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Secluded villa in rural Italy, large pool, table tennis, pool table & foosball.

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Outdoor pool
Exterior
Game room
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Gym
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Viterbo, Lazio
  • Rocchette Castle
    19 min drive
  • Civita di Bagnoregio Museum
    28 min drive
  • Duomo di Orvieto
    30 min drive

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About the area

Civitella d'Agliano

When you stay at this villa in Civitella d'Agliano, you'll be on a river and 12 minutes by car from Museo Diffuso della Tuscia Rupestre". .This family-friendly villa is 18.5 mi (29.8 km) from Lake Bolsena and 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from The Ghost Village.

What's nearby

  • Civita di Bagnoregio Museum - 28 min drive
  • St. Patrick's Well - 29 min drive
  • Orvieto Funicular - 29 min drive
  • Duomo di Orvieto - 30 min drive
  • Orvieto Underground - 30 min drive

Getting around

  • Alviano Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Area di Servizio Tevere Ovest - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Il Fontanile - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Millenium Ristorante Pizzeria Bruno - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bar La Rosa Blu - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante Pizzeria I Gelsi - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Secluded villa in rural Italy, large pool, table tennis, pool table & foosball.

PRICE

The house sleeps a maximum of 12 people and the cost is based on the number of guests in your group, (with a minimum charge for 6 people). When the group exceeds 6, each additional guest is charged at a weekly rate.

You can check availability and calculate the cost of your stay directly via Vrbo (property number 10744), by adding your dates and the number of guests in your group. To secure a booking, select the BOOK NOW option to make a secure online payment for the deposit.

CHANGES TO GUEST NUMBERS

If there are any changes to the numbers of guests in your group after the initial booking, please inform us via Vrbo at least 4 weeks before check-in, so that the final payment can be adjusted accordingly.

BOOKING NOTES

The minimum stay is 7 nights.
Check in and check out day is Saturday.
The price includes gas, electricity, provision of linen and final cleaning of house.
A deposit of 50% of the total rent is required to secure a booking and the remaining balance is required four weeks before arrival.

THE YELLOW HOUSE

The Yellow House is a haven of peace and tranquillity in the heart of rural Italy, it is secluded, hidden in a valley and surrounded by mature trees and beautiful views. The villa itself is elegant and comfortable and perfect for self-catering holidays for family groups. Happy days can be spent enjoying the large private pool, playing badminton or bocce on our outdoor court, exploring the 10 acres of land and fishing in the stream. On rainy days you can play table tennis, table football and pool, or cards on our card table. There are lots of board games, a small library and for the little ones, a dolls house.

SURROUNDING LANDSCAPE

The large private swimming pool (5m x 15m) is situated on the side of a hill and below is the winding valley. The pool is secluded and peaceful. Around the perimeter of the pool is a mature rosemary bush providing a beautiful perfume in the evenings and fresh herbs for cooking. The marble patio is spacious with plenty of room for the 8 sun loungers. In the garden there are 3 large garden tables and outside seating for 20 people. There is a lantern in the oak tree which provides the perfect light for intimate suppers or large parties in the evening. There is a large pizza oven which is great fun to use for cooking pizzas, joints of meat etc. The garden is informal. and the area around the house has space to park several cars. There is plenty of land to explore and a stream at the end of the bottom field from where it is possible to fish for trout. We have one neighbour but neither house is overlooked.

THE TOWN OF CIVITELLA D’AGLIANO

Half a mile from the house is our local supermarket. One mile from the house is the medieval town of Civitella d'Agliano whose ancient cobbled streets wind around well preserved dwellings perched on a hill with beautiful views of the valley. Close to the town square is a church, several shops, three bars, a restaurant and a pizzeria, there is also wide variety of very good restaurants within driving distance of which cater for all needs including families.

WINE TASTING

We offer wine tasting at The Yellow House and there are several wineries to visit in the region.

