Villa la Paiola - Lago di Vico

The area around Lake Vico is stunning and has not been damaged by tourism, and the villa stands maybe 150 metres above the surface of the lake, surrounded by forest and wild life. Rome was a 40 minute car ride and ten minute Metro ride making a day trip to the city easy. From Ciampino the drive took just under one hour through scenic Lazio. Lake Bracciano is also very much worth a visit, and is not far, taking around one hour to drive around. The villa has everything you need for an enjoyable stay and food at the local Discount D supermarket and Coop is cheap, good quality and local. The week we were there the daytime temperature averaged 33 degrees and it did not rain. The region, climate and friendliness of the people of the region were perfect, and as a bonus many of the local people we met spoke some English. From our patio and Jacuzzi it was impossible to see a single individual human and with the swimming pool overlooking the lake you get the best of both worlds, hot sun and cool breeze. Car parking is shaded, and the grounds are beautifully maintained with automated sprinklers running at night to keep everything green. Elena and Paulo are really excellent hosts, helpful and attentive, always available but not intrusive. The villa was cleaned and fresh linen and towels provided every other day. We cannot recommend them enough and look forward to returning some day.