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Girasole at Villa Alfina
Location address: Localita' Buon Respiro - Orvieto
2012 Prices per villa
from 1183 to 1960 AUD
from 1183 to 1960 AUD
4 to 5 people
2 bedrooms
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Shared Pool
Shared Pool
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Girasole at Villa Alfina
Location address: Localita' Buon Respiro - Orvieto
Girasole is found on the first floor up several typical Tuscan and Umbrian stone steps accessed from the back of the main building.
In the area in front of these stairs there is a private covered loggia with a table and chairs for dining al fresco.
The stairs lead into a small hall, to the left there is a double bedroom with pretty views over the roof top of the villa below. Also off the hall is a bathroom with shower.
To the right down two steps there is the main living area which has fantastic views from the windows. Also in this room there is a dining table for 4 and a comfortable sitting area with Sat TV.
On one side there is a fully equipped kitchenette which includes a fridge/freezer, gas hobs, oven and dishwasher.
To the other side of the living area there is a spacious twin bedroom with lots of light. This room has an en-suite bathroom with shower. The twin room can be made into a double but you must request this when booking.
From all the windows of Girasole there are wonderful views of the Umbrian wheat covered hills.
Traveller reviews for
Villa Alfina
Peter
Langenzersdorf,
07.09.2010
07.09.2010
"Girasole
Was waren die Highlights Ihres Urlaubs? Ausflüge nach Rom, Orvieto, Viterbo, u.a. Städtechen und Plätze. Zwei wunderschöne BAdetage am Meer. Der gepflegte Pool. Das Quartier ganz generell.
Wie war Ihr Gesamteindruck ... "
Was waren die Highlights Ihres Urlaubs? Ausflüge nach Rom, Orvieto, Viterbo, u.a. Städtechen und Plätze. Zwei wunderschöne BAdetage am Meer. Der gepflegte Pool. Das Quartier ganz generell.
Wie war Ihr Gesamteindruck ... "
Girasole at Villa Alfina
Location address: Localita' Buon Respiro - Orvieto
Villa Alfina is ideally positioned on the border between Umbria and Lazio and within easy reach of southern Tuscany. Just 8km away from this pretty property there is the spectacular lake Bolsena and 12km away is the beautiful medieval town Orvieto.
This romantic property of 5 villas has excellent views of the Umbrian hills covered with wheat fields that surround it. In the well maintained gardens there is a large pool with hydro-massage and sun-beds from which you can admire the stunning views.
In the garden there is a communal barbeque. Although each villa has its own furnished terrace near the barbeque there is a communal outside eating area with a table and 4 chairs which has night time illumination and pretty views over the pool and to the hills beyond during the day.
There are many activies easily accessible from Villa Alfina, some of these include sailing lessons on the Bolsena lake, horse riding in the nearby village called Porano, clay pigeon shooting, and walking. The property includes a covered parking for the guests use.
The owner’s villa is a few hundred meters away through the trees from Villa Alfina. He is a doctor and will be happy to provide you with all the information you require about the area.
The owner has a well behaved dog that occasionally visits the property, therefore pets are not allowed here.
Pool Info
The large swimming pool lays in a beautifully manicured lawn a short distance from the main building. The sunny pool area boasts excellent views of the hills covered with wheat fields that surround the property. The woods encircling the property provide some shade on the lawn to one side of the pool.
The pool is furnished with sunbeds and umbrellas. On one side of the pool there are roman steps with a hydromassage.
The pool is 14.5 x 6.1 and depth 1.2 to 1.6. Open from June through September.
Nearest town
Villa Alfina is located 12 kms from the town Orvieto where there are many shops, restaurants and other amenities. It is 8km to the lakeside town Bolsena which also has shops and restaurants. In the area there are also other villages that have restaurants and typical shops.
Traveller reviews for
Villa Alfina
Peter
Langenzersdorf,
07.09.2010
07.09.2010
"Girasole
Was waren die Highlights Ihres Urlaubs? Ausflüge nach Rom, Orvieto, Viterbo, u.a. Städtechen und Plätze. Zwei wunderschöne BAdetage am Meer. Der gepflegte Pool. Das Quartier ganz generell.
Wie war Ihr Gesamteindruck ... "
Was waren die Highlights Ihres Urlaubs? Ausflüge nach Rom, Orvieto, Viterbo, u.a. Städtechen und Plätze. Zwei wunderschöne BAdetage am Meer. Der gepflegte Pool. Das Quartier ganz generell.
Wie war Ihr Gesamteindruck ... "
Girasole at Villa Alfina
Location address: Localita' Buon Respiro - 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 week
- Mandatory final clean: included
- Baby cot: 1 available on request, no extra cost
- High chair: 1 available on request, no extra cost
Girasole at Villa Alfina
Location address: Localita' Buon Respiro - 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
Peter
Review date: 07.09.2010
Stay: August 2010
Girasole
Was waren die Highlights Ihres Urlaubs? Ausflüge nach Rom, Orvieto, Viterbo, u.a. Städtechen und Plätze. Zwei wunderschöne BAdetage am Meer. Der gepflegte Pool. Das Quartier ganz generell.
