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Apartment |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 5

Castilenti in Pescara

From £245 per week |  From £35 per night

2 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4.5 out of 5

5 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, car essential, private garden, pets welcome

About the home

As you enter the grounds of Casa Bianca, you encounter an expansive and secluded courtyard, ideal to relax in and soak up the sights and sounds of a traditional farming community. Inside, the property comprises of a spacious lounge, bathroom, office area, providing detailed tourist information, and 2 bedrooms. The well-equipped kitchen is modern and yet the log fire gives it a traditional feel.

The kitchen opens, through French doors, onto an attractive patio area, surrounded by palms and mature trees. As you watch the sun rays stroke the rolling hills, this is a perfect place for outside dining. The 2 acre grounds also include a D.O.C. vineyard, olive grove and fruit orchard. From here, you can admire spectacular views of both the Gran Sasso and Maiella mountain ranges. There is the possibility of fresh, organic fruit and vegetables from the garden, and grape and olive picking.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The kitchen includes a large selection of utensils, including coffee makers, tea pot, corkscrew, plug adaptors, blenders and juicer, plus a TV and DVD player.

The accommodation is on the ground floor. The south-facing aspect means that the apartment receives a lot of natural sunlight. The family size bedroom has a kingsize and single bed, whilst the second bedroom contains 2 single beds. A cot and playpen are also available. All the floors are tiled. The thick walls and double window shutters allow the property to be cool in summer and warm in winter.

Further details outdoors:
The property and 2 acre grounds are ideally positioned on the edge of a small village, surrounded by vineyards, olive groves and farms. It is very private and secluded, yet within easy reach of a wide variety of attractions and past-times.

The grounds include a vineyard (500 montepulciano vines), olive grove (100 trees), vegetable gardens and fruit orchard. In addition, there are many fruit trees on the land, including fig, cherry, pomegranate, orange, persimmon, apricot and loquat.

There is ample parking space for at least 4 cars. There are a selection of garden chairs, sun loungers and outside tables, together with a hammock in the fruit orchard. There is also an outdoor pizza oven.

From the grounds, you can see miles of marvellous countryside, rolling hills and local villages and towns, such as Penne, Loreto and Chieti. In the background, there are fantastic views of the Gran Sasso and Maiella mountain ranges.

Further details

The owners live in a separate part of the property and so are available for assistance.

If your visit will include searching for, or purchasing, a property in the area, there are various ways in which we may be able to assist you. Please email us (see 'contact owner' below), or see our website for further details.

PETS VERY WELCOME – we are extremely dog (and other pet) friendly. There is a large area around the property, including a spacious courtyard, with is completely enclosed, with 2 gates and fencing. We have a large garage, which contains a kennel, plus there is another kennel built into the side of the house. We can provide food bowls, dog toys and even doggie treats. We unfortunately lost our beloved Stella (a great friend to all our guests), summer 2011, and we’d be very happy to share the company of our guests pets.

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Front view of Casa Bianca

 

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Large, comfortable family bedroom

 

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Spacious lounge, perfect for relaxing in, after a day out

 

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Casa Bianca - secluded position, yet close to local amenities and attractions

The Marche / Abruzzo / Abruzzo region

Abruzzo is known as the 'green region of Europe', with over a third of it's surface protected. In the 4 national parks, the uncontaminated landscape goes from excessive to majestic. At 2912m, Corno Grande, in the Gran Sasso range, is the highest of the Abruzzo mountains. There are 17 ski resorts in the region and the slopes are said to be central Italy's finest. The close network of regional and state nature reserves ensure that the natural world of Abruzzo is well-protected and can be enjoyed by sport and nature lovers.

There are 133km of golden beaches, creeks and cliffs, running along a coast lined with pinewoods, dotted with towns and backed by green hills. It is the only stretch of European coastline to have 7 seaside resorts in the same province – Teramo – all awarded the blue flag, for clean bathing water. The wide sandy beaches, shallow water and amenities make it ideal for children. Within an hours drive from Casa Bianca, 'Onda Blu', central Italy's biggest waterpark, provides a full and entertaining day out for all the family.

