Casa Marconi
General Description
The surroundings and Capena
The house is located near the town's ancient Rocca, a rocky outcrop that initially housed a medieval fortress and settlement, later superseded by a Renaissance monastery. The monastery was gradually sold off to private individuals - many of them artists - in the 1970s. One of the best-known artists living and working in Capena today is Rosina Wachtmeister.
Capena's chief attractions are the warmth and friendliness of the residents, its wonderful cuisine, the local colour and history, proximity to Rome and good road connections.
Attractions
During the summer, you can swim and laze in one of three well-equipped local pools or choose to drive to one of the nearby lakes (boasting many amenities): Lake Bracciano, Lake Martignano or Lake Vigo in the crater of a volcano. The coast is 45 minutes' drive away. During winter, the ski resort of Terminillo is less than an hour's drive away - or you could soak away the chill in one of the hot springs that abound in the area.
Romans drive out to Capena in the summer to eat at its excellent, reasonably priced restaurants, but few foreign tourists can be seen. The village has several good food shops. Two shopping malls containing large supermarkets can be found slightly further afield (about 5-10 minutes' drive away).
Residential week-long cookery courses are available for as little as EUR 475 per person. Visit www.corsicapena.com for details.
Features
The comfortable house is recently restored with open beams and well-equipped. It is well-located on a quaint alley leading into the main square of old Capena, near to the village shops and restaurants.
The accommodation
The 150 year-old property has a large downstairs kitchen and living area with sofa-bed. A cantina, also on the ground floor, houses a washing machine and offers extra storage space. The apartment kitchen is modern. The upstairs bedroom is large enough to contain a bed and comfortable seating area equipped with a futon that can be opened as an extra double bed
Equipment
Free, unlimited, wireless internet connection, central heating, bed linen and towels, TV, washing machine, gas hob, fridge-freezer, cot, high chair, iron, ironing board, hair-drier, vacuum cleaner, toaster and tea/coffee making equipment.
Sleeps 2-4 in 1 bedroom
Changeover day Saturday
