Villa Bellissima

Overview - Photos - Details - Rates - Location

a group of white chairs circling courtyard at villa in umbria

Bedrooms: 6 Bathrooms: 6.5 Sleeps: 12 (+4)

Rates: On request

Guests of Villa Bellissima tend to return year after year. The villa is a newly restored 300-year old farmhouse that has been lovingly updated with modern conveniences. Set on a hill overseeing a picturesque valley halfway between Rome and Florence, with extensive views over the Umbrian countryside, Villa Bellissima offers the best of both worlds — an idyllic rural setting, with modern amenities and generous amenities.

Sip a glass of wine from the honesty bar while friends and family play bocce ball or float in the pool. Villa Bellissima is the perfect home away from home in Italy. The villa’s owner happens to be a professional guide and can organize many special services, including car and driver, babysitters, grocery deliveries, massage, cook or chef services, wine tastings and more.

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dining table and red chairs outside at umbrin villa
white chairs and umbrella outside villa in umbria
umbrella chairs and plate with watermelon and sunflowers at villa
inifnity pool overlooking umbria with two glasses of lemonade on table
two living room chairs with open window
living room with red walls
cabana outside facing pool at villa in umbria
villa bellissima pool at night
wine cellar at villa in umbria
white chairs inside umbrian villa courtyard
large dining room in umbria villa rental
long table with fireplace and candles at villa bellissima
greenhouse in umbrian countryside
chess set with white chairs outside
people walking outside in grape vineyard
lily pond at sunset
white sofa and chairs under a canopy
beautiful sunset over umbrain villa with pool and cabana
pool with white lounge chairs
brick and water fountain in backyard
outside dinner table
green grass and trees in umbria
green glasses on lawn with villa
olive oil press in umbria
walking path to villa
dirt road with cypress trees in umbria
bright red tomato in garden
wooden logs
well with greenery
walking path leading to sunset behind a villa
outside sitting area under white canopy
lily pond reflecting the sun
outside ping pong table in back yard
funky lounge chair
hammock and orange swing
bright red rose on viineyard in the fall
childrens slide and playset
sitting room with red walls and white couch
candlesticks sitting on table
long infinity pool over umbrian countryside
wine in honesty bar
winery cantina in villa
gym in villa
bathtub with shower and robe hanging
white bedspread in blue room
two twin beds in villa
king bed in orange room
yellow king bed with windows
large bed with window
large bed with chandelier and green chairs
shower in villa
pool cabana at villa with clouds
two wine glasses under pool cabana
pink walls with yellow curtains and fireplace
bright orange bathroom with soaking tub
jacuzzi tub in bathroom
yellow kitchen in villa
twin beds in pink room
sink with ahirbrush and large window
daybed in pink room
courtyard with white chairs
two green chairs next to a window with view of umbria
kitchen table with chairs
watermelon and wine on table by the pool
library and desk in villa
two large doors overlooking countryside
kitchen oven with fire burning
sunflowers on a patio table
outside white table and chairs
twin beds in green room

2025 Weekly Rates

Available on request

Included

  • Utilities (except heat and A/C)

  • Internet/Wi-Fi

  • Maid service 3 hrs/day, Monday - Saturday

  • Final cleaning

  • Towels changed Wed and Sat

  • Bed linens changed on Sat

  • Pool towels

  • Pool (open May 6- Oct 21, weather permitting)

  • SPECIAL EXPERIENCE  The villa owner invites her guests free of charge to a very special archaeological experience with the local head of archaeological and your key holder (to translate) for a tour of a closed archaeological dig where you can see 5000 years of continuous history from the Stone Age to the Romanesque period, while you and your group are standing mere feet from the main street of Orvieto but 10 feet underground and 2500 years back in history. Subject to availability of the archaeologist

Supplementary

  • Heat & Air-Conditioning

    • Heat is metered, charges are based on usage.

    • Air conditioning is €100/day

  • The pool can be heated for an additional fee, and must be requested in advance of your stay.

