Viterbo Province Vacation Rental castle: Viterbo Acquarossa (Ferento)

San Francesco - From a medieval fortress to a stunning country mansion

Description Castle,
7 Bedrooms, Sleeps 16, 8 Bathrooms
Amenities rural, garden, terrace, balcony, pets considered
Rates per property
Must pay in Euros
€1,300 - €2,400/week 
USD Conversion - Estimated
$1,779 - $3,284/week 
Lara
+39 051-931436
Speaks: English, Italian, French

Photos and Description of the Viterbo Province vacation castle rental 7 Ensuite bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, kitchen, dining & living room, sleeps up to 16

A Medieval defence and a watch tower, then a Franciscan convent and now a beautifully restored country mansion with its own swimming pool – this is San Francesco, our prestigious property located near Viterbo, the very heart of Tuscia, one of the most interesting regions of Italy. This amazing place is located only a few miles from some of the major Central Italian art cities such as Rome, Florence, Siena, Orvieto, Assisi, Spoleto etc., and features 7 large, bright, comfortable bedrooms all en-suite, a fully furnished kitchen-dining area and a beautiful lounge, great antique and craft furniture and decor, timber ceilings, cotto floors, open fireplaces and more.
Viterbo Province castle rental - The house from the newly-built pool

The house from the newly-built pool

Viterbo Province castle rental - Livingroom. Large and comfy for a perfect relax.

Livingroom. Large and comfy for a perfect relax.

Viterbo Province castle rental - Kitchen. Cook Italian style, all tools provided.

Kitchen. Cook Italian style, all tools provided.

Viterbo Province castle rental - Bedroom. Simple, traditional style, good taste.

Bedroom. Simple, traditional style, good taste.

Viterbo Province castle rental - All bedrooms feature their own bathroom.

All bedrooms feature their own bathroom.

Viterbo Province castle rental - Patio. Dine al fresco, outside oven provided.

Patio. Dine al fresco, outside oven provided.

Viterbo Province castle rental - General view. Woods, open fields, 100% relax.

General view. Woods, open fields, 100% relax.

Location: Rome & Lazio < Italy

Nearest Airport: Rome at 92 Kilometres
Nearest Train: Viterbo at 6 Kilometres
Nearest Motorway: Viterbo at 6 Kilometres
Nearest Beach: beach at 45 Kilometres
Car: necessary
San Francesco is located 6 kms. north of Viterbo on the Teverina road and is conveniently accessible from the A1 highway – exit Orte – and the Viterbo speedway. Very close to Rome, Spoleto, Assisi, Perugia, Orvieto, Todi, Lake Bolsena, Lake Trasimeno and very convenient to Siena, Florence, Arezzo and all Tuscany. The closest shore (Tarquinia) is only half an hour away.
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Rental Rates for this vacation castle rental in Viterbo Province, Italy

Rental Basis:
per property
Rental rates quoted in:
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Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
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Monthly Minimum Stay
Jan 10, 2010 - May 22, 2010 €1,300 - - - - - 4 Nights
May 23, 2010 - Jun 26, 2010 €1,700 - - - - - 1 Week
Jun 27, 2010 - Aug 28, 2010 €2,400 - - - - - 1 Week
Aug 29, 2010 - Sep 25, 2010 €1,700 - - - - - 1 Week
Sep 26, 2010 - Dec 18, 2010 €1,300 - - - - - 4 Nights
Dec 19, 2010 - Jan 8, 2011 €2,400 - - - - - 4 Nights

Additional information about rental rates

  • The above mentioned rates are for up to 6 guests.

    === 7-12 GUEST, 2010 ALL-INCLUSIVE RATES: January 9 – May 22, 1,400 Euro; May 22 – June 26, 1,900 Euro; June 26 – August 28: 2,600 Euro; August 28 – September 25, 1,900 Euro; September 25 – December 18, 1,400 Euro; December 18 – January 8, 2011, 2,600 Euro.
  • === 13/16 GUEST, 2010 ALL-INCLUSIVE RATES: January 9 – May 22, 1,500 Euro; May 22 – June 26, 2,100 Euro; June 26 – August 28: 2,800 Euro; August 28 – September 25, 2,100 Euro; September 25 – December 18, 1,500 Euro; December 18 – January 8, 2011, 2,800 Euro.
  • A fully-refundable 500 Euro security deposit will be requested at check-in. Long-stay rates available -- please inquire. Extra: heating (in season only - metered).

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation castle rental in Viterbo Province, Italy

Property Type:
  • castle

Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering

Location Type:
  • rural

Theme:
  • farm holidays
  • historic

General:
  • air-conditioning
  • central heating
  • firewood
  • local maps
  • towels provided
  • laundry soap
  • soaps basic
  • toilet paper
  • sunbed
  • activities guide
  • paper towels
  • linens provided

Kitchen:
  • coffee maker
  • toaster
  • iron & board
  • 4 ring stove
  • washing machine
  • refrigerator
  • blender
  • cooking utensils
  • freezer
  • dish washer
  • oven
  • spices
  • grill

