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L'Elce at Casale Bellaluce
Location address: Lubriano - Orvieto
2012 Prices per villa
from 1199 to 1766 AUD
from 1199 to 1766 AUD
4 people
2 bedrooms
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Shared Pool
Shared Pool
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L'Elce at Casale Bellaluce
Location address: Lubriano - Orvieto
L'Elce is on the left hand side of the building. The entrance opens into an open plan lounge kitchen diner. The apartment has terracotta tiled floors and wooden ceilings with beams throughout. The lounge area has sofa with matching armchairs and TV with DVD player. A dining table and five chairs divide the living space with the kitchen located at the far end of the room.
The fully furnished kitchen has units along one wall with built in oven with gas hobs above and a dishwasher. A further set of units to the left house a fridge freezer. In the far right corner is an old fashioned stove. A door to the left leads to the outside, which has a rose covered gazebo with dining table and chairs.
Both of the bedrooms are located to the right off of the living area. The first bedroom is a twin bedded room with ensuite bathroom with WC and basin.
The master bedroom is next door and has a double bed, chest of drawers and wardrobe. The ensuite bathroom has shower, basin and WC.
L'Elce has access to the pretty lawn communal gardens of the property.
Traveller reviews for
Casale Bellaluce
Neil
Aylesbury,
28.08.2010
28.08.2010
"L'Elce
What were the highlights of your holiday? Excellent, quite location with plenty of room by the pool. The grounds were always tidy and the service provided by the owner was ... "
What were the highlights of your holiday? Excellent, quite location with plenty of room by the pool. The grounds were always tidy and the service provided by the owner was ... "
John
London,
08.09.2009
08.09.2009
"L’Elce
What were the highlights of your holiday? This hill towns of Civita, Orvieto, Todi and Narnia and the restaurants
what was your overall impression of the accommodation? Excellent. well furnished, ... "
What were the highlights of your holiday? This hill towns of Civita, Orvieto, Todi and Narnia and the restaurants
what was your overall impression of the accommodation? Excellent. well furnished, ... "
L'Elce at Casale Bellaluce
Location address: Lubriano - Orvieto
Casale Bellaluce is a traditional stone built house, which was completely renovated in 2003 into 4 apartments. The makeover has been done in a very sympathetic manner, keeping many of the original features, yet bringing the property up to date and providing all the expected modern comforts.
The large inviting swimming pool is positioned in one corner of the garden; it is completely surrounded by fencing with a gate for safety. The paved pool surround is furnished with sun loungers, chairs and umbrellas.The pool may occasionally be used by members of the owner's family
The pool is mainly rectangular in shape with an extra section in the top left hand corner where the internal steps lead down into the refreshing water. From the pool and garden you have far reaching views across farmland to the rolling Umbrian hills in the distance.
The original farmhouse was built on this plot around 1000 AD, although the current house is much later. It was also at one time a Benedictine Monastry which is why there is the church attached to one side of the building. The area itself has been inhabited for far longer than that, it was during the renovation work that a Roman cistern was found.
The property has three separate apartments and a detached cottage. The three apartments are located in the main building and the cottage is located opposite the main house. The largest apartment is on the first floor while the ground floor houses the two smaller apartments. Each accommodation has its own private outside space where you can enjoy dining al fresco.
The large communal gardens are mainly laid to lawn with a variety of mature trees and shrubs. The owners have placed large terracotta pots throughout the grounds which are planted with brightly coloured Mediterranean flowers. The Roman cistern that was discovered during the building works can also be seen in the garden.
There is a 13th century chapel attached to the left side of the house which has lovely 16th century frescoes inside. The chapel is still consecrated and at the end of July each year there is a service held to celebrate a local religious festival.
The property is surrounded by farmland and has spectacular seemingly endless uninterrupted views across the countryside.
The owner of the property has installed environmentally friendly solar panels on top of the car parking shelter. These create enough power for the house, the generators for the swimming pool and garden and all of his farm.
Pool Info
The large inviting pool is set in the right hand corner of the grounds. It has a paved surround furnished with plenty of sun loungers, tables and chairs. Internal steps lead down into the cooling water which has a maximum depth of 1.45 metres. The shallow end is 1 metre increasing to 1.45 metres at its deepest. The pool is open from mid May to September.
The swimming pool measures 12 metres by 6 metres with an extra 2 metre section in the top left corner where the internal steps are located. There is a wire fence surrounded the pool area with a gate for access, so that the garden area is safe for children to play in.
Nearest town
The nearest town to the house is Lubriano which is only 1 mile away. Here you will find all the basic essentials at the mini market, butchers, greengrocer and bakers. There is also a post office, bank and a selection of bars and restaurants. For a greater choice of shops and restaurants the larger town of Bagnoregio is approximately 3.5 miles away.