All in all, Abruzzo has something for everyone: - nature, mountains, beach, gastronomy, art, architecture, local crafts, museums, folklore, sport and above all, DIVERSITY.

In addition to all this, Rome can be reached in about 2 1/2 hours by car. Here, you can experience a spectacular day out, soaking up the culture, history and art, buying designer clothes in the huge array of fantastic shops, or simply enjoying the atmosphere of one of Europe's most cosmopolitan and stylish cities.

The Pescara / Castilenti area

Whatever the season or weather, there is always something to do and see in this area, making it an ALL YEAR ROUND holiday destination. Casa Bianca, in the province of Teramo, sits between the 2 medieval villages of Castilenti and Elice. Local shops, bars, restaurants, a swimming pool and health farm are all within walking distance.

This is a wine region, famous for Montepulciano and Trebbiano wines. After a 5 minute drive, you will reach an award-winning cantina, where you can sample and buy wine made from our vines, as well as the vineyards covering the local hills. In the many local restaurants, you can enjoy freshly prepared, local produce, at fantastic value for money.

Only 20-30 minutes drive away, larger towns are situated, such as Atri, Penne and Loreto Aprutino. All the towns and villages host festivals, where you have the opportunity to sample local wine and food specialities, listen to a diverse variety of music and enjoy spectacular firework displays. The area’s artistic and architectural heritage offers a wide section of precious works of art, castles and churches, spread right across the region.

Atri and Penne are surrounded by nature reserves, including a WWF eduacational centre. The area within and around Penne Lake is home to about 160 species of birds and many types of fish. Within an hour of Casa Bianca, the first of Abruzzo's National Parks can be reached, where Marsicano brown bears, Apennine wolves and chamois all reside. Ski-ing, cross-country ski-ing, canoeing, cycling and hiking can all be enjoyed here.

In the other direction, the long sandy beaches of Pineto and Pescara can be found, 30km from Casa Bianca. Pescara boasts many fine restaurants and shops, as well as the largest tourist harbour on the Adriatic. Daily boat trips depart from here. Windsurfing, fishing, diving and sailing are easily available. Pescara provides good nightlife, including many music festivals. The warm and friendly atmosphere makes it appealing to people of all ages. Pineto is known for the shady pinewoods which separate the beach from the town. It is a modern and fascinating beach area, ideal for those who love the calm of another era.

How to get there

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The nearest airport is Pescara (30km, which is a 40 min drive to Casa Bianca).

The apartment can also be reached from Rome (200km from Casa Bianca) or Ancona (150km from Casa Bianca).

Flights from the UK -

To Pescara: from Stansted, via Ryanair.
To Ancona: from Stansted and Liverpool, via Ryanair.
To Rome: from Dublin, East Midlands, Glasgow, Liverpool, Luton, Stansted and Shannon, via Ryanair.
from Belfast, Bristol, Gatwick and Newcastle, via Easyjet.

Flights from the rest of Europe -

To Pescara: from Barcelona and Frankfurt, via Ryanair.
To Rome: many flights, see www.adr.it for details.

Flights from the USA -

To Pescara: from New York (May – Nov’07), via Eurofly.
To Rome: many flights, see www.adr.it for details.

Car hire is available from Hertz.com., Avis, Europcar, Maggiore, Sixt and Auto Europa at Pescara, Ancona and Rome airports.

Casa Bianca apartment is secluded, yet easily accessible. The driveway leads straight onto a normal road, so you won't have to tackle gravel tracks or long, winding roads into the middle of nowhere.