THINGS TO SEE AND DO

LAKE BOLSENA - For those who want to explore the area there is much to see including Lake Bolsena where you can swim, water ski, jet ski, explore the lake on peddelos, canoes or by boat - 30 minute drive

CATACOMBS - Beneath the church of Santa Cristina in the town of Bolsena is an impressive complex of paleochristian burials or catacombs, 9 deep and over 100m long with several lateral corridors. To access the catacombs visit the ticket office inside the church to the left, entry costs a small fee - 30 minute drive

CIVITA DI BAGNOREGIO - the fascinating 'dying city' of Civita di Bagnoregio, a tiny town perched on the top of what remains of an earthquake 300 years ago and offers spectacular panoramic views - 20 minute drive

THE GEOLOGICAL AND LANDSLIDE MUSEUM - Civita di Bagnoregio

THE FAIRY TALE VILLAGE - Sant'Angelo di Roccavecce whose houses have been painted with giant fairy tale murals - 15 minute drive

THE GHOST VILLAGE - Il Borgo Fantasma in the old town of Celleno which was used a a backdrop to the 2020 NetFlix series 'Luna Nera' (Black Moon) - 15 minute drive

WINE MUSEUM - in Castiglione in Teverina The MUVIS Museo del Vino is the largest museum of its kind in Europe with 2000 m² of exhibition space in the heart of the village of Castiglione in Teverina. A vast and articulated production complex of the Counts Vaselli or in the large cellar distributed over 5 floors (1st floor, ground floor and 4 underground floors), no longer in use for almost 20 years - 15 minute drive

OLIVE OIL MUSEUM AND TASTING - in Montecchio. The Bartolomei family began olive oil production over 100 years ago in Montecchio, Umbria. Although they use modern production methods now, the history of traditional oil production is kept alive in their impressive olive oil museum - 25 minute drive

THE SACRED WOOD - in Bomarzo. Sacro Bosco is an extraordinary mystical garden (also known as Parco dei Mostri – The Monsters’ park). It was commissioned by Pier Francesco Orsini, Duke of Bomarzo and patron of the arts in the 16th Century after the death of his wife Giulia Farnese. After years of neglect and a visit by the Spanish painter Salvador Dalí in the 1950s, the garden was beautifully restored by the Bettini family. Sacro Bosco is filled with giant statues of animal, gods and mythical creatures. There is an entrance fee and on site a little café and a restaurant - 30 minute drive

GO-KARTING - at the Circuito Internazionale Viterbo. You don’t have to drive fast if you don’t want to, there are lots of cars, each turn lasts for about 12 minutes. Children aged 12 or over can drive a single car and younger children must be a driven as a passenger by an adult in the double car. Clear instructions and a safety briefing are given before the session - 30 minute drive

ORVIETO - The hill top city of Orvieto will keep shoppers, historians and gastronomes happy all day long - 40 minute drive

Detailed descriptions of the area, restaurants and activities can be found on our website and in the information folder at the house. Do contact us if you require more information about the house and the surrounding area.
Make yourself comfortable in this villa, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This villa also features an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

e-mail - Emma de Souza (England), phone - Cristina Casian (Italy)

Languages

English, German, Italian

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Toaster
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Table football
  • Ping pong table
  • Games room
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lifts
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Kayaking on site
  • Golf on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Boating on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 2153 sq ft (200 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Non swimmers must be supervised

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Music must not be played outside
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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 EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bernhard R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The place to be for the 18th birthday party of my daughter
We really enjoyed the large pool and billard table ... weather has been around 24°C and sunny! One week has been too short ... we will come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

claire b.

