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Renaissance Villa of the Aqueduct 1hr from Rome. Lazio-Umbria border

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Villa dell'Acquedotto. The rolling hills of Umbria in the background
Main facade with Renaissance etchings and terrace garden
The professional kitchen and its vaulted ceiling
Great room and Renaissance fireplace
Dining al fresco on our panoramic terrace garden

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Renaissance Villa of the Aqueduct 1hr from Rome. Lazio-Umbria border

The villa of the aqueduct is a beautiful and extremely unique villa built in the 1500s around the ruins of an ancient aqueduct.

Located in a dramatic position in a hilltown at the bend of Tiber River, the villa has beautiful views of the surrounding countryside.

• Please Note: While staying at the villa without car is possible, to make the most of your time spent in this beautiful part of Italy, we recommend having a car to reach the station and sites not connected by public transportation.

The home was recently completely renovated to both preserve the historic architecture and make it a luxurious retreat for the modern visitor. The exterior, decorated in the 16th century with etchings called sgraffiti, has been meticulously restored by a team of world class art restorers. The interior has been beautifully updated by the owners - two architects specializing in historic preservation and design.

The elegant and spacious home has three bedrooms, four bathrooms, a grand living room, state of the art kitchen, and a landscaped garden terrace with sweeping panoramic views. The villa is tastefully furnished with both antique and modern furniture.

The well-connected villa is in the perfect location - 3 km to a train station, you can easily reach Rome in 45 minutes, Florence in 2 hours, and countless other prime destinations easily.

Located in the medieval hilltown of Orte, you can enjoy an authentic experience in the heart of Italy.

The villa of the aqueduct is also a beautiful and unforgettable venue for intimate weddings and celebrations.

Choose our beautifully appointed historic villa for your trip to Italy.
The home, in addition to being a tremendous value (3500 sq ft for up to 6 people at very competitive all-inclusive rates), is spacious, light-filled, elegant, and full of carefully designed architectural details.

NOTES:

• We cannot accommodate check-ins on Sundays, August 15th, December 25th and January 1st.

• While we welcome all families and private groups of friends, we do not rent the villa as a base for third party commercial activities.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number IT056042C2AZGHYOJ6
Property # 3495425
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Orte

Located in Orte, this villa is in a rural area. Orte Underground and Castello Ruspoli are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Moutan Botanical Center and Vine Idee. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like cycling, ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Orte, Lazio

What's nearby

  • Orte Underground - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Spa of the Popes - 50 min drive - 41.0 km
  • Marmore Waterfall - 57 min drive - 45.8 km
  • Lago di Piediluco - 59 min drive - 48.3 km
  • Duomo di Orvieto - 60 min drive - 55.0 km

Getting around

  • Orte Station - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Birra Moretti - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪La Locanda sul Lago - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bar Porchetta - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bar Ristorante Hotel Autostrada - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Renaissance Villa of the Aqueduct 1hr from Rome. Lazio-Umbria border pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Renaissance Villa of the Aqueduct 1hr from Rome. Lazio-Umbria border ?

As of 19 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Renaissance Villa of the Aqueduct 1hr from Rome. Lazio-Umbria border on 24 May 2026 start from AU$388, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Renaissance Villa of the Aqueduct 1hr from Rome. Lazio-Umbria border ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Renaissance Villa of the Aqueduct 1hr from Rome. Lazio-Umbria border ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Renaissance Villa of the Aqueduct 1hr from Rome. Lazio-Umbria border ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Renaissance Villa of the Aqueduct 1hr from Rome. Lazio-Umbria border located?

Situated in a rural location, this villa is within a 10-minute walk of Tiber River and Orte Underground. Terme Di Orte is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amedeo D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming old house in a wonderful setting. Short walk to town and great locations to visit short drive.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MAD B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were very happy with this property. Alessandra was an incredible host. She even had a bottle of wine and flowers in the house for one of our party's 50th Birthday.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sherri Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friends Holiday

Friends cooking and celebrating together each year, we look for a home with character and great kitchen. This home has both. Plus easy access from the A1. We enjoyed our stay and visiting the nearby towns.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Babak M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Little town

Only an hour away from the hustle and bustle of Rome. Love walking up the hill to city center or Orte for coffee and dinners in the town center. The property was nice and we were amazed at the kitchen equipment. Keep in mind, the property does not have A/C system but there are floor fans in all bedrooms which were sufficient. A couple of more floor fans in the other rooms would have been helpful.Loved the place and will go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sallie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular historic home and wonderful hosts

The Aquaduct house is perhaps our favorite of all the many homes we have stayed in in our travels. This was our third visit to the house with our family, and it won’t be our last if we can help it. When we travel with family, we love to buy local products and cook for ourselves. The aqueduct house makes this a memorable in itself as it boasts a fullly outfitted kitchen and a choice of big beautiful eating spots. Also, the house itself is an integral part of the little hilltop town of Orte, where you can find anything you want for a beautiful Italian meal. In fact, a large large part of the pleasure of being in Orte is visiting the many small, family-run shops selling fresh pasta, local produce, beautiful cheeses, great poultry and meats, etc. And the house itself: not many places offer the opportunity to stay in a 16th century dwelling that is at the same time completely up-to-date and charming in every way. Finally, in addition to everything else, Anna and Allessandra go the extra mile to make sure that their guests have everything they need … and more. Just this morning, my daughter discovered that the taxi driver, who was supposed to pick up her and her 3 children to go to the train station, was sick and couldn’t come. Allessandra came and made two trips to get them and their luggage to the train station on time. In short, I couldn’t recommend the Aquaduct House more strongly!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Marilyn B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great location

