House, garden, and steps leading to pool

Pool, cyprus trees and valley

Sitting room with large open fireplace

Kitchen

Prices Currency Conversion

Rental periods	Price per week in Euros	Approx. pounds sterling
Jan - Dec for a group of 6	1260 euros (min. for 1 week)	Approx = £800
Jan - Dec for a group of 8	1680 euros	Approx = £1100
Jan - Dec for a group of 10	2100 euros	Approx = £1400
Jan - Dec for a group of 12	2520 euros	Approx = £1700
Jan - Dec for a group of 14	2940 euros	Approx = £2000

Notes on prices
The price includes weekly changing of linen and final cleaning of the house.
The prices are calculated in the following way:
30 Euros per person per night (Adult).
25 Euros per child per night (Children under 12).
A non-refundable deposit of 30% is required to secure a booking and the oustanding balance is required 6 weeks before arrival.

Changeover day
The house will be available from 4pm on the day of arrival must be vacated by 10 am on the day of departure.

Accommodation

Amenities/Facilities provided

Outside
The large private swimming pool (5m x 15m) is situated on the side of the hill, above is an olive grove and below the winding valley. The pool is secluded and peaceful. Around the perimeter of the pool is a mature rosemary hedge providing a beautiful perfume in the evenings and fresh herbs for cooking. The marbel patio is spacious with plenty of room for the 8 sunloungers. In the garden there are 3 large garden tables and outside seating for 20 people. There is a lantern in the oak tree which provides the perfect light for intimate suppers or large parties in the evening. There is a large pizza oven which is great fun to use for cooking pizzas, joints of meat etc. The garden is informal. and the area around the house has space to park several cars. There are plenty of places to explore on the land including 3 small caves and a stream at the end of the bottom field from where it is possible to fish for trout. We have one neighbour but neither of the houses are overlooked.

Coast/Beach
Lake Bolsena is a beautiful lake with many beaches, it takes less than 30 mins to drive there and parking is no problem. You can enjoy swimming, water skiing, wind surfing and there are also pedalos and ski jets for hire. It is worth taking a boat trip to the Island of Bisentina in the centre of the lake, boat trips leave daily. Please see our website for further info. The The Island of Giglio is a beautiful, tiny island just of the west coast. See our website for further details.

Golf
Le Querce Golf Club is 30 minutes by car in San Martino just south of Viterbo - 18 hole, par 72, 6462 meters.

Skiing
Mount Amiata Tuscany - 60km (approx one hours drive) Skiing in Winter at Prato della Contessa, Prato della Macinaie, Marsiliana and Cantore. Slopes are suitable for beginners and advanced skiers.

Travel
To explore the area properly a car is essential.
Fly to Rome Fumicino or Rome Ciampino Airports, take the A1 motorway in the direction of Florence, driving time approximately one and a half hours, or take a train from Rome to Orvieto/Alviano and taxi from there to the house.
Ryan Air and eastJet fly to Rome Ciampino Airport very cheaply, you can book on-line on www.ryanair.com or www.easyjet.com respectively.

Distances
Our local town Civitella d'Agliano is only one mile from the house. Local restaurant and supermarket 5 mins walk from the house. 15 min drive from ‘The Dying City’ Civita di Bagnoregio. 30 min drive from Bolsena. 30 min drive form Orvieto. 20 min drive from the ‘Monsters' Park’. 30 min drive from Villa Lante. One hour from Rome (on the train from Orvieto).

Further details
Despite being in the heart of rural Italy the villa is close to the charming medieval village Civitella d’Agliano, 15 minute walk from the villa. It has 2 good supermarkets one just 5 mins walk from the house, several other small shops, a petrol station, a Banca di Roma and Post Office. There are facilities for playing tennis, horse-riding, fishing, walking and cycling, information can be found in the Town Hall (Comune).
There many good restaurants in the area and Kalle will be pleased to give you some good local information when you arrive, there are also details on our website.
Markets are a typical feature of the local area and vary in size depending on the town's importance. See website for timetable.
Wine tasters can enjoy a visit to La Tana D'Istrice, the hotel in the Old Town where Sergio Mottura will delighted to host an evening of wine tasting and a visit to his impressive cellars.
Roast pork on a spit can be ordered from Kalle for special occasions. The meat is roasted on site and is accompanied by local dishes and wine.
The Moster’s Park is an extraordinary mystical garden, its origins are from the 16th century and is filled with giant statues of animals, gods and mythical creatures. It is only 20 minutes drive from the Yellow House and 10 minutes from the gardens of Villa Lante so both can be visited comfortably on the same day.
Villa Lante has one of Italy's finest gardens. It's creation began in the 16 century, it is the perfect place to visit for a day or in combination with the Monster's Park which is only 10 minutes away.
Clothes shopping in Viterbo main high street is very good.

Booking notes
Please contact Kalle Rohr requesting the dates you are interested in. Kalle will confirm you know how much the cost of the holiday. A non refundable deposit of 30% is required on booking.

Guest comments
‘Very memorable holiday, beautiful house and pool.’ - O'Rourke. Scotland. May 2006.

‘Very relaxing week in authentic location, ideal weather - not too hot. Also good base for varied trips to Orvieto, Bolsena, Villa Lante and Rome by train etc. Great to have a TV free zone - lots of reading done as alternative together with oven barbecues.’- Billingslys Bucks. Augus 2006.

'The Yellow House totally exceeded our expectations. It is set in beautiful surroundings with closeby to a quaint village which has everything you need. We had lots of fun and spent alot of time in the large pool and ate lots off pizza cooked in the pizza oven! We visited Viterbo, Orvieto and lake Bolsena and did a day trip to Rome but our favorite times were spent relaxing at the house. A definite must is to go to L'Tana Dell Istrice in the village where a fantastic Host Sergio Mottura will let you sample his wines and prepare you a fantastic lunch. Will definitely be back soon!!!' Paul, Preston June 08.

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