We were absolutely enchanted by this house and property! For us, a family of 5, it was a perfect solution to the ongoing conundrum of summer holiday travel: whether to tour or to relax. By making the villa our home base, we were able to have both. We were positioned deep in the countryside amongst hill towns, olive groves and vineyards, yet just 20 minutes from the A1 motorway and 60 minutes off-peak by car to the Colosseum. Rome can be hot and dusty in the summertime. What better way to recover from a long day of sightseeing than spending the following day by the pool and firing up the pizza oven for an evening of al fresco dining?
Everything about the property was lovely. The house is tastefully decorated, very comfortable and a nice balance between rustic authenticity and modern convenience. We particularly enjoyed cooking in the kitchen and outside--with the aforementioned pizza oven (give yourself lots of time to get the fire hot). Our kids (ages 9, 6, and 4) loved the toys and spent many days in the pool. The grounds are beautifully kept, and we very much enjoyed the privacy and tranquility of the property.
In addition to Rome, we explored Casperia and the neighboring towns, the Abbazia di Farfa monastery, and ventured into Umbria to sample wine in Orvieto.
Lorenzo was very responsive before, during and after our stay. We really couldn't have asked for a better experience.
If you are deciding between a Tuscan-style holiday and extra time in Rome, you don't have to choose. Stay at Villa Casperia and have it both ways!