Castello Santa Cristina

We have just returned from yet another visit to Castello Di Santa Cristina. My mother and I have been visiting the castle most years since 2016 initially as horse riding holidays. This year I brought along my husband and two children. We all had an amazing time and my family wish to come again. The accommodation and surrounding grounds are simply beautiful. The hosts are so welcoming, along with all of the staff. I can’t rate them any higher. There is so much to do… horse riding, swimming, walking, the area has so much to offer. Also I have to mention the food…. Wow! We can’t wait to book again.

Beautiful place, good horses, nice accommodations, lovely host and tasty delicious food! Loved the pool, and the atmosphere! Highly recommend a trip to this beautiful place. We stayed for four days, should have stayed for least a week. Hopefully we will return one day soon.

I have just returned from a fantastic week at Castello di Santa Cristina. Antonio & Cristina (and Karin!) made me feel very welcome as a solo traveller and they were very kind & hospitable. I feel very privileged to have stayed at their wonderful ancestral home. My two bedroom apartment was very comfortable, the 'Castle' is beautiful with such an interesting history. The grounds are beautiful and well cared for and the staff so friendly and accommodating. I was visiting primarily for a week long riding holiday but also to relax and to see some of the area. The horses are all of good temperaments, well cared for, fit, sure footed for the trails and are matched well to their riders ability. The countryside around the Castle is vast and beautiful. The riding guides, Kate and Zuzka were lovely and we had some fun on the trails . They ensured you went home with lots of photo's & video's of your rides which make for some great memories. I ventured out one morning to visit Civita di Bagnoregio - 'The Dying City' which is a fascinating place only 35 mins away (in a car) and well worth a visit. I did not hire a car during my stay but transfers were arranged by Francesca and the driver was happy to offer slight detours to show some of the highlights of Lake Bolsena along the way. There are numerous other equally interesting places to visit locally and Rome is only a couple of hours away so I will definitely plan to return one day soon when there is more time to explore and enjoy them fully. Overall, a really lovely week away. I would highly recommend a stay here and not just for horse riders. It's a beautiful place for a wedding or even just a few nights to enjoy the area. Thanks again for a lovely holiday x

We approached the manager or owner seeking assistance for our 900km horseback journey along the pilgrim route of Via Francigena, hoping to find accommodation for our horses for just one night. Unfortunately, this was the only place throughout our entire trip where we were rudely turned away. The condition imposed was a minimum two-night stay in the hotel to accommodate the horses. We were prepared to cover the cost of both the horse accommodation and our camper. It's disheartening and disappointing to encounter such lack of understanding from a place that prides itself on promoting equestrian activities and Italian hospitality. This incident speaks volumes about their overall attitude towards guests. I cannot recommend it based on this experience.