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The Secret Vesper

  • 8 guests

  • 4 bedrooms

  • 6 bathrooms

  • 646 sq/ft

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Perched on a hillside above Lazio's valleys and the Cimini Mountains, this historic villa carries the weight of centuries without feeling museum-like. The grounds hold their own quiet drama – a private church, a courtyard draped in climbing greenery, and a saltwater pool fringed by mature trees and lavender. Three expansive suites in the main villa each have their own living space, so a group can share the place without living in each other's pockets. Ancient vineyards, woodland trails, and village shops are all within 3km – enough to make exploring central Italy easy.


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What to expect


Highlights

Wander Lazio's extraordinary Renaissance castle gardens, steeped in noble history

Wander Lazio's extraordinary Renaissance castle gardens, steeped in noble history

Visit Civita di Bagnoregio, the breathtaking 'dying city' perched on an eroding tufa cliff

Visit Civita di Bagnoregio, the breathtaking 'dying city' perched on an eroding tufa cliff

Cool off in the private pool surrounded by mature greenery

Cool off in the private pool surrounded by mature greenery

Wander through the estate grounds draped in climbing greenery

Wander through the estate grounds draped in climbing greenery

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Home truths

  • While not all bedrooms and bathrooms are photographed, expect the style and quality to be consistent with the rest of the home.

  • For those with reduced mobility, there's a ground floor bedroom and bathroom here.

  • The pool is open approximately between 1st April and 31st October, but exact dates depend on local weather and maintenance schedules – worth checking with your host if you're visiting early or late in the season.

  • The swimming pool isn't fenced.

  • You're on a hillside with the nearest village a kilometre away and Vignanello a short drive further – you'll want a car to make the most of this location and to pick up groceries with ease.

About this stay


Amenities

Wi-fi

Air conditioning

Pets allowed

Parking available

Washing machine

Private pool

Bedrooms & bathrooms

4 bedrooms

6 bathrooms

Extras

Arranged by your host • Subject to availability


VIP services

Airport pick up

Arrange a chef

Baby sitting

Fridge fills

Laundry and dry cleaning

Massage

Restaurant reservations

Tickets and experience booking

Additional fees

  • Speak with your host to organise massages and beauty treatments, wine tours, laundry and dry cleaning, fridge fills, restaurant reservations, airport transfers, and car hire.Cost on request
  • If you’re travelling with children, your host can arrange babysitting services – alternatively, a live-in nanny can be arranged at a cost of £475-£670 per week.Cost on request
  • Your host can help arrange a private chef during your stay.Cost on request

Local guide


About Lazio

Beyond Rome, there’s a tapestry of beguiling countryside and small, ancient towns to explore in Lazio. Tivoli, where waterfalls cascade from cliffsides and Roman aqueducts connect ancient villas, was created as a retreat from Rome for emperors centuries ago. Then there’s the beautiful spot where Popes spent their summers at Castel Gandolfo. At Cerveteri and Tarquinia, you’ll find Etruscan tombs dating back to over 700 years ago and ruins to...

Explore the area

Local restaurants, cafes, museums, sites and activities, recommended by our community of hosts and travel experts

Spend a day exploring the Parco delle Cascate di Chia del Fosso Castello

Spend a day exploring the Parco delle Cascate di Chia del Fosso Castello

Nestled near Viterbo, this park offers an idyllic escape with its picturesque waterfalls and serene streams. Enjoy a leisurely walk, indulge in a picnic by the stream, and immerse yourself in the beauty of nature.

17 min
Explore the natural beauty of Forre di Corchiano

Explore the natural beauty of Forre di Corchiano

Immerse yourself in the stunning natural canyon with river paths, small waterfalls, and even a church. Spend a half day exploring this hidden gem just an hour away from Rome.

15 min

Get around

Airport

Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino

1 hr 21 min

Ancona Raffaello Sanzio

2 hr 45 min

Abruzzo

2 hr 43 min

Train station

Vignanello

6 min

Bus stop

VIGNANELLO | Via Sant'Eutizio Via Canepinese # f1680

2 min

Local shops & services

Supermarket

7 min

Cafe

5 min

Pharmacy

6 min

Points of interest

Beach

Wunderschöner Badestrand am Bolsenasee

52 min

Booking policies


House Rules

Children welcome (1-12 years)

Infants welcome (under 12 months)

Pets welcome

No parties or events

No smoking

Good to know

Arrival time flexible

Arrange with the host

Departure time flexible

Arrange with the host

Air con

Wifi

Cancellation policy

  • Up until

    60

    days

    Cancel at least 60 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.

  • Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 60 days away.

Host


This home is managed by Oliver

This home is managed by a business on behalf of its owner. A member of their staff will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Nearly twenty years ago, Oliver and his friend began curating the world's most unique and rustic getaways. Driven by their own unforgettable experience at a chateau, they have grown remarkably since then. Much like Plum, they believe in hand-picked luxury that doesn't break the bank.

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