Italy - Lazio

La Torretta

A Karen Brown Recommended B & B

Hosts: Maureen & Roberto Scheda

Via Mazzini 7
02041-Casperia (RI)
Italy

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Karen's Review Of This Property:

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.

Located along this Karen Brown Itinerary:

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

Open: all year

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

Directions: 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.

Combined User Ratings:
Overall Rating: 5	Quality Rating: 5	Welcome Rating: 5	Charm Rating: 5

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The perfect antidote to busy Rome is Casperia, Italy - a perfect introduction to hilltop towns. You will relax at the top of the world at La Torretta B&B, just one and a half hours northeast of Rome. The views are spectacular from the terrace and the breakfast is fabulous. This tiny town has small cobblestone paths connecting the village homes and one restaurant.

-- Linda Poore, California (June 24, 2008)

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)

We stayed with Maureen and Roberto for seven full days and it was one of the most relaxing and amazing trips we’ve ever taken. They are the most warm, welcoming and friendly people we’ve known. We know have a 2 year old son and are eager to take him to Casperia for his first trip to Italy. We took a significant number of photos showing the beauty of the surrounding countryside, as well as our day trips to Orvieto and Assisi--see http://www.flickr.com/photos/jspies/sets/72157601419629737/ for the photos of Casperia. This is a MUST VISIT for anyone looking to relax in Italy. As another reader mentioned, staying in Casperia is not for the faint of heart--there are 175 steps (almost exactly) from the town entrance to the front door of La Torretta, but the town makes the walk well worth it. If you stay over the weekend, make sure to visit the town wine shop in the evenings, it’s located in one of the squares and is a focal point for many visitors and residents.

-- Justin Spies (July 29, 2008)

Overall Rating:
5

Quality Rating:
5

Welcome Rating:
5

Charm Rating:
5

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