Borgo Santa Maria is a vacation resort consisting of four rural houses.

Each of the houses has been carefully and accurately restored. The houses were been built of brick and stones centuries ago. All of the houses have an Umbrian style architecture.

After finishing all of the restoration and renovation work, we decided to give each of the nine apartments a name evoking its function in the past.

The fascination of the old rural houses can be felt upon entering the houses, whose walls are characterized by warm and mellow colors which creates a special atmosphere.

The original wood beams in the ceilings of each apartment provides you with a feeling of living centuries ago. The atmosphere of the living rooms, with their original terracotta floors, old brick fireplaces and old restored furniture, is warm and inviting.

The kitchens have built-in cabinets decorated with ceramic tiles.

The interior doors, as in the old rural tradition, have iron latches in place of the more modern handles. The furnishings are completed by colored curtains, which give an unusual light and by framed pictures and hanging crafts, which will catch your attention.

In addition to the details of the old tradition, the structure offers many modern comforts such as appliances, a safe, double-pane windows, satellite TV and decentralized heating.

The resort is about 800 meters from the town of Santa Maria, where you can find a supermarket, newspapers, a pharmacy, pizzeria and restaurants. Banks, post office and railway station are located in Fabro Scalo, about 4 km from Borgo Santa Maria.

In addition to the comforts of the apartments, we also provide:

• Boccia court
• Laundry room
• Ping-pong table
• Volleyball court
• Soccer short field
• Mountain bike rental
• Small pond for fishing
• Local products for sale
• Playground for children
• Shaded parking spaces
• 14m x 6m swimming pool with whirlpool
• Private automobile exhibition (cars 1930 - 1970)
• Large garden with gazebos, tables, benches and BBQ grill
• Small bulletin board with information on events and activities in the area
• Guided tours to a famous Orvieto winery in several languages

Please note, the swimming pool is open in middle and high season only.

Upon your arrival, as a gift, you will receive a bottle of wine and extra virgin olive oil, both are produced locally.

Description of Apartments:

Rates include linens and towels, electricity and gas charges, final cleaning (except dishes and kitchen cleaning). During the winter months, charges for heating apply (please ask for these rates). Fireplace use is also an additional yet nominal rate (please ask for current rates).

Gallo Nero:

Gallo Nero is a three room apartment (68 sq. m.) on the first floor with external staircase. There is a large fireplace with a stone platform. The kitchen has built-in cabinets. There is one bathroom with shower and two bedrooms plus a sofa-bed in the living room (sleep 5+2).

Gallo Nero is the only apartment with a view on all sides. Outside, next to the entrance, there is a private pergola (trellis) and a table. Appliances include dishwasher, microwave oven and satellite TV. The color of the walls is salmon pink.

Scuderia:

Scuderia is a two room apartment (42 sq. m.) on the ground floor. There is a brick fireplace and a private yard outside. The kitchen has built-in cabinets. There is one bathroom with shower and one bedroom plus a sofa-bed, satellite TV (sleep 2+2). Outside next to the entrance, there is a private pergola (trellis) and a table. The color of the walls is "ancient pink".

Le Volte:

Le Volte is a three room apartment (68 sq. m.) on the ground floor. The ceiling in the living room is standing on brick arches and pillars. The kitchen has built-in cabinets. There is one bathroom with shower and two bedrooms plus a sofa-bed in the living room (sleep 4+2). Outside, next to the entrance, there is a private pergola (trellis) and a table. Appliances include dishwasher, microwave oven and satellite TV. The color of the walls is light golden yellow.

Fienile:

Fienile is a two room apartment (45 sq. m.) on the ground floor with a private yard outside. There is a wooden platform (10 sq. m.), where an additional bed can be placed. The kitchen has built-in cabinets and there is a fireplace. There is one bathroom with shower and one bedroom plus a sofa-bed in the living room (sleep 2+2) and satellite TV. The color of the walls is light green.

La Terrazza:

La Terrazza is a three room apartment (65 sq. m.) on the first floor with a large private terrace (60 sq. m.) and external staircase. There is a large brick fireplace and the kitchen has built-in cabinets. There is one bathroom with shower and two bedrooms plus a sofa-bed in the living room (sleep 4+2). Appliances include dishwasher, microwave oven and, satellite TV. The color of the walls is yellow and lily.

Limonaia:

Limonaia is a two room apartment (38 sq. m.) on the ground floor with private yard outside and a table. There is a large fireplace with a stone platform. The kitchen has built-in cabinets. There are two bedrooms with bathrooms, plus a sofa-bed in the living room (sleep 2+2) and satellite TV. Although Limonaia is the smallest apartment, it is very popular. The color of the walls is lemon yellow.

Torretta:

Torretta is a two room apartment (55 sq. m.) on the first and second floor of a XV century stone house. There is a fireplace and the kitchen has built-in cabinets. Outside there is a private pergola (trellis) and a table. There is one bathroom with shower, one bedroom, and a studio with a sofa-bed (sleep 2+2) and satellite TV. The second floor rooms have a great view on the valley. The color of the walls is light blue.

Forno:

Forno is a two room apartment (48 sq. m.) on the first floor of a XV century stone house. There is a fireplace and the kitchen has built-in cabinets. There is one bathroom with shower and one bedroom plus a sofa-bed in the living room (sleep 2+2) and satellite TV. Outside there is a private pergola (trellis) and a table. The color of the walls is green.

