My family and I spent the final days of our trip to Italy at La Maison de Sophie. Although I had read many outstanding reviews about this property,it still exceeded our expectations. It was easy to locate by car and the setting was absolutely gorgeous! Situated at a higher elevation than most of the other homes, allowed for the most spectacular views. When we arrived ,we received a warm welcome from Eve. Upon entering her home, we were extremely impressed with its lovely furnishings(Eve has a true flair for decorating!)and beautiful views of Lake Bracciano from every room.We experienced a heightened sense of excitement as we stepped out onto the spacious veranda which boasts even greater panoramic views of the lake, lush vegetation, and surrounding hillsides. The cool breezes and tranquil sounds of nature ,along with comfortable lounge chairs and a dining set, made it the perfect retreat ! To be able to observe the sun rise and set was truly amazing. The home was very clean, equipped with many unexpected amenities, including a delicious bottle of French wine, compliments of Luigi, who we met the next day. Both Eve and Luigi were genuine and gracious hosts, who went out of their way to accomodate our every need and offered wonderful suggestions on places to visit and restaurants to dine at. The town of Trevignano Romano is quite charming! Taking scenic drives along the lake, visiting the quaint shops ,making daily trips to the fabulous bakery and foodmarket
in town,as well as dining at some of the local waterfront restaurants, were some of our most enjoyable daily rituals. The apartment's ideal location, only a 30 minute drive to Rome, enabled us to spend more time sightseeing and we even returned one night for dinner. We also planned a day trip to Florence and stopped off in Sienna on the way back. Yet, the highlight of our trip was to simply relax and unwind at the lake , which we managed to do almost every day since the weather was just as perfect as our stay! Having spent the previous week in a luxury villa overlooking the sea on the Amalfi Coast, we thought nothing could top that experience. However, our stay at La Maison de Sophie was truly comparable, if not better in some ways .Our only regret was not having more time there. We will relish the memories and hope to return in the near future!
We feel very fortunate to have discovered this little piece of heaven and to have met Eve, Luigi, and
their absolutely adorable daughter, Sophie!