My wife and I visited during a very hot spell - the house was fantastic for keeping cool (especially overnight) but also has a wood-fired heating system for winter guests.

It is extremely well equipped (although I never found a toaster so had to use the grill in the oven for toast) - even to the point of having a fizz-keeping bottle stopper for Prosecco! The living and sleeping areas are very comfortable and the country views over the hills are stunning. The pool, though quite small, was extremely welcome.

There are two good trattorias within walking range (see reviews of Da Sara and L'ometto in Moricone) and also a medium size supermarket (EMI) open 8-8 every day. So no worry over drinking and driving.

Slightly further afield is the historic city of Narni - surely yet to appear where it belongs - high on the already lengthy list of Italian tourist sites. Of course, better known places within comparatively easy reach are on that list now - including Lake Trasiemeno, Perugia, Assisi, 'sad' Norcia, Spoletto and Piediluco amongst them.

Nothing moves or is reached quickly here (!) but that adds to the relaxed nature - certainly a very peaceful holiday location and only 90 minutes drive from Fiumicino.

Finally, a mention for Vittorio (the owner) - we never met him but he was extremely attentive by text and it was clear he is a true gentleman who would have gone out of his way to correct any problems (if we'd had any).

Brilliant!