Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or less)
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car advised Wheelchair access
Notes:
Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
A spacious 3 double bedroomed apartment situated on the ground floor of a villa. Sleeping 6, the apartment is ideally situated in Abruzzo, being very close to the lovely historic hilltop towns of both Loreto Aprutino and Penne, including the beautiful WWF lake at Penne.
It is located in a very peaceful spot, surrounded by vineyards and olive groves, yet close to many essential amenities and walking distance to bars, shops and a lovely restaurant, renowned for its meat and fish dishes.
The Adriatic coast is just 20 minutes drive away and the Gran Sasso mountains just 30 minutes away. The beautiful hilltop town of Loreto Aprutino less than 5 minutes and Penne less than 10 minutes away.
A perfect spot for exploring the coast and the mountains and the various hill-top towns close by.
View of the House, Showing the Openess.
Relax on your Own Terrace Accompanied with a Glass of Vino
Spacious and Fully Equipped Kitchen & Dining Area
View to the West from the Terrace
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The Marche / Abruzzo / Abruzzo region
Abruzzo is described as the garden of Europe, a land of parks, the green lungs of central Italy. A protected paradise of beaches, hills, woods and mountains. Abruzzo boasts an area of protected territory that has no equal in the rest of Europe. It has the highest peak in the Apennines, the Corno Grande (2914m) and also the southern most glacier in Europe..
The mountain ranges of The Gran Sasso and the Maiella, both of which are visible from the apartment, have a huge amount of wildlife including brown bears, wolves, deer, boar, chamois to name but a few. There are also vultures and many eagles. Golden eagles are a common sight. There are numerous picnic areas including barbecues so you can choose the ideal spot for a bit of lunch.
The golden sand coast stretches for mile after mile with many beautiful beaches to choose from, Silvi Marina, Pineto, Montesilvano etc., catering for everyones taste. From private beaches where you can hire parasols and sun beds and have shower and toilet facilities, to vast public beaches giving you as much or as little privacy as you like. The sand slopes gently into the sea, making bathing very safe, even for the youngest child.
Loreto Aprutino area
Loreto Aprutino grew up around the castle and Benedictine abbey in the 11th century. In the Middle Ages many of the characteristic buildings of the city were built and are still visible as you wander the streets.
Enjoy meandering through the narrow streets of the town soaking up the atmosphere of a very typical Italian town. Call at the former Castle, now a hotel at the top of the town for a coffee, wine or a spot of lunch. The hotel has been many things in its past including a monestry and a prison. The views from this hotel are breathtaking and now very popular for English weddings. You'll understand why when you visit.
Each spring on the first Monday after Pentecost, the city celebrates the Festa di San Zopito and a parade is held. A child, dressed all in white and wearing a crown of flowers, rides a white ox that is decorated with coloured ribbons on its horns and a red mantle bearing an image of San Zopito.
There are also various other 'Festas' throughout the year around Loreto Aprutino.
The Church of Santa Maria in Piano is well worth a visit, with the frescoes being the largest and most important in Abruzzo.
How to get there
By Air - Abruzzo's airport (3km from Pescara centre) currently has direct flights from London Stansted, Rome, Milan, Paris, Frankfurt, Turin etc etc. Ryanair operate from Stansted and flights can be obtained for £0.01 depending on the time of the year. www.ryanair.com
By Train - To Pescara station from Rome, Bologna
We recommend hiring a car to get the most of the area. Driving here is very easy and not as hard as you may imagine and will give you the freedom for unlimited exploring.
Single beds (4), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, BBQ, Swing set
Access:
Wheelchair access, Parking space
Further details indoors: A very spacious apartment, with 3 double bedrooms. Each bedroom has views of either open countryside, the mountains or an olive grove. Lie in bed with views of open country side or an olive grove, it's not a picture it is for real!
There are a selection of DVD films for both the oldies and the youngies and various books for the minors and majors as well as some games.
Further details outdoors: The apartment is situated off a very quiet private road, which serves just one further property, meaning passing traffic is at a minimum. There are open views from every direction.
If you decide to 'eat in' you can relax in your own private patio area, with the use of a fixed barbecue, set amongst 3 acres of olive groves.
The property is also suitable for children in which swings and a slide are available to keep the younger ones entertained.
From the patio area, you get far reaching views over the countryside with the impressive Miaella Mountains in the back ground, where glorious sunsets can be observed.
A lovely 15 minute walk takes you to the ruined tower of Raone, which dates back to the 11th Centuary. From here you get 360 degree views of the area including the two mountain ranges of the Miaella and the Gran Sasso. The tower is situated on public land so is a great place to enjoy a picnic and a glass or two of the local vino as you sit back and watch the sun go down. Plenty of wildlife can be seen on the walk to and from the tower. Wild boar, hares and owls are regular sights.
If you want to leave your car at home there is a restaurant, bar and a supermarket just 15 minutes walk away, along a straight, quiet, pleasant road. A further 5 minutes walk takes you to the village of Passo Cordone with a whole host of other bars and shops, so you can forget the car and try the local produce.
If you want a quiet night in enjoying a relaxing evening eating and drinking then the only excitement you will have is watching the geese in the field opposite and then the further excitement of watching them being rounded up, Loreto Aprutino style!
There is a wine cantina 2 minutes drive away, in which you can obtain local wine from a 'petrol pump' style dispenser for just £0.70 per litre. There is another wine cantina just 10 minutes walk away, where bottles of wine can be purchased. We hope you like wine!
Further details
We will provide you with enough food and wine to cater for your first night and first breakfast, meaning on arrival you do not need to rush out to get essential supplies in, so you can just relax on your private patio with a glass of local vino.
We can pick you up from Pescara airport, help with the hired car if necessary, enabling you to follow us back to the apartment, approx 30 minutes drive away, meaning you do not need to worry about taking the right road. Alternatively we can give you precise directions upon booking. We are about 1Km from the SS81 linking Teramo with Chieti.
Information is supplied at the apartment suggesting places to visit, the best beaches depending on your specific requirements, the more interesting places in the mountains depening on whether you are a walker, hiker or a cyclist and the good local restaurants and bars in order to sample the local cuisine.
There is a daily bus service to and from Rome directly from Loreto Aprutino, which gives you about 7 hours in Rome for a cost of approximately £15 return.
Conditions
Discounts available for stays of 14 days or more.
A £150 deposit is payable to secure the booking and 25% of the booking fee payable 8 weeks prior to the letting.
There is also a £50 security deposit, returnable via bank transfer, within 1 week following departure. We are however reasonable and acknowledge accidents and breakages occurr especially when tiled and marbe floors are present. Therefore we will accept one or two breakages as purely accidental. Kids hey!
Rental rates
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. We can accept payments by cheque or bank transfer in GBP or Euros.
Refundable £50 security deposit required with final balance payment.
Guestbook
Thank you so much, you really made our holiday with all your advice and directions. We would have not seen everything we did without your knowledge of the area.
What a fab restaurant at the bottom of the road, the best meal we have ever had and so reasonably priced. Also thank you for letting us use your swimming pool!!
Mr & Mrs R
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