Diciotto
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£270 / week
About the home
Our aim is to provide everything to make your holiday a roaring success. Diciotto is ideally situated between sea and mountains making it easy to enjoy all that Beautiful Abruzzo has to offer.
This home is the perfect blend - a 200 year old house in the Historical Centre of a medieval hilltop town. It is packed with traditional character and original features but modern where it counts with central heating, contemporary shower room, well equipped kitchen and a double aspect sitting room leading on to the large terrace - just made for siesta-snoozing!
Footnote for bird watchers - The Golden Eagle is a visitor to this area, there can be few greater pleasures than sipping a glass of wine while watching this 'graceful glider' from your own easy chair!
| Size: | Sleeps up to 4, 1 bedroom |
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| Nearest beach: | Montesilvano |
| Will consider: | House swaps Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised |
| Family friendly? | Not suitable for children Unsuitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating |
| Standard: | Kettle, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Cooker, Fridge |
| Rooms: | 1 Bedroom, 1 shower room |
| Furniture: | Sofabeds (1), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 5 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace |
Further details indoors:
We bought Diciotto from a local family in 2004 and since that time we have renovated and updated the house doing much of the work ourselves, trying to be faithful to it's character but adapt it for modern living. This truly is a house for all seasons, from being a mediterranean sun trap, watching as the olives and grapes mature, to a cosy continental winter retreat enjoying the snow on the mountains and bright blue days. It is a simple, comfortable, very Italian home which people fall in love with.
Further details outdoors:
On the terrace there is a circular dining table and chairs for complete al fresco living.
Further details
- A welcome gift has been provided for you on your arrival.
- We have an English speaking representative in Loreto Aprutino that can help you resolve any problems.
- There is more information in the Holiday folder at Diciotto, about shopping, places of interest, eating out and the nuts and bolts of staying in Italy.
Conditions
Sorry - Diciotto is not suitable for children under 10
A 50% non-refundable deposit is due at the time of booking.
The remainder is payable 2 calender months prior to the start date of the holiday.
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The Marche / Abruzzo / Abruzzo region
Abruzzo has everything - A wild rugged, romantic part of Italy, with 3 mountainous National Parks of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This area is known as the 'Green Heart of Europe' with its largest area of National park and home to the Appenine's highest peak (Corno Grande 2912 metres)
The Adriatic Abruzzese coastline is a gorgeous mix of rocky coves and cliffs and miles of blissful sandy accessible beaches, with many awarded the european clean water Blue Flag. The region is a rich cultural mix of sophisticated cities offering the full compliment of Italian designer shopping and charming traditional towns and villages. There is a wealth of ancient architectural gems and quirky follies and wild life that really is 'wild', with Marsican bears and Abruzzese wolves.
This is a perfect area for cycling, walking and seeing as much of the breathtaking countryside at close quarters as possible. In the winter Abruzzo has ski slopes for all abilities over a prolonged season.
This area is littered with places of historic interest, some of them are in the most spectacular and dramatic locations. Here are a few of them, but there are masses more.
Alba Fucens - is the Abruzzo Colosseum, a Roman Amphitheatre near the hill top town of Albe.
Rocca Calascio - The remains of the highest mountaintop fort in Italy (1460 metres above sea level).
Santo Stefano di Sessanio - A living restored C16 hill village with a "chess piece"watchtower.
And all this is within easy driving distance of Diciotto - makes you think doesn't it?
( More about Abruzzo:- www.abruzzoturismo.it )
The Loreto Aprutino area
Loreto Aprutino is a self-contained, thriving ancient town with it's own identity and considerable charm. It has all the amenities necessary including shops, banks, bars and restaurants around the main piazza. Up in the Centro Storico area there are artisan workshops, museums, a regional theatre and for those who want more informal entertainment a makeshift 'outdoor film show,' showing a random film of the day in a small open field - in Italian of course!
This is a small community with the local economy based on wine (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo) and olives, and there is evidence of this everywhere, with a great deal of local pride in th exquisite olive oil.
If you are making your own 'Grand Tour' of Italy there are excellent road and rail links into Abruzzo. Loreto Aprutino and Diciotto can be a pivotal starting or finishing point, allowing you to relax and recharge batteries while enjoying the very best of Italy .
How to get there
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| Airport: | Pescara |
| Railway: | Pescara |
| Ferry: | Pescara |
Flights -
There are 4 main airports to the central part of Italy.
The most straightforward method is to fly directly into Abruzzo (Pescara). The low-fare airline Ryanair flies from London Stansted to Pescara. The main car hire companies Hertz, Avis, Autoeurope and Eurocar operate from Pescara Airport and from here it's about a 25 minute drive to Diciotto. There is a local bus service from the airport to Pescara bus station, and from there a connection to Loreto Aprutino.
Ryanair also fly into Le Marche airport, Ancona which is (110 miles from Diciotto). This is a drive following the coast for most of the journey.
Most of the major airlines fly to Rome, including some of the low-fare operators. There are flights to Rome from Belfast, Bristol, Cork, Dublin, East Midland, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Stansted, Manchester and Newcastle. On arrival at Rome airport it's a gorgeous drive of 140 miles on the emptiest autorstrada in Italy that cuts through the Appenine mountain range. (Probably the best drive from an airport you will ever do!)
