Title: LaPorcilaia Holiday heaven in the heart of Italy Large sunny breathtaking views Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # LaPorcilaia Holiday heaven in the heart of Italy Large sunny breathtaking views Lakefront villa with kitchen and balcony ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34050000/34048600/34048586/262b8ee1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34050000/34048600/34048586/347fb0c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34050000/34048600/34048586/6f526d34.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34050000/34048600/34048586/91b404f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34050000/34048600/34048586/36f75741.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled on the border of Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio, this charming villa offers a romantic retreat surrounded by rolling hills and breathtaking views of Lake Bolsena. With beautifully furnished living spaces, magnificent views from every window and a large loggia perfect for lazy lunches or sunsets with local wine. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Hot tub - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Washer - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### LaPorcilaia Holiday heaven in the heart of Italy Large sunny breathtaking views The villa is located on the border of Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio, surrounded by green hills and meadows and fronted by an unforgettable view of Lake Bolsena. The exquisite apartment has stunning views from every window, with Lake Bolsena to the front and provides an impressive 130 mts, 2 bedrooms - 2 bathrooms of living space, beautifully furnished and comfortable. It is the ultimate Italian experience, an ideal situation for a romantic week away from it all, but is large enough for two couples sharing a holiday or for a family wanting to introduce their children to nature, history, culture, good food and fantastic hours spent on the shores of Lake Bolsena Our villa is set amongst the hills of Umbria, near Orvieto and has breath-taking views of Lake Bolsena to the front. It is located in between Bolsena, Orvieto and Civita di Bagnoregio, a fairy-tale hill top hamlet where time has stood still, which has been designated a "unesco world heritage site." We live in England, but we try to spend as much time at the villa as possible and we plan to move there one day! The ground floor is our holiday apartment and we rent the large luxurious first floor apartment that has its own independent entrance. The apartment is large (130 square metres) and it has been beautifully renovated by using local materials such as cotto, basalt and chestnut wood. It has all the comforts of modern life, home from home, including dish washer, washing machine and free wi fi connection. There are magnificent views from every window of the apartment and the large loggia is ideal for lazy lunches or long suppers or simply to sit and watch the sun sets on Lake Bolsena and the skies on fire, with a cool glass of Orvieto or Est! Est! Est! If you come in the summer the lake is deliciously clean and warm and it is always possible to find a secluded beach around the lake, safe from the Italian summer bank holiday. The late spring is beautiful and it makes you want to take up painting, when the hills become yellow with the “ginestra” in flower and the fields around the house are turned to purple by the clover and red by the poppies and to all the other vivid colours of the palette by hundreds of wild flower in competition with each other. The autumn is warm and makes you feel good to be alive and sample the fruits of the land, the porcini and truffles, the boar stews, the grapes and the chestnuts. This is one of the best regions for the Italian traditional cuisine, based on fresh local ingredients and what is in season. However it is still good value and the local wine is excellent around five euros per bottle at the restaurant. The area is in between 3 regions, Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio and although we are away from it all in a hidden corner of paradise, we are really close to the main Italian railway and motorway network. This makes the villa an ideal base to explore the wonderful sites in central Italy and visit Rome which is only 50 minutes train ride away. However there is so much to do and see that you will be hard pressed to travel further then half an hour radius if you stay for a week. Please book early to avoid disappointment. