The Yellow House

Description

Enhanced cleaning procedures 2020

In order that our guests feel safe while staying at The Yellow House we have implemented the following cleaning and disinfecting procedures in line with the recommendations from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control.

- We provide hand soap for all bathrooms.
- And hand sanitizer for rooms without sinks.
- Our towels and linen are washed at high temperatures with products that will kill 100% of germs.
- All linen and towels are changed after each stay.
- Surfaces are cleaned and disinfected after each stay using a two-step approach. A detergent or soap and hot water for visibly dirty surfaces followed by disinfection to kill germs on surfaces.
- There is a minimum buffer time of 6 hours between stays to make sure the property is aired and disinfected in between guests.

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 the new court, exploring the 10 acres of land and fishing in the stream. On rainy days you can still stay active in the new underground games room playing table tennis, table football and pool. 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. The city of Orvieto is only 40 minutes away and a visit will keep shoppers, historians and gastronomes happy all day long. Nearer home is the fascinating 'dying city' of Civita di Bagnoregio, a tiny town perched on the top of what remains of a an earthquake 300 years ago, and offers spectacular panoramic views.

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.

Eating and drinking

There are a wide variety of very good restaurants within driving distance of Civitella d'Agliano which cater for all needs including families. For specific details visit our website www.theyellowhouse-italy.com. There are many local wines but the best known is the organic wine made by Sergio Mottura and his family who own the beautiful hotel La Tana dell'Istrice in the medieval quarter of Civitella d’Agliano, here you can taste wines and visit the impressive cellars.

Things to do and see

If you enjoy shopping for local produce you may want to visit the markets, these are a typical feature of the local areas, the size of the markets vary depending on the town's importance. The markets usually start at 8am and finish at 1pm. On Monday there is a market in Bagnoregio, Tuesday in Bolsena Thursday and Saturday in Orvieto and a small market on Friday in Civitella d'Agliano. For those of you who enjoy golf 'La Querce' Golf Club is approximately 40 minutes drive away just south of Viterbo - 18 hole, par 72, 64262 meters. And those that ski -Mount Amiata is 60km from the house in Tuscany on the way to Siena (approximately a one hour drive). Although not on the door step it is possible to visit the resorts for day trips. There is good skiing at Prato della Contessa, Prato della Macinaie, Marsiliana and Cantore. Slopes are suitable for beginners and advanced skiers. For excellent local info 'Bolsena, Everything You Need to Know' by Fleur Kinson -