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Le Riserva Montebello, Bolsena

"La Riserva Montebello" is a  farmhouse in the very heart of central Italy on the border of Lazio, Tuscany and Umbria regions. The farm offers accommodations for 40 guests.   

The rooms, each with its own bathroom, are in three country houses divided in rooms, each house is provided with swimming pool and each room has bathroom, television and a beautiful view of the lake. The property boasts 30 hectars of woodland, kiwi, olive plantations and stock farming. Situated of the slopes of the hills overlooking Lake Bolsena (300 mt. sea level) the Riserva (450 mt. above sea level) offers the visitors a breathtaking view of the lake and surrounding countryside. Particularly noteworthy is its mild climate, even throughout summer months, a pleasure breeze in the morning and evening and the enchantment of endless glowing sunsets.  

The food is simple: natural Italian "farmhouse cooking", based on farm's own local produce and cooked freshly every day.  

La Riserva Montebello offers numerous activities: 3 swimming pools, horse riding, ping-pong, recently built tennis court, archery and sailing in the Lake of Bolsena. 

The Riserva, wich lies in the heart of the ancient Etruscan Museum at Tarquinia to the beauties of the Papal Villas and Italia Gardens such as the nearby Palazzo Farnese and Villa Lante della Rovere, all within easy reach of Bolsena. Of particular interest is the enchanting Papal Isola Bisentina, a tiny island situated in the middle of the lake of Bolsena. For guest without car,  the owners provide a shuttle service to Orvieto Station or Fiumicino Airport (Rome) or any other destination required.  

Distance: Rome 100 Km., Florence 150 Km., Siena 90 Km., Orvieto 18 Km.*, Assisi 70 Km., Tarquinia 60 Km., Tuscania Km. 45, Todi Km. 60, Pienza Km. 60.  

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