Set in Contigliano, Hotel Le Vigne is 9 km outside Rieti in the Lazio countryside Just 200 metres from the coach stop to Rome, it features a large garden with chairs, tables and parasols Rooms are simply furnished and come with a TV, fridge and balcony Each one has a private bathroom with hairdryer and toiletries An Italian breakfast is served each morning and there is also a bar and restaurant on site Free parking is provided Le Vigne is on the pilgrimage route known as the Saint Francis Walk It is 15 km from Lake Piediluco where you can go rowing Contigliano re-enacts the storming of the castle the first week August each year