Penne holiday home rental with walking, balcony/terrace, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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House in Penne (house)

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A traditional old house with character situated within the historic heart of the medieval, hilltop town of Penne in the Abruzzo region of Italy. Just a short walk from a good range of small shops, restaurants & cafes. Close to the Gran Sasso National Park, Lake & WWF Nature Reserve and surrounded by wonderful countryside including vineyards & olive groves.

There is always something to do in Penne itself, whatever time of year you visit..... The house is only a 2 min walk from the piazza where you can enjoy a drink in one of the many cafes and bars, or sit outside in the summer..... Penne boasts a full range of services and amenities with lots of small shops to enjoy including Pasticceria, butcher, fishmonger, boutiques, jewellers and gift shops selling local crafts.....There are also several small museums to visit .....There is Penne Lake & WWF Nature Reserve.....A busy market fills the town every Saturday morning....There is a shady park with children's play equipment....an outdoor and large indoor swimming pool & tennis courts just on the edge of the town....The local hotel also has an outdoor pool non guests can use for a fee....Also guided full or half day walks leave from Penne. Penne and the surrounding towns and villages have events and festivals throughout the year.


The house is situated within a residential area (with very friendly neighbours!), and has a narrow cobbled alleyway at the side. It is spacious with thick walls, high ceilings, traditional wooden shutters and tiled floors throughout, helping to keep it cool during the summer months. Full gas central heating and double glazing in all rooms means it is also suitable for a winter break. It is presented to a high standard, and most rooms have recently been redecorated, and it is comfortably furnished

The sea is just a 35 min drive away through the countryside, and the house is just a short drive from the Gran Sasso National Park, making this a superb location from which to explore the region.


Sleeps 2 - 8 people (+1 Cot)

A view of Penne from a nearby vineyard	The front of the house
A comfortable double bedroom with exposed oak beams	Penne - The ancient town centre is well preserved, a maze of narrow, cobbled, alleys

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The Marche / Abruzzo / Abruzzo region

Nestled halfway down Italy’s Adriatic coast, opposite Rome, Abruzzo has been described as the ‘green heart of Europe’ and is Italy’s most protected region. A third of its 11,000 sq km is designated as national park and is home to rare wildlife such as Marsicano bears, chamois and golden eagles

There are two spectacular mountain ranges, the Maiella and Gran Sasso, dotted with some of the least visited hill towns in Italy. There are 17 ski resorts in Abruzzo and the slopes are said to be central Italy’s finest, in spring it’s even possible to combine a morning's skiing with an afternoon on the beach! In addition, the coastline boasts 133km of golden beaches, creeks and cliffs....making Abruzzo an excellent year round holiday destination.

Penne area

Penne is one of the most important towns in the province of Pescara, a reference point for the Vestina area. It is the ideal place for all types of stays: both in the summer and the winter since, with a drive of just 40 minutes, it is possible to reach the mountains where, in the summer, there are beautiful walks and, in the winter, equipped ski slopes on the peaks. In addition to this, there are also the sunny seaside resorts just a 35 min drive away with their crystal clear waters for bathing.

The town of Penne is defined as the ‘town of bricks’ due to its having been built almost entirely in cotto terracotta (which was also used for paving the narrow streets) on the tops of four hills. On two of which the medieval centre still rises between the valleys of the Tavo and Fino rivers, amid a landscape of green hills and oak woods. To the west, the mountain ridge of the Apennines are visible just a few kilometres away.

The ancient town centre is well preserved, a maze of narrow, cobbled, alleys, surrounded by 15th century walls. The main access to the town is particularly picturesque, through the S. Francesco gate with its decorated frontispiece. Penne's churches include the 12th century Santa Maria, and the Duomo, which now houses the Diocese Museum including a crypt dating from the 8th century.

You will find that the town has a warm and very friendly atmosphere. During summer months Penne, is full of cultural events and entertainment's.....including "White Night" on the 4th August when everything in the town stays open over night with festivities going on. Previous guests have also enjoyed The Palio festival which takes place over 3 days in August. The town is transported back to medieval times, with the locals in colourful costumes, fire-eaters, dancers, donkey racing, jugglers, stilt-walkers and re-enacted duels all adding to the magical atmosphere.

