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 4-6)
Keywords: House
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 and view on the lake and when it is clear even of the sea! The house has a private entrance with porches, terraces and orchard. Ideal as a romantic gateaway for nature lovers, you would be the only guests and you will rent the whole ground floor with a beautiful living room (with dining table, fireplace, library, armchair and 2 sofas), two independent bedrooms one with direct access to the garden, one bathroom near the bedrooms with shower, bidet & washing machine, a fully-equipped kitchen, veranda, then two porches both with table and chairs, two tufo terraces and a pergola. Only in the Summer (July- Mid September) and under special conditions you can rent also a semidetached veranda which is used as 3rd bedroom with its own small bathromm and shower. The garden is quite special with its Mediterrenian flora and with its beautiful spaces which offer plenty of privacy and many tables (no plastic, only class materials) at your disposal where you can choose to eat, rest, read, write, etc. One warning: the google map , although it says 2010, 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 appreciate the comfort of the house, especially the "best equipped kitchen", the beds, our International library, the elegant furniture both inside and outdoor (no plastic!), 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, in 2009 the new outdoor table tennis and more important, ecologically speaking, a 4 kwh solar system on the roof, in 2010 more garden furniture and in 2011 two new tufo terraces in front and next to the house. We will be there to welcome you and introduce you to the house and the area and on and off for maintenance and/or emergency.
There are villages all around, but the nearest one is Bassano Romano, with all kind of shopping, 2 supermarkets open also on Sunday, market on Wednesdays and pizzerias and local restaurants only 2,7 kilometers away. You can a find larger choice at Trevignano or Sutri which are nearby.
Ideal and recommended for two to four, may sleep up to six with the extra semidetached. The weekly price is for occupancy for 2 adults in one or in 2 bedrooms.
In the Summer months you can refresh and swim in the new private outdoor pool with wood terrace. We also have 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 and the Lake of Bracciano in the middle of beautiful 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 by 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! But the cats don't come near unless you call them, we have had allergic people and they had no problem. 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 and also many fans
- Linens Provided : In house linens provided + special towels provided on request for the pool (5 euros each)
- Washer : individual with spinner
- 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) : to add if needed for extra children in house
- Convertible Bed : a plus usually not needed as there are real beds
- Child Bed : up to 4 yrs old
- Crib : brand new
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : Wide International selection only on request
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : Only on request
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Private Pool : Summer (June-September) pool with wood terrace with 4 beds and 4 chairs in the most panoramic spot, suitable for swimming also for adults: 8,40 meters long x 4,70 wide x 1,32 deep
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : very well equipped and plenty of everything (quality sets, dishes, glasses, cups, etc.)
- 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 land lines only within Italy
- Cell Phone : on request with pre-paid card
- Computer : we just installed ADSL fast connection that you can plug in your laptop
- Computer w/ Dial-up Internet : on request
- Broadband Internet : ADSL
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- New swimming pool with wood terrace, bocce field, brand new outdoor tennis table, several terraces and pergola with several tables at your exclusive disposal
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed : There are very shy, but 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
- Smoking Allowed : only outside
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Horseback Riding
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- 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 guests pay 5€(up to 12),10€(up to 18)
and 15€(over 18) each per night according to the age.
Linens, Towels & Final Cleaning: 40€+ 10€ each extra person
No other extra costs except for central heating and forthe semidetached in Summer.
Down payment best with Paypal, NO cheques accepted.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
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 Rome 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, art and garden 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
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- The valley, view from our location - Latium (Lazio), Italy house with private pool, WiFi
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- Front garden with table for dining out - Latium (Lazio), Italy house with private pool, WiFi
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- Pool in the heart of our garden - Latium (Lazio), Italy house with private pool, WiFi
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- View of lake valley and pool from the upper garden terrace
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- Garden in June
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- Garden detail near the house
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- Green terrace between the house and the pool
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- Fully equipped kitchen with veranda
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- Veranda linked to kitchen
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- Living room, corner with fireplace
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- Dining inside
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- Sitting room with library
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- Main bedroom with access to the garden and view of the lake
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- Second bedroom with 2 options: queen size bed as in the photo or 2 single beds
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- House in late winter
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- View from our place early morning
Traveler Reviews (28)
Guestbook Comment
Guest: René Bakker
(Enschede)
Date of Stay: 05/01/07
Review Submitted: 05/07/07
During the dutch "Tulip-holidays" we stayed at Pianamola. It is a wonderful house to relax when coming back from Rome. As the house and garden is so fine, we even spent at Pianamola two days of our short break just to relax. Great holiday home with very welcoming and friendly hosts.
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Super holiday
Guest: Daisy and Philip
(Belgium, Antwerp, Bornem)
Date of Stay: 08/04/11
Review Submitted: 10/05/11
We loved our stay Pianamola. The weather was great ! They have a nice big garden and a small corner witch some vegetables that you can eat. Relaxing by the swimming-pool in the late afternoon after a visit at an authentic village was so great. The view of lake Bacciano is amazing! It's also a perfect position to visit Rome, viterbo, Tuscania, Tivoli, ... De eigenaars helpen je graag en hebben zelf heel veel informatie in verschillende talen.
Owner response:Thank you Daisy and Philip and we are looking forward to welcoming you again as well as your friends.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+.
Splendid summer vacation!
