Location: Trevignano Romano, Lake Bracciano, Latium (Lazio), Italy, Europe (Less than 1 hour to all destinations:Rome, Airport, Seacoast) View Map
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Detached Unit, 1.5+ Baths (Sleeps 8)
The house is on top of a hill in the middle of a big garden (12,000 square meters) overlooking a wonderful valley with an untouched landscape.The house has a private entrance with porches, terraces and orchard. You would be the only guests and the space you rent consists of a beautiful living room (with dining table, fireplace, library, armchairs and sofas, with enough place to add 1 or 2 extra single beds for chidren)) , two independent bedrooms, one bathroom near the bedrooms with shower, bidet & washing machine, a fully-equipped kitchen, veranda and two porches both with table and chairs. Only in the Summer (July-September) and under special conditions also a smaller bathroom with shower in the second semidetached veranda which is used as 3rd bedroom for groups larger then 5 adults. The garden is quite sepcial with its Mediterrenian flora and with its beautiful spaces which offer plenty of privacy and a total of 8 tables at your disposal where you can choose to eat, read, write, etc. One warning: the google map , although it says 2009 is absolutely not updated, it dates back to 2003 and since then our garden is double big, designed by us and we installed a new pool , so the satellite map is a kind of poor reference.
Our guests praise the comfort of the house, especially the "best equipped kitchen", the beds, our International library, the furniture inside, the cozy best Jotul Norvegian fireplace, the laundry washed and ironed by our loyal cleaning lady, and every year we keep investing in something new: guests who come back are always pleasantly surprised with a novelty! In 2007 the hit was the new summer swimming pool with wood terrace. In 2008, the high quality Emu garden furniture and in 2009 the new outdoor table tennis and more important, ecologically speaking, a 4 kwh solar system on the roof!
There are villages all around, but the nearest one, Bassano Romano, with all kind of shopping, 2 supermarkets open also on Sunday and pizzerias and local restaurants is only 2,7 kilometers away. You can a find larger choice at Trevignano or Sutri which are nearby.
Ideal for two to four, or parents with children up to 4, may sleep up to eight.
In the summer months you can swim in the new private outdoor pool with wood terrace. We also have volleyball net, a regular bocce field under a wonderful oak tree and a "tufo" stone amphitheatre that is sometimes used for open air performances or exhibitions. Usually there is a wonderful breeze, but we have just acquired air conditioning for exceptionally hot days.
The location is highly strategic for all kinds of tourism not only for longer vacations in Summer , but also as an ideal one week rest if you are travelling around Italy by car. Overlooking Trevignano on the Lake of Bracciano in the middle of untouched nature, with history, culture, and art at easy reach. Rome is less than one hour away as well as the Mediterranean Sea, but much nearer are the many lakes and the thermal springs and the beautiful Etruscan, Medieval, and Renaissance villages and Palazzos. One of the best golf course of the area of Rome is just 10 min. away and the lakes of Bracciano, Martignano, and Vico are real jewels.Distances to Rome Fiumicino Airport: 65 km, to the centre of Rome : 52km, to Viterbo and hot natural spa: 35km, to Argentario-Orbetello 95km, to Niki de Saint Phalle Park: 80km , to Pisa: 300 km, to Pompei/Naples: 290km.
Nearest train Station 12 km: Capranica/Sutri (train arriving to Rome San Pietro- Trastevere and Ostiense). Nearest bus stop 3km (bus arriving in connection to Metro to Piazza del Popolo). To visit Rome as an alternative to the train or bus we suggest to drive in about 30 min. to SaxaRubra-Free Parking near Rome and then take the metro train, a 10 min. ride takes you right to the centre, 5 min from the Spanish Steps. If you are lucky with the connection you can make it in less than one hour!
Ideal place next to Rome, Tuscany, and Umbria. We would help you to plan your excursions with a complete list with distances and suggestions, but we warn you: you might just enjoy the peace and the beauty of the place! Shorter stays are possible only to fill in holes and price has to be defined according to the season and number of guests.
We have just received a little poem from a young guest:
" Why should we go
to Roma and to Pisa
when we are far better off
at HH's and Elisa! "
You should have a car in order to move around, if you are happy just with walks and a few excursions then we could meet you at the nearest train stations of Capranica-Sutri or Bracciano and drive you home. We have had guests who have just enjoyed the garden for one week! The last three kilometres of country road drives you away from everything and you are in the middle of real nature in your own park.
We have beautiful and quiet cats outside in the property so usually no dogs and ...obviously people strongly allergic to cats! Some guests love them and above all their children play with them, but even then they are not allowed inside, only outside and in the veranda.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Usually not necessary as we always have a breeze, but just in case we just got a movable air conditioning set which works very well.