I think it would be great for families, fun to stay in 15th century villa. Just did not have the comfort or amenities to make the stay more enjoyable. Our bathroom was very tiny and shower leaked outside to bathroom area. It would be shared with another room if more than 2 couples- I could not imagine that. It rained so my brother and his wife had worms and a lizard come into their room from outside, they took some packing tape to tape off the area they entered from. The great room is sparce , which would be fine however the furniture was not comfortable and had a musty smell. The historic town of Orte is very close, a nice walk and is fun to walk to, so it is a great location. The host Alessandra was very pleasant and attentive. Communication was good.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rossella C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

La grande bellezza

Abbiamo scelto di soggiornare in questa villa perché situata al centro della zona che volevamo visitare nei pochi giorni a disposizione, ma il suo fascino non deriva certo dalla posizione geografica! Solo in Italia può capitarti di dormire sotto un acquedotto romano in una villa del '500, splendidamente adattata alle esigenze dei nostri tempi! C'è proprio tutto per trascorrere un piacevolissimo soggiorno. Grazie alle proprietarie, molto gentili e disponibili a fornire informazioni. Torneremo!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A really unique location and a wonderfull through history

An really great place, you can't get enough from the view and the nice vila with all the beauty from the past. If you really want something special you have to book this villa
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Place in the quiet town of Orte

Having stayed in Rome several times and thinking it has become overcrowded, we were looking for something an easy train ride into Rome. This house worked perfectly. In the quiet cliffside town of​ Orte, it was both easy to get to Rome but so nice to come back to at night. The views from every window are fantastic and the walk into the old center or Orte was easy. The owners communicate very well and sent one of the best pre-arrival packets I have ever received. The location makes visits to Umbria and Tuscany towns easy day tips. Plus, the kitchen in this house is nuts! The only ask I would have for the house is AC but we were quite comfortable with the fans in each room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel S.

A stunning getaway in the Italian countryside.

My wife, daughter and I stayed at the villa with my sister, her husband and seven year old twins. The villa was very comfortable for the seven of us for six nights and we had a fantastic stay. Alessandra met us at the villa and gave us a tour. She was very friendly and readily available if we had issues (we didn’t). There was a nice gift of tasty, fresh fruit and coffee waiting when we arrived. The villa itself is as expected, well-appointed with nice areas to relax and comfortable bedrooms. We cooked in the professional-grade kitchens and dined in style in the large dining room. The star area, though, is the terrace. After touring all day, we enjoyed drinking wine on the terrace in the evenings watching the sunset and stargazing. In the morning, it was the perfect place to enjoy a cup of coffee. Very peaceful and beautiful. The location of the villa is also perfect. We took day trips to castles, gardens, hill towns and even as far as Pompeii and always found it easy to return to Orte for a relaxing evening. We also chose to have a local chef, Antonella, provide a meal one evening on the owner’s recommendation and that was fantastic. Antonella and her daughter brought traditional local fare and wine produced by her Grandmother. They were charming and the food was delicious. If you are looking for a place to relax while you see Italy, we can’t recommend the villa enough. Every part of our stay was pleasing and led to a wonderful time in Italy.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sallie B.

Beautiful, well-appointed home in charming, friendly village.

Our family of six had a lovely stay in this wonderful old house. Anna and Allessandra were perfect hosts, and the old town of Orte couldn’t have been more welcoming. Don’t miss the subterranean tour of the town—most interesting!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Donald P.

Beautifully Restored Villa

This villa was amazing and a perfect central location for exploring Umbria and Lazio. Very close to the train and easy access to major highways. Only wish we had been able to stay longer. We had a cooking class with Delores and everything was so delicious.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Monica C.

Magnificent!!!

This is by far one of the most magical places to stay. The sites, smells and tastes truly filled our hearts. Orte' is a beautiful town to walk around, the small cafe's and community feel was incredible. You really feel as though you are a part of the town. We had a wonderful guide Daniella for a day in Rome and chef Frabrizia that created a fantastic meal right in the villa. Anna & Alessandra were very welcoming and accommodating - we truly appreciated them for sharing their friends & family! Looking forward to our next visit!!
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10/10 Excellent

Jose Paulo N.

Fantanstic house in an amazing location

The house is comfortable, big and with a fantastic professional kitchen, just like in the pictures! The location offers a lot of attractions with incredible places. The owners were gentile, caring, ponctual the whole time and always there to attend our requests. The transportation to Rome is easy and it is a great place to stay. Definitely recommend it.

About the host

Hosted by Anna

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We are a family of architects specialized in historic preservation.

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English, Italian

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