Umbria, Italy - Montecchio near Orvieto and Todi - Cosy Country Home - Montecchio

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6200 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Montecchio TR, Umbria

St. Patrick's Well28 min drive
Duomo di Orvieto29 min drive
MODO29 min drive
Rome (CIA-Ciampino)101 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Blue room

1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Twin room

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Master bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Umbria, Italy - Montecchio near Orvieto and Todi - Cosy Country Home

This comfortable spacious country home is a welcome respite for discerning travellers. Attention to detail and loving care distinguish Country Home Montecchio from other vacation rentals. Rented by the week this 200 year old Italian stone country home can accommodate comfortably 6 people. The house is surrounded by 1 hectare of garden with an olive grove. The property also has a salt water swimming pool which is 140 cm deep and 5 x 10 meters. Weekly rental includes exclusive use of pool with caretaker daily cleaning and maintenance.
The house has traditional terracotta floors, original stone walls and wood and terracotta ceilings. All windows have screens. Given the altitude (444 meters) and properties thick stone walls, the interior of the house stays deliciously cool all summer long. Even at the height of summer, guests may need a sweater or light jacket for evenings on the terrace. There is always a nice breeze. Air conditioning is not required.
The house is spread out over two levels. The main floor includes a spacious living/dining room and a chef's dream country kitchen. The living room includes a 3 sofas clustered around a fireplace. Also located on the first floor is the TV/internet room with a working desk and sofa bed. Completing the main floor is a half bathroom with sink and toilet.
The second floor consists of a a lounge area with sofa and arm chair positioned around the second fireplace, office work space - library and 3 bedrooms. The master bedroom has it's own master bath. The remaining 2 bedrooms one with double bed and the other with 2 twin beds and loft area share a bath.
There are two pergola covered areas for outside dining and a tree covered area with lounge chairs for relaxing. Weber top of the line BBQ and outdoor marble sink.
Other amenities include a kitchen herb garden, heat and firewood, a computer, 24-hour internet, a portable crib, a washing machine and a Weber gas barbecue. Guests are also welcome to use the reference library of guidebooks and maps, and to borrow books from an extensive collection of novels and other reading materials (please leave them upon departure).
Guests can cook at home in the gourmet kitchen with fresh foods from local markets, or cooking can be arranged for them.

Property manager

Sergio Montefusco

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Mountain view

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Children allowed to swim when adults are present.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Smoking allowed but out doors only.

People other than those in the Guest party set forth in the rental agreement may not enter onto the property.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

On-site 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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

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 EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Montecchio

Located in Montecchio, this villa is in a rural area. Geological Museum and MODO are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Orvieto Funicular and Bowling 3C. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting, mountain climbing and ecotours nearby.

Montecchio TR, Umbria

What's nearby

St. Patrick's Well - 28 min drive
Orvieto Funicular - 28 min drive
Duomo di Orvieto - 29 min drive
Orvieto Underground - 29 min drive
MODO - 29 min drive

Getting around

Alviano Station - 16 min drive

Restaurants

Area di Servizio Tevere Ovest - 30 min drive
C'era una Volta - 12 min drive
Bar Scelba Daniele - 15 min walk
Ristorante Pizzeria I Gelsi - 11 min drive
V Bar - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Umbria, Italy - Montecchio near Orvieto and Todi - Cosy Country Home have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Umbria, Italy - Montecchio near Orvieto and Todi - Cosy Country Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Umbria, Italy - Montecchio near Orvieto and Todi - Cosy Country Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Umbria, Italy - Montecchio near Orvieto and Todi - Cosy Country Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Umbria, Italy - Montecchio near Orvieto and Todi - Cosy Country Home located?

Situated in a rural location, this villa is 6.7 mi (10.7 km) from Tiber River and within 16 miles (25 km) of Hospital Santa Maria della Stella and Geological Museum. Crocifisso del Tufo and Necropoli Preromana Di Montecchio are also within 16 miles (25 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra S.

14 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

À perfect stay

We are a family of 5 and we just had the best holiday in this house - the pictures don’t even represent how beautiful it is - Joanne & Sergio are lovely hosts who are happy to help in any way they can - there are so many little hideaways and places to relax in their garden - it’s unseen ! I would recommend this house and their lovely animals to everyone who wants a great holiday per dolce far niente in Italy - we will be back !

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sierra S.

