I had the most wonderful 5 days at Santa Cristina castle. Antonello and Cristina are such most gracious hosts and make everyone who stays here feel like family. The castle itself is beautiful in the Italian countryside, an easy drive from Rome, having a car is also great to explore neighbouring towns however I didn't feel the need to travel elsewhere, instead choosing to relax by the pool and walk in the beautiful castle grounds. The horses are all very lovely, well trained and well cared for, riding in the countryside here is really fun even in the summer heat. If you are an experienced rider, they really let you canter and gallop which is so fun. The food, especially dinner, is absolutely excellent. This is such a special escape in the Italian countryside and I would highly recommend this experience, if I were to return with friends I would stay at perhaps one of the cottages.