Wie war Ihr Gesamteindruck von der Unterbringung? Sehr gepflegt und sehr gut.
Gab es unangenehme Überraschungen? Nein!
Haben Sie andere Anmerkungen? Wir haben einen sehr schönen Urlaub verbracht und das lag auch an dem tollen Quartier, das wir uns ausgesucht hatten.
Peter Reichmann
Austria
August 2010
Was waren die Highlights Ihres Urlaubs? Ausflüge nach Rom, Orvieto, Viterbo, u.a. Städtechen und Plätze. Zwei wunderschöne BAdetage am Meer. Der gepflegte Pool. Das Quartier ganz generell.
Wie war Ihr Gesamteindruck von der Unterbringung? Sehr gepflegt und sehr gut.
Gab es unangenehme Überraschungen? Nein!
Haben Sie andere Anmerkungen? Wir haben einen sehr schönen Urlaub verbracht und das lag auch an dem tollen Quartier, das wir uns ausgesucht hatten.
Peter Reichmann
Austria
August 2010
Overall impression: VILLA ALFINA IS NEAR PERFECTION
Highlights: THE ACCOMMODATION, THE VILLA OWNERS, THE FOOD AND WINE BUT MOST OF ALL IT WAS UMBRIA
unpleasant surprises:NO
Carole (Accommodation: Girasole)
Highlights: THE ACCOMMODATION, THE VILLA OWNERS, THE FOOD AND WINE BUT MOST OF ALL IT WAS UMBRIA
unpleasant surprises:NO
Carole (Accommodation: Girasole)
Overall impression: Superb - best we have ever had the good fortune to stay at. House, setting, furnishings and equipment were all of a very high standard. The owners were exceptionally welcoming and attentive, obviously taking pride in providing an excellent service to make guests stay as relaxing as possible. Everything was provided - down to consumables such as washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets, and the welcome basket of goodies was a bonus. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Villa Alfina to anybody.
Highlights: The house, pool and lovely gardens - plus visits to Rome, Siena on the Palio practice day, Perugia, Assisi, Marmore Waterfall, and many other hilltop towns. Best restaurant - Ristorante Carleni (www.ristorantecarleni.it) - was found in the hilltop town of Amelia on our very last day on the way to the airport - it was a great shame we hadn't found it earlier.
Unpleasant surprises: Getting home to pouring rain, very cool days, and real life again....
Steve (Accommodation: Melo)
Highlights: The house, pool and lovely gardens - plus visits to Rome, Siena on the Palio practice day, Perugia, Assisi, Marmore Waterfall, and many other hilltop towns. Best restaurant - Ristorante Carleni (www.ristorantecarleni.it) - was found in the hilltop town of Amelia on our very last day on the way to the airport - it was a great shame we hadn't found it earlier.
Unpleasant surprises: Getting home to pouring rain, very cool days, and real life again....
Steve (Accommodation: Melo)
Dear Dympna,
Sorry to take so long to reply but have away again!!
We have the most wonderful memories of our stay in Italy! Orvieto is a fabulous hilltop town, the villa just a perfect distance away so coffee, sightseeing,shopping all at your fingertips but in the tranquility of the countryside. Villa Alfina was a perfect choice with 6 of us needing to be together but having our own space, all were delighted and would return tomorrow.
Thank you for the amazing information we received before travelling, we have travelled Europe a great deal but still I found the information usefull. I appreciated the personal contact and assistance in sorting out our difficulties with our arriving and having to be at a wedding that same day.
Look forward to being in touch again in the future and my regards to Linda,
Sharon (Accommodation: Glicine)
Sorry to take so long to reply but have away again!!
We have the most wonderful memories of our stay in Italy! Orvieto is a fabulous hilltop town, the villa just a perfect distance away so coffee, sightseeing,shopping all at your fingertips but in the tranquility of the countryside. Villa Alfina was a perfect choice with 6 of us needing to be together but having our own space, all were delighted and would return tomorrow.
Thank you for the amazing information we received before travelling, we have travelled Europe a great deal but still I found the information usefull. I appreciated the personal contact and assistance in sorting out our difficulties with our arriving and having to be at a wedding that same day.
Look forward to being in touch again in the future and my regards to Linda,
Sharon (Accommodation: Glicine)
Hello Dympna - Just a general response to your queries:
The service and the accommodation were excellent and we had a brilliant holiday. Absolutely magical.
