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La Dolce Vita! Stunning villa, beautiful surroundings.

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View over pool, garden and surrounding countryside
South facing facade with covered portico seating area
Western view over lawn towards pool
Surrounding countryside views
Sunset from the giant cross on Monte San Vicino nearby

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 14350 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Breakfast available
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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San Severino MC, Marche
  • Casa Vecchie
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Lago di Cingoli
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Frasassi Caves
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Ancona (AOI-Falconara)
    ‪70 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Blue Camelias

2 Single Beds

Gold Room

1 King Bed

Master Four Poster

1 King Bed

Pink Butterflies

1 King Bed

Pink Camelias

2 Double Beds

Red Roses

1 Queen Bed

Stars

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

4 poster ensuite

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Boats bathroom

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet

Butterflies ensuite

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Cloakroom

Toilet

Gold ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Yellow bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

La Dolce Vita! Stunning villa, beautiful surroundings.

Sogni dei Santi is a beautifully restored hill top villa with the best of modern design and creature comforts. The house sleeps 14 (7 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms) has stunning views over unspoilt valleys and hills, a large private garden, a private out-door pool with pool-house and a large outdoor seating area under a shady vine. Sitting under a 12th century watchtower, in a SECLUDED POSITION surrounded by fields and woods, it enjoys lovely views. On the ground floor are a large fully equipped modern kitchen with two ovens, US style fridge/freezer and seating area, a large sitting room equipped with TV/Video/DVD, a dining room seating 14, a home office with SUPER HIGH SPEED WIFI (for those who want to work away from home), laundry and entrance hall. On the first floor are three double bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, a twin and another double bedroom that share a bathroom. Up a spiral staircase under the eaves on the second floor there is a further double room, twin room (with restricted headroom) and bathroom .

Sogni dei Santi General Information: CONTACTLESS CHECK IN AVAILABLE with access to a local Italian property manager who knows the house intimately and is on call for any problems that might occur. Many of your questions will be covered in the Property Handbook. Routine checks on the pool will be carried out during your stay and should cause minimal disruption. The pool has a diving board. There is a large airy pool house with a ping-pong table comfy sun loungers.
A gardener will come once a week to mow the lawn & carry out general garden maintenance.
Additional services available on request: Meet/ Greet and Emergency Assistance in English, Cook and Extra Cleaning, Baby Sitting.
The garden is fitted with an automatic irrigation system.
Hospital is 15 mins away in San Severino

Mountains and Coastline : Sogni dei Santi is situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty - between the mountains and the sea. There are marked hiking and walking trails up into the nearby mountains. The ancient pilgrim route to Assisi runs through Aliforni hamlet. The Gola della Rossa-Frasassi National Park (30mins away) features a series of towering limestone gorges providing a habitat for rare golden eagles, peregrine falcons and eagle owls as well as Italy's largest and most interesting network of caves at Frasassi. The Cistercian Abbey of Fiastra (35 mins) is an inland nature reserve and home to a wide variety of animals and rare birds. 1 Hour from the house are the breathtaking mountains of the Sibillini National park. Monte Conero National Park, just south of Ancona, provides Le Marche with a dramatic and rugged stretch of coastline with secluded beaches & coves. It features thousands of species of maritime flora, is rich in bird life and has stunning views over the sea. European Blue Flags beaches.

Food and Wine: Situated in central Italy, Le Marche represents the meeting point between the culinary traditions of northern and southern Italy. It has a vast variety of local foods - from the strong flavours that dominate the food in the mountainous areas, such truffles, mushrooms, salami & tasty 'porchetta', to the more subtle flavours of the coastal cuisine - such as 'brodetto del mare'. Large and juicy olives are another feature of Le Marche's gastronomic tradition. The famous Italian 'gelato' is also something to be enjoyed! The cultivation of vines in Le Marche can be traced back to Roman times and viticulture in the regions thrives to this day with 24,000 hectares under vine, a third of which is doc. The most famous DOC wine of the region is Verdicchio, a white wine produced in Jesi and Matellica (30mins away). Excellent reds are Rosso Conero, Rosso Piceno and Lacrima del Morro d'Alba. Good sparkling wines and spirits are also produced in the region.

