Had a great time when I visited with friends. The Monastery has been beautifully restored and the rooms are beautifully restored throughout. This is a great place for a get-away, the food is stunning and the locations is very peaceful.

Wow, this really is a 5 star venue, set in the most beautiful countryside, nothing can prepare you for the beauty of its landscape. The photos do not do the house, the interior or the countryside justice. Our room was large and exquisitely furnished, with very subtle pretty touches, and a lovely large bathroom, just what you need in the winter. Lindsay and Stephen, the owners, are the most gracious hosts, offering wonderful food and helpful advice about how to spend your day. And surprisingly in the middle of the countryside there is much to occupy you. There are lovely walks up into the mountains, where the views are even more spectacular. A skiing resort is only an hour away, Barga the nearest city, a beautiful medieval one at that, steeped in history, is fifteen minutes drive away, and of course Lucca and all its splendours is only forty minutes drive. Even though Stephen's cooking is worth visiting romiti for alone, we did venture into the pretty village of Fabricche, ten minutes walk from the house, and try its restaurant one night. This was also a highlight. We sampled wonderful rustic italian cooking at its best. So all in all this was a wonderful holiday, one that I would heartily recommend to anyone wanting a relaxing, comfortable but also on chosen days, active holiday.

Wonderful views, each room is unique and really comfortable. The infinity swimming pool was super I could stay there all day. Great walks near by and an fantastic local resturant with walking distance. The food in Romiti is amazing and we were looked after very well. I would and have recommended this place to all my friends!

It was a huge privilege to spend a week relaxing and reviving at the beautiful i Romiti. Located above the village of Fabbriche du Vallico in the hills north of Lucca, it is wonderfully secluded with glorious views across the valley, yet easily accessed from Pisa Airport where we hired a car. I Romiti is a lovingly restored monastery complete with Chapel and Roman wall. It offers very spacious accommodation, housing our party of 14 (3 families) with ease. The restoration skillfully blends faithful 13th century authenticity with a twist of modern luxury. Each bedroom is simple and elegant, with a view and an ensuite bathroom. The kitchen is the heart of the house, fully equipped for proper Italian cooking and lots of space for sitting, eating and drinking too. There are several outdoor eating areas, a fantastic pizza oven and a lovely large infinity pool. Star-gazing around the pool at night was a highlight, with no ambient light to pollute the night sky. There is a restaurant a short walk from the end of the drive where we ate on several occasions - fantastic pasta, great wine and really good value. Having spent a fortune eating out in Europe in recent years, we were very pleasantly surprised at how reasonable prices were in the region as a whole and this restaurant especially! The village of Fabricche di Vallico is gorgeous - very friendly with several well-stocked shops, cafes and bars, and the most beautiful stone bridge. Best of all was the crystal clear river that runs through the valley a short walk down the hill from the house. We spent many hours river swimming and jumping from rocks. Completely invigorating and wonderfully cooling on hot days. The area itself was a real discovery for us. A short drive further into the hills takes you to the start of well-marked alpine mountain treks. The routes varied from easy to advanced and the views were outstanding, stretching to the majestic Alps to the North and the Coast to the West. We walked with kids ranging from aged 6 to 14 and it was enjoyed by all. We would love to have explored more and we'll definitely be back. Out hosts, Steven and Lindsay, were very welcoming and helpful. Having lived in the region for years they are experts on where to visit, explore and source ingredients. So many thanks to them for their vision and welcome. A unique place and a wonderful holiday.