Meridiana:

Meridiana is a four room apartment, the largest (86 sq. m.) on the ground floor. There is a large brick fireplace and the kitchen has built-in cabinets. Outside there is pergola (trellis) and a table. There are two bathrooms with shower and three bedrooms (sleep 6). Appliances include dishwasher, microwave oven and satellite TV. The color of the walls is gold and salmon pink.

Location:

Borgo Santa Maria is located in Umbria, in the municipality of Monteleone di Orvieto, near the border with Lazio and Tuscany.

Directions From North and South:

• Exit the A1 motorway at Fabro, turn left in the direction of Fabro Scalo.
• After 1 km turn left on SP 54 in the direction of Chiusi.
• At km 2.4 of SP 54 turn right in the direction of Santa Maria.
• Borgo Santa Maria is on the right 1 km after the turn.

Directions From Perugia:

• Take the highway toward Firenze and exit at "Madonna Alta".
• Take SS 220 in direction Citta' della Pieve, drive through Tavernelle and reach Monteleone d'Orvieto.
• Then turn right in the direction of Fabro on SS 71.
• After 6 km in the town of Santa Maria turn right after "Il Girasole" restaurant.
• Drive about 800 meter in "via dei Pini" until you reach Borgo Santa Maria.

What To See:

Umbria is a region which gives you happiness and serenity. In this green and old land everything is still authentic. Here you also eat according with old traditions.

In villages craftsmen teach their precious abilities which have been used for generations. In abbeys you can immediately feel the outburst of a pure faith. In the countryside you can smell the flourishing vegetation of the region.

You can really restore your body and your mind walking through fascinating old cities and villages, which seem to be part of a legend, or having warm baths in healthy spas.

Here everything makes you find your own harmony among changing landscapes which stimulate unexpected feelings.

Borgo Santa Maria is located in an ideal place to visit a vast portion of central Italy. Many artistic cities, medieval towns and resorts are just one or two hours away.

Interesting places that are within easy reach from Santa Maria include:

• Todi 50 km
• Assisi 75 km
• Parrano 9 km
• Pienza 40 km
• Siena 100 km
• Roma 120 km
• Cetona 13 km
• Perugia 45 km
• Orvieto 25 km
• Cortona 42 km
• Firenze 130 km
• Montalcino 60 km
• Montefalco 80 km
• Montepulciano 33 km
• Lago di Bolsena 50 km
• Lago Trasimeno 40 km
• Citta' della Pieve 10 km
• Terme di Saturnia 90 km
• Terme di Chianciano 25 km
• Monteleone d'Orvieto 3 km
• Terme di S. Casciano 18 km
• Cascata delle Marmore 90 km

What To Do:

Borgo Santa Maria is the ideal place where you can practice a wide choice of relaxing, funny, cultural or sport activities:

There are interesting itineraries to discover the traditional clay workmanship. In Ficulle (8 km away), clay is used to make vases. Meanwhile, in Castelviscardo (20 km away), the town is famous for producing handmade bricks and tiles.

For those who are interested in wine-making we suggest the famous Tuscan and Umbrian wine roads, very closed to Borgo Santa Maria. We also offer our guests guided visits to important wine producers in Orvieto where they will try good wine and will receive information about the full wine production, from the cultivation of the grapes until the final result of it, the great wine of Orvieto.

Another typical product of the region is the truffle. The fair of black and white truffle is a tradition for Fabro. We can organize visits to the shop Voglie di Bosco, where superb truffle handmade sauces are produced.

In November, oil presses are opened in Città della Pieve, Ficulle and Monteleone d'Orvieto. At this time of the year, extra virgin olive oil is produced and free bruschetta is offered to the guests who can buy the new oil.

At a few kilometers further away from Borgo Santa Maria is an equestrian center where horse rides along river Chiani are organized.

In San Casciano (18 km away), you can do a wide variety of thermal therapies. A wonderful swimming pool with hot sulphur water (42 C degrees) has recently been opened.

For golf players the closest course is on Trasimeno lake, at Lamborghini's. At Marmore water falls, you can try raft boats or rowing to have an adventurous experience on river Nera.

In autumn and especially spring, you can take wonderful walks through our forests following the nice paths created by our mountain community.

In Alviano (38 km away), inside the Park of River Tevere you can enjoy bird watching on all weekends from September and May.

Other activities include:

• Football, volleyball
• Table tennis board, bowls ground
• Small fishing lake at our guests disposal
• Bikes rental for quiet rides in the neighbourhood or for the braves, on more difficult roads
• Swimming pool and green area where you can relax, sunbathe or have a rest under the shadow of our gazebos

Where To Eat:

We can suggest many restaurants, trattorie and taverns, within a few miles of Borgo Santa Maria, where you can sample typical Tuscan and Umbrian dishes and recipes made from simple, healthy ingredients such as olive oil, cheese, salami, truffles and mushrooms, all accompanied by the best local wines.

Borgo Santa Maria is only half an hour driving away from the famous restaurant of a world known Italian chef, Gianfranco Vissani, on lake Corbara.

Il Girasole is only 800 meters and is a great source for very good food at reasonable prices. We can suggest other nice restaurants and pizzerias as well that are also good.