Property manager

Joss Carruthers
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 9:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Two baby cots and a high chair are available
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
At owners discretion NO Stag, Hen, Student parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)
Well behaved dogs welcome
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside the house.
BRONZING CREAMS - we have had trouble with people using bronzing creams that have marked bed linen. We kindly ask please to avoid using these creams.
DAMAGE & BREAKAGES Please inform us if anything breaks/gets damaged so we can fix/replace it. Large items will be deducted from the Security Deposit.

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: At owners discretion NO Stag, Hen, Student parties
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 043047LOC00004, IT043047C2ROED85DD

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

San Severino Marche

Located in San Severino Marche, this villa is in a rural area and in the mountains. Civic Art Gallery "P. Tacchi Venturi" and International Museum of Humor in Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Saint Urbano Abbey and Palazzo Parisani Bezzi. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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San Severino MC, Marche

What's nearby

  • Civic Art Gallery "P. Tacchi Venturi" - 13 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Casa Vecchie - 13 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Lago di Cingoli - 23 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Parco Dinosauri Le Pietre del Drago - 35 min drive - 34.9 km
  • Frasassi Caves - 40 min drive - 41.8 km

Getting around

  • San Severino Marche Station - 17 min drive
  • Ancona (AOI-Falconara) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oasi Del Gusto SRL - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Agriturismo La Corte Sul Lago - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Birreria Del Borgo - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Osteria del Foro - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pinos Bar - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does La Dolce Vita! Stunning villa, beautiful surroundings. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is La Dolce Vita! Stunning villa, beautiful surroundings. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at La Dolce Vita! Stunning villa, beautiful surroundings. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at La Dolce Vita! Stunning villa, beautiful surroundings. ?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is La Dolce Vita! Stunning villa, beautiful surroundings. located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly villa is within 9 mi (15 km) of Civic Art Gallery "P. Tacchi Venturi", Casa Vecchie and Church of San Lorenzo in Doliolo. Church of San Rocco and Chiesa di San Domenico are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 37 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gillian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An Italian Gem
Look no further if you want a fantastic and relaxing place to stay in Marche. The house is extremely comfortable and the garden and pool absolutely perfect. The views from the house are stunning. We were so well looked after by Alessandro and Ricardo - very attentive but in no way intrusive- a thoroughly warm Italian welcome. We would not hesitate to return to this wonderful house.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Posto da favola, attrezzato di tutto
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stella S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastiskt villa!
Fantastic house with magnificent views!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikolas F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful ,well equipped house
We had a great time
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marco P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
New year’s eve
Beautiful house and nice area. Everything perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

janet F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family house
Spent a beautiful week with our family, including 6 grandchildren celebrating our Golden wedding anniversary. Had their recommended chef cook for us 4 evenings which was a real bonus. Amazing food. Upstairs rooms only suitable for children rather than adults. Trampoline a little worry, as no safety net. Highly recommend everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Anne D.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
Mooie tuin, huis niet zo netjes
Alle blonde mensen kregen groenig haar van het water van het zwembad. Airco slechts aanwezig op 2 kamers Douches waren beschimmeld, kranen en ophanging moeten nagekeken worden Kasten in keuken hadden een geur Onderste korf van vaatwasser was kapot 2 handdoeken toch wat weinig (3 + 1 is de norm)
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tolle Unterkunft mit viel Platz zum entspannen
Wir hatten einen tollen Urlaub mit 3 Paaren und 4 Kleinkindern. Die Unterkunft ist voll ausgestattet und wir konnten unseren Urlaub in vollen Zügen genießen. Im Garten ist ein großer Pool und ein Trampolin, womit die Kinder besonders viel Spaß hatten. Die Küche ist sehr groß und mit Sitzgelegenheit. Außerdem gibt es ein großes Wohnzimmer und ein Esszimmer. Einziger Nachteil war, dass es sehr abgelegen ist und man alles nur mit dem Auto erreicht. Vorteil wiederum, dass es sehr ruhig ist und man richtig entspannen kann.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Marit v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Een erg fijne en complete vakantiewoning. Alles was aanwezig, goede bedden, heerlijke grote keuken.
Een fijn vakantiehuis, zowel bij mooi als slechter weer. Grote tuin met heerlijk zwembad, maar bij kouder weer heel ruim en gezellig binnen, twee knusse haarden, een collectie dvd's etc. Een prima huis om met een grote familie in te verblijven. Enige nadeel is misschien dat het wel vrij afgelegen ligt en in de heuvels, dus je moet best veel rijden om dingen te zien. Verder heerlijk en hele vriendelijke communicatie met de lokale beheerder.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place.
We loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

