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3 rooms
Rooms sleep 2
Children welcome
Babies welcome
The Experience
Cross the Tiber into maze-like Trastevere. Turn right for boisterous bars, left for cobblestoned tranquillity. Here lies a place that is small and special – an artistic find behind solid green doors. Fashion and textiles designer Luisa has transformed her studio and home into a vibrant B&B, and lives there with her son Ascanio – both are as welcoming as can be. Built around a beautiful sun-dappled courtyard, the house is a showcase for her creations. Two bedrooms, Tinto and Chocolate, are on the ground floor opening to the courtyard (orange trees and magnolias, a marvel in spring) while the Rome room has above its own big terrace, heaven for honeymooners. Walls are clean and minimalist, bathrooms mosaic’d and sparkling; splashes of colour come from hand-painted organza. Yours to retire to – a winter treat – is a salon with stylish settees and books on art and Rome. Charming staff, friendly and discreet, serve breakfast at an oval dining table surrounded by silk panels: fresh fruits, breads, meats, eggs how you like them, lavender shortbread, baked peaches; a wonder. All this in Rome’s old heart – and Luisa’s lovable dog, Noa.
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Essentials
- Swimming pool
- Hot tub
- Garden
- Open fire / woodburner
- Breakfast included
- Breakfast available
- Meals available
- Vegetarian meals
- Oven
- Parking on premises
- Free parking nearby
- Accessible by public transport
- WiFi
- Television
- Spa
- Central heating
- Limited mobility
- Wheelchair access
- Mobile reception
- Hob
- Bar
- Barbecue
- Licensed premises
- Paid parking nearby
- Air conditioning
- Relaxation areas
- Washing machine
- Tennis court
- Microwave oven
- No smoking
- Credit cards
- Working farm
- Owner has pets
- Dishwasher
- Pets welcome
Family friendly
- Baby monitor
- Books and toys
- Children welcome
- Babies welcome
- Stair gates
- High chair
- Fire guard
- Cot available
Nearby
- Pub/bar within 3 miles
- Restaurant within 3 miles
- Shop within 3 miles
Activities
- Bikes available
- Food courses
- Kayaking
- Other courses
- Sailing
- Surfing
- Wild swimming
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Information
& pricing
Booking information
- Check in
- Flexible
- Check out
- 8am-11am
- Closed
- Never
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Owner has pets
- Animals living on the property
- Meals
- Restaurants within walking distance.
Pricing
- Nightly price
- from €210
- Surcharges
- Singles €168-€320.
- 3 Twin/doubles
- From €210
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Accommodation
Reviews
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This is a beautiful guest house and the studio of artist Luisa Longo, beautifully appointed, comfortable and friendly, with service second to none. Situated in a lively neighbourhood, with many restaurants, there is a tram stop close by for a five-minute ride into the centre (Piazza Venezia), or a ten-minute walk to the Vatican. My wife and I could not have wished for more.
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Location
The neighbourhood
Local points of interest from Ascanio Balbo
- Try out hot breakfast, homemade cakes and pastries!
- Enjoy our shaded patio and garden
- For whom books the Rome room, enjoy a large private terrace with view over the Gianicolo hill
- Luisa Longo, owner and fiber artist, artworks and creations for sale
- Ask Ascanio, our manager, to reserve for you the best restaurants in town, private tours and cooking classes
- Botanical garden at 3 minutes walking distance
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Luisa and Ascanio's careful attention to detail and customized guest stay is notorious and for this reason the art-filled accommodation has its share of habitué' guests. It can be your umpteenth time in Rome, but Ascanio will lead you to yet another hidden treasure in his beloved city and only to restaurants and shops that he frequents, avoiding the tourists.