VILLA D'ORO
Viterbo, in northern Lazio
Sleeps 20 in 11 bedrooms/7 bathrooms; beautiful garden and pool on 15 acres; great site for weddings
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For elegant accommodations in the quiet green countryside of northern Lazio, one can hardly do better than Villa d'Oro. Dating from the 16th century, the villa has been home to members of the present family for over three hundred years. San Martin al Cimino and the old city of Viterbo are both 1 mile away. There is much to see and do within a half hour's drive: the unique gardens of the Villa Lante, the extraordinary "park of monsters"-the Parco dei Mostri in Bomarzo, and Villa Farnese. The area is liberally sprinkled with Etruscan tombs, notably at Cerveteri, where the local museum has a wonderful collection of Etruscan pottery. Vineyards and wineries abound in the area, and Rome can be reached quickly via a direct rail line. Also within day-trip range are many of the towns and villages of Southern Tuscany and Umbria. Siena is just 80 km to the northwest, while Assisi is a comparable distance to the north. The nearest shops and conveniences just 2 km away at San Martino. Orvieto is about ½ hour away.

To reach the elegant Villa d'Oro, one follows the private drive through its picturesque grounds, planted with olive and lemon trees and other lush vegetation. Surrounding the house is a wonderfully kept garden, and nearby on a grassy terrace is the "infinity" pool, offering a panorama of the hills of Lazio.

Lower ground floor:

• Large dining room
• Large and well-equipped kitchen with fireplace, dishwasher, microwave
• Guest bathroom

Main house/Ground floor:

• 2 grand hallways
• TV room with fireplace leading to pergola
• Billiard room
• Two large sitting rooms, one with fireplace
• Study leading out to terrace furnished for outdoor dining
• 1 double bedroom, en suite bathroom with shower
• 1 double bedroom with sitting room and large bathroom with jacuzzi tub and separate shower
• 1 double bedroom
• 1 bedroom with French bed (larger than a twin, smaller than a double)
• 1 bathroom with tub and shower

Guest house:

• 2 double bedrooms with mezzanine with single bed, both with en suite bathrooms and showers
• 1 double bedroom, en suite bathroom with tub

Grounds: Seven hectares (20 acres) of olive groves surround extensive lawns. Swimming pool (7 x 14 meters; 23 x 46 feet) is set about 65 feet from the house, with an outdoor shower. There is a private chapel on the grounds.

Amenities: washing machine, satellite TV with DVD, telephone, ADSL internet connection

Arrival Day: Saturday
Minimum Stay: one week
Price Range: $10,000-$20,000/wk

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