Cosy Medieval Townhouse, between lake, sea, thermal baths, Rome, Viterbo, Umbria
This is house is something we really love and made for our family. A place nearby Rome where to slow down time and have excellent relax without having to travel far away. We are an expat family that lived around the world, anyway wherever we will move in the future we will always keep this house as our little treasure.
It has the typical features of old medieval townhouses with the comfort of the modern times. It is organised on four levels connected by stairs: On the ground floor you'll enter in the cosy living room with fireplace and open kitchen with dishwasher, microwave and stove, on the 1st floor there is a comfortable master bedroom with queen-size bed and a mix of antique and modern furniture, the functional bathroom with his own huge shower, the washing machine is also a dryer and is located in his own lawndry wardrobe, on the 2nd floor there is the "mansarda", that is set up as studio with a desk, an armchair, a comfy single bed that might be turned in to a queen bed. In the mansarda we even created an extra sink with cold and hot water for your comfort. There is also the possibility to install an hammock between wooden beams. From the mansarda through a robust wooden ladder and a roof hatch you can reach the terrace overlooking the old town and the lake where you have a sun-bed, armchair, dining table for four and BBQ, a parasol as well as a small water fountain, a small light and AC plug.
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Anguillara Sabazia
Located in Anguillara Sabazia, this holiday home is on a lake. Italian Air Force Museum of Vigna di Valle and Museo Civico Etrusco Romano are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Le Molette Tennis Club and Centro Volo Rapaci. Travelling with kids? Consider Santa Francesca Romana, or check out an event or a game at Vallelunga Circuit. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
Rome (FCO-Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl.) - 41 min drive
Restaurants
Bar Principe - 8 min walk
Il Gabbiano - 4 min walk
Ristorante Pizzeria Harvey - 4 min walk
Roadhouse Pub - 2 min walk
Bar Del Molo - 3 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Cosy Medieval Townhouse, between lake, sea, thermal baths, Rome, Viterbo, Umbria pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Cosy Medieval Townhouse, between lake, sea, thermal baths, Rome, Viterbo, Umbria?
This property doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Cosy Medieval Townhouse, between lake, sea, thermal baths, Rome, Viterbo, Umbria?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Cosy Medieval Townhouse, between lake, sea, thermal baths, Rome, Viterbo, Umbria?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Cosy Medieval Townhouse, between lake, sea, thermal baths, Rome, Viterbo, Umbria located?
This family-friendly Anguillara Sabazia holiday home is located on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Bracciano and Santa Francesca Romana. Spiaggia dei gabbiani and Lake Martignano are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Francesco's property is in the middle of the old town and makes for a very picturesque location. The property has all you need (including air-conditioning for the hot summer months) and is within walking distance of the large supermarket, the beach, and several restaurants.
The owner is very responsive and provided many tips and suggestions while we were there.
Overall, an absolute must-visit!
Very pleasant stay, everything you need is present. Good beds, good equipment for cooking your italian meals and nice fireplace. Francesco was a really warm host: helped us out when needed, had good ideas for trips in the environment!
Charming and wonderful home in the old town with a gorgeous terrace view of the lake. Property owner and manager are kind, receptive, and responsive. A lovely stay in Anguillara.
The place was cute and it met our needs for my family of four. I was a little disappointed in the air conditioning because it was really just one unit on the third floor so it didn’t do much for the rest of the home. The ceiling fans were very helpful and the windows open at night made a huge difference. The lake makes it kind of chilly at night so I understand not really needing much air conditioning. The host gave us a lot of help with the area and things to do and was very easy to reach which was very helpful. The town itself was SUPER cute. Over all I would say it is a very rustic townhouse.
This little home made our trip to Anguilla comfortable. It is perfectly situated in the old town - just ideal for exploration, dining and photography. The stairs are steep and the rooftop is a challenge to reach …. But so worth the effort. The views from up top are amazing, the perfect perspective for a sunset and a bottle of vino. The kitchen area is small but with so many superior dining options in the town we felt little need to do much cooking for ourselves other than preparing charcuterie and wine. Although we did not meet the owner in person, he was just excellent in responding to our questions in a timely manner. All in all - a unique and positive experience. Thanks for a lovely visit Francesco!
Peggy M.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Anders Lerche M.
26 Mar 2018
The most amazing home, host and area! SPECIAL!
We stayed in MyCosyRetreatInAnguillara in the middle of January, but even in the midst of winter it was the most amazing vacation! Anguillara is a beautiful, old Italian town and the hospitality of its inhabitants was exemplified in Francesco, who was the most amazing host! Even though we arrived late in the evening (we got lost), he greeted us at the house and introduced us to the local area and the restaurants nearby, which are all really nice. The area is incredibly rich in history, spectacular scenery and local cuisine and Francesco and his family was very kind to recommend different areas to visit. Again and again we were blown away by the effort Francesco made to give us a very special experience! Furthermore, the house is an incredibly charming old townhome where you can relax in the sofa in front of the fireplace with a glass of local wine – and not to mention the view from the rooftop terrace, that is absolutely breathtaking during sunrise and sunset!
