Title: Elegant historic villa, 8km to Rome, air con, pool, spa, bbq, garden, services Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Elegant historic villa, 8km to Rome, air con, pool, spa, bbq, garden, services ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90510000/90508400/90508380/69109203.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90510000/90508400/90508380/b816e38a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90510000/90508400/90508380/50eaf4c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90510000/90508400/90508380/92232d8b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90510000/90508400/90508380/f645f2bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience the essence of Rome at Villa il Cardinale, where ancient history and modern luxury blend seamlessly. Unwind in the heated pool or hot tub, indulge in local produce from the vegetable garden, or practice yoga on the outdoor covered platform. The villa's luxurious master bedroom features a Caesar size bed and a marble en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 7 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 12 ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Hot tub - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Elegant historic villa, 8km to Rome, air con, pool, spa, bbq, garden, services Last year,"Meet Me in Rome", an American movie was filmed at the villa. Check out the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdP4D8ZCcjM This is my family home and I care for it together with my partner, Alex, and my lovely staff, Stefania et alia. DESCRIPTION OF THE VILLA: Last year,"Meet Me in Rome", an American movie was filmed at the villa. Check out the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdP4D8ZCcjM The luxury master bedroom, with the antique fireplace, has a bed that is bigger than an Emperor size (it is, aptly, a Caesar size bed!), a large, contemporary en-suite bathroom with walk-in-shower, its own gorgeous terrace overlooking the garden, and its own dressing rooms. Upstairs there are two further beautiful en-suite bedrooms, one with an Emperor size bed, as well as four more bedrooms that share two recently modernised bathrooms, with walk-in-showers, between them. The upper floor opens onto a delightful garden with an ancient Roman archaeological area, complete with garden furniture, parasols and lighting. Just above the archeological remains, you can enjoy the life of an ancient Roman by plunging in a luxurious hot tub spa for 6 people ideal for hydrotherapy, relaxation or pleasure with powerful jets for massage purposes. The hot tub, reminiscent of and consistent with ancient Roman ablution practices, is situated outdoors, against the backdrop of the 1st century AD wall. In a separate area of the garden, under olive trees, and close to the vegetable patch and the yoga platform, you can enjoy the heated swimming pool. In the intimate and yet spectacular garden there are several areas for outdoor eating under secular Roman pine trees. A ping-pong table is available to our guests. On the ground floor, which can be reached from a ceramic and travertine marble staircase, there are two large reception rooms, each with a marble and stone fireplace, travertine stone floors, and high vaulted ceilings. One of the reception rooms, boasting two ancient Egyptians columns with Roman capitals, can be used as a dining or sitting room. There is a very spacious kitchen, with a professional 'gas cooker, complete with a large electric thermo-convection oven ideal for cooking at very high levels. The kitchen, with a vaulted ceiling, has a gorgeous fireplace perfect for roasting food and sitting around sipping a glass of good wine. There is a big cellar made to be filled with delicious wines, stacked up against its 4th century wall.Part of the cellar also functions as a utility room with two large fridges, a sink, a dishwasher, a washing machine and a dryer. The rear kitchen door opens onto a functioning bread/pizza oven and a small fountain.The pizza-oven corner is covered by an awning and it is flood-lit. It has a seating area designed for fun evenings families and their children making pizza together under the guidance of our expert pizzaiolo. We can provide all the ingredients as well as the 'pizzaiolo' for making your favourite pizza! Behind the kitchen there is a further single bedroom, with its own shower room (and separate entrance by the pizza oven). This could be used as an extra room for a young person, a nanny or a yoga teacher. The lower garden is wonderful, with a patio and portico that allow for outdoor dining, and entertaining, dancing, or listening to music. At one end of the large patio there is a large built-in brick barbecue and a fountain, garden lights and space for entertaining for up to 100 people. All around there are fruit trees and wonderfully secluded areas of the garden. Own car is recommended. However, there is also public transport, two buses, 5 minutes walk away, and two train stations, one at Settebagni (the train reaches the Stazione Tiburtina in 20 minutes, and from there there is the connection to the Rome Metro or trains to all parts of Italy), the other from Saxa Rubra directly to Piazzale Flaminio and Piazza del Popolo. Both stations are only 7 minutes drive away. THE VILLA’S USP This is a truly unique property. Its walls, stones, its multiple layers speak of Roman history, of the Middle Ages, and the Renaissance. Every mosaic stone in the garden bears the memory of Imperial Rome, its rise, and its decadence. Yet the villa is only two steps away from the ring-road that connects all Roman roads. As we know, "All roads lead to Rome". The villa is one of the precious historic houses of the region: it is included in the list of the Dimore Storiche of Italy (see https://www.dimorestoricheitaliane.it/). You will benefit from hiring a car so as to drive into Rome centre along the Via Salaria (Flaminia or Cassia) in only 15 minutes. Or you may choose to drive for 7 minutes to the nearest train stations that lead into Rome centre and connect to the metro service. As a former curator and art historian I love telling the history of the Villa and, with my partner, who is a trained historian and a journalist, we love offering tours of Rome and its museums. TOP AMENITIES: heated pool; hot tub; deck chairs; air conditioning; central heating; wi-fi; luxury bathtub in the master bedroom; Caesar size and Emperor size beds, walk-in showers; outdoor covered platform for yoga retreats; yoga mats, blocks and bolsters; ping-pong table; vegetable garden with local produce; parking for up to 10 cars; various services available, including concierge, fridge-fill, guide to Roman museums and antique sites, breakfast, dinners, events, etc. CANCELLATION POLICY We chose a strict cancellation policy because we want to be sure that whoever chooses Villa il Cardinale does it with commitment and enthusiasm, just as we ourselves welcome our guests'. However we are happy to consider individual situations. If you have a serious problem and need to cancel, we are happy to bend out cancellation policy or move the booking to another available date. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Hot tub - Massage - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Limo/town car service - Car available - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Breakfast available for a fee - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 7 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 7 bathrooms - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Music library - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair - Printer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - Up to 10 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board - Meal delivery service - Phone ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the city centre - Near a hospital - Near a zoo ### Things to do - Gym - Heated pool - Table tennis - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Swimming nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) ## Policies ### Check-in Minimum check-in age - 21 ### Check-out Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange) ### Special check-in instructions The front desk hours vary at this property Guests must contact the property for check-in information To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Rules If you intend to come with a pet we would like to talk to you first about your pet as we have four cats of our own. We can offer an airport transfer service and also a daily shuttle to the centre of town, there and back. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 1 total (up to 10 kg per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts cash Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 80 Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number IT058091B47CMC2JMB ### We should mention All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation ## About the area Located in Marcigliana, a neighbourhood in Rome, this villa is in a rural area and near the beach. Vatican Museums and Castel Sant'Angelo are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Spanish Steps and Roman Forum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Foro Italico or Stadio Olimpico. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding. 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Pool types include heated pools. ### Is Elegant historic villa, 8km to Rome, air con, pool, spa, bbq, garden, services pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. ### Where is Elegant historic villa, 8km to Rome, air con, pool, spa, bbq, garden, services located? > This family-friendly Rome villa is located near the beach, within 3 mi (5 km) of Port of Rome Mall and Tiber River. National Selection and Recruitment Center and Via Nomentana are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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