We had a fantastic time at Chiara's villa. It was just as good as the photos - if not better. The rooms were spacious and comfortable and aside from the crickets in the trees, there was no noise!

There was a handout with various contact numbers in case we needed anything (we did not) and Chiara texted a few times during the holiday to check all was well (it was!). The handout contained lots of information about where to go - from site seeing in and around Rome to good cafes and restaurants. The house is not far from the centre (a short bus and tram ride) but felt like it was in the middle of nowhere. There is a supermarket directly opposite the entrance so easy to stock the kitchen. We all loved the swimming pool which we seemed to have mostly to ourselves (heaven after a hot day site seeing). The two other residents we met who live there permanently were very friendly and gave us more ideas of things to do. We would definitely recommend a car if you are staying a while as the house is close to the main routes and it was great to visit a few places outside the centre - Lake Bracciano and the waterfalls one day, Villa Adriana another. And on Sunday we managed to park almost next to the Trevi Fountain as there is no traffic in the centre on a Sunday!

We will definitely be making a return visit!