Amelia
The Luxury Collection
Amelia
From €5500 per week
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Located in the heart of Orvieto inside an ancient Palazzo, this one bedroom one bath luxury apartment features charming views over the garden, a 1000 year old church, and the ancient rooftops of Orvieto. It is a dream!
The spacious open space living room features a fully equipped kitchen with dining peninsula. The residence is furnished in the same opulent yet comfortable style as the other residences.
This gorgeous residence is “zero-entry” (has zero steps). Additionally, it may be configured for persons with disabilities upon request.
73 sq.mt./785 sq.ft.
Living Space
The open living area offers lovely views above the rooftops of Orvieto. A dining peninsula for 4 people allows for relaxing meals at home, and a Juliet balcony provides a delightful view. the rooftops of the surrounding countryside.
Kitchen
The fully equipped kitchen features oven, induction range, large refrigerator, and both American coffee and Italian espresso machines.
The residence is 73 sq.mt./785 sq.ft. and includes one bedroom of 23 sq.mt./247 sq.ft.
The bedroom includes:
Private bathroom
Luxury mattresses and top grade mattress covers
Hand sewn and embroidered highest Egyptian cotton sheets made here in Orvieto
Finest silk and linen fabrics and furnishings from Italy and also imported from England and France based on inspirations from Italy (Nina Campbell, Osborne Little)
Safe
Large armadio closet
Bathrobe and slippers
The Amelia luxury residence features a private bathroom with:
Ortigia bath products
Frette bath towels, as in Belmond and Four Seasons hotels
Rain showers with extra hand held doccetta
Professional grade, highest quality salon hairdryers
Private clothes washing machine and dryer which make traveling in Italy easy.
This Palazzo has 3 luxury apartments (2 x one bedroom and 1 x 2 bedroom) They can all be rented together to host the one group of 8 + people. The owners dinning room and Palazzo can be made availed for private birthday dinners and events on request.
Amenities
Air Conditioning
Daily Breakfast
Elevator
Jacuzzi
Sauna
Terrace / Alfresco Dining
Walk To Village
Wellness Room
Wifi
Extra Optional Services
Airport Transfer
Cooking class
Fresh Groceries
Guided Tours
Private Chef
Wine Tour
Pricing and Availability
Weekly rate is 5500 Euros
Min 3 days
The benefits of the Luxury Collection
Pricing Notes
Daily housekeeping service
Complimentary continental breakfast items in residence
Bottle of local wine
If desired, a cocktail aperitivo on the roof terrace or in one of our historic palazzo salons
Early check-in/check-out based on availability
Complimentary copy of the book “Piera”, written by the mother of the owner
An accompanied walk for all or part of the 5k Anello della Rupe path, or a brief walking tour of the town
The following are complimentary to all our guests and may also be reserved in exclusivity based on availability.
Rooftop terrace
Gardens
Gym with Technogym equipment
Sauna (please reserve in advance)
Jacuzzi set discreetly against the palazzo in our ancient gardens
Elevator
Ancient Etruscan grottoes in a wine cellar underneath the palazzo (48 hour advance notice)
Other complimentary amenities:
Ortigia bath products
Frette bath towels
Acqua di Parma diffusers
Hand-sewn Egyptian cotton sheets made here in Orvieto
Fine silk and linen fabrics and furnishings, Italian as well as imported from England and France based on inspirations from Italy (Nina Campbell, Osborne Little)
Professional salon quality hairdryers
American coffee maker as well as Italian espresso machine
Private laundry (washer and dryer)
High speed wifi
Bose speakers
Safe
Plastic-free water bottles
Complimentary custom stocked kitchen items
Concierge service, in person and also via messaging
Please note:
One of the luxury residences is designed for persons with disabilities and has zero step entry (no steps required to access the residence).
All bedding in Palazzo is matrimonial, either UK super king (180×200) or European king (160×200). We cannot separate beds into single beds.
Children aged 12 and over are welcome in the palazzo.
Umbria
Umbria is one of the smallest regions in Italy located just east of Tuscany. It is often referred to as the green heart of Italy. With its rolling hills, fields of olive groves, ancient buildings, and stunning landscape once could mistake this region for its neighbour Tuscany quite easily.
There are not too many cities in ancient Umbria which is refreshing and part of its charm. Umbria has retained many of Italy’s old world traditions and it has built up a name for itself as one of the countries slow food regions. It is common to spend 3 hours over one meal whilst in Umbria.
When visiting Umbria one should enjoy exploring cities such as Perugia, Assisi, Spoleto and Orvieto.
Perugia is a very lively city with its famous university for foreigners. It has a thriving art scene and several cultural events and music concerts.
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