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Slippers - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Single level property - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the bay - Near the marina - On a lake ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,399 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19960000/19955600/19955584/4f4bf7b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa with private pool 5/6 people Orvieto (Terni) - 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25 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Rules No Stag Groups ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: We have a cot and a high chair ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number IT056003C2CGBOXZ04 ### We should mention All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation A car is required for transport to and from this property ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C42.67034%2C12.03772&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=73Xg1LWZu37j4d7trvewHOo9uNk=) Orvieto #### What's nearby - Lake Bolsena - 21 min drive - 7.0 miles - Duomo di Orvieto - 24 min drive - 8.5 miles - Orvieto Underground - 24 min drive - 8.5 miles - St. Patrick's Well - 24 min drive - 9.2 miles - Orvieto Funicular - Piazza Cahen - 25 min drive - 9.4 miles #### Getting around - Orvieto Station - 18 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Bar Del Porto - ‬12 min drive - ‪La Tavernetta - ‬11 min drive - ‪Il Gabbiano - ‬12 min drive - ‪Bar Centrale - ‬10 min drive - ‪Bar Del Corso - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is LaPorcilaia Holiday heaven in the heart of Italy Large sunny breathtaking views pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at LaPorcilaia Holiday heaven in the heart of Italy Large sunny breathtaking views? > Check-in begins at 5:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at LaPorcilaia Holiday heaven in the heart of Italy Large sunny breathtaking views? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is LaPorcilaia Holiday heaven in the heart of Italy Large sunny breathtaking views located? > Located on a lake, this family-friendly villa is within 6 mi (10 km) of Villa Puri Winery, Basilica di Santa Cristina, and Brigands ' Path. Geological and Landslides Museum and Bowling 3C are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## LaPorcilaia Holiday heaven in the heart of Italy Large sunny breathtaking views Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 54 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 8.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sabine F. 7 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Small glimpse into paradise It is a wonderful spot, quiet and peaceful, surrounded by nature. Giulia and Malcolm are dedicated hosts and helpful in any respect. We highly recommend this place! ##### Sabine F. Stayed 7 nights in May 2023 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Barbara F. 22 Sept 2016 #### Thank you Guila and Malcom for a great stay. The apartment was spacious and well appointed. We spent many evenings on the terrace watching the sunset over the lake. Plenty of of things to do and some great restaurants all within a short drive. ##### Barbara F. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elisabeth W. 25 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wunderschönes Urlaubsdomizil Sehr schönes abseits gelegenes gepflegtes Haus mit Blick auf den See, geschmackvoll eingerichtet, wunderbarer Garten und ein sehr nettes hilfsbereites Gastgeberpaar lassen keine Wünsche offen. ##### Elisabeth W. Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marion S. 12 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay A wonderful flat, nice furnished, extremely well equipped and a warm welcome by Giulia and Malcolm. Thank you both! ##### Marion S. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### amil m. 8 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful and quiet A ##### amil m. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Klaus R. 6 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay Well equipped large apartment in the middle of nature with brilliant view to the lake. A nice mix of many interesting place in close driving distance (don't come without a car!), great villages, nice hiking opportunities and great swimming spots at lake Bolsena, and you could even easily go to Rome if you wanted to. And especially kind and supportive hosts, giving helpful hints for possible trips and food locations, and taking care of us in a very nice way. Overall a great time we spent at this place. ##### Klaus R. Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gianfranco 30 Jun 2024 Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication Panorama stupendo ! Molto bella la struttura e l ‘alloggio, cordialità e simpatia da parte Giulia . Da consigliare a chi cerca natura e tranquillità. ##### Gianfranco Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ron M., Huntersville,NC 28 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our favorite stay in Italy We have traveled extensively in Italy, generally for periods of 3-6 weeks. La Porcilaia was our best experience of all. The property itself is a peaceful gem, yet convenient to several towns, the beautiful city of Orvieto, and easy access to Lazio, Tuscany, and Umbria. Bolsena, Civita de Bognoregio, and Montefiascone within 15 minute drive; Rome is just an hour by train from Orvieto. The house was immaculate, nicely furnished, very comfortable beds, and modern bathrooms. We do a lot of cooking, and the kitchen is fully furnished with excellent appliances, cookware, and dishes. But the highlight of our experience was getting to know our delightful hosts Gulia (Italian) and Malcolm (British), who live downstairs. Their friendliness and hospitality were truly exceptional...they provided superb local recommendations for restaurants and sightseeing, were available whenever we wanted, yet left us to ourselves. We had 2 sets of US visitors while there, and they went out of their way to accommodate them. We consider them friends with whom we'll stay in contact. And the sunsets over Lake Bolsena from our loggia every evening were truly unforgettable. ##### Ron M. Stayed 17 nights in Oct 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Jochen B. 9 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Mit allen Sinnen genießen. Die Lage des Hauses ist wunderschön. Abends geht meistens ein angenehm kühler Wind. Gute Restaurants in der Umgebung. Das Wasser des See ist erfrischend und klar. Es gibt Wein und Olivenöl direkt vom Erzeuger. Außer den großen Sehenswürdigkeiten gibt es viele kleine Dörfer, bei denen es sich lohnt auch anzuhalten. Ein wunderschöner Urlaub. ##### Jochen B. Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carolyn W. 1 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A wonderful holiday If you like peace, quiet, wildlife & wonderful views, you'll love this place. The farmhouse has been sympathetically restored, thanks to the hard work & determination of the lovely owners. They were keen to make sure we were comfortable & had everything we needed but respected our privacy. My husband was ill on the drive from the UK & they could not have done more to assist us, for which we were very grateful. The accommodation was perfect for us. We enjoy cooking or barbecuing & this house gave us space & a variety of places to eat. When inside, there is a lovely view of the lake from the dining table. Both bathrooms have good quality fixtures & the kitchen had all the appliances we needed. Although the house is secluded, there are numerous beautiful towns & villages to visit within short driving distances. Bolsena, Civita di Bagnoregio, Monetfiascone, Orvieto, all lovely to explore. Having visited Italy several times in the past, this area was new to us & it did not disappoint. It is quieter than the bigger lake areas but provides plenty of opportunities for shopping & eating out. Malcolm & Giulia are a mine of information and will give you plenty of advice on places to visit should you wish. There is a lovely walk down the lane, from which you may see Hoopoes, Bee Eaters, Jays & the sheep with their beautiful sounding bells, their shepherd & adorable sheepdogs. How lucky are you to live in this lovely property & how lucky are we that you allow us to share it. ##### Carolyn W. Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ulrich H., Berlin, Germany 26 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### liebevoll restauriert, in top Zustand und sehr gastfreundlich! Das haus ist liebevoll renoviert und alles ist in einem Top-Zustand. Es liegt sehr ruhig und man wird nicht von Geräuschen der Moderen unterbrochen - stattdessen kann man Schafherden beim Grasen beobachten und wie sie von Abruzzenhunden gehütet werden. Das Grundstück ist in einen tollen Zustand und im Sommer werden die großen Eichen natürlichen Schatten spenden. Die Beschreibung des Hauses und die Fotos entsprechen dem, was man antrifft. Wir hatten mit der Wetter Pech und konnten den Kaminofen nutzen. Im Sommer ist das Haus mit seinen dicken Wänden und die Brise, die regelmäßig auffrischt sicherlich ein angenehmer Aufenthaltsort. Wir würden den Spätsommer empfehlen! Die Gastgeber sind sehr angenehm und um einen guten Aufenthalt bemüht. Es ist auffällig, in welch guten Zustand und wie sauber das Haus ist! ##### Ulrich H. Stayed 10 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hedzer U. 14 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great holiday in a great place We’ve had a lovely time in this nice, very well equipped and tidy house. Thank you very much Malcolm and Giulia! ##### Hedzer U. Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Devora S. 7 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A perfect stay with a view of Lago Bolsena Everything about this property was perfect for us. Located in a lovely country side is this idyllic villa. It is very private, with spottings of foxes and pheasant and lots of birds. To the west is a view of Lago Bolsena, just right to highlight spectacular sunsets. There are easy drives to surrounding charming villages, and of course to 0rvieto. One week there was not enough. We will need to return soon. ##### Devora S. Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Doris G. 10 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolut empfehlenswert!! Wir haben einen wunderschönen und erholsamen Urlaub in der Wohnung von Malcolm und Giulia verbracht. Das Haus liegt sehr ruhig am Ende eines Feldweges. Von den beiden Balkonen hat man einen traumhaften Blick auf den Bolsenasee und den Sonnenuntergang über dem See. Die Wohnung ist bestens ausgestattet mit Waschmaschine, Smart-TV (haben wir allerdings nicht gebraucht), großer Küche, bequemen Betten,... es hat absolut nichts gefehlt. Die Vermieter waren unglaublich nett und hilfsbereit. Sie haben uns mit vielen Ausflugstipps versorgt (Bolsena, Orvieto, Citiva di Bagnoregio, Ferrento). Ein Auto ist allerdings unbedingt notwendig. Eine absolut empfehlenswerte Ferienwohnung! Wir kommen bestimmt mal wieder! ##### Doris G. Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gerhard K. 5 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Floating days Very warm welcome from Giuglia and Malcolm. They were very happy to see their old friend David from Australia again. This gave hope for good conversations. LaPorcilaia is very quiet, hardly anything to hear except nature. Wonderful view of the lake, from the toilet also of the heroes of work. Enjoy! ##### Gerhard K. Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gabriela W., Winterthur 8 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ottimo sotto tutti gli aspetti Un posto splendido, spazioso, tranquillo. I proprietari sono disponibilissimi. ##### Gabriela W. Stayed 26 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Darrell W. 12 Nov 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Italian countryside Giulia and Malcolm were great hosts. The villa was as described, and conveniently located to Tuscany and Umbria. We enjoyed our stay there at the villa. One thing to be cautious of; if you rent the apartment during cold weather you will have to pay and additional fee of 3 Euros per hour to run the heater. This information was not given to us in advance, and when we asked the host about it we were told that due to the low rental fee the additional cost of running the heater was necessary. This is understandable, but that is important information that should be relayed to prospective tenants in advance. Overall though, we had a very pleasant enjoyable stay there, and we appreciated the info from our hosts concerning local places to visit and things to do. ##### Darrell W. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pam A., Newcastle Australia 12 Oct 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful place We ( 2 couples ) had a great stay at this lovely property. We thoroughly recommend it ##### Pam A. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter C. 5 Oct 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Rural Setting in Lazio An excellent property, somewhat isolated, but never-the-less in a stunning location. Our hosts were most welcoming and assisted us throughout our stay. ##### Peter C. Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristian K. 14 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic base for holiday in the Bolsena Area House is very well equipped in a way that almost makes it feel like your home. The hosts are very friendly and welcoming. Highly recommendable for a family holiday. ##### Kristian K. Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nick G. 12 May 2019 #### Italian retreat Beautiful apartment extremely well equipped with everything you need ...including central heating and a supply of logs for the wood burner...if it gets chilly !Set in the peaceful Italian countryside...within easy reach of Lake Bolsena. Very helpful and friendly hosts ... ##### Nick G. Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anthony W. 4 Nov 2018 #### LaPorcilaia: A perfect home with wonderful hosts. Giulia and Malcolm are wonderful hosts, and their home is simply lovely. Giulia responds to contacts very quickly. She is Italian/English and Malcolm is English, which helps people like us who do not speak Italian. The couple are very welcoming, and provide many guide, history and activity notes to ensure you make the most of the fabulous location. A car is essential. Their huge home is completely renovated and beautifully furnished. It has every item you could want, and everything works perfectly. The peaceful location is a wonderful base to explore the amazing 'hill towns' of Umbria, Tuscany and Lazio. It is also a wonderful place to just sit on the balcony and relax in the evenings, and enjoy the fabulous food and wine that you can buy in the markets of the towns nearby, whilst watching the farmers working away in the distance. We have stayed in many VRBO properties throughout the world: a few equal to but none better than LaPorcilaia. ##### Anthony W. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andreas B. 10 Oct 2018 #### Absolut empfehlenswert Es war ein wundervoller Urlaub im Herzen Italiens. Die Wohnung liegt sehr ruhig und abseits. Sie ist super ausgestattet und es mangelt an nichts.Es war die am besten ausgestattetste Wohnung, die wir bisher hatten. Alles ist sehr sauber - drin und draußen. Bei der Ankunft waren im Kühlschrank neben einer Flasche Wasser sogar ein Liter Milch und eine Flasche Wein aus Orvieto. Die Vermieter sind sehr nett und helfen gern mit Ausflugstipps. Dabei sind Sie zurückhaltend und unaufdringlich - aber immer erreichbar. Wir waren regelmäßig in Bolsena zum Baden (heißer Sommer) oder abends noch einmal zum Essen. Die Fahrt führt über eine kurvenreiche Strecke in ca. 10-15 Minuten hinunter zum See. Trotz des heißen Sommers (2018) waren die Temperaturen erträglich. Im Haus ist es durch die dicken Wände auch ohne Klimaanlage kühl und draußen weht immer ein kühlender Wind vom See hoch. Die in der Wohnungsbeschreibung angegebenen Reisezeiten sind alle sehr optimistisch ;-) Deshalb waren wir von den Fahrzeiten überrascht, die man in dieser Gegend auch für kürzere Strecken benötigt. Die Straßen sind fast alle schmal und kurvenreich, so dass wir z.B. bis zum Mittelmeer (Talamone) fast 2 Stunden brauchten. Auch nach Rom sollte man die Autobahn nehmen. Wir haben z.B. in Rom für eine Nacht ein Zimmer genommen. Der nächste Ort ist Bagnoregio - Fahrzeit ca 5-10 min. Im Ort gibt es dann einen kleinen Supermarkt und in der Dorfmitte einen guten Bäcker. Einziger Wehrmutstropfen: Die Zufahrt zum Haus ist ein langer "Feldweg" mit Steinen. Das Auto darf auf keinen Fall tiefergelgt sein, sonst setzt man auf. Die Wohnung ist uneingeschränkt empfehlenswert!!!! ##### Andreas B. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim M., Indiana 1 Aug 2018 #### Perfect for many reasons This villa is a slice of heaven. It is perfect. Plenty of room (1400 sq ft) and very accommodating for 2 couples. The kitchen is well equipped and had plenty of room. The view of the lake and countryside is breathtaking. The charm of the sheep and their pleasurable bells provided our morning concerto. We toured the countryside for a month and enjoyed every day. Being halfway between Rome and Florence, the location is perfect. We found the villa reasonable enough that we didn’t hesitate to take overnight stays at the coast and Florence with the benefit of just an overnight bag. All of this said, the place, the view, the countryside is all secondary to the gracious host Malcolm and Giulia. Their kindness, generosity, and expertise was appreciated immensely. It was a trip of a lifetime. ##### Tim M. Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alison G. 13 Jan 2018 #### Great property within lovely surroundings A large, comfortable, fully equipped top floor apartment with excellent extensive views over the surrounding countryside and Lake Bolsena beyond which is a short drive away. We arrived during a long period of very hot dry weather. We were delighted to find that gentle breezes from the direction of the lake helped to keep things comfortable during the many hours we spent on the balcony for meals or just relaxing with a glass of wine taking in the sunsets over the lake. The property was a good base for exploring the many picturesque hill-top and lakeside towns and villages like Orvieto, Bolsena, the delightful Civita di Bagnoregio which are relatively near and Cortona, Spoleta, Assissi and Pienza which are a couple of hours away. The property is in a lovely secluded location. Situated at the end of a long drive, you won't be disturbed by passing traffic. Malcolm and Giulia , the owners use the lower apartment when they visit and are discreet and unintrusive hosts. They are excellent company and are always available for guidance on places to visit. They have owned LaPorcilaia for several years during which time they have been carefully and expertly transforming a run down former agricultural property into the lovely property with landscaped grounds that we see today. We enjoyed our stay at LaPorcilaia immensely and would thoroughly recommend it to others. ##### Alison G. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Residence Eden](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Castelnuovo-Del-Garda-Hotels-Residence-Eden.h2750223.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Caesius Thermae & Spa Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bardolino-Hotels-Hotel-Caesius-Thermae-Spa-Resort.h1797608.Hotel-Information) > > [Villa Rosa Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Desenzano-Del-Garda-Hotels-Villa-Rosa-Hotel.h1115070.Hotel-Information) > > [Du Lac et Du Parc Grand Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Riva-Del-Garda-Hotels-Du-Lac-Et-Du-Parc-Grand-Resort.h19471.Hotel-Information) > > [Lido Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Riva-Del-Garda-Hotels-Lido-Palace-The-Leading-Hotels-Of-The-World.h4395253.Hotel-Information) > > [Relais Villa Monte Solare Wellness & SPA](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Panicale-Hotels-Relais-Villa-Monte-Solare-Wellness-SPA.h890580.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Hotel Parco del Sole](https://www.expedia.co.uk/SantAgnello-Hotels-Grand-Hotel-Parco-Del-Sole.h1566512.Hotel-Information) > > [Castello di Casole, A Belmond Hotel, Tuscany](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Casole-DElsa-Hotels-Castello-Di-Casole.h5058985.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Chalet Al Foss](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Vermiglio-Hotels-Hotel-Chalet-Al-Foss.h9810090.Hotel-Information) > > [Botania Relais & Spa - The Leading Hotels of the World.](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Forio-Hotels-Botania-Relais-Spa.h6133363.Hotel-Information) > > [Costa Verde](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cefalu-Hotels-Costa-Verde.h897883.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Lake Como](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Como-Hotels-Hilton-Lake-Como.h17246644.Hotel-Information) > > [Lefay Resort & SPA Lago di Garda](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gargnano-Hotels-Lefay-Resort-SPA-Lago-Di-Garda.h2239660.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Hotel La Pace](https://www.expedia.co.uk/SantAgnello-Hotels-Grand-Hotel-La-Pace.h968861.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Borgo San Luigi](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Monteriggioni-Hotels-Hotel-Borgo-San-Luigi.h527532.Hotel-Information) > > [Residenza Olivo](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Garda-Hotels-Residence-Olivo.h39084455.Hotel-Information) > > [Campeggio del Garda](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Peschiera-Del-Garda-Hotels-Campeggio-Del-Garda.h12531546.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Hotel Excelsior Amalfi](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Amalfi-Hotels-Grand-Hotel-Excelsior-Amalfi.h1105705.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel La Palma](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stresa-Hotels-Hotel-La-Palma.h1163510.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Du Lac](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Menaggio-Hotels-Hotel-Du-Lac.h2525952.Hotel-Information) > > [The Signature Level at Grand Palladium Sicilia Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Campofelice-Di-Roccella-Hotels-Grand-Palladium-Garden-Beach-Resort-Spa.h42025780.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Hotel Flora](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sorrento-Hotels-Grand-Hotel-Flora.h919640.Hotel-Information) > > [Alimuri Bay Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Meta-Hotels-Mar-Hotel-Alimuri-Spa.h1060317.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Sorrento Palace](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sorrento-Hotels-Hilton-Sorrento-Palace.h791135.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Palladium Sicilia Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Campofelice-Di-Roccella-Hotels-Grand-Palladium-Sicilia-Resort-Spa-All-Inclusive.h2032217.Hotel-Information) > > [Aqualux Hotel Spa & Suite](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bardolino-Hotels-Aqualux-Hotel-Spa-Suite.h4897494.Hotel-Information) > > [Majestic Palace Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/SantAgnello-Hotels-Majestic-Palace-Hotel.h45862.Hotel-Information) > > [La Villa del Re - Adults Only - Small Luxury Hotels of the World](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Castiadas-Hotels-La-Villa-Del-Re-Adults-Only.h8115105.Hotel-Information) > > [Borgo Santo Pietro](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chiusdino-Hotels-Relais-Borgo-Santo-Pietro.h4644735.Hotel-Information) > > [Nastro Azzurro Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Piano-Di-Sorrento-Hotels-Nastro-Azzurro-Resort.h1060310.Hotel-Information)