Traveller reviews for
Casale Bellaluce
Neil
Aylesbury,
28.08.2010
28.08.2010
"L'Elce
What were the highlights of your holiday? Excellent, quite location with plenty of room by the pool. The grounds were always tidy and the service provided by the owner was ... "
What were the highlights of your holiday? Excellent, quite location with plenty of room by the pool. The grounds were always tidy and the service provided by the owner was ... "
John
London,
08.09.2009
08.09.2009
"L’Elce
What were the highlights of your holiday? This hill towns of Civita, Orvieto, Todi and Narnia and the restaurants
what was your overall impression of the accommodation? Excellent. well furnished, ... "
What were the highlights of your holiday? This hill towns of Civita, Orvieto, Todi and Narnia and the restaurants
what was your overall impression of the accommodation? Excellent. well furnished, ... "
L'Elce at Casale Bellaluce
Location address: Lubriano - Orvieto
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Important booking info
- Price: per accommodation per week
- Arrival/Departure day: Saturday
- Terms and conditions: please read the booking contract
- Weekly linen and bathroom towels: included
- Central heating: by consumption
- Mandatory final clean: included
- Baby cot: 1 available on request, no extra cost
- High chair: 1 available on request, no extra cost
L'Elce at Casale Bellaluce
Location address: Lubriano - Orvieto
The guest reviews published below represent the personal opinions of To Tuscany customers who completed a questionnaire after their stay at the villa or apartment. These opinions do not necessarily represent the view of To Tuscany
Neil
Review date: 28.08.2010
Stay: August 2010
L'Elce
What were the highlights of your holiday? Excellent, quite location with plenty of room by the pool. The grounds were always tidy and the service provided by the owner was excellent. We had great days doing nothing and great days visiting places such as Rome, Siena, Assisi and of course the beautiful Orvieto nearby.
What was your overall impression of the accommodation? Very impressive standard of the building, it's grounds and the service provided by the owner. There were some descriptive elements of the accommodation that were not quite satisfactory but impactful enough to effect the holiday. However, these facilities were a decisive factor for choosing this accomodation and therefore disappointing. For example, the brochure mentions BBQ (but our apartment didn't have one as there were 2 to share across 3 apartments and they were both being used), wireless internet access (not accessible from our apartment due to the thick walls, I could not therefore work), satellite TV (not a single English speaking channel or credible sports channel).
Did you have any unpleasant surprises during your stay with us? No, other than the points mentioned above.
Do you have any other comments regarding the accommodation or service? The interior fittings could do with some work. The fridge would not close properly and was therefore very easy to leave open.
Neil Firth
United Kingdom
August 2010
The owners have received the comments above and will be making changes where possible.
What were the highlights of your holiday? Excellent, quite location with plenty of room by the pool. The grounds were always tidy and the service provided by the owner was excellent. We had great days doing nothing and great days visiting places such as Rome, Siena, Assisi and of course the beautiful Orvieto nearby.
What was your overall impression of the accommodation? Very impressive standard of the building, it's grounds and the service provided by the owner. There were some descriptive elements of the accommodation that were not quite satisfactory but impactful enough to effect the holiday. However, these facilities were a decisive factor for choosing this accomodation and therefore disappointing. For example, the brochure mentions BBQ (but our apartment didn't have one as there were 2 to share across 3 apartments and they were both being used), wireless internet access (not accessible from our apartment due to the thick walls, I could not therefore work), satellite TV (not a single English speaking channel or credible sports channel).
Did you have any unpleasant surprises during your stay with us? No, other than the points mentioned above.
Do you have any other comments regarding the accommodation or service? The interior fittings could do with some work. The fridge would not close properly and was therefore very easy to leave open.
Neil Firth
United Kingdom
August 2010
The owners have received the comments above and will be making changes where possible.
John
Review date: 08.09.2009
Stay: August 2009
L’Elce
What were the highlights of your holiday? This hill towns of Civita, Orvieto, Todi and Narnia and the restaurants
what was your overall impression of the accommodation? Excellent. well furnished, good decor spacious rooms, comfortable beds, charming villa manager (Giacomo), great position, very good pool
Did you have any unpleasant surprises?
Do you have any other comments? The kitchen could have been improved by the addition of a few additional utensils like a chopping knife and a garlic press
John Castle
United Kingdom
August 2009
The comments regarding the utensils have been passed on to the owners.
What were the highlights of your holiday? This hill towns of Civita, Orvieto, Todi and Narnia and the restaurants
what was your overall impression of the accommodation? Excellent. well furnished, good decor spacious rooms, comfortable beds, charming villa manager (Giacomo), great position, very good pool
Did you have any unpleasant surprises?
Do you have any other comments? The kitchen could have been improved by the addition of a few additional utensils like a chopping knife and a garlic press
John Castle
United Kingdom
August 2009
The comments regarding the utensils have been passed on to the owners.
L'Elce at Casale Bellaluce
Location address: Lubriano - Orvieto
Frequently Asked Questions At what time should we arrive and depart?
