The host went out of his way to make our stay really enjoyable. We are doing the Via di Francesco Camino so needed to find a restaurant when we arrived. Our host booked a table for us at an excellent place and took us there personally and collected us when we had enjoyed a lovely meal after a hard day walking. Breakfast was also superb and we were given a bag with pastries to take as our lunch The property is a really old lovely manor house once owned by a cardinal who became Pope Leo XII hence the name. The rooms were simple, stylish and clean. We will definitely be returning. Steve and Carolyn

This is the second time we stayed. The property has a lot of history and the owner is part of the history. The rooms were spacious, clean and had everything you needed. The very best Nazzaro picked up beer from local store to make our arrival from the hike even better. He drove and arranged pickup to:from local restaurant. Breakfast had everything you wanted both salt and sweet, eggs and good coffee to set us up for the next day hiking. I keep coming back to Villa Cardinale, it is always a family feeling and warmth to the place.

There really was not anything i did not like. The only small improvement could be to trim (ie grass cut) the garden a bit? It could be nice with some lounge chairs and cut grass to enjoy your drinks after hike outdoors.

Nazaro is the best host you could want. I got the warmest welcome. The room was nice, everything was very clean, I loved the pillows (first time this week I didn’t wake up with pain in my neck from all the hard pillows in Italy). There is a common area with a fireplace, very cosy. Nazaro arranged food from Rosa for me and 2 other guests, which was delicious. The breakfast was also great; croissants, ricotta, primo sale, apricot pie, bread, olive oil; everything homemade and delicious.

There is nothing to do in Poreta, but if you’re walking the St Francis way (which goes through Poreta) you really must stay at this place.

A wonderful stay at the Villa on my "Via di Francesco". The Villa is between Trevi and Spoleto in Poreta and is a great place to relax in rural italy after the busy Towns. Beautifull Villa with a very spacious room. The host is very helpfull and offered me the choice of either have a local make me a simple diner or bring me to a restaurant. I did chose the simple dinner (bread, tomato, egg, vegetable pie) which was a delight.

Nothing, was more than i expected. The information on booking is correct although it is not in the city Spoleto but in Poreta at the end of an official via di Francesco walk.

What a perfect spot to stay on our pilgrimage! We arrived just before a thunderstorm arrived, we were warmly welcomed! Our host helped us get some food from the local store - Madame Rosa! - and we had access to the kitchen to prepare something, Nothing was too much trouble. The breakfast was amazing - eggs from the chickens that were running around outside, and anything we didn't eat wrapped up beautifully for our next day walking. We didn't speak many words of the same language but we had a great time communicating!

The peaceful surroundings of the villa set on the edge of the village made for a welcome respite after a days walking from Spoleto. Our host had organised dinner and arranged our transport to a nearby restaurant with exceptional local food. This was followed by a sumptuous breakfast in the villa and the invitation to take left overs for our lunch as we continued walking on the Way of the St Francis.

The building and grounds were beautiful, and the location close to the Via di Francesco was ideal. Our magnificent room and bathroom were spotlessly clean, as was everything throughout the house. Best of all, however, was the warm hospitality offered to us by our host, Nazarro, whose kindness, humor, and conversation made our stay unforgettable. He arranged a sumptuous vegetarian meal for our dinner, and sent us on our way in the morning with an exquisite breakfast of fresh pastries and bread, delicious fresh local cheeses, and the truly amazing ‘Crostate delle Signora Anna’ (an artisanal fruit tart), all served with perfectly brewed coffee. Nazarro made us feel so welcome that we are already planning our return visit. Staying at Villa del Cardinale is an experience not to be missed.

Everything was perfect. We travel extensively, and rarely have we stayed someplace so beautiful, clean, and hospitable.

like an old estate, beautiful building and surroundings. Large room and comfortable big bed, amazing view from room and some interesting art work. Stylish bathroom and a good hot shower for weary bones after hiking all day. Tasty freshly prepared breakfast in a lovely room. The host is a lovely man who took a small group to a neighbour who cooked a very nice dinner for us which we ate under the chestnut tree. It was at a very reasonable price and especially the truffle toast was delicious. I would have stayed another night but finally the weather is better and I was keen to get to Assisi without getting drenched.

nothing- I liked everything and can very much recommend staying there.

Nazzaro was the perfect host! We hiked the Cammino di San Francesco and arrived in Poreta on Easter Sunday. He made sure we could have lunch in a local shop (which was closed) and drove us to a great restaurant in the evening. Breakfast was excellent, with fresh local products, and he even packed the leftovers for our hike. Our stay at Villa del Cardinale was truly an amazing Cammino experience.

Nazzaro is an exceptional host, nothing was too much for him ensuring every comfort and requirement was met in advance. Nazzaro transported me from the train station to the BnB and back including transporting me to an excellent nearby restaurant for dinner. I would highly recommend Nazzaro to anyone travelling to that region. I can’t wait to go back.

Not a negative thing can be said about this ultimate host.