House with 2 gardens inside the medieval village near the Abruzzo Park

I have travelled a lot and this was by far one the most incredible unique places I have ever stayed. Full of history, wonderful antiques, beautiful gardens and comfortable beyond belief! All this in a historic medieval hilltop town. 3 bedrooms, 2 modern full baths, comfortable bedding fully stocked kitchen and above all authentic! Close to fascinating sites to visit. This was truly the highlight of our trip. The home was hosted by a truly lovely family with vast roots in Vicalvi. They went above and beyond to make our stay a truly memorable one. Provided us with a stocked refrigerator to get us started and an incredible home baked cake that was to die for! Wonderful restaurants close by. We will certainly return…. Again and again. I cannot recommend this home highly enough- book this place NOW! BEST PLACE in 25 years of traveling! Monica and family, thank you from the bottom of my heart PERFECTION- this is how this should be done!!!!!!

This was our second time staying with Monica and this location is great and extremely roomy and very clean. Thank you for the beautiful cake and sharing your garden with us again. If in region this is a must stay and close to many great little towns.

This home was stepping back in time in the medieval town of Vicalvi. The home was 300 years old and lovingly restored and filled with antiques. Very quiet streets within the medieval walls. The beds were very comfortable and the kitchen had everything you would need for cooking and dining. A wonderful treat was Monica's delicious cake waiting for us. They also had some starter foods and drinks for us. Domenico greeted us at our arrival and showed us the house and his fabulous herb garden. This was our base for trips to Rome, Pompeii, Gaeta and Monte Cassino Abbey. We would definitely return to this charming home

Beautiful views and property. Monica was a terrific host! We will book again when visiting family in Sora.

Vicalvi is a very small hill town at the foot of the ruins of a 12th century castle in the Val di Comino. The buildings are very old so it was a great surprise to see just how comfortable and modern the inside of Il Falconiere was. The views of the valley from the tiny church piazza are truly lovely. The street outside the property is cobbled and very steep, be prepared for exercise!

As we were en route to this property, we saw the castle on the hill from a distance, but had no idea we were actually staying there! What a spectacular property! We were met by Domenico to guide us the last part of the trip and then greeted by Monica with a tour of her garden as she shared her love & knowledge of herbs (as a foodie myself, it was wonderful to share!). She was also generous with her delicious chocolate cake (so yummy, we had it for breakfast the next morning as well as an evening snack!) along with various breakfast items. The property was very well equipped and, though historical, there were modern conveniences to make our stay comfortable. As a host, Monica was very helpful with my questions before our arrival and she and Domenico were welcoming but unintrusive once we were settled. We would definitely recommend the area and their property again - we enjoyed a spectacular drive through the Abruzzo National Park on the morning after our stay!

Incredibly satisfied with this stay! The property managers where excellent, they left food and a baked cake. Her home made cake was a lovely touch and extremally appreciated. The location was quiet and very historical. Would definitely stay here again. The Falconier is a must stay!! Thank you for everything! Loved that we where so close to the ruins of the old castle. hope to see and stay with you again in the future.

My family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Il Falconiere. There were 7 of us, including two preteens, and we were very comfortable. Monica and her husband are charming hosts who took care of our every need. Also, Monica welcomed us with her homemade cake, which was absolutely delicious. Thank you for an unforgettable vacation stay!

What a rare pleasure to stay in such a characterful and beautiful house and to feel so comfortable and peaceful. It’s in a stunning historic location with easy access to Arpino and other wonderful places where you can see a waterfall in the centre of town or take a nature walk around a lake. As for the host, Monica and her husband were so very kind, welcoming and hospitable. The kitchen was well equipped and they were generous in their provision of food items. The crowning glory had to be Monica’s delicious cake. We would love to return in Spring and spend time in the glorious and aromatic gardens.

Hostess Monica was wonderful. Finding this home nestled in a small village at 600 meter elevation is a little tricky so Monica was there to shepherd us to the front door, give us a tour of the historic surroundings and provide her wonderful homemade baked cake. We were there partially to trace our family roots so Monica established a meeting for us with the local mayor to discuss our family historical records. Her husband Domenico (sp) was kind enough to set up a wonderful dinner for us at a restaurant owned by an associate of his. We were treated like family and can’t wait to return.