- Washer: individual with spinner
- Linens Provided: In house linens provided + special towels provided on request for the pool (5 euros each)
- Garage: no covered garage but park area next to the house inside the property.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace: Brand new norwegian Jotul Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (4) : as alternative to the queen size and as plus if more people
- Child Bed: only for an extra child
- Crib: brand new
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library: Wide International selection on request
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Private Pool: Summer pool in the most panoramic spot, suitable for swimming also for adults: 8,40 long x 4,70 x 1,32 meters
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Wide selection of cooking items praised also by professional cooks
- Refrigerator: Freezer and refrigerator are separated, both with door
- Dishwasher: brand new
- Microwave
- Catering Available: our cleaning lady can do extra cleaning on request and also cook for you if you wish to organise a little party
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Lanai
- Gazebo: made by a natural wine pergola
- View/Location
- Ocean View: the Sea is on the horizon, but when it is clear you can see it! You can always see the lake which is 5 km air distance and 11 km by road
- Lake View: No obstacles, the valley opens on the lake
- Mountain View: Rocca Romana makes the landscape special
- Golf Course View: Golf Course is just on the other side of Rocca Romana at the end of a 5km country road
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance: Free calls to Italy, Europe, USA and Canada
- Cell Phone: on request with pre-paid card
- Computer: we just installed ADSL fast connection that you can plug in your labtop
- Computer w/ Dial-up Internet: on request
- Broadband Internet: ADSL
- Other Amenities
- New swimming pool, bocce field, brand new (August 2009) outdoor tennis table
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed: we have very friendly cats outside, so usually no dogs
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations): 2 steps only, easily overcome with a device
- Kid Friendly: Children paradise!
- Smoking Allowed: only outside
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- parking, bocce field and stone amphitheatre inside the property
Rate Details (In Euros)
Mid April, May &October€650/week. June & September€700/week
July&August€800/week. Holidays: Easter, Xmas & New year €700/week.
Off season bookings possible but special conditions for heating tbd.
Prices are for occupancy for 2 adults, more people pay some extra (5-10-15 €)
per night according to the number, the period, & the length of stay.
Special Discount for Longer Stays (min. two weeks) & Families.
Up to 2 children under 10 no charge.Linens, Towels & Final Cleaning 40/70 €.
No other extra costs except heating. Down payment best with Paypal, NO cheques.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Roman Countryside with Gardenpool Overlooking Lake Bracciano
Year Purchased: 1993
Why the Owner Chose Trevignano Romano
When I first came I almost did not look at the house but we fell in love with the stunning view and the landscape, and we think we had an incredible luck finding a piece of natural paradise one hour to the capital and to 2 airports.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Peace, sun, breeze, nature, close to everything you need for a memorable vacation ( Rome, the lakes and the coast, hundreds of destinations, restaurants) , but when in our garden you are away from all what you do not wish (noise , crowds, pollution, etc.)
15 min. by car from the house the train takes you right to St. Peter or Trastevere in the center of Rome
The nearest village with shops, pharmacy, supermarkets, banks, post office, pizzerias and restaurants
You reach this beautiful beach on the lake through a magic road in the forest
Owner's Map of Trevignano Romano
We, my husband Hans-Hermann (German , artist and biologist) and myself, Elisa (Italian, curator) are multilingual and multicultural and we love sharing the enchantment of this place with our guests. We are professionally involved in the arts - visual, audiovisual and nature , and we consider our garden a form of work of art. We are very proud of our new solar system on the main roof, a sign of our ecological engagement.
Property Photos
- The valley, view from our location - Pianamola/Bassano Romano, Viterbo, Latium (Lazio), Italy Vacation Accommodation
- Front garden with table for dining out - Pianamola/Bassano Romano, Viterbo, Latium (Lazio), Italy Vacation Accommodation
- Pool in the heart of our garden - Pianamola/Bassano Romano, Viterbo, Latium (Lazio), Italy Vacation Accommodation
- View of lake valley and pool from the upper garden terrace
- Garden in June
- Garden detail near the house
- Green terrace between the house and the pool
- Fully equipped kitchen with veranda
- Veranda linked to kitchen
- Living room, corner with fireplace
- Dining inside
- Sitting room with library
- Main bedroom with access to the garden and view of the lake
- Second bedroom with 2 options: queen size bed as in the photo or 2 single beds
- House in late winter
- View of Rocca Romana from our place early morning
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Odette & Jørgen Woortman , Helmond, The Netherlands
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Annie Tuerlings-Hofman , Ghent, Belgium
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The Davies Family , Sammamish, Washington USA
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karen simpson , cheshire uk
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Barry and Tracy Scott , Victoria, BC, Canada
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Thank you! Barry and Tracy and son Robbie were wonderful guests. We also really appreciated their tips,and we we'll take them in great consideration remodelling the shower closet! We are looking forward to their next visit, E & HH
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Colleen Keenan , Albury NSW
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we will always be happy to welcome you back and hopefully surprise you with beautiful novelties. E & HH
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René Bakker , Enschede
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We just subscribed to the Rentors Org guestbook, so we entered just a few comments that our guests have written to us in the past years, many are in our guestbook or in letters or cards sent to us. Last year we had three families from the US and they all praised the location close to so many destinations. Among the mostloved besides Rome: Cerveteri, Olevano, Tuscania, Orvieto, Spoleto, Argentario, etc. One word is repeated dozens of time: Paradise! Well, we cannot but agree. But why don't you come and experience?
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We really had a very good time during our four weeks in Pianamola. The beautiful location, the view, the garden, the swimming pool, the villages between the two lakes of Braciano and Vico and the Etruscan places and your hospitality have made time fly! We hope to be back.