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Nature house in Guardea

Umbria, Italy

Detached | On an estate | Villa
  • 8 persons
  • 4 bedrooms
  • WiFi
  • Swimming pool
  • Pets not allowed

This was once a typical sustainable Umbrian olive farm. The ground floor was farm functions with a huge bread oven while above lived three families. Abandoned for some 10 years, I documented, tore down and rebuild it then recovered its' 300 olive trees. Our Casale respects a historical 'recupero'. We reused its' original stones & terracotta tiles, replaced chestnut beams & doors, introduced hardwood floors in the living & bedrooms. We finished the internal walls with breathable coccio pesto & calce based colors and introduced bathrooms, foundations & seismic measures which the poor old Casale never had as well as well equipped kitchen. We walls of stone & K24 terra cotta hollow core blocks are thick so it's naturally cool in the summer, there is no AC but we provide fans. We also have a private pool (13x6). Interiors are furnished with antiques from my prior life and my designs with antique quilts. It is as simple as the farmers lived bettered by modern day comforts.

Nature and surroundings

Umbria is called the green heart of Italy. Our Casale is sited on a high natural terrace overlooking the entire Tiber River Valley with its WWF Oasis of Alviano down below. Under the terrace are 3 Etruscan caves. We are on the border of Umbria so our panorama is from Monte Cimino, Lazio to Monte Amiata, Tuscany. You'll enjoy your coffee with the sun rising behind the Castello di Poggio that illuminates the Etrucan hilltop towns across the valley, have lunch while being eye level with peregrine falcons hunting far below. Then there is aperitif time with spectacular sunsets behind Monte Amiata...then magical dusk watching hundreds of Etruscan towns like Orvieto, Bagnoregio, Castiglione in Tevernina, Bomarzo light up! Our Casale is surrounded by olive, almond, apricot, cherry, pear & mirto trees with many antique roses. You may use our herb garden; sage, rosemary, thyme, serpintillo, parsley & cilantro. Walk 1 km to Guardea, 18km-Orvieto, 25-Todi, 1hr-Rome, 2hr-Florence.

Facilities

Bedroom 1
  • queen bed (1x)
Bedroom 2
  • queen bed (1x)
Bedroom 3
  • queen bed (1x)
Bedroom 4
  • 1 pers. bed (2x)
Accessibility
  • Parking (2x)
Utilities
  • Internet access (WiFi)
  • Internet
  • Drinking water
  • Hot water
  • Electricity
Outdoor
  • Garden
  • Garden (fenced)
  • BBQ
  • Garden furniture
  • Terrace
Entertainment
  • TV
  • Swimming pool (private) 13x6m with Roman stairs & well water m2
Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Fridge/freezer
  • Oven
  • Gas stove
Bathroom
  • Sanitary facilities
  • Bathroom (4x)
  • Bath
  • Shower
  • Toilet

Location

Reviews

  1. Nina
    August 22, 2024
    General rating: 10 /10

    This nature house is in the most beautiful location with absolutely stunning views. The sunsets were divine and the star gazing at night was incredible. Highly recommend this house with its large, beautiful pool, which we all thoroughly enjoyed. The piano and the pool table as well as all the furnishings and personal touches in the house were so lovely. Debra, the owner, was incredibly helpful during our stay giving us tips about the local area and we had some great conversations. I would love to return someday as we felt so relaxed and there was such a beautiful energy in this wonderful place. We felt as if we were in a home from home.
    Nature, peace & environment: 5 /5

    The booking through Nature House and the communication with the owner were all perfect. We really liked the focus on sustainability with Nature House. Overall, this was a wonderful holiday for our family in the most beautiful home and location we could imagine. There is so much to do in the surrounding area., beautiful towns to visit and museums. It’s a stunning location in every way. Every time we returned to the house the view took our breath away.
  2. Simon
    July 20, 2024
    General rating: 8 /10

    Very clean and comfortable cottage. Due to problems with the water supplier we ran out of water several times, but Debra always helped us out at those times. The cottage, among the olive groves puts you in La Dolce Vita atmospheres from the moment you enter the gate.

    Nature, peace & environment: 5 /5

    Far from the crowds, on a mountain with a beautiful view of the Tiber Valley.

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Good to know

Stay details
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM- 6:00 PM
  • Check-out: 7:00 AM- 10:00 AM
Safety deposit

A deposit of €500.00 applies. You will be refunded after check-out.

House rules
  • Out of respect for nature: silence between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
  • Minimum age of main booker: 23 years.
  • Smoking is not allowed in this nature house.
  • No fireworks are allowed at this Nature House.
  • No parties or events are allowed.
  • This nature house is not suitable for groups of young people, students and sports teams.
  • Waste separation is mandatory in this nature house.

Additional house rules are listed in the terms and conditions, when you place your booking.

Nature house-ID

36514

Good to know
Stay details
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM- 6:00 PM
  • Check-out: 7:00 AM- 10:00 AM
Safety deposit

A deposit of €500.00 applies. You will be refunded after check-out.

House rules
  • Out of respect for nature: silence between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
  • Minimum age of main booker: 23 years.
  • Smoking is not allowed in this nature house.
  • No fireworks are allowed at this Nature House.
  • No parties or events are allowed.
  • This nature house is not suitable for groups of young people, students and sports teams.
  • Waste separation is mandatory in this nature house.

Additional house rules are listed in the terms and conditions, when you place your booking.

Nature house-ID

36514

Sustainability

  • Energy label: F
  • Natural Insulation materials
  • Built with natural building materials

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