Beautiful location and exceptional hospitality.

Stayed in August 2025

Absolutely nothing, except having to leave to come back to Scotland!

Where to start?? Appia Antica Cottage is the perfect honeymoon destination!! From the moment we first made contact with Andrea and Federica , to saying goodbye at the airport (yes , they even collect and drop you back to the airport!) everything was smooth and so welcoming. The absolute perfect hosts-along with their gorgeous family of dogs who add to the homely feel of the destination. We honestly felt like we were staying with friends. The property is in the most beautiful area of Rome, surrounded by history, close to the major attractions, but far enough away to provide complete tranquility. The facilities were exceptional-beautifully decorated cottages with a sense of rustic, Italian charm. WiFi and TV were available but tbh we didn’t really use these as there is so much else to occupy you-not least, relaxing by the pool , listening to the birds in extensive grounds. Thoughtfully placed garden furniture ensure you can enjoy the sun whilst having access to shade if you prefer. The hosts were always available for a chat, help or a history lesson about the area! Andrea, in particular sharing his passion and knowledge of Antica Appia and the whole of Rome! Little touches like the breakfast cottage with a fully stocked kitchen, the availability of a coffee , wine or a local beer, menus of nearby restaurants (Andrea will even book a table or call for take away if your prefer to eat in the gardens) , clear instructions written in English for transport into the city, and even providing initial bus tickets for your first trip! Nothing was too much trouble for these incredible hosts whilst you stay in their beautiful home. We loved every single moment.

Stayed in August 2025

Owners are exceptionally nice, always available if needed. The villa is a real piece of heaven, beautiful dogs, the perfect spot to relax and chill. Everything was perfect, we are definitely coming back.

Stayed in August 2025

There was no Wi-Fi throughout the entire area that was available to us. There was also a small problem with the air conditioning, but Andrea solved this problem immediately, for which thank you!

Excellent service, nice people. Separate house, small but comfortable. We could use everything that was provided (we used the kitchen, the grill outside). Excellent, clean pool. Also special thanks for the transfer from and to the airport!

Stayed in July 2025

The location is fantastic, only 30 minutes into central Rome but feels like you are in a private oasis miles away. Andrea and Fredericka were absolutely perfect hosts with lots of tips and advice on how to spend our time in the city. Our favourite day was renting the bikes and cycling up to the catacombs.

Stayed in June 2025

I liked everything.

Everything was incredible, we came to the property after traveling for two weeks fully expecting to continue being busy and seeing the sites but when we saw how beautiful the hotel was we couldn’t help just hanging around sitting by the pool in the sun and drinking wine (which they had both available in the room for and by chilled on request). We didn’t need to leave for anything besides dinner, pretty much anything you could want was available on site. The owners are also very friendly and helpful with translating. Seriously one of the best times I’ve had abroad at a hotel of any kind, cannot wait to come back.

Stayed in May 2025

Expect kinds of bugs randomly coming inside the room - but then it’s a cottage surrounded with nature - it’s expected. No complaints here.

Tucked away in the heart of Rome’s timeless charm, this bnb was an unexpected gem. We stayed for a week at Appia Antica Cottage, and every moment felt thoughtfully curated—from the sun-dappled garden corners perfect for a quiet read, to the cozy kitchen stocked all things necessary. When my wife came down with a bit of an unwell stretch, the hosts were nothing short of angels—gracious, attentive, and genuinely kind. Their warmth (and their three delightful dogs) made it feel less like a rental and more like a home away from home. With the whispers of ancient history all around and nature at your doorstep, this stay beautifully blended Roman magic with heartfelt hospitality.

Stayed in April 2025

Super nice folks, cute dogs, super nice apartments, really looking forward to come back again!!

Stayed in September 2024

Location ideally closer to the city for ease, however easy to navigate public transport. Fine in the morning but evening can be difficult to get back.

Kitchen was well supplied with breakfast, facilities exceptional, pool area lovely and relaxing after a long day. Beautiful property, room was fine just what we needed. Clean, tidy, comfy. Hosts friendly and happy to help with anything you might need. We loved the dogs!

Stayed in July 2024

Loved the charming property! It is a quiet and serene place to stay. The pool area is perfect to hang out and stay cool. There's a cute little kitchen to have your breakfast and nice places to sit and eat around the pool area. The couple are very lovely and helpful, and their 3 dogs are adorable! It takes a bit of transit to get there, but the buses came on time, and overall, it was pretty easy getting around! We would definitely go back!

