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Villa Collecimino is a spacious holiday property, with a Scandinavian Plunge Pool, 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 apartment which occupies the entire top floor of the villa has balconies/terraces on all four sides big enough for dining/relaxing/sunbathing or for just enjoying the beautiful views of Abruzzo.
Villa Collecimino, Abruzzo, Italy
Breakfast on the terrace Apt.2, Villa Collecimino
Apartment 2, double bedroom
Apartment 2, lounge and kitchen/dining 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
Sofabeds (2), Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Shared garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Apartment 2 is our most popular apartment due to its elevated position on the top floor of the villa and is completely self-contained with its own private external entrance. Consisting of 1 double bedroom with balcony, 1 twin bedroom with balcony, 1 bathroom + w.c, 1 shower room + w.c, kitchen/dining room, with balcony, reception room with large terrace, sleeping 4 persons (+ 2 on comfortable sofa beds in the reception room if required). There are balconies/terraces on all four sides of the apartment with breathtaking views of the mountains and/or the Adriatic sea. Guests are also welcome to use the garden, grounds, olive groves and our outdoor Scandinavian plunge pool.
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. Scandinavian plunge pool shared with apts. 1 and 3. There is plenty of car parking space at one side of the villa.
Further details
Garden/ground/pool is shared with occupants of Apts 1 & 3.
Conditions
30% deposit required at the time of booking 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
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. Discount available if two or more apartments are booked together i.e. with apartment 1 or 3 at Villa Collecimino -ideal for a large group/extended family booking. Payment can be by credit/debit cards, personal cheques, or by bank transfer.
Guestbook
Had fab week - wonderful high standard, spotless apartment with stunning views....Dalby family, Newcastle.......T his place is a must - the apartment was spotless and very spacious and the views from all directions are breathtaking...Brooks family, Southampton ... spotless, well decorated and comfortable in every aspect... helpful places to visit in the guidebook provided. Local people friendly, helpful and moutain views spectacular. We have travelled far and wide and this holiday will be hard to beat. Peter, Barbara, Mary & Laurie, Hadleigh, Suffolk The villa accommodation was more than we could have hoped for. The amenities were excellent and location beautiful... Bill & Shirley, Essex We have had an excellent week in this area - this serene part of Italy is everything we hoped it would be. Grant & Mary, Nova Scotia, Canada ...view from the apartment is breathtaking. The meals we had at the recommended eating places were truly amazing value for money (the food was excellent too). We saw a lot of Abruzzo but this area takes some beating. Tony & Teresa, Leicester What a truly special time we have had at Villa Collecimino and Abruzzo. Upon first arrival we were stunned by the views and lovely apartment - which exceeded our expectations. Loved the balconies with panoramic views...the medieval towns were great to walk through and everywhere we ate was amazing...soooo much food!! David & Christine, Pennsylvania, USA Thank you for a fantastic stay in a wonderful apartment.....The Fox family, Hawkhurst, Kent View phenomenal and so interesting. Impressed by the professionalism, as has been the case since first finding the website. This has been an exceptional stay in a villa that makes you at home as soon as you put the key in the door. The scenery is magnificent and full of interest in every direction. For us the highlight has been the local people - we feel like we are returning to long lost friends. Jerry & Sally, Basingstoke, Hants We have had a wonderful week in this fantastic villa with views that will be difficult to surpass... Colin & Jayne, Somerset The place lived up to our expectations and more.... The Jarvis family, Halesowen Thank you for excellent information about places to eat and great directions - Atri, Campo Imperatore and seeing a brown bear in the wild have been the highlights of our week. The Clark family, Henley on Thames We can only reiterate our fellow guests' comments, so beautiful and peaceful. We found ourselves wanting to whisper so as not to disturb the silence! One week was not quite enough time for us... we hope to return soon to this breathtaking scenery and lovely apartment, which was spotlessly clean and very comfortable. Harrison family, Marden, Kent. A lovely villa in a magnificent setting - and we had a wonderful time duirng our all-too-brief stay. John & Val, Cape Town, South Africa Wonderful accommodation - all you need for a week's rest - scenery truly amazing and so tranquil! Thanks for a really wonderful week. Rachel & Paul, Forest of Dean Wonderful location - we enjoyed opening the shutters every morning to see an ever changing view....Rope family, Norwich We came here last August and were so impressed, we thought we'd come back.... spectacular views from every balcony. Tebbs family, Epsom, Surrey Villa Perfect - clean, warm - views stunning. Hutchings family, Cheshire BEAUTIFUL! ACCOMMODATION = FIRST CLASS, VIEWS = WONDERFUL (BREATH-TAKING). I WOULD INSIST THAT ALL VISITING ABRUZZI, STAY AT VILLA COLLECIMINO! Mr & Mrs Valerio, Pennsylvania, USA What a beautiful, restful place! Excellent accommodation in a stunning setting. A different view (and often a different season) out of every window - utter bliss!! To all who read this, you have made an excellent choice. Jan & Paul F., London
June 2005: Our holiday at Villa Collecimino has been all we wanted for and lived up to the literature on the web. At 475m above sea level the views in every direction are stunning, particularly the Gran Sasso mountains. It was a bit of a shock to see snow on them in June and further when more snow fell on them one night. Gazing at the lush valleys from the balconies is never tiring ………… We will certainly tell our friends about Villa Collecimino and trust that they have as good a holiday as we have had………………….David & Christine B., Belper What a beautiful, restful place! Excellent accommodation in a stunning setting. A different view (and often a different season) out of every window - utter bliss!! To all who read this, you have made an excellent choice. Jan & Paul F., London
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