Liked: Cleanliness
September 2025 Yellow House
We just left the house after our second month there this year. We so enjoy the house and its amenities as well as the precious community setting. The house is fully equipped and the manager is very accommodating. We were easily able to entertain our friends and family.
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful return to a home from home
This is the 4th time that we have stayed here, and we enjoyed it as much as the first. And each time we come back there is a little more to admire, as the Yellow House never rests on its laurels and is always improving. We love the pool and pool table, the pizza oven, the ambience in the local village, the proximity to Orvieto and Rome (from a number of local train stations) and it being a lovely place to relax with everything you need. Cristina is always on hand if we need anything, but never obtrusive, and we are already looking forward to trip number 5.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jane m., BATH, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Third amazing holiday at the Yellow House
Beautiful house and surroundings. The best pool ever!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very occasionally the Fairy Godmother taps you on the shoulder
Very, very occasionally the Fairy Godmother taps you on the shoulder and says OK now it's your turn to stay at a really magical place. The Yellow House, for us, was that magical place. We have just returned after a 3 week stay in July / August. Every glowing review you read about this Villa (including mine), still doesn't communicate what a great place this is. The location of the Villa is near the top of (and looks over) a beautiful valley. The villa is surrounded by mature trees, the oldest one is at the front of the house and is a magnificent Oak tree, under which is set a very large stone table for Family meals. The large pool is the best I have experienced on any holiday, the games room is amazing. I was concerned about the lack of air con, Emma assured me that it would not be a problem - she was right. All you have to do is close the windows and shutters during the day and open them at night. The fitted mosquito screens were perfect. We lay in bed looking through the moonlit leaves of the Oak tree.The weather was fantastic with temperatures up to 39c but there was always the pool to jump into and the Villa was always cool to walk into. There are no half measures with the Yellow House ALL of the facilities were exactly as described (expect a full size wood fired Pizza Oven). The information folder that Emma has compiled for Guests re facilities, things to see, places to go, places to eat etc is the best I have ever seen.We will 100% be returning to the Yellow House.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A truly wonderful trip in an idyllic setting!
We stayed at the Yellow House for two weeks in July. The setting was breathtaking and the pool and surrounding area was perfect for our party of 5. The house itself was beautiful, spacious, clean, really well equipped and allowed us the secluded and restful trip we were looking for. We loved every minute and hope to return again at some point soon.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian H., London UK

Liked: Cleanliness
The Yellow House June 2024
All all just love the House, it fits all our needs and ticks all the boxes The area is central to great places to visit, The only thing wrong we only had a week stay, will return again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

richard g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another lovely holiday at the Yellow House
Our 3rd visit and as usual suits our needs perfectly. Lovely large pool with good terrace and sun loungers. Plently of games to keep the more energetic busy, and fun bbq, pizza oven for chefs to experiment with. We had every meal outside and the extra fans were appreciated by some. Still no toaster but you can slowly grill bread in oven for those who need it. The track was a bit more rivited after a storm but we are used to it now. Highlights were Mille Miglia passing throgh Orvieto and flower festival in Bolsena. May make it back next year, dependent on arrival of grandchildren. Thanks as usual Emma
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

claire b.

Liked: Cleanliness
May 2024
We've just returned from a month at the Yellow House. The exterior had just been painted as had the small living room. All of the mosquito screens were new and fresh. The house was comfortable, enjoyable, and perfect for us. We can't wait to return.
Stayed 28 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

claire b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Yellow House 2023
Having stayed at the Yellow House for many years, we found the house to be still well appointed and comfortable, the grounds to be beautiful, and the pool wonderful. The town is quaint and charming filled with lovely and generous people. Looking forward to next time!
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Holiday Home
A beautiful and very spacious house with a gorgeous swimming pool set within lovely gardens in a very peaceful location. Great for relaxing and also well positioned for sightseeing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philippa O.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best villa in Italy
The yellow house holds a special place in my family's heart and going back there this summer after 15years (!!) Was nothing short of incredible, it was exactly as we remembered it with a few upgrades and the beautiful pool over looking the valley below was as stunning as it was before. The local village had enough food and drink to keep us going and there were multiple things to do within a 30/40min drive which kept us occupied the whole week, would definitely recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony C., EAST GRINSTEAD

