Villa in Rome
10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths
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About this villa rental
Now Booking for 2026! Your stay at Casale Sonnino is a great value for a private, full service villa - our over 50 amazing reviews tell it all! Perfect for Families, Couples, Friends & Small Group Travel, Remote Working. INCLUDED IN THE RATE: daily breakfast & housekeeping (not just at the end of your stay), all utilities, wifi and use of the whole house. NEW central AIR CONDITIONING for the warm summer months.
Please make an inquiry with the owner with your questions and plans.
We offer lots of pre-trip advice and the on-site owner is your personal concierge for restaurant reservations, directions and day-to-day assistance.
Here in the Castelli Romani, you are 30 minutes from Rome, away from the tourist crowds, with easy access by train. However, a rental car is necessary to get around locally and tour the countryside. We will recommend a reputable and reliable car rental company.
A continental breakfast is included in the rental rate as is daily housekeeping (excluding Sunday and Holidays). For other meals, you can shop in local markets and prepare your own feasts in the fully equipped kitchen. Have an authentic roman-style dinner catered by us or local home-cooks and chefs. Or most guests dine out at one of the many favorite local restaurants on our suggested list or discover a trattoria in other neighboring villages. In Italy, there are so just so many places to eat and wines to love!
Over the past 35 years, travelers have enjoyed an authentic Italian experience staying at our lovingly maintained 18th Century villa and ancestral home, The Villa is set amidst thirty acres of olive groves and vineyards and is built upon 2000 year-old roman foundations which can be viewed in the basement. The property is located in a small village, Monte Porzio Catone, which is 3 kilometers from the regional center of Frascati by car. Rome is best accessed by the inexpensive 30 minute train ride from Frascati or Colle Mattia (1K from our gate) stations. There is parking for your car at both stations.
The Casale Sonnino accommodates up to ten in five bedrooms (5 double occupancy, 1 bedroom has a bonus twin bed ) and three full baths (2 upstairs, 1 ground floor). However two couples have enjoyed sharing this homey, yet elegant historic home as well. The upstairs bedrooms have queen beds or they can be split apart for singles sharing a room. Also upstairs is a very large terrace with chairs, a table for meals and a ping pong table. The panoramic view stretching from Rome to the Apennine mountains is really wonderful - especially when sharing a bottle of Frascati wine and appetizers at sunset.
On the ground level, there is a 20' x 40' living/dining room for gathering and dining. It features a grand fireplace and chandelier. A TV and music room, with southern light looks out to the garden. The vintage-style cooks kitchen has marble top table in the center and updated appliances including a stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave and toaster oven. There is an extensive collection of pots and pans, kitchen tools and spices for your use.
Outside the front door: The best place for a delightful meal or your laptop/ipad/reading material is under the pergola in the garden.
How long does one stay at the Casale and see Rome? If you only have a week, we recommend: 2 or 3 days in Rome, 2 days of day-tripping to Umbria, Tuscany or Lazio and the rest exploring the nearby Castelli Romani towns of Castel Gandolfo, Ariccia, Nemi, Frascati and Grottaferrata. During the summer, nearby Lago Albano has beach facilities where you can rent chairs and umbrella, paddle boats and go swimming in a clean lake. There is also a jogging trail that runs all around the lake and restaurants with views.
Please make an inquiry with the owner with your questions and plans.
We offer lots of pre-trip advice and the on-site owner is your personal concierge for restaurant reservations, directions and day-to-day assistance.
Here in the Castelli Romani, you are 30 minutes from Rome, away from the tourist crowds, with easy access by train. However, a rental car is necessary to get around locally and tour the countryside. We will recommend a reputable and reliable car rental company.
A continental breakfast is included in the rental rate as is daily housekeeping (excluding Sunday and Holidays). For other meals, you can shop in local markets and prepare your own feasts in the fully equipped kitchen. Have an authentic roman-style dinner catered by us or local home-cooks and chefs. Or most guests dine out at one of the many favorite local restaurants on our suggested list or discover a trattoria in other neighboring villages. In Italy, there are so just so many places to eat and wines to love!
