16th century villa&garden in Italy.

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10Outstanding
(8 Ratings)
Guests raved about the charm, hospitality, and historic beauty of Palazzo Forani. They loved the cozy village of Casperia, the welcoming hosts like Deirdre and Anna, and the unforgettable experiences including pasta-making lessons and beautiful views...
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10 / 10
Outstanding(8 Ratings)

Castle / Palace in Lazio

22 guests · 9 bedrooms · 10 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area

About this castle / palace rental

When Palazzo Forani became part of the family estate, the family chose to open part of it to guests. Some of its historic rooms and spaces were transformed into three independent residences, offering visitors the rare opportunity to stay within an authentic Italian historic home while preserving its original character and soul.
The Palazzo stands in the heart of Casperia, a small medieval village in the Sabina countryside, entirely pedestrian and best explored on foot. The building itself forms part of the ancient walls that surround the village. With its imposing architecture, grand rooms, fireplaces, centuries-old walls and private gardens, Palazzo Forani still retains the atmosphere of an ancient fortified residence.
The Palazzo itself is also open to visitors. Staying here therefore means much more than simply choosing a place to sleep: it is an opportunity to step into the history of the property, discover its interiors and collections, and experience its gardens.

Arco: consists of three guest rooms, each with its own distinctive character.
The Arco Suite is a spacious loft-style accommodation featuring a sleeping area, kitchen and private bathroom, offering an intimate and independent space within the historic Palazzo.
The Arco Room, with its own private bathroom, overlooks the historic gardens of the estate, offering a peaceful and secluded view.
The Gelsomino Room instead looks out onto one of Casperia's charming medieval streets, offering a completely different perspective on life within the village.

I Granai: is the largest of the three residences and preserves the character and generous proportions of a traditional Italian historic home.
The residence features three spacious living rooms, three fireplaces and a large kitchen, creating welcoming communal spaces for spending time together and sharing meals.
It also offers four bedrooms, each with its own private bathroom, combining generous shared spaces with privacy and comfort.

La Torre: is the oldest and perhaps most distinctive part of the property, with origins dating back to the 13th century, making it several centuries older than the 16th-century Palazzo itself.
Once part of the historic complex, the ancient tower is now an independent residence. It features two bedrooms, a kitchen and a living room, arranged across the different levels characteristic of its original tower architecture.
Staying in La Torre means living within a building that has witnessed centuries of history, right in the heart of the medieval village.
The Gardens of Palazzo Forani
During their stay, guests of all three residences also have access to the gardens of Palazzo Forani, one of the most peaceful and enchanting areas of the estate.
A place to stroll, read, relax or simply enjoy the tranquillity of the Palazzo and the surrounding Sabina countryside.

Amenities

Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly

Map of Lazio


Ratings and reviews

10 / 10
Outstanding(8 Ratings)
review starsSummary of reviews
Guests raved about the charm, hospitality, and historic beauty of Palazzo Forani. They loved the cozy village of Casperia, the welcoming hosts like Deirdre and Anna, and the unforgettable experiences including pasta-making lessons and beautiful views.
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2023
Casperia is a village not to be missed!! Staying at Palazzo Forani has been the highlight of our trip. The cobblestone alleyways that leads to homes and storefronts, restaurants, and friendly people are magnificent! It’s truly like stepping back in time! It exceeded our expectations immensely!! Casperia, we will miss you!
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2023
Had a brilliant time in the beautiful Casperia and was made to feel extremely welcome. Everyone made us feel right at home, especially Deirdre for organising everything, Sue for the private tour, Alessandra for cooking us the most amazing lasagne, and of course Anna for staying up late to welcome us in. Highly recommend to anyone, this was one of my favourite holidays ever :)
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2019
We were 15 people there for a writing retreat, and Anna, Carla, and Renata made us feel like family. While the language barrier created some funny and clever communication, they went out of their way to make us feel welcome, even arranging a pasta-making lesson for us and a birthday cake on our last night. It was unseasonably cold and rainy, but thankfully the perfect weather to stay inside and write. The palace is mysterious and inspiring--you really feel like you have stepped back in time.
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2016
When we booked the Palazzo Forani for our family to stay at during our Casperia wedding we did not imagine how perfect it would be. Carla, Deirdre, Anna, Angela and AnnaMaria made our stay feel as if it was our home and they were a part of our family. The palazzo is stunning and seemed like there was always some fascinating new spot to discover every day. The private gardens were the perfect balance to the ancient narrow lanes of the village and made for a great gathering space of our large group of 25. The views and sunsets from the terraces were spectacular and made you pinch yourself to think a place like this really exists. We enjoyed several banquet dinners for our whole group in the cellar kitchen/ancient olive oil storage room that were always perfect as our hosts always had a solution to whatever detail we overlooked and AnnaMaria’s dinners were sumptuous and always attentive to all the varied dietary needs we had. Casperia is the perfect, quiet getaway village of ancient winding car-free streets and stunning views out over the Sabina Hills with all the services you could need in reach; a bank, grocery, bar, snack stand, pizzeria, restaurant, etc… set amongst rolling landscape of olive trees and ancient hilltowns dotting the landscape. People at home were so amazed at how everything worked so wonderfully and how much work we must have done, I just tell them we put our faith in wonderful people and let them do what they do so well. Could not give any higher praise than the wonderful ladies of Palazzo Forani and the subline beauty of Casperia..

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FAQs

Is parking included with this castle / palace?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at 16th century villa&garden in Italy.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this castle / palace?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this castle / palace. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is 16th century villa&garden in Italy. pet friendly?

Yes! This castle / palace is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at 16th century villa&garden in Italy.?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, pets allowed, and family friendly.


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