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Luxury Rome Country VILLA Huge Pool Tennis PingPong BBQ Sauna Weddings Cooking

Luxury Rome Country VILLA Huge Pool Tennis PingPong BBQ Sauna Weddings Cooking

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10 out of 10 Exceptional
8 bedrooms8+ bathroomsSleeps 241200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

AKA 'Strada della Neve' (at Via Salaria, Palombara Sabina
  • Popular LocationTerme di Cretone6 min drive
  • Popular LocationAir Force Selection Center21 min drive
  • Popular LocationVilla d'Este30 min drive

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 24)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed

Bedroom 7

1 King Bed

Bedroom 8

1 King Bed

8 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 8

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 9

Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Luxury Rome Country VILLA Huge Pool Tennis PingPong BBQ Sauna Weddings Cooking

THIS VILLA FOLLOWS THE HIGHEST CLEANING STANDARDS, INCLUDING USE OF A PROFESSIONAL OZONE MACHINE TO SANITIZE ALL INDOOR SPACES.

This villa offers more than a simple vacation. It offers a unique experience: the best of the countryside, the city and the Italian tradition in one location: convenient railway links and easy auto routes to ROME (30 min) make it possible to combine the rustic tranquility of a magical landscape with the excitement of the Eternal City.

The family who owns the villa has always nurtured and shared the pleasure of gathering with friends in the countryside for the family's most important festive occasions. It is in this tradition that the villa was created.

Recently, the villa underwent a major renovation and upgrade. A large new luxurious demonstration kitchen with multiple cook stations and new appliances has been built. The bedrooms and bathrooms have been completely renovated and upgraded to a luxury level. New furniture has been added. The tennis court has been renovated with the highest-quality made in Italy synthetic-grass.

BEDROOMS

The villa has eight luxurious newly-renovated, newly-refurnished rooms with American king sized beds, air conditioning and private baths, arranged as follows:

- First floor:

Two large suites with private bath with separate shower and soaking tub opening into the room. Panoramic views of hills, mountains, countryside, sunrise/sunset.

Three rooms with private bath. Views of hills, mountains and olive groves and lighted hilltop castles.

- Ground floor:

Three rooms with private bath and shared, external patio overlooking garden and olive trees. One bathroom has shower and separate tub.

All king size beds can split into two twins except for one of the suites upstairs.


EXTRA BEDS: up to 7 extra single beds can be added in the Villa and 20+ beds available at next door b&b .

VILLA GARDEN: The villa is situated in a lush 2-hectare garden surrounded by hundred-year-old olive groves, cypresses, cedars, orange, cherry, and lemon trees as well as a wide range of flowers. Outside the fenced garden, there are 24 hectares of open field.
There is a covered terrace with several tables, chairs, and seating arrangements with couches. Within the landscaped garden is a gazebo with a table and chairs as well as a barbecue and wood-burning oven. There is a large swimming pool (20m x 10m) and private pool house with showers and a sauna.

Pool is huge and half of it very deep. It is not heated.

Brand new Tennis Court.

Access to the villa is via a paved road three kilometers from the main road of Salaria and parking is available within the property grounds.

INTERIORS (800m2): The interior provides an atmosphere of art, culture, and appreciation for the finest that modern design has to offer, both stimulating the intellect and giving pause to reflect and relax in an environment made warm by the richness and elegance of its design details. The spacious living room has couches, a fireplace, satellite TV, and floor-to-ceiling glass windows that look onto the gardens. There is a separate dining room and attached to it a huge new luxurious kitchen with multiple cook stations and new appliances. On the ground floor a beautiful windowed gallery leads to a separate suite of three bedrooms that offers direct access to the garden. Each of the three bedrooms has a 200 cm king--sized bed that can split into twins and en-suite bathroom with sink, toilet, and shower.
A beautiful wooden staircase of 12 steps leads to five newly renovated bedrooms, each with 200 cm king--sized bed that can split into twins and en-suite bathroom with sink, toilet, and shower. Two of the five bedrooms upstairs are suites with en-suite bathroom with sink, toilet, shower and bathtub opening into the bedroom.

