Villa Miranda - Umbria holiday home

A magical stone country house in a stunning setting with a large garden, with typical Umbrian features and wide outdoor terrace for dining and relaxation. Beautiful views over green fields and olive trees to the distant peaks of Monte Cimino in the Viterbo area of Lazio. Only 10 minutes drive through oak forests to the hill-top town of Amelia with pre-Roman walls, cathedral and many restaurants. The space Guests visiting the house always comment on how charming and beautiful the house is both inside and out, and how it is perfectly designed for an idyllic and peaceful holiday. It is built in the style of a traditional stone-clad Umbrian cottage with all features and fittings of high quality. It has genuine terracotta tile floors and wood beams on the ceilings. Very attractive furnishing in a mix of typical Umbrian furniture and shabby chic style. Underfloor heating in the colder months. The enormous high-ceiling living room with stone fireplace and huge sofa perfect for socialising leads to the fully fitted walk-in kitchen with open wood oven for barbecueing. The kitchen is fully fitted with oven range, dishwasher and fridge freezer. There are three large French windows which lead out from the living room and kitchen onto a covered terrace with long table perfect for outdoor dining and comfortable seating. The terrace faces south, and provides shelter from the sun from the morning to evening and is an ideal place to enjoy stunning views of the sunset over Monte Cimino. You can enjoy the long summer nights listening to the crickets and the owls and watching the stars! Looking north you can see the peaks of Monte Amiata and Monte Cetona in Tuscany. In the hot summer months (June, July and August) we have a circular above ground pool for the kids to splash in, about 1 metre deep and 4,5 metres wide. Bigger pools which you will enjoy nearby can be found at Lugnano Public baths (10 mins drive) https://www.facebook.com/PiscinaLugnanoInTeverina/ and at the Thermal Baths of Orte (20 mins) http://www.termediorte.it/en/an-ideal-place/ The beautiful garden is 4000 m2 (approximately one acre) surrounding the house. It is very private, there is a small road that leads down the side of the garden which is only occasionally used by passing cars. The garden has 70 olive trees, rosemary and lavender bushes and many fruit trees including fig, plum, apple, pear, apricot, pomegranate and cherry. Roses bloom in every colour in May-July and September - October. Guests will be able to sample the olive oil produced from the garden. Entrance to the property is through an electric gate and the driveway leads to a large parking area wide enough for several cars, and a garage with two covered spaces to avoid cars overheating in the summer. There are very few houses around, but the house is not isolated as a three minute drive to Porchiano del Monte, visible up the hill from the house, which has two small grocery stores and a bar. There are many walks and pathways to take right from the front door full of wildlife and birds. Spring and autumn are perfect for walking or cycling holidays in Umbria. Recommended walks nearby include the hour long nature walk of Sentieri di Palliccio - http://sentierodipalliccio.blogspot.com/p/descrizione-percorso.html You can also see protected species of birds and wildlife at the 900 hectare WWF Oasi di Alviano - http://www.oasidialviano.org/ The house is suitable for people of all ages. There are only three steps up to the front door and two bedrooms on the ground floor, and direct access to the terrace. We welcome children, the cot is available on request, there are toys and books for small children. Wifi connection is very fast and reliable (useful of course if you are brining teenagers or need to work while you are here). It is a gorgeous house to spend a relaxing holiday while exploring all the magic that Italy has to offer. Guest access The whole house is for use exclusively by the guests Other things to note Please note that during the winter months, the heating will be charged separately, calculated by reading the gas meter before and after your stay. Registration Details IT055004C2VMOP38AG