Tenuta Cusmano

We spent 5 nights at the Tenuta Cusamano arriving on October 18, 2023. Maurizio takes excellent care of his guests including planning daily activities and restaurant selections. The grounds of the Tenuta are unbelieveable with gardens, olive trees, and vineyards as far as the eye can see. it is amazing that this rural setting is about 15 miles from central Rome. We ate all of our evening meals in Grottaferata which is about a mile and a half from the Tenuta. Maurizio recommended all of the restaurants and made reservations for us. Grottaferata has a number of excellent restaurants with food which is not available in the U.S., and at prices significantly below comparable U.S. restaurants. As Maurizio said, if you walk into a restaurant full of other tourists, walk out. The restaurants in Grottaferata were filled with the Italian people. We loved the small cities in the Castelli Romani. We enjoyed walking in the nature preserve/Roman ruins of Tuscolum which is open on the weekends and manned by students. In our 5 days in the Castelli Romani, we did not see another American.

Tenuta Cusmano was a highlight in our 11 day trip to Italy. It's an easy drive from the Rome Ciampino airport. Grottaferrata is a charming town, just a few short minutes from Tenuta Cusmano. We took a taxi to the neighboring town of Frascati everyday to catch the train into metropolitan Rome. The train was easy to navigate, and allowed us to leave our car at Tenuta Cusmano every day, so as to avoid the ZTLs. We stayed three nights. The room had a lovely porch and view of the rolling hills. The accommodations were comfortable. The pool was amazing! But most of all, the owner Mauricio was gracious, funny, kind, and attentive. He made our stay feel personal. He entertained us with stories. It was a truly lovely experience, and we would recommend this place to anyone looking to stay out of the hubbub of the busy crowded city, but still close enough to travel easily into town.

A lovely secluded upmarket Agriturismo complete with a nice pool with views and tennis courts. Not far from a number of good restaurants and some quaint villages in Castelli. Rooms are spacious and clean. But to top it all is Maurizio’s hospitality and the guidance he gives. If you are around go and visit the cocktail bar L’Altro recommended by Maurizio

Maurizio is an exceptional host who goes out of his way to make everyone feel at home. After all the exceptional reviews, my family felt as though this would be the perfect getaway for anyone looking to stay out of the city. The Tenuta itself has a homey feel and Maurizio and his family go above and beyond to make you feel as though you are at home. He provided recommendations for day tours and things to do as well as printouts with maps, restaurants and places worth seeing in the area. The pool and tennis court are great additions as well as the beautiful flowers around the property. I can definitely see why this is a Wedding destination! With views of Rome, you feel a sense of relaxation but know you are not too far away (45 min) from the city. Maurizio and his staff provide a beautiful breakfast with croissants, eggs, crepes, toast, fruit and yogurt. I can't stress enough how he makes you feel at home. His hospitality is like none I haven't experienced with any of my travels around the world. I only have high praise for the Tenuta and the experience Maurizio provides to each and everyone who stays there.