All 8 bedrooms are air conditioned and have tv. No need to miss the comforts of home!

COUNTRYSIDE & SABINA REGION: the villa is part of a 20-hectare private estate, with olive groves, cherry grove, a big pond. Staying at the villa is a great way of getting to know Sabina, the wonderful region north of Rome, a land of hills clothed with olive trees and oak woods, embraced by the Apennine Mountains and scattered with small medieval towns, castles and monasteries, rich with history, culture and nature, and only 30 minutes from the Eternal City.

OPTIONAL WEDDING PACKAGES: the villa organizes wedding receptions and offers wedding packages for those looking for a special wedding overseas.

OPTIONAL FULL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGES, COOKING CLASSES & SIDE TRIPS AVAILABLE:
We can make the villa fully catered with cook, daily cleaning, specialty programs itinerary for cooking lessons, including gelato and pizza classes or just pizza parties using our outdoor wood-fired oven, olive oil tours, winery visits, Rome guided tours (either classic/standard or off-the-beaten-track tours), Ferrari rentals etc. all to all to provide a pampered experience, should the guests desire it.

Olive oil tour & tasting:

Visit to an ancient Roman olive grove and a modern olive mill. Learn what the Romans knew about growing olives 2000 years ago. Sample the fine oil lotions and soaps a local artisan produces. We will have a tasting of olive oils and come to understand not just how they are made but what makes an olive oil great.

Cheese tour & tasting:

Visit to a local artisanal buffalo cheese dairy to see and learn how buffalo milk cheese is made and for a delicious tasting of fresh buffalo cheese such as mozzarella, ricotta, stracchino, provolone.

Wine tour & tasting:

Visit to a regional winery that produces some of the best wines of Lazio to see and learn how wine is made, including wine tasting.

Palombara Sabina Medieval castle guided tour:

Private tour of the castle of Palombara Sabina, a medieval town near the villa overlooking the Sabine hills and valley. This is a rare opportunity to visit the castle and museum which is not normally open to the public. The museum hosts two amazing ancient Roman statues. Take time to explore the ancient town.

Tivoli guided tour:

Visit the beautiful and ancient hilltop town of Tivoli for a guided tour of the beautiful gardens of Villa d'Este, where you will be amazed at the ancient villa, gardens and fountains.

Rome guided tour:

We discover the secrets of Ancient Rome. In a special, guided tour of the city, we visit places not normally seen by tourists, making your visit very special and unique. Experience the Rome that the ancients and locals know, with a rare combination of art, culture and history in a very full day experiencing "la dolce vita”. Optional: Dinner at a private luxurious rooftop apartment in the historic center of Rome with breathtaking view of the entire city, including the presidential palace, the Trevi Fountain and many other monuments.


Villa La Cucina Sabina is a rare find!


Property manager

Giuseppe Micheletta

Languages

English, French, Italian
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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 9:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Must be authorized by owner before booking.

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Must be authorized by owner before booking.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking only outside.
Events NOT allowed unless expressly authorized by the owner before booking.
THE POOL IS TEMPORARY WITHOUT A FENCE AROUND IT. IF THERE ARE KIDS IN YOUR GROUP, PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE BOOKING.
All guests must read and accept the House Rules, Pool Rules and Sauna Rules enclosed in the attached Rental Agreement before checking in.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99
Note from host: Must be authorized by owner before booking.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

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 EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Montelibretti

Located in Montelibretti, this villa is in a rural area and near theme parks. Villa d'Este and Tomb of the Vestal Virgin Cossinia are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Tiburtino Shopping Center and Port of Rome Mall. Travelling with kids? Consider Terme di Cretone and Tevere-Farfa Regional Nature Reserve. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.

