VILLA MOLINAZZO
Near Orvieto, in Umbria
Sleeps 14 in 7 air-conditioned bedrooms, 7 bathrooms; pool and tennis court, housekeeping
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Located near Orvieto, in an area still somewhat undiscovered by tourists, Villa Molinazzo is conveniently situated within daytrip distance of Montelpulciano, Pienza, Montalcino, and all of the enchanting hill towns of southern Tuscany, as well as all of Umbria. Popular destinations include Todi, Spoleto, Assisi and Perugia, but it is also possible to wander away from the beaten tourist track to explore treasures like Civita di Bagnoregio, in Lazio, or the spectacular gardens of Villa Lante, near Viterbo. On days when you don't want to drive, you can take a train to Rome in about an hour. The closest towns are Montecchio and Guardea.

Villa Molinazzo is a luxuriously restored stone farmhouse. The excellent taste of its owners is reflected throughout the house in a wonderful balance of antique furniture combined with modern conveniences, including wireless ADSL for accessing the Internet. The main house can be rented alone for 10 persons or less. A separate guest house can accommodate larger groups but will not be rented independently when the main house is occupied.

An entry hall leads to the main living room of the villa, with a fireplace and large picture window offering a panoramic view of the surrounding countryside. French doors lead to a covered portico which serves as an outdoor living room. A dining room has another fireplace and a large table that can seat up to sixteen guests comfortably. The well-equipped country kitchen has French doors leading to the garden and a guest half-bath adjoins.

The master bedroom suite is also located on this level and features a sitting room with sofa and TV, a dressing room, a bath (showever over tub, and a spacious bedroom with matrimonial bed.

Upstairs there are four additional bedrooms with joinable twin beds. All of the bedrooms in Villa Molinazzo are air-conditioned and have delightful views. Each has its own en suite bath; one bathroom has a shower over tub, and the other three have American-style shower stalls. Although the master bedroom is perhaps a bit more important feeling than the others, all of the bedrooms are lovely and comfortable, making Villa Molinazzo a wonderful choice for couples traveling together as well as for families.

The guest house, located just 30 feet from the main house, is connected by a charming pergola. Inside there are two bedrooms, one with a divisible matrimonial bed and the other with twins. There is also a laundry room with two washing machines. The laundry is accessible from the outside when the guest house itself is not rented. Outside, a BBQ, swimming pool (6 x 12 meters), and tennis court will invite you to take time off from touring to relax at home. Housekeeping is provided daily, with additional services available upon request.

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