Most of the airlines have arrangements with the car hire companies for additional discount (but it is still not necessarily the cheapest, it's worth shopping on line separately).
Rail -
Train travel in Italy is very economical, but it is advisable to book tickets in advance. It takes about 4 hours meandering from Rome to Pescara on the train with some of the most spectacular scenery in Italy passing by the window.
Road - The road system into Abruzzo is good from all directions.
We will provide you with minutae-detailed directions from Pescara Airport to Diciotto.
Web Links for more information:
Rail -
www.italiarail.co.uk
www.trenitalia.com
www.trenitaliaplus.com
Road -
www.driving.drive-alive.co.uk
Air -
www.ryanair. com
Activities near Loreto Aprutino
Horse Riding
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 07 Feb 2012 |
Lovely house bursting with character and a beautiful terrace with a gorgeous view of the picturesque hilltop town. Brilliant location, near shops, pizzeria, ice-cream bar and the weekly market. Short... more |
Guestbook for Diciotto
2012 IS OUR SECOND YEAR FOR HOLIDAY LETTINGS
HERE ARE SOME OF THE GUESTBOOK COMMENTS FOR 2011:
"This is the ultimate house in a hilltop village, the Italian way. Thank you".
Miss L. B. - Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. UK.
"What a friendly tranquil area, plus a lovely house!"
Mr D. M. - Norfolk, England
"Great holiday. First time skiing in Abruzzo, what a revelation! Hope to be able to come back next year!"
Mr S. O. - Southampton. UK.
"A wonderful holiday home - you have thought of everything. We do hope Abruzzo stays undiscovered by the masses, it's so unspoilt and everyone is so friendly. Thank you".
Ms. H. C. - Southampton. England.
"Had a great time in your beautiful house. Thank you."
Miss S. K. - Tehran, Iran.
"For my first visit to Italy I could not have chosen better, lovely, lovely, lovely!"
Mrs J. M. - Suffolk, UK.
"Beautiful apartment, stunning location and very friendly town. I will be back!"
Mrs C. B. - Cambridge, England
"Wonderful house in a beautiful area of unspoilt Italy. Many thanks."
Mr D & Mrs S - Shropshire, England
"Molte bene, bravo, bellisima casa. Fantastica vacanza. Grazie. x"
Miss P & Mr K - South Shropshire, UK.
"A wonderful spot! We will recommend it to the Southern Hemisphere."
Mrs S & Mr N - Sydney, Australia
"A beautiful and interesting place to spend a few days. Enjoyed the festival of San Zopito, a visit to Citta Sant Angelo and the coast at Pineto."
Mr & Mrs M - Boston, Lincs. UK.
"Thanks for letting us have your wonderful Italian house and the chance to live life the Italian way for a time. The countryside is fantastic."
Mr & Mrs D - Ipswich, Suffolk, England.
"A delightful spot!!"
Mr & Mrs J - Overstrand, Norfolk, UK
"Memorable and wonderful views from your terrace - fascinating area to explore with so much to see here".
Dr & Mrs G - Norwich, England
"We had a wonderful time in the beautiful house you have created in such a lovely village. Loved Pineto beach and the aperitivos at Bar Centrale! Look forward to coming again!"
Mr & Mrs D - Chelmsford, Essex, UK.
"Great location for a beautiful holiday. From here we explored Abruzzo. The house is great, very well equipped, great view! One of the best houses we ever rented."
Mr B.T.- Amsterdam, Holland
"You have created a wonderful holiday home with lots of thoughful 'extras' which made it very special. We loved it. We also loved Gran Sasso National Parkand the stunning views from Farindola to the pass. The barbeques rifugio are fun for lunch, only 1 hour and 21 hairpin bends!"
Mr J & Ms S - Darwin, Australia
"The house is beautiful and so is Abruzzo (Gran Sasso, Pineto and San Visto beaches). Special thank you for the little details you have thought of (beach umbrella, cool bag) - It was comfortable to find it all here, we will definately recommend it. Many thanks."
Ms L & Ms A - Bystrica, Slovakia.
"A delightful house and extrememly well equipped. A good time to stay, missing the summer blistering heat. Abruzzo is wonderfully scenic and locals very friendly. Many trips, Scanno and Sulmona, some distance but worth an outing. Autostrada tolls very reasonable (10 euros return). We had an excellent time."
Mr & Mrs L. - North London, England.
GUESTBOOK COMMENTS - 2012 (SO FAR)
"A lovely house with the added bonus of a terrace to sit and appreciate the wonderful views of snow capped mountains."
Mr & Mrs G. - Scotland
"A wonderful find! Abruzzo is a beautiful region to explore, so unspoilt. We loved our bright sunshine breakfasts, lazy lunches and candlelit dinners all enjoyed immensely by the superb views from your terrace and just watching the world go by. Do sample the gorgeous Italian ice cream. A beautiful home which will be talked about for many months and recommended to family and friends. Thank you."
Mr & Mrs E. - Suffolk
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
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| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| 3 May 12 | 24 Jan 13 | £ 270 | - | - | Flexible | |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Just to clarify, the rental cost of the house is:
£270 for 7 nights at any time of the year.
£180 for 4 nights or less at any time of the year
The only additional cost is a heating supplement during the winter.
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Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 1 years listed You are contacting Joanna Emmerson
Languages spoken   The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2011. This house has received 1 review from previous guests.  |
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