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General information
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Location
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Italy,
Lazio
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Lazio |
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Via Cassia km 108,150 |
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01023 Bolsena |
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The whole complex
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The vacation rental
LOCATION
We are located just four km from the town of Bolsena, in the province of Viterbo, at Km 108,150 of provincial road SS 2 Cassia, roughly 100 km north of Rome and 100 km south of Siena.
THE FARM
Our Farm consists of kiwi, plum and olive orchards. One of these, which covers about 10 hectares (over 22 acres), is centered around an old stone farmhouse dating back to 1850 and its attached rural buildings. The complex has been restructured into eight one, two and three-room apartments able to accommodate from 2 to 7 people with a large grassy area in front for relaxing and playing.
The surrounding fields, which extend to the edge of the lake, are covered mostly by kiwi orchards.
A 150-meter-long path cuts through the orchard and leads you directly to the quiet of the lake. There you will be welcomed by a stretch of lawn and beach equipped for bathing, where your privacy is assured by the impenetrability of the adjacent reeds. The sandy shore gradually declines into the lake, lending to a shallow area that is well-suited for swimming, even for small children. A splendid “ontano” (alder), a typical lake tree, sinks its roots directly into the shore and acts as a frame for this suggestive corner of the lake. Canoe outings along the reeds will allow you to bird watch the many species found on the lake, while sun worshipers can enjoy laying in the sun on the beach, or directly on the water on one of our “Malibu” floating beds. Upon request, we can organize informal meals directly on the beach. Homemade jams (kiwi, plum, fig, raspberry, kumquat) and breakfast sweets will cheer your stay. We also sell local fruit, oil and wine.
The RESTAURANT SERVICE is also available and reserved only for the farmhouse’s guests . The dinner is served inside the ancient hamlet , owner’s residence.
THE APARTMENTS
The farm’s accommodations are composed of 8 individual apartments, each with a well-equipped mini-kitchen and dining area, an elegantly appointed bathroom with a shower and hairdryer, and a porch covered with open chestnut beams and terra cotta tiles that offers another table and chairs for outdoor dining. The carefully chosen furnishings, the warmly colored and welcoming fabrics, the antique furniture and elegant wrought iron finishings together make the Podere Arlena agritourism complex one of superior level that remains respectful of its country style.
Type A (two apartments available):
28 sqm studio (double bed, mini-kitchen and dining area), bathroom, 22sqm panoramic porch- Weekly rate 450euro-700 euro
Type B (1 apartment available):
48 sqm two-room apartment (bedroom with double bed, living area with two lingle beds and mini-kitchen), bathroom, 32sqm panoramic porch. Weekly rate 550 euro-950 euro
Type C (4 apartments available)
45sqm two-room apartment, layed-out like type B but with a 12sqm porch-Weekly rate 500-850 euro
Type D (1 apartment available)
70 sqm three-room apartment (1 bedroom with double bed, 1 bedroom with two single beds, living area with two single beds and mini-kitchen), two bathrooms and a 12sqm porch. Weekly rate 850 euro-1250 euro
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The surrounding area
CULTURAL EXCURSIONS
You cannot stay in Bolsena without making trips to the surrounding areas. Its location allows you to take day trips to the provinces of Viterbo, Siena, Perugia, Terni, as well as, obviously, the cities of Rome and Florence.
Just 20 km. away is Orvieto and its Cathedral; an incomparable and unique jewel of Gothic art, the Well of St. Patrizio, the Etruscan Necropolis, and a number of Museums. A short distance away you will also find the towns of Todi, Deruta, Assisi and Gubbio. On the way to Terni you can easily visit Narni, Spoleto and Foligno.
Crossing the Tuscan border, just past Acquapendente, you can visit the towns of Val d’Orcia, S. Quirico, Montalcino, Montepulciano, Pienza and finally Siena.
The visit to Civita di Bagnoregio (10 km from Bolsena) is very suggestive with its medieval town and the extraordinary view of the "calanchi" (eroded cliffs).
Of great interest in Montefiascone (10 km from our farm) are the Romanesque church of St. Flaviano and the church of St. Margherita that overlooks the city.
From Montefiascone you can reach Viterbo, capital of the province, where you shouldn’t miss the chance to visit the medieval district, the Sanctuary of St. Rosa, and the Papal Museums and Palace - a splendid building and symbol of the city which hosted the first and longest conclave (election process for choosing the pope) in the history of the Catholic Church.
Near Viterbo are the world-famous princely residences of Bagnaia and Caprarola; magnificent abodes built in the second half of the 16th century by the era’s most important architects to glorify the power of families such as the Orsini and the Farnese. In the direction of La Quercia you will find the Sanctuary of the "Madonna di La Quercia", built by Giuliano and Anthony Sangallo, whose renaissance façade has three portals that house three lunettes of Andrea della Robbia (1507). Also worthy of mention are the Park of the Monsters of Bomarzo, stone sculptures made at the end of the XVI century by Vicino Orsini, the Doria Pamphilj Palace in St. Martino al Cimino, the ancient town of Vitorchiano.