zilliox m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magnifique location avec vue panoramique
Maison au top et terrain magnifiquement entretenu. Seul petit bémol, la répartition des chambres très inégale n'est pas forcément adaptée à un grand groupe d'adultes, convient idéalement à 2 ou 3 familles.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Aisla D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay.
We had a lovely stay in San Severino. Clean pool, practical rooms & spaces in the lovely house. A beautiful garden, that we enjoyed a lot. It was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meriel W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Family Holiday!
We loved this beautiful house in the hills above San Severino. It accommodated our family of 14 comfortably and the facilities were generous and good quality. The pool was a fine size and was kept clean and could be seen from the house but was not fenced. The grass lead to the pool and was ideal for ball games. There were two shaded verandas so all meals could be enjoyed outside and the views were stunning. The property manager, his assistant and the cleaners were helpful and friendly. We were introduced to a cook who prepared three delicious evening meals for the 8 adults and brought a smiling young woman to translate. Extra cleaning for an hour on three mornings was also arranged and helpful. We hope we shall be able to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Graeme M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful place
Our family had a wonderful stay. The property is maintained to a high standard and is well equipped. The garden, pool, and views of the surrounding countryside are spectacular, even better than the pictures. A beautiful part of the world.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aray R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Most Magical Villa in Le Marche!
I can't thank Joss and Alessandro enough for such an amazing stay in this villa. I celebrated my 30th birthday with 9 friends and it was everything I could have asked for. Joss was very communicative and connected me with Alessandro who helped me book many activities (and provided great recommendations in San Severino) for us. They put us in contact with Marco who drove us around to two wineries and to Country Home Salomone (highly recommend) for lunch. The whole excursion started at 9 a.m. and ended at around 7 p.m. for such an amazing price. Also, Marco was simply the most amazing guide. Alessandro also helped us book an Italian chef to come and show us a cooking presentation and made dinner for us. This was probably one of my favorite nights because the kitchen in the villa is perfect for this kind of "showing" and Franchesca was incredibly kind! You might not want to leave the villa because it truly is perfect. The trampoline is also a great addition! Everyone back home was a bit jealous of the pictures I shared with them, haha. My only regret is that I wish I stayed longer. One week wasn't enough to explore the beautiful region of Marche + just hang out in the house and relax. Will be booking another stay here soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful family holiday
This was the best equipped and well kept villa that we have stayed in. The gardener does a great job in keeping the garden maintained. All indoor and outdoor space was superb. The views are glorious and there are many spots around the house to sit and read, eat or talk as a whole group or in smaller groups. The pool was also perfect for adults and children with excellent sunbeds. Kitchen was well equipped and easy to cater for our whole party of 12. The host also provides two highchairs on request, as we had two one year-olds in our party. The property is remote but not too far to nearby towns. The only slight downside, which we didn't realise before arriving, was that the top floor rooms have low ceilings and were not the easiest to get to. Therefore they would mostly be suitable for children and teens, but not young children as the stairs are not easy to climb. We would definitely stay here again - thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Henk v., Veldhoven, Nederland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super verblijf
Ruim, mooi, kwalitatief hoog, snel en vriendelijk hulp, fijn zwembad, prachtige en rustige omgeving, goede restaurants dichtbij
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luca G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Capodanno in Relax con amici
Siamo stati molto contenti di essere stati ospitati in questa favolosa Villa durante il periodo delle feste natalizie, con un'ottima pulizia, un favoloso arredamento confortevole hanno reso il nostro soggiorno fantastico. Grazie anche all'efficienza della proprietà abbiamo fatto delle escursioni nelle vicinanze, mangiato prodotti locali e ristorato con il BBQ all'aperto. La posizione della casa isolata e sulla cima di una valle, dà una vista incredibile. Grazie infinite per la disponibilità, speriamo di tornare verso la primavera per sfruttare anche la piscina. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Max B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wunderschön
Das Haus ist wirklich wunderschön und bietet einem alles was man für einen entspannten Urlaub braucht. Die Ansprechpartner vor Ort waren sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Das Grundstück ist super weitläufig, der Ausblick ist atemberaubend und der Pool ist auch ein absolutes Highlight. Gerne kommen wir irgendwann mal wieder.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sabine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfektes Haus mit Garten und Pool
Das Haus ist sehr gepflegt, die Zimmer geschmackvoll gestaltet und die Küche ist sehr gut ausgestattet. Wir haben die unterschiedlichen Terrassen, das wunderschöne Grundstück ebenso sehr genossen wie den großen Pool. Auf unsere Wünsche wurde umgehend positiv reagiert. Wir würden jederzeit wiederkommen.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Die Marken - so wie sie sein sollen
Wir (zwei Familien mit insgesamt neun Personen) waren für zwei wunderbare Wochen in diesem grandiosen Haus. Man kann den anderen Bewertungen nur zustimmen: Das Haus ist sehr gepflegt, gut aufgeteilt und bestens ausgestattet. Ideal sind die fünf Schlafzimmer im ersten Stock, wir haben nur diese genutzt und sehr genossen (die anderen Schlafzimmer/Betten befinden unter den Dachschrägen ein Stockwerk höher und sind nur über eine Wendeltreppe erreichbar). Das Erdgeschoss mit der großzügigen und bestens ausgestatteten Küche, dem Wohnraum und dem Essbereich ist sehr einladend und gemütlich, der Ausblick aus der Küche ist sensationell. Die Außenbereiche, der Garten und der Pool sind sehr gepflegt - Joss und insbesondere Alessandro vor Ort sind jederzeit rasch erreichbar, wenn irgendwelche Fragen oder Problene auftauchen oder man lokale Tipps braucht. Die Marken sind immer wieder eine Reise wert, in diesem Haus wird der Aufenthalt perfekt!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