Guest: Marieke
(Itegem Belgio)
Date of Stay: 07/17/10
Review Submitted: 08/29/10
From the moment we arrived we felt at home. elisa and hans herman are nice and friendly and helpful, but they also give you de privacy you want. the house and the garden and the view are so beautiful, even more than you can see on the photographs on there website.. Here you have everything you need. a kitchen with all the material you can wish. we like to cook so we felt in heaven! we used the BBQ and in the garden we could find all kind of herbs to use in the kitchen like basilicum and rosmarin. elisa offered us also fresh figs and tomatoes from the garden.. and for every time of the day we could choose another private terrace to sit down and enjoy our meals. the bedroom was also perfect! a good bed is important for us and we enjoyed the sheets in pure linen. In the living room we found so many interesting books, a beautiful collection of stones and shells and plenty of information about the surrounding places..this year we wanted to study the etruscan period and this was the ideal place to discover it. beautiful places like Cerveteri, Tarquinia, Tuscania, Sovana, Pitigliano, bomarzo, villa lante.... We liked the swimming pool, the garden where you can discover many peaces of art.. We are happy to have met Elisa and Hans herman. We enjoyed to be invited for the opening of a exposition where hans herman showed his work of art. They are really nice people and we enjoyed our stay at their place! Marieke and Walter
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers, age 55+.
Beautiful home in stunning garden setting
Guest: martinandpam
(England)
Date of Stay: 06/20/10
Review Submitted: 08/16/10
Our family of six stayed in July of this year and had a great holiday - the owners were extremely helpful and generous and provided lots of local information and advice. The house is well equiped and the gardens serene and pool ( though not large) pefect for cooling off throughout the day. Do have a car and suggest a sat nav and good maps if you are planning to tour - spent time at the nearby lake and at Bracciano. We had several days in Rome - easy by car then train once you get your bearings and recomend the thermal hot springs at Viterbo ( on cloudy or cool day) and the Niki de Saint Falle sculpture park ( kids will love it too) and nearby coast. Very memorable holiday made even better by thoughtful and kind hosts.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with young children, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway.
A truly relaxing holiday
Guest: Tracey&Luke
(Wiltshire,UK)
Date of Stay: 06/05/10
Review Submitted: 08/10/10
We had 2 fantastic weeks staying at Pianamola and only wish we could have stayed longer. The gardens were amazing and our 4 year old loved exploring the different areas and spotting new flora and fauna - although he was disappointed to miss the wild boar who visited at night! The accommodation had everything required for a family self-catering holiday and the pool was perfect for lazing around and enjoying the magnificent views. A car is essential to get about in as the villa is off the beaten track but this is what made it such a great place to be. There are plenty of day trips nearby if you want to explore (our son loved the free Italian Air Force Museum on the other side of the lake on the one day when it rained) - but we were more than happy to 'stay home' and enjoy the peace and tranquility of the grounds. Elisa and Hans Herman were the perfect hosts - always helpful and never intrusive. We would not hesitate to recommend it to others and plan to return for another holiday there next year.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, families with young children, age 55+.
Very restful and well situated
Guest: B+B from Ottawa, Canada
(Ottawa, Canada)
Date of Stay: 07/03/10
Review Submitted: 07/23/10
We stayed here in early July 2010. Elisa was very helpful from the very first virtual conversation we had with her, when came time to make the reservations. The helpfulness continued throughout our stay here. The apartment was exactly as described. The fact that the kitchen was separate from the rest of the rooms is a great asset because when we cooked, it did not heat up the whole place! The garden is spectacular and gave us much pleasure as much in the form of incredible lavender smell as in the form of great tasting freshly picked basil! Finally, the pool was a God send at the end of days spent in Rome or other surrounding cities. We would recommend this rental to anyone who wants a nice place away from the city, while still being close enough to Rome to make many day excursions.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway.
Wonderful place
Guest: Lennart
(Amsterdam)
Date of Stay: 05/19/10
Review Submitted: 06/21/10
The last week of May we stayed with Elisa and Hans Hermann and had a really nice holiday. Just what we needed. A nice, well maintained house, with a great kitchen and enough space. The garden was beautifull and soo quite. The tips we got were spot on and we have promised to come back next year!
Owner response:Thank you to the first guests of the season in 2010! We are looking forward to welcoming back such a beautiful and nice young couple!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, families with young children, sightseeing.
Guest: Odette & J?rgen Woortman
(Helmond, The Netherlands)
Date of Stay: 09/24/09
Review Submitted: 09/24/09
Pianamola is a really fantastic house where you can enjoy all the good things in life and experience the ultimate summer feeling. We had a wonderful stay and enjoyed the spectacular views (especially from the suburb pool!), the relaxing garden, cozy house and the funny cats. Even when we were bound to the house due to some medical trouble and were not able to make the excursions we wanted we had a great time. Elisa and Hans Hermann thanks again for your friendly hospitality and great help with the medical stuff. You really live in an Italian paradise on earth and made a very special home away from home. We will certainly return to Pianamola to visit Rome!! Ciao.
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Guest: The Cole family3
(Swindon, England)
Date of Stay: 09/07/09
Review Submitted: 09/07/09
Wow! Amazing gardens, fantastic views of Lake Bracciano, very high standard accommodation and lots of peace and quiet. Brilliant position just over an hour from Rome. Perfect for a family holiday. The kids loved swimming in Lago di Vigo. Many thanks Elisa and Hans Hermann and we hope to return one day...
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Guest: Annie Tuerlings-Hofman
(Belgium, Europe)
Date of Stay: 09/02/09
Review Submitted: 09/02/09
We stayed 2 weeks in Pianamola last August, en had a wonderful time. The big garden is very special, with all sorts of trees, plants and spices. As you can see in the picturs: great pool and great view. This place is really ideal if you want to combine Rome with the quiet countryside, and with visits to authentic villages, vulcanic lakes and Etruskan settlements in Lazio. But you need at least two weeks.
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