Of particular interest amongst the many cultural events offered is the summer season of Ferento’s Roman Theatre.
For those who want to enjoy the health and relaxation offered by thermal waters there are the natural spas of Viterbo, San Casciano dei Bagni, Bagno Vignoni and Saturnia just a few minutes by car from the farm.
There are numerous wine and gastronomic initiatives throughout the province of Viterbo including the Est!Est!!Est!!! winery, the Falesco and Aleatico vineyards and above all extra-virgin olive oil.
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sailng boat for rental |
Activities
SPORT
Sports you can practice on the Farm: Soccer, canoeing, mountain bike, ping-pong , beachtennis , beachvolley , fishing.(Outside the farm in Bolsena: school for water skiing (Figure, Wakeboard, Air Chair, Slalom, Banana Boat, and Parasailing), sailing club, tennis and horseback riding.
Golf can be played at Tarquinia (9 holes) and Sutri (18 holes).
Badminton, bike rental, biking, fishing, golf, horse-back riding, jogging, scuba diving, swimming, water sports, windsurfing |
Equipment
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Central heating, room service |
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Balcony, barbecue place, garden, garden furniture, parking lot, playground, sunloungers, table tennis, terrace |
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Baby crib, baby's high chair, child bed |
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Coffee machine, cooker (4), freezing compartment, kitchen-towels, refrigerator |
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Bathroom, bidet, hair-dryer, hot water, laundry service, separate WC, shower, towels |
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Additional bed, bed linen |
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Fax, internet-access, standard TV |
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Special characteristics
THE LAKE
The lake - the largest of volcanic origin in Italy and shiny in every corner - is exceptionally transparent thanks to the fact that large, pollution-generating industries have never settled around it. In fact, the local fishermen still use the water of the lake to cook "Sbroscia", the typical local fish soup.
"Bisentina" island is the pearl of the lake and also of Italy's artistic patrimony. Once a papal summer residence, it was recently returned to the admiring public offering guided visits with daily departures from the Port of Bolsena.
Fishing is one of the prominent pastimes of Bolsena, and is still practiced by local fishermen who use the triangular boats and asymmetric paddles that are typical of the area. Sport fishermen can enjoy catching the particularly abundant and noteworthy "coregone", but also "persico reale" (royal perch), "persico trota" (trout perch), "luccio" (pike), "tinca", "carpa" (carp) and "anguilla" (eel).
Close to lake, family friendly, fitted for infant, no pets, rail station near by
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Floor plan
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Prices valid for 3 persons
Minimum stay: 2 day(s)
RESERVATIONS AND PRICES
We are open year round.
There is a two-night minimum and week-long stays are booked from Saturday to Saturday. Check-in begins at 2 p.m. with check-out at 10 a.m. on the day of departure. Apart from the complimentary goods which are part of our personal welcome, with a 48-hour notice you can send us a shopping list of what you would like to find in your apartment.
Prices for a one-week stay generally range from 450 to 1250 Euros, depending the season and type of apartment. The price includes linens and final cleaning (or weekly cleaning in the case of longer sojourns), beach access and the use of beach chairs, lounge chairs, showers and changing room. Price does not include: heating, equipment rentals (canoe, sail boat, row boat, “Malibu” beds, bicycles), mid-week requests for cleaning and linen changes.
Discounts are available for stays longer than one week in high season and during the rest of the year for stays longer than two nights.
For reservations please contact us by e-mail (or by telephone at +39 0761 799538 or mobile +39 333 9378769), communicating the period desired, the number of people and any special requirements. Pets are not allowed. We will get right back to you regarding both availability and how to confirm reservations.
The landlord has not provided any dates when the property is occupied. Please enquire directly about availability using the contact information given below.
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Distances *
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| airport: |
130 km |
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150 m |
| ferry: |
60 km |
| railway station: |
20 km |
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4 km |
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150 m |
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4 km |
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7 km |
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20 km |
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20 km |
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Travel information
LOCATION
We are located just four km from the town of Bolsena, in the province of Viterbo, at Km 108,150 of provincial road SS 2 Cassia, roughly 100 km north of Rome and 100 km south of Siena.
HOW TO GET HERE BY CAR
1 From the north: take the A1 highway, exit at Orvieto and follow the directions for Bolsena. Arriving in the town of Bolsena take provincial road SS 2 Cassia in direction of Rome up to Km 108,150.
2 From the south: take the A1 highway, exit at Orte, then the Orte-Viterbo road, exit at Siena/Lago di Bolsena, follow provincial road SS 2 Cassia up to Km 108,150 crossing the town of Montefiascone.
3 From Civitavecchia: take provincial road SS Aurelia up to Tarquinia, then pass through Tuscania, Marta, Montefiascone until you enter provincial road SS 2 Cassia in the direction of Bolsena up to Km 108,150. |
Contact information
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www.vacation-apartments.com
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Filippo Manni
Vacation Apartments Farmhouse Arlena - Residence apartments
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+39 0761 - 799538 |
| Mobil: |
3687327209 |
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+39 0761 - 799538 |
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English, Italian, Portuguese |
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