Our stay at the Casale was truly a wonderful experience. It's a rustic country Villa that is situated above the surrounding landscape. It's views are something to behold. The property is quiet, private and secure. The villa itself is comfortable and spacious, even with 7 adults , still plenty of room. We stayed in early June and the weather was perfect. The stone and concrete structure, coupled with the thermopane windows and French doors , kept the villa cool, even on warm days. There are also nice breezes that contribute to the comfortable temps. At night, open the windows and awake to beautiful bird songs. The Casale also has nice outdoor spaces that are shaded. You can enjoy your morning expresso or wine and cheese and prosciutto at sunset. There is even a pizza oven for the little chef in all of us. The grounds around the Casale have fruit trees and fresh vegetables ( Roberto picked as some artichokes for us, then gave us a french marinade recipe to complement the dish, they were superb) and herbs growing , which Roberto encouraged us to pick and enjoy. The Casale is located about 10 mins from the town of Acquapendente. This is a town not to miss. The people are warm, friendly, and very hospitable. There is also a local supermarket called coop which offers the freshest fruits, local wines( very inexpensive and so good) and fresh baked bread. Just go there you won't be disappointed. Roberto has a property manager named Eline. She is Awesome. She will met you on the day of your arrival and if you need anything , she will make it happen. Eline knows many of the better restaurants and places of interest. She will set up your reservations and you will be treated like royalty. This was our first trip to Italy and we realized there is so much to see. The Casale served as a central base. Our friends. native Italians, joined us for some day trips. We were able to see Florence, Siena, Ovrieto, Bagnoregio, San Gimignano, and some others. There are also some natural hot springs close by. Obviously, you can set your own pace. On off days, the Casale was an oasis to rest and drink in Italy. Roberto suggested to hire a SUV or a vehicle that had at least a higher ground clearance. Part of the farm road that leads to the house had some erosion but not a major problem. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Roberto and Eline and the Casale made it a Memorable and Wonderful vacation experience. Ciao, Roberto and Eline Regards Paul Finochiaro and family
