Villa Solaria is 19th century farm house built entirely of stone. At an altitude of 400 metres above sea level, the Villa lies in the quietness of the Umbrian hills, surrounded by unspoilt countryside, olive trees and vines. On arriving at the Villa, one is struck by three things; firstly, the total peace and quiet; then the sun (sole) and fresh air (aria) which gave the Villa its name: Solaria. In 2003 the Villa was carefully restored using period building materials salvaged by the owners, thus ensuring the character of the property was retained. Particularly noteworthy are the still largely intact original bearing walls which, on the outside, were restored using original materials in order to ensure historical authenticity. The same is true of the inside, where the minimal amount of restoration needed illustrates just how seriously stone selection was taken at the time of the villa’s construction.

Villa Solaria is in Umbria, just 5km from the medieval town of Orvieto. The Villa is in the commune of Castel Viscardo, a village which is 500m above sea level, in the Umbrian hills. Umbria, whilst offering tranquillity and serenity, is also a region full of history and is famous for its splendid and well preserved medieval towns. Guests are able to visit sites of historical and religious importance: the towns and villages are rich in monuments, cathedrals and museums. What’s more, there is the chance to enjoy the excellent local wines, like the noble ‘Est Est Est’ wine from Montefiascone, the fine ‘Orvieto Classico’ and the famed ‘Cervaro Castello della Sala della Cantina Antinori’, as well as delicious traditional dishes using fresh produce. Just a stone’s throw away and easy to reach are some of Umbria’s most significant medieval cities: Todi, Assisi, Gubbio and Spoleto and from renowned thermal sites such as San Casciano dei Bagni Terme (28 km), Villa Solaria’s fantastic geographical location facilitates all manner of trips and visits. Furthermore, just a few minutes drive away is the lake Lago di Bolsena (20km).