B&B L'EDEN, a tended garden and roomy rooms in Cassino
B&B L'EDEN is a bed & breakfast in Cassino, Lazio, with bright air-conditioned rooms, a garden, a shared lounge, a terrace and free private parking. Guests praise the cleanliness, the fresh scent and the owner's kindness. I recommend it to business travellers, to anyone breaking a long journey and to visitors to the Abbey.
Written by Valeria Romano
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Where B&B L'EDEN is in Cassino
B&B L'EDEN is on Via Sant'Angelo, in Cassino, Lazio, in a spot guests describe as convenient. One reviewer finds it close to the motorway, another within walking distance of the university campus, the centre and the railway station.
From the station there is a shuttle to the Abbey of Montecassino, and from the B&B terrace you can see the Abbey itself with the mountains around it. You can park for free in front of the property. For more distant trips, the description gives the Port of Formia at about 39 km, the Gianola Regional Park and Monte di Scauri at about 35 km, and Naples Capodichino airport at about 94 km.
What the rooms and garden are like
The rooms are roomy, bright and very clean, and several guests talk about new bathrooms and a pleasant scent as soon as you walk in. Each has a private bathroom with a bidet, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a fridge, and the Wi-Fi is included at no extra cost.
The garden is the surprise. Those who have been describe it as large, very well kept and with a grotto, and there is also a shared lounge and the terrace. One guest points out that the rooms are heated at all hours, a useful detail in winter. Another says they finally found comfortable pillows, not just one thin one.
Breakfast is good and filling, and one review says it is also served in the room.
What guests say
On Google, B&B L'EDEN has a rating of 4.8 from 56 reviews, a smaller sample than some places but very consistent. Almost everyone keeps coming back to the same points.
- The cleanliness, called spotless, with rooms and bathrooms that smell fresh.
- The elegance and attention to detail, with matching furnishings and new surroundings.
- The owner, young, friendly and helpful, to the point that one guest says they called him when they got lost.
- The location, handy for visiting Cassino and for breaking a journey.
- Value for money, judged excellent.
I like the variety of people writing. There are business travellers, families, people heading to Sicily who stopped to visit the monastery, and guests who have returned more than once to the same room.
What to know before you book
In the sample of reviews I read, there is no criticism that repeats, so I do not want to invent one. I can, though, tell you what to bear in mind so there are no surprises.
- Cassino is a town to pass through and visit the Abbey, not a seaside resort. Getting to the coast means travelling.
- For Formia and the Gianola park, the distances given are driving times, so plan accordingly.
- Breakfast in the room is mentioned by just one review. If it matters to you, ask how it works.
- There are fewer reviews than for some other places, so check the most recent ones before you decide.
If you arrive late or have unusual hours, write to the owner in advance. Guests describe him as very helpful, but a clear arrangement never hurts.
Who it suits
I see B&B L'EDEN as ideal for anyone travelling for work who wants a clean, quiet room. It also works very well for anyone who needs to break a long drive and for anyone who wants to visit the Abbey of Montecassino without spending a lot.
It is also a good choice for a short couple's stay, thanks to the garden and the terrace. If you are dreaming of a beach holiday, though, this is not the right place.
Things to do in Cassino and nearby
The most natural visit is the Abbey of Montecassino, which you can even see from the terrace. In the town there is the centre, within walking distance according to guests, while nature lovers can aim for the Gianola Regional Park and Monte di Scauri.
Those heading south will find the Port of Formia. And if your trip continues towards Abruzzo, I would point you to B&B A Casa di Nonna in Massa D'Albe, another stop with a family feel.
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