Over the past 35 years, travelers have enjoyed an authentic Italian experience staying at our lovingly maintained 18th Century villa and ancestral home, The Villa is set amidst thirty acres of olive groves and vineyards and is built upon 2000 year-old roman foundations which can be viewed in the basement. The property is located in a small village, Monte Porzio Catone, which is 3 kilometers from the regional center of Frascati by car. Rome is best accessed by the inexpensive 30 minute train ride from Frascati or Colle Mattia (1K from our gate) stations. There is parking for your car at both stations.
The Casale Sonnino accommodates up to ten in five bedrooms (5 double occupancy, 1 bedroom has a bonus twin bed ) and three full baths (2 upstairs, 1 ground floor). However two couples have enjoyed sharing this homey, yet elegant historic home as well. The upstairs bedrooms have queen beds or they can be split apart for singles sharing a room. Also upstairs is a very large terrace with chairs, a table for meals and a ping pong table. The panoramic view stretching from Rome to the Apennine mountains is really wonderful - especially when sharing a bottle of Frascati wine and appetizers at sunset.
On the ground level, there is a 20' x 40' living/dining room for gathering and dining. It features a grand fireplace and chandelier. A TV and music room, with southern light looks out to the garden. The vintage-style cooks kitchen has marble top table in the center and updated appliances including a stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave and toaster oven. There is an extensive collection of pots and pans, kitchen tools and spices for your use.
Outside the front door: The best place for a delightful meal or your laptop/ipad/reading material is under the pergola in the garden.
How long does one stay at the Casale and see Rome? If you only have a week, we recommend: 2 or 3 days in Rome, 2 days of day-tripping to Umbria, Tuscany or Lazio and the rest exploring the nearby Castelli Romani towns of Castel Gandolfo, Ariccia, Nemi, Frascati and Grottaferrata. During the summer, nearby Lago Albano has beach facilities where you can rent chairs and umbrella, paddle boats and go swimming in a clean lake. There is also a jogging trail that runs all around the lake and restaurants with views.
Amenities at AUTHENTIC COUNTRY HOME, VIEWS, 30-MIN ROME ACCESS BY TRAIN
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Map of Rome
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Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsGuests praised Casale Sonnino for its excellent location, beautiful views, helpful hosts George & Claire, spacious and historic home, delicious breakfasts, and overall fantastic experience.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Nov 2025
We enjoyed are stay very much. We really loved the traditional feel of the home and the property.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·May 2025
Casale Sonnino is an absolute jewel in the countryside outside of Rome. The grounds are simply gorgeous with vineyards, olive trees, flowers, lemon trees and spectacular views all the way to Rome. And the house itself is warm, inviting, comfortable and full of antiques- you can feel the wonderful family history throughout the home. George was a great host, creating an exceptional meal for us when we first arrived, conducting a fascinating tour of the caves below the house and answering our many questions. We visited Rome by train several days and the surrounding towns on the other days. It was a fantastic week and we are so happy that we spent it at Casale Sonnino!
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jul 2024
We loved the property for its location, and its size for hosting our multigenerational family of teens, parents, and grandparents. Claire and George the hosts went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time. The breakfast and dinner they made us was outstanding. There was something for all of us to do there. We hope to return!!
5.0 / 10.0·Jul 2018
We hosted our wedding here in June 2018, and the spot was absolutely perfect. We had around 50 guests, and set it all up outside. Guests were also able to go inside to relax or up on the terrace for a great view. Not only that, but Claire was able to help so much in any part of planning we needed, and while we were there George would do anything to make sure things went smoothly. Such great people as hosts who truly care about their guests! Our guests were saying its the best wedding theyve ever been to, and nothing would top it. It was intimate but fun!We also had 8 people stay at the Casale which really helped with fine tuning wedding details and not having to stress about leaving. The breakfast they set up is delicious and in a beautiful open room. We were all very comfortable and honestly wished we couldve stayed more. We highly recommend it and hope we can return in the future!
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9.8Outstanding
(51 Ratings)
Guests praised Casale Sonnino for its excellent location, beautiful views, helpful hosts George & Claire, spacious and historic home, delicious breakfasts, and overall fantastic experience.
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