Vacanze Slow in the Umbrian hills
Stay. Slow Down. Savour.
La Rana e L’Ulivo is an 18th-century home in the medieval hilltop village of Monterubiaglio, just north of Orvieto and perfectly placed for exploring Umbria, Tuscany and Lazio.
Come for local food and wine, ancient villages and beautiful countryside; return to your private garden, hot tub and the quiet rhythms of Italian village life.
Private garden · Hot tub · Wood-burning stove · Sleeps 4 · Local experiences
An Italian Home with a Story
La Rana e L’Ulivo was created to feel individual, comfortable and rooted in its surroundings — somewhere to settle into, rather than simply somewhere to sleep.
This home beautifully blends history and modernity. The original vaulted ceilings and antique, hand-finished furniture provide a timeless character that complements the warmth of family textiles and the ease of contemporary living.
EXPLORE THE HOUSE
Living Room
Your Garden in Umbria
Sun Loungers and Jacuzzi Hot Tub
Morning coffee beneath the olive trees. Long lunches outdoors. A book in the shade. Aperitivo as the light begins to fade.
The private garden is at the heart of La Rana e L’Ulivo, with secluded places to sit, dine and unwind, and a hot tub for cooler evenings or a refreshing plunge in summer.
EXPLORE THE GARDEN
The Frog & The Olive Tree
The name comes from the garden.
Beneath an olive tree, a small pond is watched over by a bronze leaping frog. The olive represents peace, patience, harvest and Mediterranean roots; the frog represents water, movement, good fortune and renewal.
Together, they reflect the spirit of the house — rooted in family and tradition, but alive with every changing season.
Italy Begins Outside the Door
Monterubiaglio
Step outside and you are in Monterubiaglio, a small medieval hilltop village surrounded by vineyards, olive groves and the landscapes of the Paglia Valley.
Buy bread from the village bakery, stop for coffee at the bar, discover local wine and producers, wander through ancient streets or simply watch village life unfold.
This is Italy to participate in, not just photograph.
Explore Monterubiaglio
Taste the Place
Wine, olive oil, local produce, artisans and seasonal traditions are part of everyday life here.
Through our local relationships, we can help guests discover experiences that change with the seasons — from intimate winery visits and tastings to food, crafts, walking and village events.
EXPLORE LOCAL EXPERIENCES
Festa del Bigonzone
Three Regions. One Remarkable Base.
Orvieto Cathedral
From Monterubiaglio, the landscapes and historic towns of Umbria, Tuscany and Lazio unfold in every direction.
Orvieto is close by, with Lake Bolsena, Civita di Bagnoregio, Acquapendente, Torre Alfina and Montepulciano all inviting days out near by — while Rome and Florence can be easily reached by train from Orvieto.
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