Banxiana

Villa with beautiful views, accommodating 14 people, just a couple kilometers south of Tuscany in Umbria.

Umbria Villa 14

Privacy and silence are the distinct features of Banxiana a restored stone farmhouse built 8 centuries ago, surrounded by delightful gardens in a picturesque valley. This spacious villa offers extensive views of the Umbrian countryside. There are numerous important art sites nearby, such as Montepulciano, Bagni Vignone, Orvieto, Lago di Bolsena, Todi, Perugia, Chiusi, San Quirico d’Orcia, and San Casciano dei Bagni.

The farmhouse grows its own organic vegetables and produces organic extra virgin olive oil.

Dishwasher, microwave, outside laundry room with washer (to be used only by the staff), screened windows, A/C in bedrooms (ceiling fan only in the annex), satellite TV, CD player, wireless Internet access, sauna, work out machine, outdoor table tennis, bocce court, barbecue grill (on request, the best cuts of meat from the local butcher can be ordered), child seat, pool towels. A cellar stocked with carefully selected wines in all price ranges. Banxiana is a no smoking property.

The décor of the house is unique with art and crafts from all over the world offering an informal and relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere.

Included with rate

* Electricity, water, A/C and final cleaning
* Heating including fire place
* Morning housekeeping service: 3 hours per day (except Sunday)
* Complimentary welcome lunch or dinner
* Gardener and pool maintenance service
* High speed internet access

Not included with rate

Extra housekeeping service and/or extra table serving: €10 per hour
Extra linen change: €18 per set
Buffet lunch/dinner: €25 per person/per meal, including wine
Villa lunch/dinner: €50 per person/per meal, including wine, table service and after-dinner-clean-up
Personal laundry and ironing service: €10 per hour
Babysitting service, subject to availability: €12 per hour
Use of Sauna: €15 per hour subject to house rules
Wine tastings at the villa can be arranged upon request

7 Bedrooms/7 Bathrooms

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Property Type

Villa

Region

Umbria

Capacity

Features

Outdoor pool
Sauna

Ground Floor

Several comfortable sitting areas and a magnificent eat-in kitchen/dining room with an open fireplace and a large dining table. The villa features a cozy winter garden completely furnished for lounging with seating for six and wood-burning stove. Sitting/TV room
with fireplace, game table, and extensive library in English opens onto outdoor patio/dining area.

1 king bedroom with garden view and en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower.

First Floor

Master bedroom with 2 french beds and spacious en-suite bathroom with shower and tub. 1 king bedroom suite with bathroom with shower and small reading/lounge room (can hold 1 single bed).

Second Floor

2 king bedrooms each with en-suite bathroom (1 with shower and 1 with tub). 1 king bedroom suite with bathroom with shower and small reading/lounge room (can hold 1 single bed).

Annex/Guest House

1 king bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower.

Exterior

The garden, overlooking a fabulous 360-degree panorama, is furnished with tables and chairs, featuring a large covered patio for dining “al fresco” or “a lume di candela”, or relaxing under the trees. The pool is easily reachable both through a short staircase, by car within the garden, or by car through a small road within the property. The pool (7 x 18 meters) was converted from an old water basin and is circled by a low wall where there are comfortable sun mats and sun beds. In the annexed living room there is also a sauna and a bathroom with shower. From the pergola that opens in front of the lounge room, you can enjoy a wonderful view of the valley. Have a Martini by the pool at sunset or during the Autumn months, a glass of Tintoretto (prosecco with grenadine).

Staff

Maid service included - Cook for an extra fee - Babysitting for an extra fee.

Exclusions

Security deposit: €2,000 held with agency + €200 to be paid upon arrival in cash. - Laundry (washing machine) & ironing facilities on the premises at guests’ disposal - Extra housekeeping service and/or extra table serving: €10 per hour - Extra linen change: €18 per set - Buffet lunch/dinner: €25 per person/per meal, including wine - Villa lunch/dinner: €50 per person/per meal, including wine, table service and after-dinner-clean-up - Personal laundry and ironing service: €10 per hour - Babysitting service, subject to availability: €12 per hour - Use of Sauna: €15 per hour subject to house rules - Wine tastings at the villa can be arranged upon request