Penne represents a point of access to the Gran Sasso National Park through the Lake of Penne Nature Reserve, a WWF oasis where it is possible to participate in guided visits. This oasis includes a centre for injured animals, a nature trail with observation huts, a handicraft shop, a botanical garden, a naturalistic museum, two aquariums, picnic areas, marked walking trails and a centre where otters are bred. It is home to 160 speices of birds. The Lake is just outside the town, about 20 - 30 mins walk from the house or of course you can drive.


Penne is close to the Gran Sasso National Park, and as soon as you leave the town you are into wonderful countryside, which is ideal for those who enjoy walking. An very enjoyable way to spend a day (or half day) is to join one of the guided walks from Penne. Some of the walks available are: The Calderone Glacier, The Monastery of San Bartolomeo, "Little Tibet", A Fairy Tale Castle, Monks Valley, Ruined Taverns & Ancient Mule Tracks, Spectacular Majella Gorges & The Legends and Museums of Penne. It's also possible to book a week’s package of three full day walks, and two half day walks.


The nearby resort of Pescara has fantastic shopping, nightlife and seafood restaurants. A 35 minute drive takes you to Montesilvano with its clean beach. There is also Pineto, a resort known for its pine woods. The Passo Lanciano ski resort is approx 45 mins drive, and an excellent 18 hole golf course is approx 40 mins drive away. Children will love the Onda Blu Water Park, with pools, slides and green picnic areas, which can be reached in about an hour. Rome is approx 2.5 hours away, and is a wonderful drive through the mountains. It's also possible to travel to Rome by coach from Pescara.....perfect for a day trip.

How to get there

Nearest airport: Pescara 20 miles (only 40 mins drive). Also within easy reach are Ancona (approx 1 hour 50 mins) & Rome (approx 2 hours 30 mins).

Inexpensive Ryanair & Easyjet flights are available.

Car hire is not essential, due to public transport, but is highly recommended to make the most of your stay.

Transport

Pescara Airport: Rome, Milan (Linate), New York (JFK), London (Stansted Airport) and Frankfurt (Hahn Airport). It is also possible to fly to Stansted from Newquay and Blackpool.
All scheduled flights can be checked on the airport website www.abruzzo-airport.it

Ancona Airport: London Daily (Stansted Airport) & Liverpool (Tues, Thurs, Sat). All scheduled flights can be checked on the airport website www.ancona-airport.com

Numerous airlines fly into Rome from all over the world.

Pescara airport is only a short bus ride away from the centre of Pescara. A regular bus service connects Pescara to Penne.

By train. Pescara: Pescara Centrale Railway Station in the centre of the town.
The Rome train line stops at Chieti Scalo before reaching its final destination at Pescara Centrale Railway Station.

Activities near Penne

Facilities

Further details indoors:


Ground Floor – Garage

First Floor – Arranged in a semi open plan style (separated by restored brick arches) comprising:

Entrance hall

Bathroom: Bath with hand held shower, hand basin, bidet & WC.

Living Room: Traditional vaulted ceiling. French doors open onto a small 'Juliet' balcony. Sofa's, comfortable chairs, coffee table, Radio/CD Player. TV & DVD Player (please bring your own CD’s/DVD’s). There is a small selection of books that you are welcome to borrow at any time during your stay.

Dining Room: Seating for 8 around the large dining table. Fireplace.

Kitchen: Well equipped with everything you should need including: fridge/freezer, double sink, 4 ring gas hob with extractor hood, full size oven, microwave, toaster, electric kettle, coffee maker, various cooking utensils, sauce pans, glasses, cutlery, crockery etc


Second Floor –

Bathroom: Shower, hand basin, bidet, WC & Washing Machine

2 Large Double Bedrooms: One has exposed oak beams and both are light and airy.

Plus 1 Bedroom with 2 separate bunk beds


A travel cot is available on request. Various other items are provided for those with young children.



The house sleeps 2 - 8 people

Further details outdoors:


The house has it's own sun terrace with views over the rooftops towards the monastery. We are hopeful that this will be available for guests to use for Spring/Summer 2009. Please contact us for details.

Further details

The garage is only really suitable for motorbikes due to the narrow street outside. However there is a large free public car park nearby, so there are no parking problems.

Would you like to combine your holiday in Penne with a search for property in Abruzzo? Various services are available locally, contact us for further information.

Conditions

Strictly Non–Smokers Only Please. Sorry No Pets

Change over days are flexible so that you can take advantage of the low cost flights.

The house is not suitable for those with limited mobility due to the stairs and steps.

