Description The Lighthouse Keeper: Roma

Set in a beautiful square, beside Piazza Navona, this charming home is close to the thick of things while still being off the beaten track. The cobbled alleys could be from a fairy tale and the Chiostro del Bramante is just around the corner. Recently renovated, it's a period apartment with a great deal of character – it's said to date from 1400, after all. Inside you'll find wooden beamed ceilings, shuttered windows, stone walls and tiled floors, along with a mix of antique furniture and more modern pieces. Comfortable and practical, both bedrooms have a dedicated bathroom and there's a well-equipped kitchen if you're planning to cook at home. But here you'll be surrounded by great places to eat and drink, as well as all of Rome's biggest attractions – so you may find you're not at home as often as you might think. The Castel sant'Angelo is within a ten-minute walk and The Vatican is around half an hour on foot.

Home truths:
*The second bedroom has a sofa bed, rather than a normal bed, and two more people can sleep on a sofa bed in the living room
*There's no lift so you'll have to take the stairs to the first floor