marco m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sogno d’estate
Recensione: Luglio 2021 3 famiglie, 6 adulti 6 bambini, la ns vacanza prevedeva tante gite nella zona circostante, ma la bellezza e il fascino dell’intera villa ci ha catturati per tutta la settimana. Ambiente molto curato e attrezzato con tutti i comfort. Difficile trovare altra location in grado di offrire un livello così alto di buongusto funzionalità e bellezza nello stesso posto. Merito della proprietaria Joss. Una menzione particolare alla cucina extra large e super accessoriata e all’incantevole finestra sulle colline marchigiane. Grazie infine alla disponibilità di Alessandro e Riccardo
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Philipp S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house in beautiful landscape
We really liked our stay in this beautiful house. The house is spacious and has a incredible view over the landscape. The communication with the owner was easy and helpful. I would recommend this house anytime. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

simone a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
BEAUTIFUL VILLA IN THE ITALIAN COUNTRYSIDE
An enchanting place where everything is perfect: the garden is well-kept and adorned with beautiful plants, the swimming pool is large, the interiors are spacious and well designed and the view is enchanting. The ideal destination to spend your holidays and relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous week in this beautiful villa
A homely, spacious villa with a lovely swimming pool, garden area, BBQ facilities and in the most idyllic setting. Wonderful week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Joss Carruthers

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Art historian, Italian and French speaking. Love of Italy - food, history, culture and countryside.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with the Le Marche region and in particular were drawn to this unspoilt area. Indeed Italians regard Le Marche as one of the regions which best embodies and preserves the authentic traditions of Italy. We totally rebuilt the house which was originally a ruin. In this part of Italy you won't see crowds of tourists and tourist buses. The food and wine of the region is exceptional and modestly priced.

What makes this property unique

Wonderful views, an ever changing landscape, sun on the pool from dawn till dusk, beautiful walks from the house or further afield in to the mountains. There are numerous marked Nordic Walking trails.

For larger parties, there are numerous private spaces at the villa to relax and enjoy some peace and quiet - under the portico, a vine, in a hammock...

Languages:

English, French, Italian, Spanish

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