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Hosts: Maureen & Roberto Scheda
La Torretta
Via Mazzini 7
Casperia, (RI) 02041
Italy

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La Torretta

After 20 years of managing guided tours throughout Italy, Welsh-born Maureen, along with husband, Roberto, brought her expertise “home” to La Torretta. Restoration work on the three-story 15th-century building, tucked away in this yet-undiscovered medieval hilltop village, took three years to complete. The entrance stairway leads to a large open and elegant lounge room with a collection of the family’s paintings, stone fireplace, and 16th-century frescoes discovered during the restoration process. All seven bedrooms are individually and tastefully decorated in soft beige tones, which harmonize with travertine bathrooms, and have stunning views over the town’s rooftops. Meals are served upstairs in a dining area with panoramic terrace overlooking olive groves and the wooded Sabine hills. This virgin territory is filled with hilltop villages to explore, besides being on the border of Umbria, and is just a 45-minute train ride from Rome. Maureen and her daughters customize itineraries for guests and organize cooking courses, while Roberto specializes in ancient Roman architecture and archeology. A separate self-catering apartment across the street is available.


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La Torretta
Credit Cards Welcome: VISA MC
7 Rooms, Double Occupancy: €80.00 - €90.00
1 Apartment: €100 daily

Closed: Occasionally in Jan & Feb

Phone: (0765) 63202   Fax: (0765) 63202

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From Rome or Florence exit the A1 at Ponzano-Soratte. Go straight then turn right at the T-junction. Turn left at second T-junction and follow signs to Casperia (20 mins). Cars are easily parked on the street below and luggage is delivered by special vehicle.
Baby Sitting Available Breakfast Included Children Welcome Conference Room Cooking Classes Credit Cards Welcome: VISA MC Dogs by Special Request Internet Access Available for Guests Mini-Refrigerator in all Guestrooms Some Non-Smoking Guestrooms Parking Available (Free or Paid) Room Service Archaeological Site within 5 mi Golf Course within 7 mi Hiking Trails within 2 mi Horseback Riding within 5 mi Wildlife Sanctuary within 10 mi Wineries within 20 mi

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We are so glad to have discovered La Torretta in Casperia and plan to return again soon. We stayed for 5 nights and had such a wonderful relaxing start to our holiday that we didn’t want to leave. the views from our bedroom and the breakfast room not to mention the outdoor terrace were just breathtaking. Maureen serves a delicious full breakfast which we were not expecting in Italy, then every day made suggestions about what to do and where to eat. The rooms are charming and spotless and are made up every day. Various activities take place and we were lucky enough to participate in a cooking class which turned out to be the best meal we had in Italy. Casperia is a quaint intact village, very easily accessible from Rome and a great place to explore the Sabine Hills area and Umbria. Getting back to grey rainy days, we cant stop thinking of sipping a glass of wine on the panoramic terrace.
-- Lorraine Gray (January 7, 2009)
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We spent 2 nights with Maureen Scheda at la Torretta on Casperia. it is a small but charming place, but not for those who cannot manage trekking up levels of stairs through the village, but for who that can, well worth it. Maureen is an ex travel guide and really knows the ins and outs of travel and situations that may confront tourists. The restaurant just a short walk from La Torretta "Los Amicis" on a nice terrace is excellent and reasonable. Maureen can recommend several other fine restaurants reachable by car. She is very helpful, and her historical village perched up on top of the hill is both quaint and attractive.
-- Anonymous (July 24, 2008)
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