B&b Il Leccio | Bed & Breakfast in Subiaco, Lazio

Positive: The location is amazing and the story of the villa very interesting

Negative: We liked everything

Positive: New and clean room and bathroom. Supportive mattress with very comfortable duvet. However the real charm lies in the villa's beautiful grounds and the room's patio, where you can soak in fresh air and sunset views. The hosts were so gracious and helpful, while never intrusive. They took the time to recommend excellent local restaurants (no easy feat on a Monday), and even personally called to check availability and secure us a table as it was getting late. They thoughtfully asked if we preferred sweet or savory items (a welcome touch for some non-Italian guests who are not used to a sweet breakfast). Breakfast portions were honestly too generous. The slightly higher room price than other options in Subiaco is more than justified for the modern comforts, serene setting and outstanding genuine hospitality. While this is meant to be an accommodation review, the town of Subiaco itself proved to be a wonderful and unexpected stop on our travels (not sure how known it is domestically, but it is certainly not very famous internationally). Its crown jewel is the Abbey of St. Benedict (Sacro Speco), a stunning monastery literally carved out from the side of a mountain. Topping it off was an unexpected treat at the Laghetto just 8 minutes away by car. Wading in the gentle river's ice-cold water, with a view of the cascading waterfall while surrounded by lush greenery, was the perfect refreshment from the searing summer heat (who needs a chlorinated hotel pool when you have natural spring water?). Considering the relatively small size of this town, its restaurants also more than held their own against those tried in other areas. All this to say: Subiaco is well worth a deliberate detour, and when you go, make sure to stay at il Leccio.