If you love Italian history, cuisine and beautiful scenery this is the perfect place to visit and it’s close to Rome!
N.B. We recommend that you rent a car (and make sure to have a working GPS) to most effectively see the local area. There is free parking a couple minutes walking distance from the home. If you want to visit Rome, we recommend taking the train – please do note, that parking can be difficult around the train station if you arrive later in the day.
Anders Lerche M.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Dear Anders,
many thanks for your nice and insightful review about MyCosyRetreatInAnguillara.
I've been so happy to have you over and I really welcome you back to Italy in the future to visit either the town of Montalcino, Tuscany or our winery in Morrovalle, Le Marche.
Please take care and hope to see you again soon.
Ciao
Francesco
Francescos gemütlich eingerichtete Wohnung liegt sehr idyllisch in der Altstadt von Anguillara in einem kleinen Gässchen. Die Dachterrasse ist traumhaft, um über den See zu schauen, den man zu Fuß schnell erreichen kann. Das Wasser ist herrlich klar. In der Nähe sind Restaurants und Geschäfte und in der Umgebung gibt es einiges zu besichtigen. Auch am Mittelmeer ist man in etwa einer halben Stunde. Nach Rom kann man mit dem Zug fahren. Wir haben die zwei Wochen sehr genossen. Francesco hat uns mit Tipps unterstützt und war immer für Fragen erreichbar.
The house is so beautiful and located in the old part of this charming little town (or village), with a few minutes walk to the lake, tasty food all around and the terrace at the roof top of the house is breath taking. Francesco is also a friendly and helpful host.
Over all, a great place for vacation and we will come there back as soon as we can :)
- Friendly and helpful host with quick communication.
- Great views of the lake from the rooftop terrace.
- The location was excellent, close to restaurants, supermarket, lake etc.
- Air conditioning and large ceiling fans kept us cool at night in the August heat.
- We stayed 4 nights (with kids 8yrs and 11yrs) and would love to come back again for a similar stay.
This was a comfortable, perfect spot for exploring. You could walk to the lake and to many great restaurants with views around every corner. Francesco kindly provided a welcome bottle of wine, as well as beach towels, a beach umbrella and a wealth of information regarding the area. Thank you Francesco.
stephen b.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Dear Stephen and Jane, many thanks for having chosen MyCosyRetreatInAnguillara for your holidays at lake Bracciano and surroundings. I'm extremely happy to know you really enjoyed your stay!
Indeed from Anguillara you are very close to everything in case you want to explore the upper Lazio region, its beautiful medieval towns, historical sites, the countryside and the nature. At the same time you are only fifty minutes away from Rome and, as an example, the Vatican city.
Thank you Stephen and Jane, please come back anytime!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Beate L.
3 Jun 2019
Gemütliches Haus in einem historischen Dorfkern
Wir verbrachten einen sehr schönen Urlaub in diesem gemütlichen, liebevoll eingerichteten und mit Allem ausgestatteten Haus im historischen Zentrum von Anguillara Sabazia. Francesco versorgte uns aufs Beste mit Tipps und Informationen und nicht zuletzt mit den ausgezeichneten Weinen seines Vaters.
Wir würden hier jederzeit wieder gerne Urlaub machen.
Wir fanden vor:
Eine ruhige und freundliche Nachbarschaft
Viel Ruhe
Eine sehr schöne Dachterrasse
Schöne Landschaft, viele Ausflugsziele
Eine ordentliche Anbindung durch öffentliche Verkehrsmittel
Einkaufen, Bar und Restaurants fußläufig
Mitbringen sollte man etwas Kondition und gute Schuhe
Beate L.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2019
Verified
8/10 Good
Stewart M.
19 May 2019
Property was clean and comfortable.
Good
Stewart M.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Noëlla D.
16 Mar 2019
Natale ad Anguillara
Non avrebbe potuto essere più magico il nostro soggiorno ad Anguillara da Francesco. La casa si trova nel centro storico, molto tranquillo ma a piedi del mercato e dei ristorante. A pochi passi, il lungolago è incantevole. La casa è abitabile su 3 piani e c'è una terraza sul tetto che vale il viaggio dal Canada. Abbiamo apprezzato il camino e il conforto eccezionale della casa. Francesco era uno straordinario ospitante, sembre disponibile, d'inestimabile aiuto quando abbiamo avuto una problema di salute, grazie mille Francesco! E non dimenticare di assagiare il vino della casa!
