Newly Refurbished Farmhouse on the edge of the Maiella National Park offers luxurious accommodation over two floors. Large eat-in kitchen, spacious, wood-beamed drawing room with open fire, book-lined study with wood burning stove, entrance hall, utility room and five well appointed bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. Featured in 'Italia' magazine and designed to the highest standards. Wi-fi access and comprehensive film library. Set in landscaped gardens with pool, barbecue, views over olive groves, mountains and sea. Can be rented in conjunction with Il Fienile (adjoining) to sleep a total of 16 - 18 guests.
Accommodation Summary : 5 bedrooms, sleeps 10 - 12, in the heart of a National Park, Maiella, Abruzzo.
Master Bedroom: lobby & en-suite shower-room. Antique furniture: linen-press, japanned dressing table and chair, large french gilt mirror, curtains, chairs, rug, large double bed. Guest Bedroom: & private ‘wrap-around balcony’ & en-suite shower. Antique furniture: chest of drawers, desk, chair, curtains, chair, rug, large double bed. Guest Bedroom: access to large sun-terrace & en-suite shower. Two antique victorian wooden bedsteads, with antique chest of drawers, occasional furniture, plus a two-seater sofa-bed. Guest Bedroom: with antique Victorian half-tester double bed & bed hangings. Large wardrobe, 2 victorian chairs, curtains & small dressing-table. Tiled bathroom shared Read more
Wheelchair Accessible, Non Smoking Only, Suitable For Elderly Or Infirm, Children Welcome
Notes on Amenities :
The house itself comprises Ground Floor – Hallway, Entrance Hall, Study (18’x 20’ approx) with enamelled wood-burning stove, TV/DVD player, comfortable seating, antique desk, reading lamps. Drawing Room (55’ x 16’ approx) with huge antique stone fireplace, three comfortable seating areas, card-table, drinks cabinet, antique and modern furniture and lighting. Kitchen (35’ x 14’ approx), fully fitted with double fridge-freezer, professional cooker with double oven and six hot-plates, separate deep fat-fryer, 2 sinks, dishwasher in large central island. Bespoke red lacquer cupboards and black granite surfaces throughout. Dining table to seat 12 – 14, plus seating area and desk looking out onto garden. Utility Room with Belfast sink, washing machine and tumble dryer. (The Entrance Hall, Drawing Room and Study are all wood-beamed). There is Private Pool 6m x 12m, Satellite TV, DVD, Music system, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, microwave and gas central heating.
The Locality The house is ideally situated for hiking in the National Park of the Maiella (only 5 minutes away), sunbathing and seaside swimming in the summer (the Adriatic coast is only half an hour away) and skiing in the winter. We can recommend activities and cultural excursions and we are able to organise Italian language courses (we have close connections to the internationally acclaimed ‘Athena’ school in nearby Lanciano). We are more than happy to accommodate specific requests guests may have in mind. We have sourced many ‘artegianale’ producers of local food products of the highest quality, as well as textile and porcelain manufacturers, all traditional to the region. Our olive oil is of the highest quality (hand-picked, cold-pressed, extra- virgin, and single- estate) and is in great demand in London - there is always enough, however, for our guests!
About Abruzzo Abruzzo is one of the most historically fascinating areas of Italy, with much archaeological evidence dating back to pre-roman times. Hilltop settlements are still to be seen in Abruzzo’s many villages and towns, from L’Aquila and Sulmona in the Abruzzan uplands to Guardiagrele, Casoli and Roccascalegna facing the Adriatic sea over the littoral plains. The countryside is stunning in its’ magnificence – set in the National Parks of the Gran Sasso, the Maiella and the Sirente Velino. Here are vast tracts of forest (oak, beech and chestnut) populated with golden eagles, chamois, lynxes, deer and wild boar. To the east, miles of fabulous beaches on the Adriatic, ranging from the sophistication of Pescara to the untamed Vasto peninsula, reminiscent of the wilder reaches of the North Cornish coast. The proximity of the increasingly popular Croatian coastline and archipelago, easily accessible from Ancona, Pescara, Ortona, provides an added attraction, especially for recreational sailors.
Food & Wine Last but not least, is the Abruzzan cuisine is one of the most gastronomically prized in Italy. The huge diversity of excellent ingredients, from the fresh fish of the Adriatic to the air-dried hams and cheeses of the mountains, enable the visitor to enjoy fantastic meals throughout his stay. The wines of the region, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo ( a robust but in many cases sophisticated red), Cerasuolo, the rosè made with the same grape, and the Trebbiano whites preclude any further searching of the wine-list.
Our visitors over the years have left many recommendations for local restaurants and bars to visit.
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School Holiday Dates
Easter Holiday 2011
9th April – 25th April 2011
May (Summer) Half Term 2011
30th May – 3rd June 2011
Summer Holiday 2011
25th July – 31st August 2011
October (Autumn) Half Term 2011
24th – 28th October 2011
Christmas and New Year 2011/12
19th December – 3th January 2011/12
February (Spring) Half Term 2012
11th – 19th February 2012
Easter Holiday 2012
31st March – 13th April 2012
May (Summer) Half Term 2012
28th May – 1st June 2012
Summer Holiday 2012
23rd July – 3rd September 2012
October (Autumn) Half Term 2012
29th October – 2nd November 2012
Christmas and New Year 2012/13
21st December – 7th January 2012/13
5 bed Holiday Rental Resort in Casoli Abruzzo Ref:IT04196
