In the days of Caesar and Marcus Aurelius, this “seaside resort” was the in place to be where Roman emperors would come to relax and ease away the worries of the Empire.
This is where John Paul Getty came to in the 1960s and restored this villa to its former glory bringing with him his assorted range of treasures.
While restoring the villa, the ruins of a Roman villa were uncovered and Getty lovingly preserved the ruins and built a small museum in the villa’s basement showcasing artifacts found there, including crockery, lamps and makeup tools from the 1st century.
In the 1970s Getty’s grandson was kidnapped forcing Getty to leave the country and leaving the villa completely untouched. Today this villa is a 19-room hotel and bears Getty’s heart and soul. Tapestries, antique furniture, paintings, linens……this villa is a fantasy, a serene and heavenly home, somewhere to get away from it all.
This truly outstanding villa is located close by to Rome, overlooking the Tyrrhenian sea and surrounded by 15 acres of Italianate gardens.
How to spend your special moments here?
- Why not have lunch on the terrace
- Savour chef Michele Gioia’s food who has contributed to the villa’s 1 Michelin star
- The majority of the fruit and vegetables served in the restaurant is grown on site; the remaining ingredients come from the finest independent local suppliers; and everything served and delivered to room or table – down to the bread, pastries, and even the jams and the condiments – is expertly made by Michele and his team.
- For a romantic candle-lit soiree why not enjoy private dining with your own personal waiter
- Take part in a cooking class
- Soak up the rays of the setting sun over the sea
- Take a dip in the indoor heated pool or why not take advantage of the villa’s private beach
- Take a walk in the garden or find yourself a quiet spot as you are surrounded by 15 acres of Italianate gardens
- Go for a bike ride and take to the paths that run along the coast
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Today this villa is a 19-room hotel…this villa is a fantasy, a serene and heavenly home, somewhere to get away from it all.