Noëlla D.
Stayed 16 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Carissimi Noella, Daniel e Mona, è stato un piacere enorme avervi come ospiti quest'inverno. Grazie infinite per i complimenti che avete fatto @MyCosyRetreatInAnguillara ed alla mia ospitalità. Tornate quando volete, siete i benvenut! Ciao!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Claire R.
25 Sept 2018
Bliss!
We couldn't have had a better stay in Anguillara. The house was absolutely perfect. It had everything we needed, and Francesco was brilliant and always on hand to give us any information we needed on Anguillara, and also info on public transport when we went into Rome. The town is beautiful, so much more than I imagined it would be. And where the house is, is just the most quaint and beautiful area. The view from the rooftop was just spectacular. We sat up there with our cheese and wine and watched the sunset. As I said, it was absolute bliss!
Claire R.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Dear Claire and Sam, many thanks for your review! It has been extremely nice hosting you @MyCosyRetreatInAnguillara. Take care and plan an other trip to Italy soon! Ciao
Verified
8/10 Good
Hans-Joachim B.
27 Jun 2018
Charismatisches Feriendomizil
Wunderschönes, gut ausgestattetes Feriendomizil mit Charisma. Man muss aber gut zu Fuß sein. Sowohl im Haus als auch in der Umgebung gibt es viele auch teilweise steile Treppen. Sehr bemühter Vermieter mit Charme und Tips.
Hans-Joachim B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Barbara R.
21 Jun 2018
Einfach nur schön ...
Anfang Juni waren wir (2 Erwachsene) für eine Woche zu Gast in Francesco schönem Haus. Es hält tatsächlich, was die Bilder versprechen. Das Haus ist mir sehr viel Geschmack eingerichtet. Von der Dachterrasse hat man einen phantastischen Blick über den See. Die direkte Nachbarschaft ist sehr freundlich und aufgeschlossen. Überhaupt fanden wir die Menschen in Anguillara ausgesprochen offen und freundlich. Es gibt einige gute Restaurants, so dass wir die kleine Küchenecke im Haus eigentlich nur zum Frühstückmachen genutzt haben. Dafür ist sie voll ausreichend. Wenn man elaboriert kochen möchte, könnte es etwas eng werden. Aber bei dem Angebot an Restaurants mit frischen und schmackhaften Fischen direkt aus dem blitzsauberen See (vom nicht allzu gepflegtem Strand sollte man sich nicht verunsichern lassen, das Wasser des Lago die Bracciano ist glasklar und wunderbar), wer möchte da schon selbst kochen. Ich kann Francescos schönes Haus und die kleine Stadt Anguillara wärmstens empfehlen.
Barbara R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Dear Barbara, many thanks for your nice review. I felt very priviledge to host you at MyCosyRetreatInAnguillara this summer. Take care and come back anytime. Ciao Francesco
Archival
10/10 Excellent
John J.
22 Jul 2017
Amazing house and amazing host
The very charming city of Anguillara offers a wide range of restaurants and cozy cafes. The lake in walking distance from the house will satisfy any need for swimming and sunbathing. Deckchairs are available for rent on a daily basis as well as boards for windsurfing and padle boards. The area surrounding Anguillara are full of spots of interest both in regards to natural scenery and sites if historic interest. The house itself are fantastic, beautifully decorated and supplied with anything needed for a self catered vacation. Last but not least I have to mention Francesco an amazing host who offered advice on sight seeing and generally just cared for our well being in a nice and nonintrusive way. Thank you Francesco.
Ps ask Francesco about the family's wine production and you are in for a treat.
John J.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Dear John, many thanks for your kindness and appreciation. You have been the perfect guest of MyCosyRetreatInAnguillara.
Indeed this is a magic place and our house is the best getaway for a couple that wants to disclose this undiscovered Italy corner of Italy with all comforts while relaxing and enjoying time but still being close to Rome and international airports.
Anguillara microclimate, thanks to lake Bracciano, makes Anguillara Sabazia a perfect destination all year round.
Please come back anytime!
About the host
Hosted by FRANCESCO CAPINERA
We are a Turkish/Italian family of four and we moved to Rome in May 2015. I'm a finance and pricing professional, my wife is an international civil servant, a great cook and loving wife. Our daughter is just five years old but changed already three houses in her life... our son is just born :) before we lived in Bulgaria, Turkey, Kazakstan, Russia...
Why they chose this property
Anguillara is our little treasure that we made for ourselves since we felt in love with this place and the house.
What makes this property unique
His stunning view of the old town and the lake that can be seen from the terrace becomes extremely romantic at night time, the exclusive refurbishment that still maintained the charm of the house. Being walking distance from the beaches, restaurants and shopping area.