We were somewhat hesitant about booking Villa Germaine when we read some of the other reviews but after staying one night we extended for another 10 we were so impressed! The food and accommodation were fabulous and apart from a few day trips we simply enjoyed the surrounds of Villa Germaine.

We are at the end of a 12 month holiday travelling around Europe and the food at Villa Germaine was certainly amongst the best we have had. We ate in every night and each and every course was beautiful, fresh produce, often from their organic garden, their own olive oil and their wonderful wine to complete the meal. The chef is creative and gives you a real taste of typical Italian fare, his passion for cooking is certainly evident.

Rosetta and Annibale were incredibly welcoming and made us feel like part of the family. Our two children aged 9 and 7 were spoilt everyday with kindness and treats. Nothing was ever too much trouble.

The family room we were in was a great size for the four of us and included a small fridge, full bathroom and air conditioning and views over the vineyards. The room was beautifully clean and serviced each day by the beautiful Maria Pia. The Villa is very quiet at night even when it is full and the bird life is abundant in the mornings.

The pool is set in the middle of a grassed area private from the main house and surrounded by olive trees. There are sun lounges and umbrellas and it is a great place to relax or for the children to play. Bikes are provided and lots of space to ride or to go for a walk. There were many outdoor sitting areas for reading and dinner each evening was served outside in wonderful surroundings and a great place to watch the sun go down. The grounds are beautifully maintained.

We found Villa Germaine a perfect way to relax at the end of our adventure. It is like an oasis as whilst it is located in an area of shops and commercial properties once you drive through the gates and up the cypress lined driveway you are surrounded by vines and olive trees and the surrounding views of villages on nearby hills together with farm land is a similar outlook to areas of Tuscany. It is only 30 minutes by train to central Rome and there are many supermarket and shops close by. Other towns easily reached by car are the towns around lake Albano and lake Nemi. Other people staying visited Pompeii easily within a day.

We were incredibly sad to leave this wonderful property made all the more special by the owners and staff who went out of their way to ensure you enjoy your stay. We recommend you consider Villa Germaine when wanting to stay in beautiful quiet surroundings yet so close to Rome.

We will always stay at Villa Germaine whenever we return to Rome.