Traditional Stone House with Beautiful Views, South of Rome
- House100 m²
- Sleeps: 9
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Half Baths: 1
- Min Stay: 1 night
Country House, Nr. Piglio, South of Rome, Lazio
Bedrooms
Owner
Kristina Dockray
- Languages:
- english, french, italian, swedish
About Kristina Dockray
I started letting this property over a decade ago on behalf of my mother, although we stopped for the last few years due to personal circumstances. My brother and I inherited the house recently and have carried out some major works, including adding a new staircase, downstairs toilet, an en suite bathroom to one of the bedrooms and a stunning new kitchen.
Kristina Dockray purchased this House in 1957
Why Kristina Dockray chose Piglio
My grandfather bought this house in 1957. Though Swedish, he worked most of his life for the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation in Rome. He, my grandmother and mother played golf regularly at the Fiuggi Golf Club, hence the choice of location for his weekend house. It is a beautiful and unspoilt area, with relatively few foreign tourists, yet it is easy to get to Rome and centrally placed to visit many interesting places.
What makes this House unique
If you want to chat to real, local Italians, the neighbours/managers - Ivana and Luigi - are always keen to get to know our guests. But they will also leave you alone, if that's what you prefer. If you want to get to know them, just invite them round for a cup of coffee or a glass of wine or beer!
Amenities
Featured
- Swimming pool
- Pets Welcome
- Fireplace
- TV
- Washer & Dryer
- Children Welcome
- Parking
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 2, Half Baths: 1
Safety features
- Smoke detector
- Carbon-monoxide detector
- First-aid kit
- Exterior lighting
- Fire extinguisher
Location Type
- Mountain
- RuralSet in a secluded, small hamlet below the village of Piglo
- Mountain ViewSweeping mountain and valley view
General
- Linens ProvidedSheets, duvet covers, duvets (if necessary) and towels all provided.
- Washing MachineNew, multifunction
- Clothes Dryer
- FireplaceLarge, open fireplace
- Parking
- Towels Provided
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Toilet Paper
- Living RoomGround floor: Spacious sitting room with large, open fireplace, TV, books and stereo system.
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- RefrigeratorLarge fridge/freezer. Extra fridge freezer in the basement
- StoveGas hob
- OvenModern oven with pyrolytic cleaning function
- MicrowaveCombination microwave - can be used as a second oven.
- Coffee MakerFilter coffee maker
- Toaster
- Blender
- Ice Maker
- Pantry ItemsFully equipped
- Dishes & UtensilsFully equipped
- KitchenGround floor: Spacious and well equipped kitchen/dining room with dishwasher, hob, fridge/freezer, oven, combi microwave and toaster.
- Kettle
Dining
- Dining Area
- Child's Highchair
- Dining
Entertainment
- Television
- StereoHas bluetooth connectiviPlays records, cassette tapes, and CDs
- DVD PlayerThe TV has a DVD slot in the side
- BooksHuge range of novels
- GamesMonopoly Scrabble Chess/Drafts Jenga
- games kids
- Music LibraryLarge collection of CDs - mainly classical, jazz and pop
- Video LibraryLarge number of DVDs
Outside
- Lawn / Garden1,400 square meters of mountainside olive grove
- Beach Towels
- Deck / Patio30 square meter terrace + 15 square meter vine-covered pergola
- Outdoor Furniture
- Ski & SnowboardSki areas located in the region include Campo Staffi, Campo Felice and Monte Livata
- GolfFiuggi Golf Club is approximately 15 minutes drive away - 18 hole/par 70. Green fees are 40 euros/day. The club has an open-air swimming pool and tennis courts and the clubhouse has a comfortable bar area and restaurant.
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
Pool / Spa
- Outdoor Pool
- Private PoolAbove ground Intex pool - 4.5m x 2.2m 84cm deep
Notes
- Notes on accommodation: The house does not have central heating or air conditioning. Along with the house's elevated position, the thick stone walls keep the house relatively cool in summer. Each bedroom has an electric fan. We are in the process of completing the central heating system. Winter bookings not possible until it has been fully installed. Outside: Ground floor level: Large southwards facing terrace, with a beautiful panoramic view across the vineyards and olive groves towards the medieval towns of Anagni and Paliano. Equipped with table and chairs. Mid lower level: Vine-covered pergola with table and chairs. Hillside garden/olive grove - approximately 1400m2 - containing olive trees, almond trees and oleander bushes. Private parking space for 3 cars. Utility Room: Basement: Washing machine, additional fridge-freezer. Cleaning / Towels / Linen: Bed linen, bathroom towels, bathmats etc included. The house is cleaned before each stay.
House Rules
Check-in: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out: 11:00 a.m.
No parties/events
Smoking allowed
Please do not smoke in the house
Pets allowed
Children allowed
Minimum age of primary renter:21
Max guests:9
Please respect the neighbours
Please respect the house as if it were your own
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.
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Location
Coast/Beach:
The coast (Sperlonga, Sabaudia, Terracina) is approximately an hour and a quarter drive away.
Travel:
A rental car is almost essential for sightseeing and shopping. However, there are buses from outside the house to Rome, Piglio and Fiuggi. Anagni-Fiuggi train station is 15 minutes by car. The train service to Roma Termini (Central station) is quite frequent (every hour or so) and takes around 50 minutes. Tickets incorporating the Rome Metro and buses are very good value. The house is 10 minutes from the main Rome-Naples A1 motorway.
Distances:
Rome Airports:
Ciampino (Ryanair) approx. 55 minutes.
Fiumicino (BA/Alitalia, Easyjet) approx 75 minutes.
Naples/Pompeii – 2 hours
Florence/Assisi/Pisa/Amalfi – Approx. 3 hours.
Further Details:
There are plenty of restaurants a short drive away, from cheap and cheerful pizzerie to a Michelin star restaurant – 'Le Colline Ciociare' only 10 minutes away in Acuto.
There are banks and shops in Piglio and larger supermarkets and a hospital in nearby Anagni.
There is a local market in Piglio every Friday and a larger market on Sundays in Alipiani di Arcinazzo