Elice holiday townhouse accommodation with walking, beach/lake nearby, log fire, balcony/terrace, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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Home description

The house is on two levels, made of stone and located in a small, rural hilltown. It is in quiet surroundings with spectacular views from every room. The first floor has a kitchen with a fireplace and a balcony overlooking vineyards and olive groves. There is also a nice tiled bathroom with tub/shower. The second floor has a large, airy bedroom as well as a separate comfortable sitting room. This is a charming retreat with many historic sites and towns within driving distance. The climate is mild and the air is clean. It's a nice escape from city life. The house is looked after by an English couple who live 5 minutes away.

Elice in November	view from bedroom in spring
kitchen	bedroom

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The Marche / Abruzzo / Abruzzo region

Abruzzo is one of Italy's last wildernesses. Dominated be the Apennine mountain range, one third of Abruzzo territory is dedicated to National Parks. The parks are one of Europe's most important nature reserves and offer an extensive network of trails with opportunities for riding, trekking, and climbing. The Adriatic is Abruzzo's eastern border with miles of clean, sandy beaches. There is an array of public beaches from busy to secluded.

Abruzzo is also home to some of Italy's best preserved Medieval and Renaissance hilltop towns. Some towns cling to the sides of steep mountains, unchanged and mostly undiscovered. It is thanks to historical isolation by the mountains that the natural beauty of Abruzzo has remained intact. Due to frequent invasions many of the towns are fortefied and built for protection. There are also numerous castles throughout the region in various states of repair.

Between the mountains and the sea, the land is fertile and most of it is farmed. The cuisine of Abruzzo is
distinct from other regions of Italy. Handmade pastas are the norm and there is less use of tomatoes here than in other regions. A good variety of fish is supplied by the Adriatic and from the mountains comes lamb and wild boar. Abruzzo also produces saffron and truffles. For the most part the cooking is simple with the flavors kept fresh and clean. Abruzzo is also renouned for its local wines: red is Montepulciano d'Abruzzo and white is Trebbiano d'Abruzzo.

Elice area

Elice is dominated by the Barrone castle at its centre. It is a small,quiet town with a bakery, market and local bar. There is also a small 12th century church in its main square where a farmer's market is present every Thursday. Down the hill are a variety of restaurants, bars and markets. Pescara, with its beaches, restaurants and nightlife, is less than a half hour away. Locally, there are many beautiful towns to discover. The countyside is dramatic and dotted with historic villages and larger towns like Penne and Atri that offer many cultural and artistic attractions.

The climate is pleasant with mild springs and autumns and hot summers. Throughout the summer months there are festivals in the small towns and villages where you can sample local cuisine, crafts and music. Elice has its own festival in August celebrating scripelle (a type of crepe).

How to get there

The nearest airport is in Pescara, about 35 minutes by car.

The Rome airport (200 km) is a 2.5 hr. drive

The Ancona airport (150 km) is a 1.5 hr. drive

Activities near Elice

Facilities

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
spring	15 Apr 09	1 Jul 09	180£ 180	3030	3030	4 Nights
summer	1 Jul 09	1 Sep 09	225£ 225	3535	3535	4 Nights
fall	1 Sep 09	16 Oct 09	180£ 180	3030	3030	4 Nights

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

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