The Renaissance estate
19 Guests
10 Bedrooms
9 Bathrooms
Dating back to the 16th century, Villa Rossi Danielli is an homage to elegant country living, an object lesson in conservative restoration, and an ode to local traditions. The owners’ love for their home is evident at every turn, from the luxuriant, manicured grounds and the charm-filled interiors, to the remarkable attention to detail and the lightness of touch. Arrival at this most remarkable property is like entering a world of architectural, horticultural and historical wonder.
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Keyholder highlights
- Full service including cook
- Space, seclusion and total privacy
- Stunning historical residence
- 40-acre estate
- Panoramic infinity pool
- Magical ambience
Gallery
Villa Rossi Danielli rising amidst its verdant, secluded grounds.
An enticing view from the main villa over the gardens and the pool.
Welcome to Villa Rossi Danielli, a magnificent home dating back to the 16th century.
The shaded portico outside the farmhouse is laid and ready for dinner.
Strolling down to the magical pool area.
Includes
- Sole use of the villa and the grounds
- The support of our Villa Specialists to help you select your perfect villa
- The expertise of a dedicated local team to help you fine-tune the logistics of your trip and to plan a range of experiences, many of which are exclusive to The Thinking Traveller
- A Local Specialist, based near your villa, to assist you during your stay (between 9am and 7pm daily, with 24/7 emergency support)
- A comprehensive guide to your villa and its surrounding area, including our restaurant recommendations, cultural highlights and other activities
- An easy-to-use online holiday planner to keep all your booked experiences and services in one place, ensuring that nothing gets missed during your stay
- The ability to coordinate and share the details of your trip with your group via Your Account
- All sales taxes, electricity, gas, Wi-Fi, linen, bath towels, pool and/or beach towels
- Daily service provided by 5 members of staff, including a house manager, a cook, a waiter and maids
Excludes
- Flights
- Car hire
- Transfers
- The cost of ingredients for meals (payable on presentation of receipts)
- Tourist taxes (tassa di soggiorno) levied by many town councils in Italy. The amount varies by location and usually amounts to between €1-€3 per person
Viterbo, Tuscany
Villa Rossi Danielli
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The Area
Villa Rossi Danielli is situated just a couple of minutes outside the beautiful mediaeval city of Viterbo in northern Lazio, just across Tuscany's southern border. The surrounding area, known as Tuscia, is rich in Etruscan history, character-filled towns and villages, fascinating landscapes of volcanic origins, large lakes, and thermal springs.
Viterbo itself is a fabulous city to have on your doorstep. Its delightful and well-preserved old town centre includes mediaeval walls, the 13th-century Palazzo dei Papi (a papal residence), a handsome Romanesque cathedral with Gothic belltower, numerous churches, and plenty of fine aristocratic palazzi. The city is also home to a great selection of restaurants, cafés, bars and shops.
Tuscia's Etruscan origins are in evidence wherever you look, and some of the best archaeological sites are to be found at nearby Tuscania (30 minutes) and Tarquinia (45 minutes).
To the north and south of Villa Rossi Danielli are two of Italy's loveliest lakes, Bolsena and Bracciano. Apart from their great natural beauty, they are also home to some lovely towns and villages, including the two from which they take their names.
There are dozens of superb villages to explore close by. Perhaps the most remarkable is the precariously positioned hill-top jewel of Civita di Bagnoreggio, which stands at some 430m above sea level and is accessed by a pedestrian bridge. Seemingly untouched by modernity, it offers sublime 360-degree panoramas of the Tuscia region.
A trip southeast to the village of Caprarola (25mins) is also recommended, for it is here that you find the fabulous Palazzo Farnese, a pentagonal Mannerist-style architectural masterpiece dating back to the 16th century. The interiors and gardens are quite something and a visit is highly recommended.
The Tyrrhenian coast is easily reachable from Villa Rossi Danielli in about 50 minutes, and there are long stretches of sand running up to Orbetello and Monte Argentario to the northwest, both of which are well worth a visit.
For a little pampering, you could head to the historic and luxurious thermal baths and spa of the Terme dei Papi just to the west of Viterbo. The name derives from the fact that mediaeval Popes would retreat there for some down time.
Rome is not far away, and Villa Rossi Danielli is well placed for day trips. The train from Viterbo to Rome Ostiense station takes about two hours, and then it's just two stops from Piramide metro station to the Colosseum.
