The Mandorlo (Almond tree) is a charming 40 sqm suite that is part of a larger apartment located on the first floor of a small building dating back to the early 1700s. The suite is situated in the historic center of Orvieto, just steps away from the central Corso Cavour, the Torre del Moro, the Piazza del Popolo, and the Orvieto Cathedral. The property was completely renovated at the end of 2023, using high-quality materials, while striving to preserve, where possible, the traces of the past, including the ancient wooden ceilings, thus creating a delightful contrast between the old and the modern. Equipped with air conditioning and independent heating, the suite features warm wooden parquet flooring and consists of a bedroom with a wardrobe and a private bathroom (toilet, bidet, and shower), as well as a spacious living room with a kitchenette, dining table, bar island, and sofa bed. The HD Internet TV (Netflix available), free Wi-Fi, Nespresso coffee machine, kettle, toaster, refrigerator, courtesy set, towels, and bed linens enhance the comfort of the accommodation, aiming to make our guests feel at home. Additionally, guests can enjoy the tranquility of the house’s private garden located on the ground floor.

We are Paola and Salvatore, living and working in Rome, a beautiful yet frantic city. For this reason, for nearly thirty years, we have been captivated by the magnificence of historical memories, some of which are of extreme simplicity, by the beautiful surrounding countryside dotted with olive trees and vineyards, and, above all, by the slow life of Orvieto, to which we frequently escape. You will often find us in the apartment opposite to the suite, which we have personally renovated and furnished with the aim of preserving the simplicity of the place, with some necessary concessions to modernity. If you are interested, we would be happy to share our experiences with you and give you some tips on Orvieto, the surrounding countryside, and its cultural and culinary events.

The suite is located in the Corsica district, one of the four medieval neighbourhoods into which the historic center of Orvieto is divided. From the property, the Cathedral, Torre del Moro and Piazza del Popolo, where the characteristic Thursday and Saturday morning market is held, are all within a few minutes’ walk. Exiting the main entrance, a few steps lead to the middle of Corso Cavour, the hub of life in Orvieto, characterized by a succession of bars, restaurants, shops, pastry shops, wine tastings, local craft stores, and supermarkets. Walking down Corso Cavour to the right, you will reach the well Pozzo della Cava, the beautiful Franciscan church of San Giovenale, and the entrance to the “Ring” walk, a beautiful route that circles around the rock on which Orvieto is built, offering great panoramas and nature. Heading left on Corso Cavour, you will reach the well of San Patrizio and the funicular to the train station, where frequent IC and Regional trains can take you to the center of Rome or Florence in about 1 to 1.5 hours, allowing you to take day trips in these beautiful cities.