Guests say
Villa Rovani receives high praise for its suitability for large groups, offering spacious accommodation and a private pool. Its location in the picturesque countryside near Magliano Sabina provides stunning views and is conveniently close to Rome and other attractions. Guests appreciate the property's cleanliness, comfort, and the thoughtful touches provided by the hosts.
Guests consistently describe the villa as clean and well-maintained, indicating a high standard of cleanliness throughout the property.
The villa's location is highly regarded for its beautiful countryside setting and proximity to Rome, Tuscany, and other destinations, making it an ideal base for exploring the region.
Reviewers find the villa comfortable, with special mention of the inviting beds and the property's ability to accommodate a wide age range of guests, from infants to the elderly.
The facilities, including a private pool with showers, BBQ, and outdoor dining areas, are frequently highlighted as well-maintained and suitable for large groups and families.
While guests express overall satisfaction with their stay, there is no specific mention of gifts or special thoughtful gestures that would warrant a score in this category.
About this property
A magnificent large Italian villa rental comprised of two semi-detached properties, in the desirable and conveniently central Italian region of Sabina. Nestled in the rolling landscape of pine forests and farms, this is a territory still untouched by mass tourism, yet only 50 kilometers north of Rome.
The semi-detached layout of the villa allows for large groups to travel together and take advantage of the stunning communal spaces whilst maintaining an element of privacy. The interior is entirely renovated and stands up as a prime example of classical Italian colonial style, complete with grand chimney and fireplace, and Tuscan terracotta floor tiling.
The entire villa is suitable for wheelchair access and has a disabled bathroom, a rare feature in such a traditional property.
The villa sits within the privacy of a neatly manicured garden with its own pergola dining terrace and private swimming pool, perched on a hill over looking the vineyards and olive groves. All guests also have access to their own tennis court, table tennis and a five-a-side football field.
The estate that Villa Rovani is located within produces a notable red wine and the local Sabina olive groves are credited with a reputable extra virgin olive oil. This property is the perfect base from which to explore the many nearby cultural and artistic attractions of central Italy, with Rome, Tuscany and Umbria all within a short day trip.
***For larger parties it is possible to rent sister properties Villa Conconi (sleeps 8) and Villa Faruffini (sleeps 8) virtually next door - please follow links for more information.
Villa Rovani lies in the Italian central region of Lazio, in a perfect position for sightseeing Rome and day trip to Umbria and Tuscany.
The Estate is located 7 km from the quaint town of Magliano Sabina, in the enchanting Sabina area, a region still authentic and unspoilt. In a landscape of gentle hills where agriculture is in perfect harmony with the surrounding nature, you'll find an array of Roman villas, medieval castles, churches and abbeys and many remains of Italy's historic, cultural, architectonic and artistic past.
Riding schools, golf courses, natural bolted cliffs for free climbing, along with Mount Terminillo, ski resorts offer sports lovers an uncontaminated natural environment in which to play.
The area is alive in winter and summer for the holiday of your choice. Along pleasant country roads, you can easily reach breathtaking places still unknown by tourists. The motorway A1, instead, gives you an easy and quick access to some of the most important artistic sights of central Italy, such as Viterbo, Orvieto, Spoleto, Perugia but also Arezzo, Florence and Siena. Rome itself is just a few miles away, and very easy accessible, in less then one hour, by train or car.
Accommodation
The Villa
Two identical semi-detached houses make Villa Rovani. These two villas are connected with a gate in the garden and can accommodate up to 16 people with 8 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms.
Villa I
Ground floor
- Large living room with dining area
- Fully-fitted kitchen with dishwasher and washing machine
- Twin bedroom with private shower-room (wheelchair accessible)
First floor
- Double bedroom with private bathroom
- Two twin bedroom with private shower-room
Villa II
Ground Floor
- Large living room with dining area
- Fully-fitted kitchen with dishwasher and washing machine
- Twin bedroom with private shower-room (wheelchair accessible)
First Floor
- Double bedroom with private bathroom
- Two twin bedroom with private shower-room
Outside Grounds
- Garden with a pergola and a barbeque area
- Patio with wooden table and chairs seating 16 guests
- Swimming pool (14x7m, depth:1.2 – 1.4m). Open approximately from June to September
- Parasols, deckchairs and armchairs
- Two dressing rooms, each with shower, WC and sink
Facilities
- Hairdryer
- Disabled equipped toilet
- Sun loungers and parasols
- Tennis Court (shared)
- Five-a-side football pitch (shared)
- Table tennis (shared)
- Rackets and balls at free disposal
Reviews (7)
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Penny
We were a group of 14 and so it was a very good arrangement to rent the two villas. The location was magnificent with superb views. There was a railway station a few miles away with regular trains to Rome. The villas were spacious, the swimming pool was a huge hit and we were grateful to have showers next to the pool itself. The remote location meant having to drive a couple of miles to the shops but it was certainly worth it. A bonus was the restaurant only 500 metres away which coped with our numbers without difficulty.
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Gillian K
We had been thinking of and finally planning a family reunion for almost four years during which time our needs and availability changed. After much searching I found, to our delight, Villa Rovani. We were looking for a house that would fit eight adults, my father has mobility issues. It also needed a private pool with Roman steps - in the hope that we could all swim, and be close to a larger city. Villa Rovani checked all the boxes! Three bedrooms upstairs with en-suite bathrooms, one down with handicap facilities, and a gorgeous pool! The pool was a bit chilly at first but once in it was lovely - it was mid-September but my mother and I swam everyday! Villa Rovani is outside the hill town of Magliano Sabina in the most delightful countryside and yet is ONLY an hour from Rome, 45 mins to Orvieto and a little under two hours to Siena. The estate grows grapes and olives and has four homes to choose from depending on size of your party. The views from every window are spectacular! For those of you who are unfamiliar with this area, the countryside has rolling hills with Medieval hill towns perched on top, all reached by roads that wind through the picturesque countryside and along ridge lines offering dramatic views. I'd recommend staying here to anyone, it is so relaxing with the bonus of being so close to Rome yet a million miles away from the hurley burley!
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Orla P
We were looking for a large villa in a country setting with great proximity to both Rome and Tuscany. Villa Rovani was the perfect spot for our group of 2 families/9 adults. The villa was clean and spacious on a beautiful piece of land nestled in farm country, with great views of the Magliano Sabina countryside. It was perfect for outdoor dining, sunbathing, and swimming (private pool) and was a great way to begin and end busy days spent in Rome, Orvieto, and Montepulciano. The open floor plan was fantastic and we definitely made great use of the huge dining table in the very large family room. We hope that someday we can return to Italy and rent this property again.