“Lovely place in the countryside just outside of Rome!”

When reading the mixed reviews for Villa Germaine we were a little bit confused if we should stay there for the last remaining nights of our Italian round-trip or not. We trusted our gut-feeling that this indeed sounded like a lovely place and have not been disappointed! Approx 45 minutes away (... more

When reading the mixed reviews for Villa Germaine we were a little bit confused if we should stay there for the last remaining nights of our Italian round-trip or not. We trusted our gut-feeling that this indeed sounded like a lovely place and have not been disappointed! Approx 45 minutes away (by car) from Fiumicino Airport, we loved the place already when we drove throught the alley leading to the house, lined with olive trees. The house itself is a beautiful villa with 8 rooms - we stayed in room Ortensia on the first floor. It was huge, more like a little appartment with a little "entrance hall / corridor", a big sleeping room and a ensuite bath with separate toilet. The furniture is beautiful, the room has a four-poster-bed (and good mattrasses and cushions) so we slept perfectly well. The people working at Villa Germaine (a family-owned place) have all been very friendly and helpful. The house is surrounded by vineyards, olive trees and fruit trees and gives you a feeling of peace and quiet immediately. You could stroll around, sit in some of the many little places with tables and chairs or just walk by the vineyards. The delicious wine and olive oil are served and sold at the house - of course we took some of it home with us! The restaurant is not always open so we were lucky to have dinner once - it was delicious!! Simple italian cuisine but perfectly prepared and spiced. Highly recommended! The only minor disappointment is the very small pool - more like a childrens' pool (small in size and not deep). Compared to the huge arreal of the gardens it would have been nicer to have a bigger pool. Only 6 deck chairs surrounded the pool so when all the chairs were occupied, it was quite crowded. However - we really recommend this lovely place if you are looking for a quiet place to stay just outside of Rome!

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“Oasis close to Rome”

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. W... more

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.

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“A lovely, memorable stay”

Villa Germaine is a lovely place to stay, full of character and is a great place to retreat to after a busy day in Rome. It is quite far out of Rome but the hotel offers a free shuttle service to the train station. The train is 20 minutes from Rome. The staff were very nice and helpful. We had... more

Villa Germaine is a lovely place to stay, full of character and is a great place to retreat to after a busy day in Rome. It is quite far out of Rome but the hotel offers a free shuttle service to the train station. The train is 20 minutes from Rome. The staff were very nice and helpful. We had a meal the first night which was amazing and very reasonably priced. We definitely recommend this place.

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“A memorable, enjoyable stay”

A beautifully restored villa in peaceful surroundings. Stayed for one night as we returned north before flying out of Rome - wish we could have stayed longer. Great rooms - spotlessly clean and well appointed. The owner and her family were most accommodating and friendly. Catering both at ... more

A beautifully restored villa in peaceful surroundings. Stayed for one night as we returned north before flying out of Rome - wish we could have stayed longer. Great rooms - spotlessly clean and well appointed. The owner and her family were most accommodating and friendly. Catering both at dinner and breakfast were very good. Do bear in mind that Villa Germaine is an albergo and not a full hotel - in effect a restaurant with rooms. Dinner is not always available if not pre-arranged. We didn't appreciate this until we arrived but a dinner service was still provided for us, which was excellent and reasonably priced. Overall - bearing in mind that we are not easy to please when it comes to hotels(!) - an excellent night's stay - most enjoyable, and reasonably priced. Would stay there again.

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