Rental rates

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
July	1 Jul 08	1 Aug 08	450£  450	8585	8585	4 Nights
August	1 Aug 08	1 Sep 08	450£  450	8585	8585	4 Nights
September	1 Sep 08	1 Oct 08	420£  420	8585	8585	4 Nights
October	1 Oct 08	31 Oct 08	395£  395	7575	7575	4 Nights
April	1 Apr 09	1 May 09	455£  455	7777	7777	4 Nights
May	1 May 09	1 Jun 09	465£  465	8787	8787	4 Nights
June	1 Jun 09	1 Jul 09	475£  475	0-	0-	1 Week

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
July	1 Jul 08	1 Aug 08	430£  430	8585	8585	4 Nights
August	1 Aug 08	1 Sep 08	430£  430	8585	8585	4 Nights
September	1 Sep 08	1 Oct 08	400£  400	8585	8585	4 Nights
October	1 Oct 08	31 Oct 08	375£  375	7575	7575	4 Nights
April	1 Apr 09	1 May 09	435£  435	7777	7777	4 Nights
May	1 May 09	1 Jun 09	445£  445	8787	8787	4 Nights
June	1 Jun 09	1 Jul 09	455£  455	0-	0-	1 Week

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

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


Large groups (5+ beds): Please add £20 extra if staying for 4 nights.

DISCOUNTS:

£20 discount per week if only 2 guests are staying (min stay 7 nights)...Please see above.

10% discount on the second week of a 14 night stay!


A £150 deposit is required within 7 days of booking. The balance is payable 8 weeks before the start of the rental period. If booking less than 8 weeks before the start of the rental period, the total cost must be paid at the time of booking.

We accept payment by Paypal, although a cheque (in UK Pounds) is preferred.

A refundable breakage deposit of £150 is required when the final balance is paid.

Included in the rental price: Electricity, Water, Gas (May~Sep), Bed Linen, Towels & Final Cleaning.

October ~ April (inclusive) all gas used is charged at cost (metered).

Guestbook

"What a gorgeous house in a delightful village. The beds were so comfy we slept great every night, it was nice and spacious so we weren't tripping over each other and the town was charming, so it was a lovely holiday. A real highlight for me was morning cappuccino and evening aperitifs at Bar Centrale. So again many thanks and we'll definitely recommend this as a great place to stay"

KL. Wiesbaden Germany


“Simply delightful and very friendly people. The accommodation is definitely on the high end scale”.

U.E Sweden


"We wish to thank you for having such a comprehensive and centrally located property for us to rent. We have
throughly enjoyed our visit here."

CE. Caerphilly Wales



"We still think about our stay at your house in Penne - daily. Each
day was a different adventure - we will cherish those memories for a long time. The location was perfect, the town was friendly, the food was great. Your house was more then advertised. It was tastefully decorated and
wonderfully furnished."

RK. Wisconsin USA



"We all had a really good time and the countryside is quite breathtaking and so varied, and the people so friendly. Food was excellent and so cheap and we will miss our morning coffee in the square people watching."

CE. Hampshire UK



"We enjoyed staying in Penne & your lovely house for a week. Our favourite activity was buying food every day at the various shops close to the house"

DB. Nanaimo Canada



"What a great place to spend a holiday, first-class accommodation, wonderful scenery and friendly locals. Italy is a rich country, wealthy in the things that count! Many thanks. "

DW. Abingdon United Kingdom



“A beautifully presented property in the heart of Penne, extremely conveniently located for touring rural Abruzzo. From this property you can easily reach beach or mountains. The property is very well furnished, very clean and comfortable and is a very superior holiday letting. It comes highly recommended."

FM. Salford UK



"We have enjoyed our family reunion in your lovely house in Penne. The house is well furnished, equipped and clean - first class. The local people have been friendly and helpful. We all enjoyed the Gran Sasso and wonderful scenery - so much variety. Walking and discovering so much in Penne - churches, museums, - was a delight. Thank you."

SW. Fareham UK


"Our second stay in this lovely, comfortable house. We wanted to see what Abruzzo is like in the bleakest month. It is beautiful here - clear light, bright snow on the mountains and blue skies. This has been a refreshing break and really comfortable thanks to the superb accommodation. Thanks again."

FM. Salford. UK

Availability notes

To see availability please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/18313

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Contact details for home 18313 Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:	Kate Woodward
Tel:	+44 (0)1865 890478
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