No pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Description of this group of co-located holiday homes
Villa Collecimino is a spacious holiday property, divided into 3 apartments, with a Scandinavian Plunge Pool. The villa is located in 3.5 acres of orchards, olive groves and agricultural land, in the hamlet of San Giorgio, on top of Collecimino hill 550 metres above sea-level, with stunning panoramic views of Abruzzo's Gran Sasso and Maiella mountain ranges, and, to the north-east, the Adriatic Sea.
It is 3 minutes' walk from a small supermarket and bar, 5 minutes' walk from an 'agriturismo' offering delicious meals from home-grown produce, and a short drive from many other restaurants and two medieval hilltop towns. 10 minutes' drive from the village of Cesi, which has a large supermarket, a pizzeria, a bar and a range of shops. The apartments all have balconies/terraces big enough for dining/relaxing/sunbathing or for just enjoying the beautiful views of Abruzzo.
Villa Collecimino, Abruzzo, Italy
Apt. 2 Dining on the terrace
Apt. 2 Double bedroom
Apt. 3 Living room
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The Marche / Abruzzo / Abruzzo region
Abruzzo - the last undiscovered region of Italy - set between the Appenine mountains and the Adriatic sea. Abruzzo is well known for the Gran Sasso and Maiella National Parks - the largest protected area in the whole of Europe as well as for its 15 miles of sandy beaches, beautiful medieval hilltop towns, the friendliness of its people and of course, its wonderful food and drink. Local produce such as saffron, 'arrosticini' (skewered barbecued mutton), truffles and of course, the award-winning wine - Montepulciano D'Abruzzo are all associated with this region. Abruzzo enjoys warm, bright sunny days in the Spring, hot summers, glorious autumns and enough snow in the winter to keep all the winter sports fanatics happy!
Pescara / Castiglione Messer Raimondo area
Villa Collecimino, in the hamlet of San Giorgio, is set in 3.5 acres of land including garden, olive grove, fields, etc. with parking for cars. It is situated 550 metres above sea level in a hamlet which has a bar, a general store, and regular visits from a mobile baker, butcher and fishmonger. There is a large supermarket just a 10 minute drive away in Cesi, where you will also find a bar, pizzeria, fruit & veg shop and a florist. Nearby Castiglione M.R. (15" drive) has additional shops, including an excellent butchers and fresh pasta shop, as well as a bank and post office. Also, Penne (15" drive) has a good range of shops and a lovely old medieval section.
The sandy beaches of the Adriatic are just 30-40 minutes from our villa. Abruzzo has a very long coast line of pine-fringed, clean, sandy beaches that stretch for more than 15 miles. The shallow, warm waters of the Adriatic are ideal for safe family bathing.
Nearby Pescara is a modern town with a full range of facilities including an outstanding international airport and a large tourist marina, considered to be one of the best marinas in Italy.
Walking/rambling: You can reach the Gran Sasso & Maiella National Parks in just 40 minutes. The National Parks cover one-third of the territory of Abruzzo, so there is an abundance of walks and trails of various lengths and levels of difficulty. You can enjoy majestic mountain scenery with a wide variety of flora and fauna, and, if you are lucky, you may spot a wild bear, wolf or chamois.
Walks include: 1. Castelli and its surroundings - pottery and high mountains. 2. Calderone glacier (the southernmost glacier in Europe). 3. Along the sheep-track from S.Demetrio ne'Vestini to Peltuinum and Bominaco. 4. Monastries of S. Bartolomeo and S. Spirito 5. From Fara S. Martino to the Vallone di S. Spirito, visiting the most spectacular gorge in the Maiella mountains. 6. The Rosello fir-wood. 7. The rocky coast of Punta d'Erce. 8. On the banks of lake Campotosta. 9. Cesacastina to the Hundred Waterfalls. or you can just enjoy walking along the by-roads and tracks around Villa Collecimino itself.
Skiing/mountain sports:
There is a variety of winter sports available between November and April. Campo Imperatore in the Gran Sasso mountains has a modern funicular, 4 ski lifts and 8 ski runs.
Also close by is the Monte Cristo facility with 4 ski lifts and 10 ski runs. Other winter sports such as bobsleigh, sledging, cross-country skiing, or mountain climbing are also available.
History and architecture: No visit to Abruzzo is complete without visiting some of its beautiful historic medieval towns and villages. Abruzzo has 10 villages (more than in Tuscany!) that have been named as being amongst 'Italy's Most Beautiful Villages' ('I borghi piu belli d'Italia').' Castelli, one of these 10 villages is well worth a visit. It is a beautiful medieval town nestled in the mountains, and is renowned for its hand-painted ceramics. Just 15 minutes' drive from Villa Collecimino are the towns of Castiglione Messer Raimondo, Loreto Aprutino and Penne and about an hour away is L'Aquila, the capital city of Abruzzo, which is drenched in history and atmosphere.
In San Giorgio itself, Neolithic and bronze remains reveal that the area was inhabited since prehistoric times. Remains of a II century temple were found in the same site.
Other activities include: Windsurfing, sailing, canoeing, horse riding, mountain biking, cycling and aerial sports.
Food and drink: Italy is renowned for its food and wine, and Abruzzo has many regional specialities, including Montepulciano d'Abruzzo - an award-winning red wine, pecorino - cheese from ewe's milk, delicious honey, saffron and truffles, as well as 'arrosticini' - barbecued skewered mutton, and, of course, its very own pasta!
There are also several very good 'agriturismos' in the area, namely, authentic farmhouse-restaurants cooking with food grown largely on the attached farms.
