Living In Colour

A marigold marvel against the sapphire sky and green lawn that surrounds it, this home in Italy’s Lazio region looks portrait-perfect in all its colourful glory. Inside, arched stained glass doorways combine with an effusion of art, artisanal ceramics, exposed beam ceilings and terracotta tiles to create a kaleidoscope of colours and textures that dazzle as the sunlight pours through the chestnut wood windows and French doors on each side. Wake up in the comfortable bedrooms, enjoy your morning coffee on the terrace or catch up on some work – if you must – in the elegant, book-lined office. Spend the afternoon taking cool dips in the pool, soaking up the sun in the hammock and letting your competitive side out in a game or two of ping pong. With a playhouse and slide in the large garden too, there’s more than enough to keep all ages entertained. After a day of lounging in your own private oasis or driving ten minutes to Civita Castellana, known for its beautiful ceramics, come back home for drinks by the flower-filled stone fountain. Then fire up the wood-burning oven and the brick-built barbecue for a memorable alfresco dinner.

Home truths:
*Unfortunately, the cost of electricity isn't included – it's €130 per week during the low season and €170 per week during the medium and high seasons
*City taxes are not included in the price of the stay and will be collected in person upon check-in
*The swimming pool is available to guests from the last Saturday in April to the first Saturday in October
*Small, well-behaved pets are welcome to stay for an additional weekly fee – just confirm with the host when booking
*We recommend having a car in this area – the home has on-site parking