Rome is often thought of in terms of narrow, winding alleyways and hidden passages. However, the grand scale of this home flies in the face of that perceived wisdom. It occupies two whole floors of an imposing villa (there's also a separate flat that you can add into the mix) in the residential district of Monteverde, an affluent area a little detached from the tourist crowds. While the house is undoubtedly impressive, it feels like a well-loved family home rather than a museum showpiece, which lends it a relaxed atmosphere that we loved. If you want to go in search of the action, you're around a twenty-minute walk from trendy Trastevere. This pretty pocket of Medieval Rome is packed with neighbourhood trattorias serving impeccable food, stylish speakeasies with intriguing cocktail menus, and all manner of vintage and antique boutiques where you can lose a couple of hours. Home truths: *Two people will be in a sofa bed in the living room, while the first bedroom only has a double sofa bed *There's a separate flat in the basement, but it has its own entrance *Monteverde Vecchio is charming in its own right, but it's quite far from Rome's best-known sights *Child-friendly amenities such as a cot and highchair are available upon request *Daily cleaning is included (except on Sundays) *One of the bedrooms is a child's room *Air conditioning is available for an extra charge of €15 a day *Central heating is available for an extra charge of €20 a day *Though we suspect you won't need a car, there is secure parking nearby charged at €6 per day *ID Information for all guests in booking party will be required