Living Room:
  • sofabed
  • fireplace
  • comfy seating for 18 people

Dining:
  • child's highchair
  • dining room
  • seating for 16 people

Bathrooms:
  • 8 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Shower, Bidet, En-suite
    Bathroom 2 - Bidet, Shower, Toilet, En-suite
    Bathroom 3 - Bidet, Shower, Toilet, En-suite
    Bathroom 4 - Toilet, Shower, Bidet, En-suite
    Bathroom 5 - Shower, Bidet, Toilet, En-suite
    Bathroom 6 - Bidet, Shower, Toilet, En-suite
    Bathroom 7 - Toilet, Shower, Bidet, En-suite
    Bathroom 8 - Bidet, Shower, Toilet

Bedrooms:
  • 7 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 16 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Baby Crib, 1 Queen, En-suite bathroom
    Bedroom 2 - 1 Queen, En-suite bathroom
    Bedroom 3 - 1 Queen, En-suite bathroom
    Bedroom 4 - 1 Queen, En-suite bathroom
    Bedroom 5 - 1 Queen, En-suite bathroom
    Bedroom 6 - 3 Twin/ Single, En-suite bathroom
    Bedroom 7 - 3 Twin/ Single, En-suite bathroom
  • 5 Doubles, 2 rooms with 3 beds each, 1 cot.
Entertainment:
  • audio tape player
  • radio
  • CD
  • TV

Outside:
  • balcony
  • parking
  • gated community
  • barbecue
  • garden
  • terrace
  • child's swing
  • parking off street
  • porch/lanai

Swimming Pools:
  • outdoor pool

Suitability:
  • long term renters welcome
  • children welcome
  • pets considered

Local Activities:
  • golf
  • roller blading
  • wind-surfing
  • cycling
  • mountain biking
  • fishing
  • swimming
  • horseback riding
  • paragliding
  • walking
  • mountaineering
  • tennis

Attractions:
  • forests
  • hospital
  • playground
  • ATM/bank
  • recreation center
  • theme parks
  • churches
  • eco tourism
  • babysitting
  • fitness center
  • pond
  • autumn foliage
  • equestrian events
  • museums
  • cinemas
  • groceries
  • library

Leisure Activities:
  • outlet shopping
  • live theater
  • hiking
  • sight seeing
  • freshwater fishing
  • bird watching
  • fly fishing
  • hunting small game

Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • coin laundry
  • ruins
  • winery tours
  • synagogues
  • scenic drives
  • restaurants

Nearby Services:
  • medical services
  • massage therapist
  • babysitting

Further details for this vacation castle rental in Viterbo Province, Italy

The Environment -- Nature and History: San Francesco sits on top of a hill and is surrounded by several acres of farmland. There we grow organic corn, beans, grain and olives, make pure extra-virgin olive oil and also breed horses, donkeys and Maremmana cattle. Within the boundaries of the property the remains of an Etruscan village – Acquarossa, 5th century B.C. – are interspersed with some Etruscan tumbs and grottoes and can be seen as they were excavated by King Gustav Adolf of Sweden back in the 60’s and 70’s.

A View As You Have Never Seen Before: A dramatic view over the valley with several streams surrounding the entire property and the Roman city of Ferento with the Cimini mountains in the background complete San Francesco's gorgeous landscape -- most likely the best one you have enjoyed in your life. Obviously this is Tuscia!

The Best of Leisure: Thanks to a large, shady yard featuring a barbecue, a swimming pool, a vine trellis, chairs and tables and plenty of room both outside and inside our guests can enjoy al-fresco dining, fun and relax at their best. Quiet and pastoral atmosphere, wonderful walking trails and a wide variety of interesting locations featuring art, antique stores, typical markets, wineries and excellent restaurants in the premises make of San Francesco the ideal headquarters to thoroughly explore one of the most interesting and fascinating regions of Italy.

Other Activities: Winery tour; Archaeological sites; Gourmet food; Flea/Antique shopping (markets, stores).

Reviews for this vacation castle rental in Viterbo Province, Italy

Rating
5 out of 5

Comments from Owner Guestbook

HRGuestBook72166 HR GuestBook
Review Submitted: December 6, 2007 Date of Stay: December 2007
What a stunning house San Francesco is! We spend 2 marvellous weeks there in total relax and enjoyment for the beautiful environment, the food and the cities nearby -- you can actually BREATH history there. The property is gorgeous and so is its furniture, its outside, the pool and all the rest. We vouch for San Francesco 100% [Hans & Petra Holzbauer] -- Great, amazingly beautiful place photos cannot really describe, with a special flavour and plenty of quiet and comfort. The countryside is probably the most beautiful one I have ever seen and the owners are great people. Will come back, definitely [Charles D. Montgomery]. No comparison. Cannot afford to miss. [John S. Saville].
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 7/12
Rating
5 out of 5

our family stay

Jules70 Berkshire
Review Submitted: January 6, 2009 Date of Stay: September 2008
Our stay was truely amasing, we came as family and friends to celebrate a 60th and all had a great time, sencery is fanastic. House has great character. We had our 16 month old with us who had a great stay as far as the working farm is concerned, to be able to walk daily to the horses, donkey's, pigs he was in heaven. My partner proposed weeks later and we are now looking to see if we can get married at the house in 2010 as views are stunning, thansk to the owners they made our stay prefect
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Families with Young Children
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 2/4
 

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