Villa Sambuco, Torre San Severo - Orvieto

This Umbrian retreat is perfect if you value peace and privacy: the setting is secluded and serene, with nothing but gently undulating countryside on all sides. The two-storey villa is surrounded by gardens on several levels, with splashes of colour from the many pots of geraniums and roses prettily trained across arches. The interiors are equally appealing, with plentiful use of natural wood and local stone; walls are washed with cool greens or warmer terracotta shades, and there’s a restful feeling of light and space throughout. The villa sleeps up to 10 guests in five double bedrooms, and even the smallest of is a good size.

Outside, there’s the lure of your private pool, complete with loungers, views and a cave with a fridge for refreshments. But you could also swing in a hammock chair by the dining terrace or grab a bike and pootle around the local area. Or why not explore the wider region? The clifftop town of Orvieto is just 14km in one direction, and the volcanic lake at Bolsena is 12km in another.

Ground Floor

Lounge
Sofa, two armchairs, coffee table, sideboard, bookshelf, fireplace, stairs to first floor, doors to garden.

Kitchen-Diner
Fully equipped, table and chairs, cupboard, fireplace, main entrance.

Dining Room
Table and chairs, sideboard, dresser, stairs to mezzanine, doors to garden.

Bedroom 1
Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), wardrobe, chest of drawers, desk with chair, stairs to basement and laundry room.

En-suite Bathroom
Shower, sink, WC.

Bathroom
Shower, sink, WC.

Mezzanine

Lounge
Three sofas, two coffee tables, side table, bookcase, fireplace.

Bedroom 2
Double bed (can be converted to twins), three armchairs, wardrobe, desk and chair, storage chest, fireplace, doors with stairs to garden.

En-suite Bathroom
Half bath with handheld shower, sink, WC.

First Floor

Bedroom 3
Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), chest of drawers, wardrobe, chair.

En-suite Bathroom
Bath, shower, sink, WC.

Bedroom 4
Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), wardrobe, chair.

En-suite Bathroom
Shower, sink, WC.

Bedroom 5
Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), wardrobe, chair.

En-suite Bathroom
Shower, sink, WC.

Our thoughts
The owners of Villa Sambuco have lavished love and attention on its restoration, and it shows. Inside and out, they’ve done an excellent job of retaining so much traditional character while at the same time introducing the kind of high-quality finishes and furnishings you’d look for in a luxury villa, including a range of electronic entertainment facilities and well-appointed bathrooms. For animal lovers it has the added bonus of being pet-friendly and surrounded by secure fencing.

Notes
Five bedrooms. Six bathrooms, five en-suite. Gardens are fenced but the pool is unfenced. The internal stairs are not suitable for young children or persons with limited mobility. There are six bikes for guests to use onsite.

Pool
The pool is located in the garden at 40 metres from the villa, surrounded by paving and furnished with loungers, chairs, tables and parasols. The water can be accessed by internal Roman steps. Pool Size: 14m x 7m, 1.3m-2.3m deep, open from May to September, weather permitting.