wonderful welcome from owner who has every right to be proud of the fantastic facilities in this converted ancient house. Our "apartment" room consisted of modern bathroom, comfortable bed and living room with kitchen area. Superb gardens and pool - the photos do not do it justice. Courtyards, terraces and garden areas to sit out and relax. Breakfast "sweet or salty" prepared by the owner. Do not come here if you want hotel style service but it is a fantastic base for exploring the many art treasures of the Lazio region with great facilities for relaxing at the end of the day.

Today we returned from Viterbo, the terme, and the fantastic Podere dell'Arco. We cannot more highly recommend this accomodation for a beautiful experience in the Tuscia countryside, just a few minutes outside of the city walls of historical Viterbo and the terme. When I called Anna to book our rooms, she immediately extended her outstanding hospitality to us by offering to pick us up at the train or the terme as we did not come by car. Each day that we were at the Podere, she baked us homemade breads and sweets for breakfast, brought us our preferred newspaper, booked our dinner reservations, and transported us to and from our dinners and the terme. Anna also made a point to take us past the historical parts of the city and countryside, sharing the interesting papal and regional history with us. Both she and her husband, Marco, were extremely gracious and hospitable to us. They made us feel so comfortable and welcome at the Podere, and we were blown away by their generosity and sincerity.

The ammenities are nothing short of fabulous. When Anna and Marco rehabilitated this property, they took the time to choose every detail perfectly. The rooms are gorgeous, perfectly decorated, and spotless. It seems that no expense was spared; this was made clear by two nights of great sleep on an excellent mattress, high quality bed linens and a fabulous down comforter. The grounds are perfectly maintained and manicured; they are simply stunning. We have stayed in several inns of the same price range and offerings of amenities throughout the Italian countryside, but il Podere is genuinely a cut above the rest.

Although the weather was a mix of rain, clouds, and a bit of sun, il Podere was nothing short of beautiful and lovely. In the summer, we are definitely returning to see the vast lavender fields in full bloom, to take a dip in the gorgeous pool, cook a pizza in the outdoor oven, have breakfast on one of the loggias, and relax in the shade with a book on the other. We also look forward to seeing the lovely Anna and Marco again at their Italian countryside paradise!