Q: Last year you recommended a village in Tuscia as a great place to discover rural Italy. Could you please give me information about the village, how to get there and where to stay? - Mavis Littleton
A: The place you are referring to is Castel Cellesi, which is a tiny 16th century village located in Tuscia. With only 200 residents, it is perfectly situated at the meeting point of Northern Lazio, Tuscany and Umbria. This is an area of outstanding natural beauty and is famed for its hills, lakes, spas and old Etruscan villages with ancient tombs and amphitheatres. It has remained isolated from development because the only road to the village ends in the village - there is no through traffic. The best place to stay is in one of the houses that is rented out to visitors. Private home owners have joined forces as the Italian Village Association (ITA) and offer their cottages for rental. Many of these have been beautifully renovated and have prime positions in the village, overlooking the church piazza or the surrounding countryside. All the residences are self-catering, but the ITA can arrange for home-cooked meals to be delivered to your house. A swimming pool is set in an Italian garden for the use of guests and a representative can advise you on day drives and fascinating places to visit in the region. The rental rates for the houses start at 70 Euros (R680) per night. The nearest airport is Rome Fiumicino and the nearest train station is Alviano. You can either rent a car and drive to Castel Cellesi or ask the ITA to arrange a transfer. For further details check out the www.castelcellesi.com website or contact the ITA on telephone +39-0761-790-010. (24/4/11)
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