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IL TESORO
Acquapendente (VT)
CLICS=1868 - REQUESTS=66 - VOTES=6
Relax and enjoy nature in the hills of the Italian central highlands…
Il Tesoro
is owned and operated by the Favero family - Rita, Massimo and la mamma Carmela -
who are always on hand to welcome and accommodate you in the bosom
of their comfortable and modern working farm.
The agriturismo is situated near Acquapendente, at the northernmost point of Lazio
on the three-way border with Umbria and Tuscany, 20 km west of Orvieto,
15 km north of Lake Bolsena and only 135 km (or a 55 minute train ride) from Rome.
The location is suggestive of a natural amphitheatre with panoramic views
of the medieval castle of Torre Alfina, the majesty of Monte Amiata, vineyards,
agricultural croplands, gardens, woods and pastures full of grazing cattle…
The Il Tesoro agriturismo is comprised of two locations: Il Tesoro, an old stone farmhouse
with four apartments carved out of stables; and Carbonara, the former Contessa’s villa
and six apartments also carved out of stables.
Between the two sites, Il Tesoro can accommodate up to 40 guests.
The agriturismo offers the following: accommodation only, bed and breakfast,
half board and full board. Unlike most agriturismi, Il Tesoro also accepts reservations
for one-night stays because we know you will want to come back!
1. EVENTS TO TASTE LOCAL PRODUCE
- Taste the local produce at evening events organized around various culinary themes.
- Beautifully furnished dining rooms and terraces
of the “Gioiello” room with an additional of terrace ,
the “Diamante” room and the “Perla del Mattino” terrace
- An adjacent showroom displays the local produce
2. SERVICES AND AMENITIES
- Unlimited access to a large and lush herb and vegetable garden, at no extra charge
- A traditional wood pizza oven and stone barbecue, with private picnic tables dedicated
to each apartment of Il Tesoro
- Microwave ovens and electric coffee makers in the kitchen of each apartment of Il Tesoro;
- stoves in the Carbonara apartments; and stoves and dishwashers in the Carbonara villa
- A common laundry room for guest use.
- A reception area well stocked with information about the farm and about the region
- An internet point
- Massage, upon reservation
- Pick-up and drop-off at the Rome or Pisa airports, or at the Orvieto, Chiusi or
Orte train stations, upon request
- Year-round training of hunting dogs (rifles provided), and a kennel for visiting dogs
3. DIRECT SALES OF FARM PRODUCE
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Home-made jams and pickles
- Garden vegetables, aromatic and culinary herbs, and canned legumes
- DOCG, DOC, DOP and IGP-certified local production
4. RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
- An extensive library with English and Italian books
- The “Cellaio” common room for rainy-day activities, restructured out of the old cantina
of the Il Tesoro farmhouse
5. GAMES
- A ping pong table at Il Tesoro
- A 13*8*1.5-metre pool at Il Tesoro
- A 15*7.5*1.5-metre pool at Carbonara
- A hot tub with hydromassage at Il Tesoro
- A children’s play park
6. GUIDED AGRICULTURAL AND COTTAGE INDUSTRY TOURS
- Visit the old farmhouse, “Palombaro”, feed the farm animals and see agricultural activities
upon request:
- Visit terracotta tile foundries and potters’ workshops
- Tour vineyards and taste local wines
- Observe local cheese production, and taste the varieties
7. LEARNING ACTIVITIES
- Il Colore del Sole e la mappa del Tesoro: Photography prizes for the best photos
- Guided tours for youngsters, tasting of “the products of today and yesterday” with “Lillo”,
the family dog, who explains the secrets of old country traditions
- Choose your favourite rose, and follow its growth year after year. Over 200 varieties
of roses are cultivated on the farm
- “Travel from the past to the present: dalla mietitura alla trebbiatura con la cena nell’aia
- Il Tesoro can organize courses in painting, photography, Etruscan history, medieval history,
Italian cooking and Italian language lessons
8. MEETINGS, TRAINING AND COURSES
- The Diamante and Gioiello rooms are ideal for corporate training, workshops or meetings,
residential or non-residential.
- Italian cooking courses organized on-site, with use of a modern, well-equipped
and spotless industrial kitchen.
9. NATURE WALKS AND ADVENTURE TOURS
- Visit water falls, antique fountains and natural springs in the zone or walk through
the adjacent nature reserve, Parco Naturale di Monte Rufeno, where you can visit an old mill
- Packaged itineraries for clients wishing to tour the region
- Guided group tours and all terrain quading, by advance reservation
10. QUALITY CERTIFICATION
- “Agriturist Qualita”- certified
- Ministry of Agricultural Policy on Agriturism “DOP, IGP, AGRITURISMO… prevents imitation"
11. SPECIAL PRICES AT LOCAL ESTABLISHMENTS
- Through negotiated agreements with local partners, clients of Il Tesoro receive concessionary
rates at the thermal baths in San Casciano dei Bagni, riding stables, bathing establishments
around Lake Bolsena, wine tasting bars, the visitors centre and store at Parco Naturale
di Monte Rufeno in Acquapendente, the famous ice cream parlour in Torre Alfina,
restaurants in Torre Alfina, Acquapendente and Castel Giorgio, and many others…
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CLICS=5831 - REQUESTS=54 - VOTES=2
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