Thermal baths: If you feel the need for some pampering, then you could try one of Abruzzo's famous thermal spas. Situated in the Maiella National Park there are thermal spas at Caramanico Terme and Popoli to name just two. The waters in this area are renowned for their healing and detoxifying properties.
How to get there
We are a 40 minute drive from Pescara airport and just over 2 hours from Rome. We provide you with detailed instructions once you have booked.
You can fly to Rome and Pescara with RyanAir. Currently services are as follows:
RyanAir to Rome from Dublin, East Midlands, Durham, Luton, Stansted, Glasgow, and Liverpool
RyanAir to Pescara from Stansted. (It is also possible to fly to Stansted from Newquay and Blackpool)
In addition, Jet2 and EasyJet fly to Rome as follows:
Jet2 to Rome from Manchester and Leeds Bradford
EasyJet to Rome from Aberdeen, Belfast, Bournmouth, Bristol, Cork, Doncaster, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Liverpool, Newcastle, Nottingham and Shannon
Cars can be hired from Pescara and Rome airports. We always use Auto Europa (www.autoeuropa.it) but you can also use Hertz, Avis or Europecar.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Pescara: 43 km
Railway:
Pescara: 39 km
Ferry:
Pescara: 40 km
Activities near Pescara
Sports: Watersports Horse Riding Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Facilities for this group of co-located holiday homes
Luxuries:
Sea view
Rooms:
Bedrooms (5)
Furniture:
Sleeps maximum of 14
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Shared garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details outdoors: The villa stands in 3.5 acres of garden, orchards, olive groves and farmland, which guests are welcome to make use of. There is a Scandinavian plunge pool and BBQ There is plenty of car parking space at one side of the villa.
Further details for this group of co-located holiday homes
Garden / grounds / BBQ and Plunge Pool are shared by the 3 apartments. The plunge pool is open from mid/end May - mid September.
Conditions for this group of co-located holiday homes
30% deposit required at the time of booking. Can pay by credit/debit card, cheque or bank transfer. NB. Changeover days are Saturday but can be negotiated. Prices include all bills except central heating which is charged at cost (metered). A breakage deposit of £200 (€300) is required on entering the property and is returned on day of departure.
Rental rates for this group of co-located holiday homes
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The prices above are the full price for renting all 3 apartments together but there are discounts available when booking two or more apartments together - please contact us for details.
Booking two or more apartments together are ideal for a large group/extended family booking - you can all be together but maintain some independence!
Payment can be by credit/debit cards, personal cheques, or by bank transfer.
Guestbook for Villa Collecimino
Our 10 day stay at Villa Collecimino ends tomorrow and it will be very difficult to wrench ourselves from this special and quite unique spot - where else could you get the sea, dramatic mountains and miles upon miles of cultivated hills? It was spotless, thoughtfully equipped, spacious and bright, and the pool was perfect for the kids. And of course there were the spectacular views. It was better than anything I had imagined, though as I said in your guestbook, we only really scratched the surface. Susan C. and family, Co.Wicklow, Ireland
Just wanted to say a big thank you for such a lovely holiday. Your lovely house exceeded all expectations. It is lovely to arrive somewhere that is better then you could have possibly imagined and we were awed by the views and the absolute peace. Thank you also for all your prompt replies to enquiries - we felt very well taken care of. We would definitely like to go back and will recommend it to friends. Maureen, James and family, North Yorkshire, UK
Everything live up to, or exceeded, our expectations based on your website, photographs and the information provided for visitors. Apartments 1 and 2 were so comfortable, well-furnished and exactly what we wanted. The views from the villa were stunning - truly inspiring . John, Alice and family, Mansfield, UK
What a fabulous place! The apartment is all, and more, than we expected. The views and the peace are wonderful. We could never tire of the views of the mountains! We have had a truly superb week in this wonderful villa and wonderful area. Thank you! Shelagh, Bob and Gaye, Warwickshire and Puglia
Have just got back from Italy and I wanted to drop you a line to say thanks for everything. The house was wonderful and the Abruzzo region was a revelation. Having been to Italy 6 times now it was really refreshing to be somewhere that was off the tourist trail and very rural but also very beautiful. The second week we spent in Umbria and I really missed the mountains. Sandra and family, Ireland
Thanks Annie and Marek for another great holiday - our third time here and we're already planning the next visit! It's been a pleasure to meet up with everyone here again. San Giorgio and Villa Collecimino are beginning to be our 'home from home'. Luke has enjoyed every tractor ride/motorbike ride and visit to Eva and Vincenzo, and meeting Toto's pigs on the last evening was the icing on the cake! Gill, Rob and Luke, North Cyprus
We had a wonderful stay in Abruzzo. Having breakfast with the mountains in the background, which looked different all day, was great. The apartment had everything we needed. Our kids had a lot of fun in the Adriatic and in your pool. Thanks for your professional booking and organising. Marilla, Ulli, Moira and Tonic, Germany
This is just a quick e-mail to say that we really enjoyed our stay at Villa Collecimino. The apartment was wonderful - the views were spectacular and the facilities were spotlessly clean and extremely comfortable. Thanks for your help with processing the booking and best wishes for the summer season. Katrina and family, Co. Down, N. Ireland
A fantastic week on our first time to Abruzzo, the apartment is very well equipped and had everything that we needed for a very comfortable and enjoyable stay. The view from the patio (apt. 3) is beautiful and we will be returning to Abruzzo as soon as possible to discover more of this wonderful area, one week alone is not enough! Thanks for a great stay, we will be back. Jo and Monica, Surrey
We've had a fabulous week here. Just what we both needed. Love the scenery, Penne, views and everything. Thank you. Hessie and Nick, London
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