Villa del Cardinale

A 17th-century villa in Poreta, outside Spoleto, run by a host named Nazzaro and a regular stop for walkers on the Way of St. Francis.

Why people love it

• Nazzaro, the host. His name appears in most recent reviews. Guests say he recommended restaurants, drove them to a restaurant and drove walkers into Spoleto and back.
• A historic house. Guests describe a villa over 400 years old with a garden and stylish, spotless rooms.
• Breakfast. Guests describe a mix of sweet and savory dishes made with local products.
• A stop for pilgrims. Many reviews come from walkers on the Way of St. Francis who describe a quiet place with a warm welcome.

The worst thing guests say

In July 2025 one guest said the rooms have no air conditioning and are hot, and that everything was switched off when they came back in the evening. A December 2018 guest found the courtyard dark on arrival, and an October 2018 guest said the heating was not turned on. Both are old. No similar complaints appear in the 25 or so reviews since 2024. A September 2025 guest said the nearby restaurant was expensive and that mosquitoes were bad.

Insider tips

• Maps may send you down a narrow road that does not exit, so follow the host's directions.
• There is no air conditioning, so summer rooms can be hot.
• Ask Nazzaro for a restaurant tip and a lift if you have no car.

How we rated this: Google rating 4.8 from 151 reviews. We read the newest and the lowest-rated guest reviews (26 recent guest reviews with text) and set aside reviews from restaurant or bar visitors who did not stay. Address: Frazione Poreta, 8, 06049 Spoleto PG.