife, daughter and I stayed at the villa with my sister, her husband and seven year old twins. The villa was very comfortable for the seven of us for six nights and we had a fantastic stay. Alessandra met us at the villa and gave us a tour. She was very friendly and readily available if we had issues (we didn’t). There was a nice gift of tasty, fresh fruit and coffee waiting when we arrived. The villa itself is as expected, well-appointed with nice areas to relax and comfortable bedrooms. We cooked in the professional-grade kitchens and dined in style in the large dining room. The star area, though, is the terrace. After touring all day, we enjoyed drinking wine on the terrace in the evenings watching the sunset and stargazing. In the morning, it was the perfect place to enjoy a cup of coffee. Very peaceful and beautiful. The location of the villa is also perfect. We took day trips to castles, gardens, hill towns and even as far as Pompeii and always found it easy to return to Orte for a relaxing evening. We also chose to have a local chef, Antonella, provide a meal one evening on the owner’s recommendation and that was fantastic. Antonella and her daughter brought traditional local fare and wine produced by her Grandmother. They were charming and the food was delicious. If you are looking for a place to relax while you see Italy, we can’t recommend the villa enough. Every part of our stay was pleasing and led to a wonderful time in Italy.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sallie B.

Beautiful, well-appointed home in charming, friendly village.
Our family of six had a lovely stay in this wonderful old house. Anna and Allessandra were perfect hosts, and the old town of Orte couldn’t have been more welcoming. Don’t miss the subterranean tour of the town—most interesting!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Donald P.

Beautifully Restored Villa
This villa was amazing and a perfect central location for exploring Umbria and Lazio. Very close to the train and easy access to major highways. Only wish we had been able to stay longer. We had a cooking class with Delores and everything was so delicious.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Rossella C.

Liked: Cleanliness
La grande bellezza
Abbiamo scelto di soggiornare in questa villa perché situata al centro della zona che volevamo visitare nei pochi giorni a disposizione, ma il suo fascino non deriva certo dalla posizione geografica! Solo in Italia può capitarti di dormire sotto un acquedotto romano in una villa del '500, splendidamente adattata alle esigenze dei nostri tempi! C'è proprio tutto per trascorrere un piacevolissimo soggiorno. Grazie alle proprietarie, molto gentili e disponibili a fornire informazioni. Torneremo!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marcel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A really unique location and a wonderfull through history
An really great place, you can't get enough from the view and the nice vila with all the beauty from the past. If you really want something special you have to book this villa
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019