What's nearby

  • Terme di Cretone - 6 min drive
  • Air Force Selection Center - 21 min drive
  • Marco Simone Golf Club - 28 min drive
  • Villa d'Este - 30 min drive
  • Hadrian's Villa - 34 min drive

Getting around

  • Pianabella di Montelibretti Station - 4 min drive
  • Ciampino Airport (CIA) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • Area di Servizio Mascherone Est - 38 min drive
  • Kotuki - 12 min drive
  • Kotuki - 12 min drive
  • Maculato - 13 min drive
  • Il Solengo - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxury Rome Country VILLA Huge Pool Tennis PingPong BBQ Sauna Weddings Cooking have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Luxury Rome Country VILLA Huge Pool Tennis PingPong BBQ Sauna Weddings Cooking pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Luxury Rome Country VILLA Huge Pool Tennis PingPong BBQ Sauna Weddings Cooking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Rome Country VILLA Huge Pool Tennis PingPong BBQ Sauna Weddings Cooking?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Rome Country VILLA Huge Pool Tennis PingPong BBQ Sauna Weddings Cooking located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly villa is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Terme di Cretone and 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Tiber River. Tevere-Farfa Regional Nature Reserve and Tiburtino Shopping Center are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional!
This is the second time we have stayed at this property, and it was as amazingly brilliant as the first time 10 years when we got married at the Savelli Castle in Palombara. there is absolutely nothing to fault at this property, honestly! lovely pool, sunsets, outside dining, aircon in all spacious rooms, beautifully appointed, with spacious and modern kitchen. excellent train link to Rome and airports, tennis court, sauna. do not look further and just book it! owner lives next door and is extremely helpful and reasonable. they can arrange all sorts - weddings especially, but also visits and guide in Rome and other local attractions. We intend to come back regularly, the family love the place, and now consider it home. For any spillover guests there is a very nice agriturismo literally next door - Tenuta Gran Paradiso. i would also recommend a local restaurant 10 min away in Monterotondo called Kotuki - asian fusion 'eat all you can'.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Magic of La Cucina Sabina
La Cucina Sabina gets an 11 out of 10 on the usual rental categories: home/grounds/amenities as advertised (plus, plus!!); sights & sounds of the setting absolutely idyllic; clean/safe/easy access; most accommodating/responsive/accessible host. Then there’s the EXPERIENCE... We had a group of 14, 3 generations, ages 12-75, celebrating a 50th anniversary. All LOVED it & enjoyed an amazing, immersive REAL Italian experience. We planned our own activities. Giuseppe was a storehouse of info/recommendations, very easy to work with & more than happy to arrange whatever we wanted. No review is complete without mentioning the staff...so warm & welcoming, generous, thoughtful, & talented. Starting your day with Chef Carla’s smiling “Buongiorno!” & bountiful breakfast buffet just sets the world right. Coming “home” after a day of sightseeing, jumping in that fabulous pool & then having one of Carla’s masterpiece 4-course dinners magically appear, with Gianluca attentively serving, was a highlight along with the Sabina sunset. Then even more special moments...12-year old grandson helping Carla make the gnocchi, a master cooking class for all organized by Giuseppe & led by Chef Simone (from the American Embassy!), teens being taught the “art” of plating a traditional antipasto, the much-anticipated & thoroughly enjoyed make-your-own pizza party, & the one that brought tears to my eyes...when Carla presented her gorgeous anniversary cake & said she made it with rice flour so all in our party, including those on gluten free diet, could share in the celebration, that’s when you feel the love at La Cucina Sabina. Come & experience it for yourself. The Villa is a piece of Heaven & Most highly recommended. Mille grazie to Giuseppe, Carla, Gianluca & all others who help make it magical.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Memorable Roman Adventure!
Wow! When searching for a grand plan to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary, & Google kept taking ALL my criteria & leading me to La Cucina Sabina, never in my wildest could I have imagined the magical experience our entire family of 14 (3 generations, ages 12-75) would have. I tailored our week’s activities away from the Villa to the ages/interests of our group, but in this review I want to focus on the Villa, host & staff. Our host, Giuseppe, showed unending kindness, patience & attentiveness to the many details I was juggling in the year leading up to our arrival, & on the big day was there to warmly welcome us to his family’s stunning home. Oh my. Driving down the olive tree-lined stone lane a sense of such beauty & peace overcomes you. Then this fantastic scene with the Villa, expansive grounds, flowers, views that stretch over the olive groves to the hills in the distance & the grandest sparkling pool imaginable unfolds before you. And. There. Are. Chickens! A grand piano, stunning artwork, comfy verandas, clean up-to-date & well-appointed beds/baths, a words-can’t-describe kitchen...and chickens!!! Where is Rome?? Then the EXPERIENCE begins. You’re immediately enfolded into the Cucina Sabina family. Chef Carla & her son, Gianluca, take over & make sure you are fed in the Italian tradition & treated like royalty. Breakfast will never be the same. There was even a card on the island (tucked among the many homemade goodies) to coach non-italian speakers how to ask everyone’s new friend Carla for the style eggs they wanted! Talk about eating clean/local...the fresh cherries were from their trees, the olive oil you have to bring home was made by them, the eggs were from those adorable chickens, & the bread was made by Carla that morning. Gluten free? No worries. Carla even made our special anniversary confection gluten free so our entire family could celebrate together! At day’s end, the kitchen comes alive again, & it’s not off-limits if you’re interested in learning from Nonna Carla. The 12-year old took home memories of helping her make gnocchi, the older teens learned the art of plating a traditional antipasto (yep, you pinch the salami to make a rosette!), we all had an amazing lesson with Chef Simone, who Giuseppe brought in for our anniversary dinner, & we ended with the great fun make-your-own pizza/tiramisu party. We left with hugs all around & memories of a once-in-a-lifetime experience. 100% recommended!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Annie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A TRULY AMAZING EXPERIENCE
This is the wonderful place to stay. The villa is spacious and easily can absorb large parties. (We had 17 adults and 2 young children). The pool is the best private pool any of us have ever experienced and is surrounded by beautiful views. Giuseppe and his staff were wonderful, both efficient and flexible. The food was delicious. We chose the Easy Package and it worked brilliantly for us. Overall, an amazing experience which all my family loved. Thankyou
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kendra M.

