We spent three days at Fontana del Papa in April. I was in Rome for a business meeting and my wife had decided to travel to Italy at the end of my meeting. We had chosen not to visit Rome but to enjoy country life and we found this great great venue on the internet. Even if we did not... More

I stayed at Fontana del Papa with my teenage daughter Luciana for a week of cookery lessons. We both had a great time, learnt a lot and enjoyed the individual rooms with great decor. Our visit was in 2004, in the early days of this lovely villa cookery school and I am sure it is even better today. I will... More

I spent two months in Rome while my son and his wife were there finishing Noah's Architecture degree. I was looking for a cooking school or class and nothing in Rome seemed right. When I found Fontana and saw the photos it was like stepping into a dream .. cooking with local women and living in the Italian countryside! I... More

We've stayed at Fontana del Papa three times in the past two years and we are literally packing now for our fourth stay. We have had such wonderful experiences on our past three visits, doing anything from absolutely nothing - other than wandering the property which is home to over 500 ancient olive trees, to a pool - always too... More

First of all, the property itself is amazing. The home was situated in,the most beautiful setting, with beautiful views of the country side. Ahhh, I can still picture the night sky with the stars shinning bright, the cool breeze made each evening tranquil and intimate. I found Fontana del Papa a few years ago, and must say it is a... More

In four short days I had one of the most relaxing and interesting times I have every experienced in my twenty plus years of traveling in and around Italy. And, most importantly, I did not have to plan anything other than making the reservation. Everything was provided by the owners of the Fontana del Papa, Assuntina Antonacci and Claudio Pierotti.... More

I can't believe there is a bad review here, because we still talk about this stay and share our experience at Fontana del Papa with all of our friends. From learning how to make homemade fettuccine to the relaxing fireplace, to the friendly dogs, this is a gem in the Italian countryside! A short train ride from Rome, you feel... More

I fell in love the minute I arrived. It's remote, eclectic and casual. The villa was renovated by the bare hands of the family members of this household and I couldn't have loved it more. I arrived a bit early and was welcomed with open arms by Claudio and Assuntina. I ate with the family the first night and felt... More

Fontana del Papa is not a 5* hotel. In fact it isn't really a hotel at all. It is, though, agrotourism at its best. You stay in the family home in lovely light and airy bedrooms with views out over the olive trees and rolling Italian countryside. You eat your meals all together at a long table and can't help... More