Liked: Cleanliness
3rd stay and even more brilliant
It's our third time staying at The Yellow House in the past 7 years. We are fortunate to have traveled around the world on family holidays in-between visits but we always come back. The house is just perfect. Incremental (and substantial some years) changes make a notable difference each visit. Cristina is always brilliant and on hand to welcome us. For first timers, you may need to follow Cristina from the town center to find the house. When you do though...WOW. yes it's Yellow. Huge. Beautiful inside and out and the pool is exceptional. The additional extension built a few years ago made a huge difference and is where the family would lounge and play pool/table tennis/ table football. Broadband has kicked up a notch which helped the kids give us peace for a bit after dinner! The kitchen and dining area were much used and don't forget the pizza oven! We didn't make the most of it this year but I'm sure we will when we return. I have every intention on returning to Italy eventually and staying at the Yellow House has played a part in this decision. The locals are great. We always try a little Italian but most speak better English. Ice creams, coffees etc are a 15 minute walk from the house. Bagnoregio is a drive I can do with my eyes closed these days (a really good drive for those that are into that sort of thing!) Again, supermarket, gelato and many cafes are awesome and it felt like we visited daily. Civita di bagnoregio (dying city) is a must visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heaven
We have the most amazing 2 weeks in Italy. Cristina and Emma were both so helpful whenever we had a question. The house was even better than I remembered, the pool was out of this world. We had the most amazing time. Thank you!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic villa with large pool
Third visit and never fails to live up to our expectations. Spacious villa with excellent swimming pool. Table tennis, pool table and table football. Local village very quiet but good supermarket and pizza take-away. A great get-away for those looking for relaxation in rural Italy
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrizia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Yellow House
The house is lovely and big. The pool size is an amazing size and the views are fabulous. If you want to go out and about a car is needed. There are so many lovely places to visit around Civitella D’Agliano. The communication we had before and when we were at the villa was very much appreciated. Lovely place to stay
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Back again!
Overlooking a tranquil valley, the Yellow House sits perched on a verdant hillside. By day, the sun beats down on a refreshing salt water swimming pool, while after dark, nightingales compete with owls in the trees and porcupines and wild boar rustle in the undergrowth. Inside, the stone floors of the house keep the bedrooms, an ample kitchen and a well equipped games room cool. And if you venture up the track, you have the delights of the unspoiled hilltop town of Civitella d'Agliano at your disposal.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

claire b.

Liked: Cleanliness
2022 Yellow House
This is the 4th year we've spent a month at this property. We love almost everything about it adn look forward to returning.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian H., London UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Yellow House holiday
Once again we had a great stay at the Yellow house (this was my 12th visit) It’s got everything, quietness for total relaxation, Central to countless places of interest (we are still finding new places to visit) The people in the village are so friendly. I truly can not find any negatives. If you thinking of booking a perfect holiday well The Yellow House will be my first chose.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roger C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful old house very well suited to special family times
Just a great place to be. Beautiful old farmhouse with ample accommodation for our party of 7. We only used the double rooms. The beds were large and comfy. House suitable for any weather. We had some stormy weather but enjoyed some time indoors with pool table etc. Pool was great. Nice and big. Plenty of room for volleyball! We appreciated the salt water rather than chlorine. Lovely outlook.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Caroline a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house and could walk to good village
We were a group of 6 friends staying at the Yellow House. Good location and great to be able to walk to the village with supermarket and cafes. Enjoyed the wine tasting and visit to the cellars. Had days out in Todi, Montepulciano and Orvieto and loved the lakes nearby inc Bolsena. House was good, great pool. Weather was very hot and we were hiding in the shade the middle of the day. Be good to have some more comfy chairs outside in the shade under the tree or for the evening,. And maybe consider having an electric kettle and toaster. We had a great trip.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Italy
Our family of 6 adults and 4 children ranging from 3 to 13 had a great week living in the Yellow House… the Pool, the pool table, the views, the BBQ… amazing. The 3 stories of stairs was a killer in the heat if you are susceptible to forgetting things though!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Large property in beautiful surroundings
We have been several times before but first time since extension. This is beautiful although we kept trying to exit the old door now a window!! It was extremely hot unusually both indoors and out! We have never felt the need for a/c before. There is very little shade at the pool area which could perhaps be improved? As always we congregated under the tree in the evenings such a special spot! Thanks to Cristina and Emma for all they do to ensure a relaxing holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and tranquility in stunning location in Lazio
Beautiful house in a stunning location. Close to a charming town with all amenities you need. Fantastic restaurants and lovely wine. We thoroughly recommend the people from Quando Posso coming to cook dinner at the Yellow House.
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gerard E., London, United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness
Family 60th birthday bash
The yellow house is a very comfortable place to stay for 7vadults and one baby. There's plenty of space for everyone to eat/cook/play games together. The house has been tastefully restored and has a lovely view and extensive garden. Despite being there in October we were still able to swim in the pool most days. We spent a few days visiting local towns and tried the wine tasting in the village (which was excellent 😊). Would love to go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021