AMAZING! We can’t recommend it enough.
La Cucina Sabina hosted our wedding and it was seriously incredible. In all honesty, we have no complaints and only praise. Everything was perfect. The property was spectacular, the staff was incredible, the food was some of the best we have ever eaten in our life. Giuseppe’s communication with us for over 6 months planning the wedding was SO prompt and helpful. 100% recommend if you are trying to have a no stress intimate gathering with family and friends. So much love for La Cucina Sabina and wouldn’t trade the experience for anything.

About the host

Hosted by Giuseppe Micheletta

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Giuseppe was born and raised in Rome, Italy. With his paternal roots deep in Southern Italy and his maternal ones deep in Northern Italy, he grew up breathing the amazing cultural diversity of its beloved country. He worked as a lawyer and he served as a young city councilor in Rome. He then moved to the US, where he graduated from Columbia Law school and practiced law in NY for a few years. When he came back to Italy to get married at the family villa with guests from all over the world, he re-discovered the beauty of his country and realized that he wanted to live and follow his passion of creating his own business to "promote" the amazing food and culture of Italy to people around the world. He moved back to Italy, had two children and started the villa business with those things in mind. He then met an Italian American guy with similar passions and a similar dream of starting a food-related business in Italy. This guy, Mike, was a guest at the villa and so it was natural that they started talking, exchanging emails and ideas about creating this great business together and so, we embarked.

My family has always nurtured and shared the pleasure of gathering with friends in the countryside for the family's most important festive occasions. It is in this tradition that my father built the villa in the early 1980's. An inspiring work of architecture, the three-story villa was designed by Gustavo Polimeni to evoke the lines and vision of the great American architect Frank Lloyd Wright.

Why they chose this property

From Rome city center it takes only thirty minutes to reach the Sabina region, where the villa is located, and discover its culture, history, and the flavors of its land. Nestled in a magical landscape, the villa is of rare beauty. For those who love tranquility, art, nature, and design, Villa La Cucina Sabina will provide an unforgettable vacation or event experience unlike any other.

What makes this property unique

Countryside peace & tranquility + only 30 min from Rome (by train or car).

Languages:

English, French, Italian
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