Self-catering

Villa il Cardinale - Self-catering house in Lazio

Via del Monte di Casa, Bel Poggio, Rome
Lazio, Italie

Marina Wallace

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+39 347 2715424 / +44 (0)7887 710607(mobile)

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Vast house on an ancient Roman site with big terraced garden and pool. Grand yet homely, with air-con, spa and only 8 km to the city

On the site of a 2000-year-old Roman villa, you will sense the city’s powerful layers of history. In the lovely terraced gardens, artefacts, stone walls and mosaic floors peep out of the pavement; in the house, two ancient Egyptian columns with Roman capitals grace the salon. The ‘modern’ house, much transformed over its six centuries, was a cardinal’s hunting lodge in the 1780s and is now a much-loved family house full of beautiful memories with space for up to twenty. Marina, who lived in London all her life, grew up here and will be around when you arrive to show you the ropes. There are two huge, grand living rooms – fireplaces, chandeliers, giant mirrors, tapestries, period portraits – and a big well-fitted kitchen with the original flavour of antique pieces, wooden tables and hand painted tiles. Each bedroom is different, some vast and grand-style, all comfortable, some en suite. There are seven contemporary bathrooms, some with walk-in showers.

Among the greenery, you are in Rome and near the sea. Glorious!

Caractéristiques

Wheelchair access: At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible.
Limited mobility: At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible without steps.
Children welcome: Suitable for guests with children aged 3 and over.
No smoking: Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Credit cards: Credit or debit card payment accepted.
English spoken: Host speaks English, whether perfectly or not.
Air conditioning: Some, if not all, bedrooms are air-conditioned.
WiFi: Wireless internet access available.
Pets welcome: Please let the owner know if you want to bring pets.
Public transport: Within 10 miles of a bus/train station.
Working farm: Or vineyard.
Owner has pets: Animals living on the property.
Swimming pool: On the premises.
Bikes available: On the premises to hire or borrow.
Tennis court: On the premises.
Vegetarian meals: Available on request.
Licensed premises: Alcohol may be served.
Cash only: Credit or debit card payment not accepted.
Dogs welcome: Dogs welcome in some public rooms.
Handpumped ales: Pub serves four or more handpumped ales.
Wine list: Pub serves eight or more wines by the glass.
Food all day: Food is served all day long.
Babies welcome: Suitable for guests with a baby or toddler under 3.
Hot tub: Available to all guests, but may require booking.
Garden: Grounds for guests to explore.
Breakfast: Available, but may come at extra cost.
Self check-in: Guests can arrive here and check in independently.
EV charger: Electric vehicle charging point.

Equipements

Electricity included

Open fire / woodburner

Microwave oven

Central heating

Mobile reception

Television

Barbecue

Dishwasher

Cooked meals available

Washing machine

Restaurant within 3 miles

Shop within 3 miles

Pub within 3 miles

Relaxation areas

Breakfast available

Breakfast included

Oven

Hob

Spa on site

Bar on site

Free parking on site

Free parking nearby

Paid parking nearby

Local points of interest from Marina Wallace:

Points d'intérêt locaux proposés par
Marina Wallace:

Very close to the centre of Rome. Also very close to a local supermarket, and 5 minutes walk from a restaurant that makes the best pizza in town!
Centre of Rome 15 minutes drive along Via Salaria, one of the ancient Roman roads, or by train to an underground station and the Colosseum or to the centre of Rome directly.
Along the Via Salaria the first hidden attraction are ancient Roman Catacombs (Priscilla). Villa Borghese, with its collection of Baroque art, and Palazzo Barberini are the next main attraction. We can offer guided tours to all main historic sites in Rome.
Gorgeous gardens and parks, such as Villa Ada, Villa Pamphili, are all within easy reach. Tivoli, Villa d'Este, Villa Adriana, . Seaside, Bracciano Lake are all between 30 and 40 minutes drive. Small, picturesque towns of great historic value are close.
Umbria, Tuscany, Florence between two and three hours drive, or an hour and a half by train
Naples, Pompei, Herculaneum, Paestum three hours drive or an hour and a half by train

Points d'intérêts

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