6 Bedroom House in Orte

Casale Hortensiae is the perfect "home away from home" for experienced travellers who want to discover the heart and soul of Italy. 
 
Casale Hortensiae is a place to rest, to enjoy being together with family and friends, and to partake in the serenity of the countryside while in the comfort of a beautifully restored villa. Its location is also ideal for reaching a wealth of popular tourist destinations.

This country house is distinguished by the simplicity of its furniture, its tasteful décor and the harmony flowing between its indoor and outdoor spaces. A large portico shaded by wisteria vines and climbing roses runs along the front and side of the house and is furnished with many comfortable chairs and a dining table for ten. Doors from the portico open onto the homey kitchen with a hearth and a table for ten, where breakfast is served in the morning. The portico also opens onto a spacious and inviting living area with plenty of natural light, a piano, and tables and chairs for playing games or curling up to read a book. Just a few paces from the portico is the pool, for a swim to start a quiet morning or for a refreshing dip mid-day.

Nearby towns and villages host a wide variety of cultural events, ranging from century-old religious celebrations to food and wine festivals and traditional medieval feasts. 
 
Viterbo: The historic centre of Vierbo is one of the best preserved medieval towns in the Lazio region. Numerous buildings (especially churches) are built on top of ancient ruins. The main attraction is the Papal Palace (Palazzo dei Papi) that served as a country residence and sanctuary in times of troubale in Rome. The columns of the palace are spolia from a Roman temple. Another important monument in the city is the cathedral of San Lorenzo. 
 
Civita di Bagnoregio: Also known as "the dying town" due to the slow erosion of the cliff it is perched on, it appears to be suspended above a lunar landscape of clay canyons. The town, connected to the outside world only through a long pedestrian bridge, was all but abandoned by its inhabitants and has retained its Medieval structure and charm.

• Travel Info: BY PLANE: Both of Rome's airports are well connected to Termini station, just a 45-minute train ride from Orte. - From Fiumicino airport: take the fast train (Leonardo Express) to Termini and change to a local train to Orte. Alternatively, there are trains running directly to Orte but these are not as frequent. Please check the Trenitalia website for more details. - From Ciampino airport: A bus to Termini station, operated by Terravision, leaves from a stop just outside the departure side of the terminal.