Stayed in June 2024

Insects / spiders in the room. There were few and tiny, so no drama, and everything else was top notch, so no complaint, just the one detail to make things absolutely perfect.

Breakfast was in a stand alone kitchen by the pool. All was there, with a space in the fridge for us.

Stayed in June 2024

Very warm hosts who told us great stories of the historical area and offered us many tips and practical help. They also checked in regularly to see if there was anything we needed. Room was very cosy, crisp and comfortable.

Stayed in May 2024

Loved the host such nice people they had so much to offer for such a good price

Stayed in April 2024

The hosts are lovely and very helpful. For a B&B it has everything you need for a comfortable stay. It made for a very relaxing trip.

Stayed in October 2023

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Beautiful tranquil place away from the hustle and bustle of Rome but very close to the centre!! Very good spot!! The hosts were great!! Very warm and welcoming!! They have a beautiful place and their hospitality is a huge added bonus!! Had some great conversations with the host! We would stay again!!!

Stayed in September 2023

Absolutely nothing!

The property was absolutely stunning - for such a busy city visit it was exceptional to be able to come back to such a quiet, peaceful home for the duration of our stay. Federica and Andréa are the loveliest couple you will ever meet, they made us feel very welcome and at home. They went above and beyond with helping us navigate the local buses and metro lines, even going as far as giving us free bus/metro tickets for our first few journeys to and from Rome. The rooms were perfect and the venue was beautiful. We stayed for 7 nights and have absolutely no complaints whatsoever. We would 100% come and stay again. The dogs were also lovely, one of them would come and greet us every morning when we opened our little cottage window. It really was our home for the week, rather than just a place to sleep.

Stayed in September 2023

Beautiful property and location and lovely hosts

Stayed in September 2023

Everything was great. The hosts were fantastic people and very helpful!

Stayed in September 2023

Nothing, everything was perfect.

Everything! The comfort of Federica and Andrea, the pups, and the cottage itself was amazing.

Stayed in September 2023

There was a fan but no AC, which meant that we had to have the door open in the evening. This meant that we were eaten alive by mosquitoes! Could do with a mosquito net for the door and bathroom window. But this wasn't a deal breaker- the accommodation is excellent.

Hosts were incredibly friendly and really useful- gave us loads of tips and advice for travelling into Rome. He suggested driving into Rome due to the Roman population being on holiday in August, so we were able to park in central Rome for 8 euros for the whole day- without the hosts advice we wouldn't have known this! There is secure parking onsite with a fob operated gate, with CCTV and very friendly, security dogs :) room was clean, hosts provided us with water as it was over 38 degrees when we got there. Kitchen facilities were good, which meant we could make our own dinner :)

Stayed in August 2023

Close to bus stop, ample facilities for fixing up some food and relaxing in the pool

Stayed in August 2023

Great hospitality from the hosts. The cottage is very charming in which everything is there to make you feel good. We had a lovely stay!

Stayed in July 2023

Everything was fantastic!

It was clean, accommodating, and tranquil. The hosts were amazing. They went out of their way to make our stay comfortable and safe. The dogs were awesome! It was a great location as far as transportation. The pool was an added plus!

Stayed in July 2023

The room facilities could have been more updated, a smart TV would have been nice, but in all honesty this was not a priority for us.

The hosts are fantastic people who give great advice and support throughout the holiday. The setting was perfect being close to the city but away from the hustle of Rome. The cottage is situated next to an old Roman road which is lined with historic ruins and takes you all the way to the centre of Rome which your hosts will gladly lend you bicycles to cycle down (admittedly we found it a bit too warm to cycle very far as we’re a bit out of shape, but wound up using the electric bikes and scooters which you find dotted around the area for hire). However equally there are really simple public transport routes which are great to avoid driving in the capital, the metro will take you all the way to Vatican City. And there’s a bus stop just down the road that will get you to the coliseum. The setting around the pool was so tranquil and private it was a perfect place to cool down and relax. The local restaurants were friendly and authentic with amazing food, we had the best pizzas we’ve ever had delivered to the cottage for as little as €16. There’s also a high street not far away (around 10 minutes in the car or 20 on the bikes) that’s full of shops where you can catch the metro.

Stayed in June 2023