8 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous property and home

We loved staying at this gorgeous home and property in Umbria. The home is beautifully restored, very spacious, and very comfortable. The kitchen was our favorite part - it had everything we could need to cook and bake. We enjoyed the pool every single day. The property is wonderful and our daughter was very entertained keeping track of the wandering geese. The only caveat I want to give to my 5-star review is re: the heat. During our stay, it was over 90* F / 32* C outside just about every day. The lower story stays relatively cool when closed up. But the bedrooms upstairs were quite hot even at 10pm still and we couldn’t cool down. This was perhaps a fluke weather pattern, that the air wouldn’t cool down at night to provide relief, but we struggled with getting our children (and us) to sleep in the temperatures and just want to share this for other families as I think unfortunately these crazy heat waves are going to be the norm each summer. Our first night it got nice and cool and the windows (all with screens in them upstairs) were great, but each night thereafter was tough. We come from a pretty cool climate (San Francisco) so may be more sensitive to this. I still list a 5-star review as I don’t hold it against the hosts, they were wonderful. I knew going in there was not air conditioning upstairs, we just didn’t foresee the hot nights. Overall it was a wonderful stay and house. We recommend exploring nearby Orvieto, Todi, and Deruta. We shopped in Guardea for groceries

Stayed 23 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Birgitte Hareide Ø.

31 Jul 2022

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Fantastic place

We are a family travelling with 4 teenagers and this house had plenty of space for us, both inside with many sofa areas, and outside. We loved the interior details, the kitchen, the garden, the breeze outside, the pool. This is an extraordinary property! Originally a farmer house, now very updated. We had no problems with the hens or geese, as they were fenced in a part of the garden. We would love to come back some day.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Elisa L.

23 Aug 2021

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Casake

Casale bellissimo, completo di tutto quello che può servire con una bella piscina per i momenti di relax in posizione strategica per visite della regione. I proprietari gentili e disponibili per eventuali richieste. Unico neo leoche lasciate libere nel giardino

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Andrea H.

17 Aug 2020

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Wunderschönes Landhaus in authentischer Umgebung

Unser Gesamteindruck ist absolut positiv! Das Haus ist sehr wertvoll und liebevoll renoviert, eingerichtet, ausgestattet und dekoriert und bietet unter allen Umständen einen perfekten Rahmen für einen wunderschönen ruhigen Urlaub. Der einzige Bereich, der nicht superperfekt war, war die Rasenfläche neben dem Pool, wo ein vertrockneter und extrem ausgedünnter Rasen nicht angenehm war. Für einen Aufenthalt interessant und bisher aus der Beschreibung nicht deutlich zu erlesen ist die Tatsache, dass 2 Hühner frei auf dem Grundstück herumlaufen und somit auch ihre Häufchen hinterlassen sowie die Besitzer mit ihrem Hund in einem weiteren auf dem Grundstück stehenden Haus leben. Da das Grundstück jedoch extrem großzügig ist und sämtliche Bewohner sehr nett und zurückhaltend sind, stellte das für uns keine Beeinträchtigung unseres Urlaubs dar. Vielen Dank an unsere Gastgeber!

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Sergio Montefusco

Sergio, un ex-employee of the United Nations, born and raised in Rome Italy, fed up of the hustle and bustle of Roma moved permanently out to the country dedicating himself to gardening and his free range chickens and geese. His first love is roses having 20 different types. He is a wonderful chef and artisan. They say he has 'mani d'oro' golden hands. Sergio is available for all needs during your stay but his policy is to be as invisible or as helpful as guests desire. Sergio and his wife Joanne live on the estate. Their house is located on the property and has an independent access, a private terrace and its own gardens, so privacy is not an issue.

Why they chose this property

Montecchio located is in the green heart of Italy, Umbrian. The historic centre has remained intact and not destroyed by mass tourism. It is a 'true' Italian medieval village. It is strategically almost equidistance from Oriveto and Todi. Too wonderful hill top towns full of history, art, food, wine and architectural marvels. If quiet country life gets to be too much the train to Roma which departs from Alviano (15 minutes by car) takes one hour. Or otherwise one can venture to Florence by train which takes a bit more time. Other fantastic day trips that we propose are to Perugia, Spello, Foligno, Bevagna, Spoleto, Assisi and Montefalco. Or to visit the many beautiful gardens such as Bomarzo and the amazingly beautiful Villa Lante.

What makes this property unique

We fell in love with this house at first site because of the craftsmanship in it's stone work and terracotta roof. The house used to be a working farm. The peasants lived upstairs and the animals on the ground floor. The traditional entrance has a huge staircase lovely loggia where one can sit and look out at the olive trees and mountains. We converted it to a home paying close attention to detail using only the finest of material from the handmade terracotta umbrian tiles, chestnut ceiling beams, to the travertine marble window sills, peperino stone for the stair case and hand made wooden doors and windows. The colours of the walls reflect the colours of Orvieto and the historic colours that are found in paintings from this area of Italy. And all the counters in the kitchen are made from Carrara marble.
It was also the close proximity to Rome and Tuscany and multiple wonderful Umbrian hillside towns full of history that also convinced us that this was the place to be. We never tire of visiting the towns around us and the multiple vineyards for wine tasting.

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