  • Telephone is metered

  • Extra beds are available on request for €350/person/week. 

  • Extra maid service – €10/hr

  • Honesty wine cellar

  • Chef - €250/dinner chef service, food and wine are extra, Please inquire for weekly chef services.

  • Mercedes Minivan - €800/week without driver.  Driver can be supplied on request.

Security Deposit

  • $1,000 payable in advance to Doorways and returned after your stay less any damage or unpaid fees.

  • €250 utility deposit is due at check in.

Ground Floor (Sleeps 6 +1)

  • Spacious and elegant living room with fireplace & comfortable seating, large flat-screen TV

  • Separate dining room (table seats 20 and can be made up as one long table or several square tables, with beautiful linens for every combination)

  • Country kitchen with two refrigerators, ice-maker, dishwasher & microwave

  • Office with PC and extensive library in English

  • 2 king bedrooms, each with en suite bathrooms with showers. One has a private terrace. The other opens onto the lovely courtyard.

  • 1 twin bedroom with 2 twin beds + an extra daybed (bedroom sleeps 3) and en suite bathroom with shower, door to the garden.

  • 1 powder room

  • Laundry room with washer & dryer.

Second Floor (Sleeps 6+3)

  • 2 king bedrooms, en suite bathrooms each with shower and separate Jacuzzi tub

  • 1 twin bedroom with extra loft that can sleep 2 children, extra daybed and en suite bathroom with shower.

Grounds

  • Large covered patio for dining al fresco with large table, fireplace, sink and BBQ.

  • Beautiful large sheltered courtyard with views.

  • Infinity swimming pool (18 x 6) with views

  • Jacuzzi tub with cascading water into the pool. The water can be heated on request at the expense of guests. This also can warm the pool.

  • Gym with exercise equipment & shower bathroom

  • Wine cellar-constant temperature and beautifully stocked. Wine tastings are possible.

  • Covered porch upstairs

  • Private patio for master bedroom

  • Vegetable and herb garden for guests

  • Wood-burning pizza oven with jamine-covered pergola and rustic outdoor table

 

Distances

  • Rome Airport 1 hr 45 min

  • Orvieto 20 min

  • Rome Airport 1 hr 35 min

  • Cortona 1 hr

  • Assisi 1 hr 23 min

  • Florence 1 hr 40 min

Reviews

  • "Memories to last a lifetime! Ludovica was an incredible host. Our kids loved the bocce ball court and spent all day in the pool."

    J.S., Doorways Client

  • "This was our third time staying at Villa Bellissima and it won't be our last...such a special place."

    K.L., Doorways Client

  • "We are so glad that we decided to stay in Umbria. The villa feels like a slice of heaven. Photos do not do it justice!!!"

    L.P., Dorways client

Discover Umbria

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Known as the Green Heart of Italy, Umbria is known for its luscious rolling hills, sprinkled with fields of yellow sunflowers, the smoky air of truffles, and soothing sunsets. It is both refined and authentic.

A land of Etruscan and medieval origins, Umbria is steeped in spirituality: the hill town of Assisi, birthplace of St. Francis, is considered the center of the Franciscan monastic movement. Perugia, Umbria's capital, hosts a world famous jazz festival.

Guests of Villa Bellissima are 15-20 minutes from charming Cetona and San Casciano dei Bagni, where you can pamper yourself at some of the best thermal springs in Italy. Visit Montepulciano, Orvieto, Todi, Perugia and Siena.

Villa Bellissima is eight miles from Orvieto, and guests can travel by train to Rome in an hour. There is a quaint small hill village with all shops within hiking distance. Perugia's Buitoni produces thirteen percent of Italy's pasta. It's no surprise, then, that the pasta in this region is delectable, especially the umbricelli, a specialty of Northern Umbria. Learn more about the regional cuisine of Umbria. Be sure to check out our Umbrian restaurant guide for local gems.

Day trips in Umbria include Spoleto, Orvieto, and Urbino and are are not to be missed.