A Nice Location
Review Submitted: September 27, 2010
Date of Stay: August 2010
Our family of 5 stayed at this villa in August 2010. The villa was spacious and clean, and the owner, who lives on the floor above, was very friendly and helpful. The villa, however, would benefit from some clearing out and updating. There are too many nick nacks and books (which can hold moisture), and replacement of some furniture (fabric furniture has furniture covers) and appliances (eg, microwave) would be an improvement. At night when we needed to close up the windows to keep mosquitos out, the air in the villa was damp and musty.
The town of Trevignano Romano, Lake Bracciano, and the area around the lake are fantastic. We enjoyed walks along the lake, renting a paddle boat, and swimming in the lake. There are also a number of great restaurants and gellateria. The villa is very close to the town, but is near the top of a very challenging hill to climb, so all but the fittest will need to drive to town. Day trips by train into Rome are also very manageable, with the station a 20-minute drive from the villa.
On balance, our stay at this villa was a good experience.
Recommended for:
Pet-friendly,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children
Owner's Response: The apartment is furnished with a collection of quite valuable antique ornaments which our guests have always found charming and very attractive as it gives a feeling of being at home, we are told. Most of the books are in closed bookcasesand there has never been a problem with damp. The ones in the open bookcases are for our guests who are happy to find up to date reading matter. The reason that the furniture has covers is to protect the upholstery beneath which unfortunately has not always been treated with respect and has been torn and made dirty. We have had to change the upholstery of the armchairs and sofa on two occasions which is why we now have covers which can be easily cleaned each time new guests arrive. I was not aware either that there was a problem with the microwave as it was not mentioned and all of the other guests this summer were quite happy with all the electrical appliances in the apartment. However, they will all be examined carefully and any problem put right.
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