Our guests in Soriano stay in their own private village homes, rather than a hotel. The homes are dispersed around the central area of the town, such that while you are with us, your neighbors will be the local residence. True local living. Each of our homes is a beautiful places that dates back to medieval times or the renaissance. Each one of them is unique, and has been completely restored with modern conveniences, while maintaining their original beauty. There is absolutely no better way to immerse yourself into the local culture.
Immersed in Local Tradition
Since the homes are peppered here and there in the village, is becomes quickly obvious that the neighbor next door is not another traveler. Instead, they are locals. You will find yourself getting to know them with that daily 'good morning' wave, smile and Buongiorno. They are often as curious about you as you are about them, and while many have become accustomed to running into our guests, you are always a welcome visitor. You will see them here and there in town, and really get a sense of belonging as you weave yourself into the fabric of Italian village life. You may even find some of your neighbors offering to buy you a drink before you know it.
Location
While our homes are not clustered together, they are all close. Soriano is a small town that is built around a central square, "The Piazza". It is in the piazza that we meet each morning for breakfast before our day starts, and end each evening after dinner. All of the homes are within several hundred feet of the Piazza, so getting to and from is very quick, and incredibly pleasant each day. Unlike a hotel, in which you simply go to your room at night, you will literally be going back to your local village home.
Amenities
All of our village homes are actual homes that were private residences at one time. As such, they all have private bathrooms, kitchens, refrigerators, etc. All of our homes are also air conditioned and heated. We also have television in each home with satellite service, allowing you English Language programming. Nearly all of our homes also offer free wireless Internet. Given that these are actual homes, each is completely different from the other. There is no "standardized model" like most hotels provide. Additionally, with the exception of a mid-week cleaning and linen change, there is no housekeeping or room service.
How Homes Are Assigned to Guests
Since each home is unique, so is the floor plan and the decor. Some are larger than others, some have valley views, some have castle views, and some have village views. Some offer balconies, while others do not. Some have two bedrooms, and some are one bedroom homes.
We don't charge different prices for different homes, so we do our best to assign homes based on what we know about guests that are booking. For example, if we know that you would rather not walk up a few flight of stairs or uphill, we will give you one of the lower-lying homes if available. If you are a married couple booking, we will give you a one bedroom home if available. we try to assign the 2 bedroom homes to couples or friends traveling together. If you request a specific home, we will try to be sure you get the one you desire. However, we also have to consider logistics. For example, we cannot put a solo traveler in a 2 bedroom home that sleeps 4 when we have two couples traveling together that would like to share a home, and that is all we have left.
See All Of Our Village Homes
Below is a list of the village homes we offer in Soriano:
2 BR / 1 BA with amazing terrace and view - just off the main piazza
Features
Description
This village home was completely restored in 2017. It is just off the main piazza and has a gorgeous valley view from a large terrace. Additionally, the home boasts Satellite television, Heating, Air Conditioning, and WIFI Internet Access. You are just a short walk from the main piazza. from where our days begin and end. The home has a fully-equiped kitchen, queen-size bed, one bathroom with shower, spacious living and dining room, as well as a clothes washer. There is elevator service to this 4th-floor home
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View of Tiber Valley
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Mid-Week
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Vecchio Forno
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1 BR / 1 BA in heart of Medieval Quarter
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Italian for 'Old Bakery', Vecchio Forno is full of history. In the 13th century, this was the actual village bakery that served the Pope. While smaller than the others, this is the most charming of our homes, with a bedroom completely carved out of rock. It offers full air conditioning, satellite television and wireless internet. The window of Vecchio Forno looks out to the medieval streets of this ancient section of town. Vecchio Forno sleeps two, and is somewhat lower than most of the other homes (about 300 feet from town center), so it is easier to get to.
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Mid-Week
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Il Ponticello
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1 BR + Loft / 1 BA in Medieval Quarter w/ Valley View
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Ponticello is fully air conditioned and heated. It features a loft bedroom with a queen, 1 bathroom, a full kitchen/den, and a balcony with a stunning view toward Umbria. Ponticello offers wireless internet and satellite television as well. The den area has a queen-sized futon, allowing this home to sleep up to four people. Ponticello is about 800 feet from the town center.
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Mid-Week
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Casabella
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2 BR / 2 BA - Breathtaking Castle View
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2 BR / 2 BA just off the main piazza with view of Palazzo Chigi’s gardens and the Orsini Castle. 1st Floor and stairs inside (bedrooms and bathrooms in 2nd and 3rd floor). AC, Wifi, TV, Hairdryer, Iron, Washing Machine, Living Room area, Jacuzzi, Kitchen (Complete: Dishwasher, Oven, Coffee Maker(Espresso only)). Completely refurbished.
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Castle View
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Mid-Week
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La Favola
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2 BR / 2 BA + Queen Futoin - Valley View
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Description
La Favola is a beautiful home in the medieval quarter of the village, just restored in 2012. It is fully air conditioned and heated. It features a 2 bedrooms with queen beds, a queen futon in the den, 2 bathrooms, kitchenette & den, and a balcony with a stunning view of the Tiber Valley. This home offers satellite television and WiFi as well. It is is about 250 feet from the town center.
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Mid-Week
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Casa Mara
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2 BR / 1 BA - Near main piazza with view of the valley
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One single bedroom and one double. This home is just off the main piazza with view of the valley. It has one flight of stairs, small balcony, AC, Wifi, TV, Hairdryer, Iron, Living Room area, Kitchen (Complete: Dishwasher, Oven, Microwave, Coffee Maker, Water Heater).
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View of Tiber Valley
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Mid-Week
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Palazzo Francesca
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2 BR / 2 BA - Overlooking the Piazza
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Description
2 BR / 2 BA (2 double bed) overlooking the square. 1st Floor - stairs, Minimalist modern furniture – completely refurbished 100-year-old building - C, Wifi, TV, Hairdryer, Iron, Washing Machine, Living Room area, Kitchen (Complete: Dishwasher, Oven, Coffee Maker).
PALAZZO FRANCESCA & PALAZZO SALVATORE are in the same building, so they can be booked together for families or friends that want to be close.
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View of te Main Piazza
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Mid-Week
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Palazzo Salvatore
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2 BR / 2 BA - Overlooking the Piazza
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1 BR / 1 BA (double bed) overlooking the square. 2nd Floor - stairs - Minimalist modern furniture – completely refurbished 100-year-old building. - AC, Wifi, TV, Hairdryer, Iron, Washing Machine, Living Room area, Kitchen (Complete: Dishwasher, Oven, Coffee Maker).
PALAZZO FRANCESCA & PALAZZO SALVATORE are in the same building, so they can be booked together for families or friends that want to be close.
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View of te Main Piazza
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Mid-Week
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Palazzo Vecchio
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2 BR / 1 BA - Ground Floor Home
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2 BR / 1 BA (One double bed, one twin) in St Giorgio District on the Ground Floor - Beautiful, decorated ceiling, antique furniture. - AC, Wifi, TV, Hairdryer, Iron, Washing Machine, Living Room area, Kitchen (Complete: Oven, Coffee Maker).