The only possible complaint had nothing to do with your services or the place or the hosts, but one of the close-by restaurants - Antica Trattoria - charged an extortionate rate for very poor service and awful food - I think us being English and only having phrase book Italian might have had something to do with it. But we were charged double the amount we thought we should be and when we asked for a justification it took them half an hour to produce an itemised bill which was total nonsense!! I mentioned this to Cesidio and Silvia but I thought I should let you know so that in future unsuspecting tourists aren't taken advantage off!
Rita (UK)
The service and the accommodation were excellent and we had a brilliant holiday. Absolutely magical.
The only possible complaint had nothing to do with your services or the place or the hosts, but one of the close-by restaurants - Antica Trattoria - charged an extortionate rate for very poor service and awful food - I think us being English and only having phrase book Italian might have had something to do with it. But we were charged double the amount we thought we should be and when we asked for a justification it took them half an hour to produce an itemised bill which was total nonsense!! I mentioned this to Cesidio and Silvia but I thought I should let you know so that in future unsuspecting tourists aren't taken advantage off!
Rita (UK)
Overall impression: Excellent as were the owners. The only thing I would suggest is that the two bedrooms are swapped to make the one with the really big shower the master bedroom. In size, this would then also become the bigger bedroom. It was all of a high standard and well finished and maintained. It felt very safe and we had a very warm welcome from the owners. The surroundings force you to relax, it is beautiful.
Highlights: feeling totally relaxed by day two which I have never experienced before, seeing the Vatican at a day out in Rome and our 4 year old learnt to swim in the deep end of the pool on her own.
Unpleasant surprises: No
Joanne (Accommodation: Melo)
Highlights: feeling totally relaxed by day two which I have never experienced before, seeing the Vatican at a day out in Rome and our 4 year old learnt to swim in the deep end of the pool on her own.
Unpleasant surprises: No
Joanne (Accommodation: Melo)
Girasole at Villa Alfina
Location address: Localita' Buon Respiro - Orvieto
FAQ - 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 are included in the price displayed, bring your own pool towel.
Is the central heating included in the price?
No, the central heating is weekly when required.
Is there a swimming pool?
Yes, there is a pool 14.5 x 6.1 and depth 1.2 to 1.6. Open from June through September
Is there a telephone, fax, email connection available?
No, however in Bolsena, 8km away, and Orvieto, 12 kms away, there are public phones and in Orvieto there are Internet points.
Are there local grocery stores?
Yes within 8km in Bolsena and 12km away in Orvieto.
How far are the airports?
Rome 1 hour, Perugia 50 minutes, Florence 1hr 45, Pisa 2hrs 30mins, Bologna 3 hours.
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 useremail 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 Sean on +39 333 2495106.
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 are included in the price displayed, bring your own pool towel.
Is the central heating included in the price?
No, the central heating is weekly when required.
Is there a swimming pool?
Yes, there is a pool 14.5 x 6.1 and depth 1.2 to 1.6. Open from June through September
Is there a telephone, fax, email connection available?
No, however in Bolsena, 8km away, and Orvieto, 12 kms away, there are public phones and in Orvieto there are Internet points.
Are there local grocery stores?
Yes within 8km in Bolsena and 12km away in Orvieto.
How far are the airports?
Rome 1 hour, Perugia 50 minutes, Florence 1hr 45, Pisa 2hrs 30mins, Bologna 3 hours.
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 useremail 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 Sean on +39 333 2495106.
In House Details
- The size of the apartment is 80 sqm
- bedrooms 2
- bathrooms 2
- Sofabed an extra fold-away bed is available - this is not suitable for adults
In House: Facilities
- Dishwasher
- Furnished terrace
- Hairdryer
- Decorative fireplace
- NO ANIMALS ALLOWED
- Shared laundry facilities
- Stove top espresso machine
- Toddler friendly property
- TV
Onsite: Facilities and Local Services
- Swimming pool - The pool is 14.5 x 6.1 and depth 1.2 to 1.6. Open from June through September
- Sailing lessons - on the Bolsena lake
- Water sports - on the Bolsena lake
- Hydro massage pool - free of charge
- Horse riding - in the nearby lake of Bolsena, for more info Click here
- Mid week clean - on request at an extra charge depending on the size of the villa
- Washing Machine Onsite - free communal laundry facilities
- Cooking Courses - for further info please contact Velia Click here
- Barbecue Onsite - available on site
- Toddler friendly hamlet - large gardens to play around
- Internet WI-FI Onsite - available in the villa for free. Please bring your own laptop.
- Other services - cots available on site free of charge. Please check availability before booking.
- Approach road - 150 mts of very good unpaved road
- Distances - Orvieto 12km, Perugia 80km, Todi 38km, Roma 120km, Siena 120km, Arezzo 110km, Florence 165km.
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Beilstein, Germany
09.05.2012
09.05.2012
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HAUCOURT, France
09.05.2012
09.05.2012
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BBC - Security Correspondent
BBC - Security Correspondent
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