Arrival time 16.00 if you arrive after 19.00 please telephone
Departure time 10.00 am
Can you help with travel arrangements?
For help on travel arrangements by car, by plane or by train select Reach Tuscany from the home page.
Are the prices per person or per villa?
The prices displayed are per villa.
Are linen and towels provided or do I need to bring my own?
Yes linen and towels are provided and included in the price displayed, pool towels are provided for an extra cost.
Is the central heating included in the price?
No, the central heating is charged on consumption when required.
Is there a swimming pool?
The private pool is 6x12mtr, the shallow end is 1 metre increasing to 1.45 metres at its deepest, open from mid May to mid September.
Is there a telephone, fax, email connection available?
There is no phone, we recommend you hire a mobile phone with your car, many car hire companies now offer this service. There is free WIFI connection throughout the villa and at the pool area.
Is there a balcony or terrace belonging to the villa?
Yes, there are 3 covered furnished pergolas.
Are there local grocery stores?
Yes in Lubriano, 2 Kms away.
How far are the airports?
Florence 2 hours, Pisa 2 ½ hours, Rome 1 hour
When do I get road directions?
Directions are provided with your final confirmation, after full payment is received.
Where do I find the directions?
The directions can be found as a link on your final confirmation email. They can also be accessed by logging into your booking details using your user email and password.
If necessary, how do we contact To Tuscany once in Italy?
As all the villas are privately owned and managed we have no on-site representative however we can be contacted at any time during your stay in Italy. You can call +39 339 5351017 (English speaker), +39 334 3981530 (English speaker) or +49 (0) 898545521 and 0049 (0)178 854552 (German speaker).
Arrival time 16.00 if you arrive after 19.00 please telephone
Departure time 10.00 am
Can you help with travel arrangements?
For help on travel arrangements by car, by plane or by train select Reach Tuscany from the home page.
Are the prices per person or per villa?
The prices displayed are per villa.
Are linen and towels provided or do I need to bring my own?
Yes linen and towels are provided and included in the price displayed, pool towels are provided for an extra cost.
Is the central heating included in the price?
No, the central heating is charged on consumption when required.
Is there a swimming pool?
The private pool is 6x12mtr, the shallow end is 1 metre increasing to 1.45 metres at its deepest, open from mid May to mid September.
Is there a telephone, fax, email connection available?
There is no phone, we recommend you hire a mobile phone with your car, many car hire companies now offer this service. There is free WIFI connection throughout the villa and at the pool area.
Is there a balcony or terrace belonging to the villa?
Yes, there are 3 covered furnished pergolas.
Are there local grocery stores?
Yes in Lubriano, 2 Kms away.
How far are the airports?
Florence 2 hours, Pisa 2 ½ hours, Rome 1 hour
When do I get road directions?
Directions are provided with your final confirmation, after full payment is received.
Where do I find the directions?
The directions can be found as a link on your final confirmation email. They can also be accessed by logging into your booking details using your user email and password.
If necessary, how do we contact To Tuscany once in Italy?
As all the villas are privately owned and managed we have no on-site representative however we can be contacted at any time during your stay in Italy. You can call +39 339 5351017 (English speaker), +39 334 3981530 (English speaker) or +49 (0) 898545521 and 0049 (0)178 854552 (German speaker).
In House Details
- The size of the apartment is 70 sqm
- bedrooms 2
- bathrooms 2
In House: Facilities
- Barbecue
- Furnished terrace
- NO ANIMALS ALLOWED
- Oven
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Hairdryer
- Stove top espresso machine
- Iron
- Alarm System
- Electric fans
- Communal washing machine
- Internet WI-FI Inhouse
- Flat screen TV
Onsite: Facilities and Local Services
- Swimming pool - The pool is 6x12mtr, the shallow end is 1 metre increasing to 1.45 metres at its deepest, open from mid May to mid September.
- Sailing lessons - available on the Bolsena lake
- Water sports - on the Bolsena lake
- Mountain-bike rental on site - 4 bikes are available for an extra cost
- Local Leisure - walking, biking, wine tasting
- Horse riding - in the nearby village called Porano
- Tennis - Tennis courts in Bagnoregio 5km away
- Cook on request - info and prices available from owner on arrival
- Cooking Courses - for further info please contact Velia at: Click here
- Parking - available for guests on site. It is covered
- Restaurant - A local restaurant is just 5 minutes walk from the villa
- Railways - the nearest railway station is in Orvieto Scalo, 12 Km away
- Internet WI-FI Onsite - There is free WIFI connection throughout the villa and at the pool area.
- Other services - 2 cots and 1 highchair available on site free of charge. Please check availability before booking.
- Distances - Orvieto 18Km, Bolsena 12 Km, Perugia 80Km, Todi 38 Km, Arezzo 120Km, Siena 138km, Florence 176km, Rome 140km, Pisa 250km
- Approach road - all paved only last 150m good unpaved
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