Palazzo Forani

Palazzo Forani’s self-catering rooms, with their brick floors and rustic feel, were a real treat. For a stay right in a historic town, it’s hard to do better. The cobbled streets are free of traffic, though there are a lot of steps, and a leisurely walk through them opens onto breathtaking countryside views. It’s a magical, quiet place for a few days, and I’ll certainly return for the peace and calm.

The views from the windows and terraces, especially at sunset, were so breathtaking that we felt like we were in a movie, or a very beautiful dream. We spent time relaxing in the private gardens, and our family and friends have loved seeing the photos. We’ll have stories and memories to share for the rest of our lives. Palazzo Forani was beautiful and just right for our stay in Casperia. The palazzo itself is stunning, with amazing furnishings and artwork, and my room balanced old-world charm with updated amenities. Carla, Deirdre, Anna, Angela and AnnaMaria were warm and accommodating, and made us feel at home, as if they were part of our family. Many thanks to the wonderful ladies of Palazzo Forani. Everything was lovely, and we highly recommend the palazzo and the beauty of Casperia Italy!

My wife and I booked a two-night stay the morning before our trip through a third-party Agritourism site. Heavy rain and a major freeway accident delayed us by a couple of hours. While we were on the road, we emailed the owner to confirm the booking and explain that we’d arrive late. The reply mentioned an apartment for €60 a night. We said we had already booked and paid and would be there soon, but got no further response. We also had no directions, physical address, phone number, or check-in instructions. When we arrived, it was 10 pm. We were cold, soaked, and tired after driving for more than 11 hours, with nowhere to sleep. We’d had to walk up slippery, steep cobbled stairways asking locals whether they recognized the accommodation photos. They pointed us to Palazzo Forani, which had a completely different name from Casperia 1427, as listed on the Agritourism website. We knocked and rang the bell, but no one answered. Back at the car, we searched the building name online, found a phone number on its website, and called. The woman who answered wasn’t very helpful. She said we couldn’t stay there that night. When I tried to explain what had happened, she said it was too much and hung up. We ended up driving an hour north to a larger town, where luckily we found a hotel that was open late and had a room. In seven years of full-time travel, we’ve never encountered such an uncaring, unprofessional establishment. To avoid the same mistake, I recommend contacting the owner before paying through these kinds of third-party Agritourism sites. Make sure they confirm availability and give you their contact details and check-in instructions.

Casperia was the perfect quiet village getaway, with ancient winding streets closed to cars, views across the Sabina Hills, and useful places nearby like a bank, grocery, bar, snack stand, pizzeria, and restaurant. Around it, olive trees and old hill towns dot the rolling landscape. We brought a group of 25 to Palazzo Forani for our family’s Casperia wedding, and the private gardens gave everyone a wonderful place to gather alongside the village’s narrow lanes. The terraces and sunsets were spectacular, the kind of view that makes you pinch yourself. The palazzo is stunning, with another fascinating spot to discover each day. Carla, Deirdre, Anna, Angela and AnnaMaria made it feel like home, and like they were part of our family. We had several banquet dinners for the whole group in the cellar kitchen, an old olive oil storage room. They were always just right. Our hosts found solutions for details we’d overlooked, and AnnaMaria’s generous dinners took care of our group’s varied dietary needs. People back home were amazed at how smoothly everything worked and how much work we must have done. I tell them we trusted wonderful people to do what they do so well. I can’t praise the ladies of Palazzo Forani and the beauty of Casperia more highly.