This villa has it all – fantastic countryside valley views, easy access to downtown Rome, classical Italian aesthetics and wonderful warm hearted hosts. Situated in the historic medieval town of Castel Nuovo di Porto, (with one of my favorite pizzerias just off its main square) the villa, called Residenza Fontana del Giglio, is situated just down a short country lane off Via Flaminia, about a 20 minute drive from the center of Rome. If you are like me and wish to avoid Rome traffic, There is also a direct train line about 4 minutes’ walk from the villa, which takes about half an hour to Piazza Flaminia (adjacent to Piazza Del Populo and Via Del Corso, one of the main shopping streets in the very heart of Rome). I have been vacationing in Rome since I was born, and this is by far the best place I have ever stayed at. The owners of the villa are great hosts – Paula is an elegant and very affectionate Italian Signora, and her husband Mario, a loveable and entertaining host. I might also add that the booking lady, Loredana, is courteous and efficient.
Edwin Bryant
Professor of Philosophy
Rutgers University, NJ USA