The lake and the island that moves
La Rota is an island of peat and roots about 30 metres across that floats in the reed beds. Tradition links it to the Natural History of Pliny the Elder.
HIC SACRA, HIC GENUS, HIC MAIORUM MULTA VESTIGIA“Here are our rites, here our family, here the many traces of our ancestors.” Cicero, On the Laws II, 3, speaking of his home on the Fibreno
Come back to the land of your grandparents. This time, all together.
Alla Posta is a house for families inside the Lake Posta Fibreno Nature Reserve, between the Comino Valley and the Liri Valley. Eleven beds, a fenced garden and a local person who helps you find the village, the church and the streets of your family story.
The house
A whole house, not a hotel room
Two newly renovated, independent units: rent them together for a large family, or separately. From €120 a night for the unit, not per person.
- 11 beds: La Casa (7, three bedrooms and two bathrooms) and La Cantina (4, with a private gazebo)
- Fenced garden and porch: children play safely, a few steps from the reserve trails
- 3 private parking spaces, one with an EV charger
- Two kitchens to cook together: no meals served, plenty of freedom
- Personal Destination Manager: tailor-made itineraries, local contacts, no middlemen
- Bed linen and final cleaning included; smart air conditioning and heating, washing machine, bike storage
Find your roots
Your grandparents left from here. You can come back.
Generations of emigrants left the Comino Valley and Ciociaria for Scotland, England, the United States, Canada, France and Argentina. Many of their children and grandchildren no longer have a house in the village. Alla Posta was created to welcome them.
- We help you prepare your research before you leave: names, dates, village, useful documents
- We go with you to the town hall, the parish and your family's places
- A real kitchen to cook the family recipes again, and a big table for everyone
The area
Two thousand years of history within half an hour's drive
The lake is one kilometre from the house. Around it: Cicero's homeland, a waterfall in the middle of a town, medieval castles and the mountains of the Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park.
Cicero's birthplace
Where the Fibreno flows into the Liri stands the Abbey of San Domenico, founded in 1011 on the site of Cicero's family villa.
A waterfall in the middle of town
The Cascata Grande drops about 27 metres beside the Boncompagni-Viscogliosi Castle, in the historic centre.
Why book here
Online Booking: talk to the person who opens the door
We are also on Booking.com and Airbnb. On this site you see your quote at once, with no booking-site commission, and Luigi personally confirms every booking. The calendar is the same as on the platforms.
| Alla Posta website | Booking platforms | |
|---|---|---|
| Booking-site commission | None | Depends on the platform |
| Special terms for families and long stays | By direct agreement | — |
| Help with tracing your roots | Included | On request |
| Direct contact with Luigi before arrival | Yes, WhatsApp too | Through the platform |
Reviews
What our guests say
Reviews come straight from our Google profile, unfiltered.
★★★★★
A comfortable, well-kept apartment. The garden is beautifully looked after and perfect for enjoying the wonderful view. Luigi is friendly and thoughtful, always generous with advice and tips on places to explore. Or NOT to explore... because sometimes this place is so welcoming that you end up relaxing and chatting for hours, and laziness becomes a precious quality for going home completely reinvigorated and happy.
★★★★★
We stayed in August: silence, greenery, a truly quiet corner, everything well kept, a lovely garden where you can eat outdoors, with a sink, fridge and even an electric hob, barbecue, etc. The lake is a stone's throw away, and within a maximum radius of 30 km of the house you can reach all the attractions of the mountains, hikes and villages waiting to be discovered. We'll be back
★★★★★
The accommodation is large, in a very quiet setting. The bed is super comfortable, you really sleep well! There is a garden with benches, hammocks and loungers to relax and enjoy the view. The owner is very kind, always ready to give great advice on what to do or where to eat, and quick to solve any problems that come up (we locked ourselves out...). Nearby there are restaurants within walking distance and a fantastic Sicilian pastry shop a short way away. It is an excellent base for visiting the area, with villages (Sora, San Donato, Atina, Aprica), abbeys (Trisulti, Casamari, Cassino) and all kinds of hikes (Lake Fibreno, the Lacerno valley...): you certainly won't get bored!
Frequently asked questions
Before you travel
How far is it from Rome and Naples?
About 1 hour 40 minutes by car from Rome and about the same from Naples, via the A1 motorway and the expressway to Sora. The most convenient airports are Rome Ciampino, Rome Fiumicino and Naples Capodichino.
We are a big family: will we fit?
Yes. If you book La Casa and La Cantina together you have 11 beds, two kitchens, the garden and the porch all to yourselves.
Can you help us find our grandparents' village and records?
Yes, it is the service we care about most. Before you arrive we ask for the surnames, dates and village you know; then we tell you which offices, parishes and archives to contact and, once you are here, we go with you. How it works.
Do we need a car?
Yes, it is the easiest way to get around between the lake, the villages and the mountains. If you arrive in an electric car you can charge it at the house.
How much does it cost?
La Casa from €160 a night (up to 7 guests), La Cantina from €120 (up to 4), the whole property from €280 (up to 11), plus final cleaning. The price varies with the season and the length of stay: the longer you stay, the less you pay per night. Get a quote.
Can we bring pets?
Yes, small pets only, for stays between May and September: €15 a night plus €25 final cleaning.
Are sheets and towels provided?
Bed linen is always included. Towels are not: bring your own or rent a kit (one large and one small towel) for €3.50 per person.
Do you speak English?
Yes, we regularly welcome guests from the United Kingdom and North America.
The best dates go early, especially in August
From 18 to 22 August the Comino Valley fills up for the pilgrimage to the Sanctuary of the Madonna di Canneto, deeply felt by emigrant communities too.