The tower's grounds were the highlight of our holiday - there were woods to wander in and a (very chilly in April) swimming pool for the children to splash in. (Beware - the pool is very deep with no shallow end.) We were able to pick grapefruit for breakfast, and the smell of orange blossom scented the air.
One long, uncomfortable bus journey later we were at St. Peters. The contrast between the noisy city and the tower's nature reserve location made this a very interesting holiday, and it was fantastic having such a large garden for the children to play in after a day's sightseeing. The biggest dilemma each day was deciding whether we wanted to go into the city at all or stay at home for the day.
The tower is near to a big estate of tower blocks, which means that security has been taken seriously - although the tower's own grounds are very rural the surroundings are not.

The owner was the most hospitable helpful host you could wish for, who spoke good English and for whom no question or request was too much trouble.

The tower itself was furnished with quiet understatement - nothing was poor quality but it was not opulent and we didn't have to worry about the children damaging things. The one area where we would have appreciated more was in the kitchen, where there were not many saucepans or bowls and no kettle. Apart from that we had everything we needed or wanted.

As each room was on a different floor it did mean there were a lot of stairs to climb up and down, so it would not be suitable for anyone with mobility or fitness problems. In particular, the internal staircase from the ground floor is an extremely narrow spiral staircase - but there is an alternative external staircase.

We were woken by birdsong and each evening we watched the bats swooping round the grounds and over the pool.

I would highly recommend this location to anyone who wants to visit Rome but does not fancy an inner city location or wants a big garden, or to a group where some members want to sightsee and others want space to play outdoors.

We loved it and stayed three times during our 6 week trip! I will stay again whenever I'm in Rome. Fantastic!

The best part about Toretta, is following a long, hot day of being a tourist, you return to a real home to jump in your private pool and sip cocktails in an ancient medieval tower. On the way back from the Center, we got off one bus stop prior to pick up Rome's best delicacies - salami, parmesan and Prosecco and lived like a true Roman. You simply are unable to do this in a hotel. Toretta is an ideal location for day trips, as there is plenty of parking on the gorgeous farm and highways are all nearby. Where else can you wake up to sounds of donkeys in Rome? This is the perfect place for the traveler who likes the option of cooking their own food, having parties, likes their privacy and wants to chill out after a hectic day in the city. This is the perfect place for kids as well as honeymooners.

A great place to stay offering peace and tranquility with the benefit of a pool, ideal after a long day walking around the city. The transfer to the city centre by bus is very easy and the local supermarket provides everything you need. The owner is charming and very helpful.