It is possible to catch a bus from Pescara airport, into Pescara city centre, and then onto Castilenti

Activities near Pescara

Reviews

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05 Jan 2012

“Holidays in beautiful Italian countryside” We were looking for a quiet apartment in beautiful Italian countryside with a garden, nice views, good possibility for walks, some historic towns nearby and if possible the sea within easy reach by... more

04 Jan 2012

“Lovely place to stay in an unspoiled part of Italy” This was a great base from which to explore Abruzzo. Centrally located and with every convenience. The accomodation was very well appointed and comfortable. We had a great stay and were made very welcome by the owners. The cooking facilities were excellent and the owners were on hand to give advice and pointers on the best palces to visit and to shop.

04 Jan 2012

“Loved this peaceful, well equipped, stunning location.” We had a fabulous stay at Casa Bianca. The property is extremely well looked after, spotlessly clean and very comfortable. The kitchen is very well equipped - the only thing missing is a dishwasher. it was fabulous to have breakfast outside in the patio at the side of the property and dinner in the large courtyard at the front. Loads of space inside and out. The owners Tracey and Pete were extremely pleasant and not pushy and enormously helpful with ample written information about the local area of things to do, places to eat, all of which were superb, and where to buy the local wine (Montepulciano and Trebianno, which was excellent and very cheap! It is a very relaxing place to go to with good access, with a car, to beaches, shops etc. Don't recommend the drive from Rome, if possible fly to Pescara it is much nearer.

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04 Jan 2012

“Very comfortable apartment with lovely hosts in very scenic area” We have been 5 times and have had some exceptional holidays. The apartment is very clean and spacious and Tracy and Pete are very accomodating. The sea, the mountains and many medeival towns and villages scattered about this beautiful area are all within reach. Numerous local restaurants in the area serve good food at very reasonable prices. Last but not least, San Lorenzo vinyard produces very good wine locally from the cheapest to the very expensive if you want to splash out. Casa Bianca is highly recommended.

03 Jan 2012

“A wonderful location for so much...” ..to sightsee, house hunt, ski or beach all in the same day. This location is central to them all and Casa Bianca is a charming accommodation with everything you want, even Stella the dog to take you for walks! Comfortable and spacious with Tracey on hand if need her, but also lots of information in the apartment. We enjoyed the local area, so much we actually now live nearby and continue to discover more and more about the beauty of the place.

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The accommodation was better than expected, the photos didn't do it justice! Everything in the apartment was very clean, brightly decorated and furnished, with lots of reading materials and local info, a well-equipped kitchen and clothes washing facilities. Excellent cuisine and wine was enjoyed in the local restaurants at a very reasonable cost. We would recommend this accommodation highly for anyone seeking the "Italian Experience!"
- Mr and Mrs McEvoy, Co.Clare, Ireland.

The accommodation is excellent - clean, tasteful and comfortable - the kitchen is superb! The location, with its views across hills towards both sea and mountains, is breathtaking and awe-inspiring.
- Caleb Larsen, Essex.

With our 2 very young children, we have stayed at Casa Bianca on 2 occasions while securing the purchase of our wonderful holiday home. The accommodation in Casa Bianca is of a very high standard, and the location is ideally situated to explore the mountains, towns and coast of this beautiful area.
Tracey, who has links with a reliable Abruzzo estate agent through whom we purchased our property, was so incredibly helpful in guiding us through the bureacracy of Italian property purchase: in her safe hands, we didn't encounter any problems, and it all seemed straightforward. And now she is providing an excellent property management service: totally flexible, reliable, and not expensive: it just takes away all those little worries that you inevitably have when you're not actually there. It is so useful when someone knows a trustworthy builder, plumber or carpenter. We consider ourselves so fortunate.
We find few people in the UK have even heard of Abruzzo, let alone know where it is in Italy! It is simply glorious, it is "real" Italy, still (thank goodness) undeveloped, un-touristy and cheap. If you have children, like us, they are loved and spoiled. Go to Abruzzo, and see for yourselves! Tracey and Pete will give you the warmest welcome.
- Michael and Teresa, Essex

Thank you very much for another wonderful week here at Casa Bianca. As you know this is our third stay in less than twelve months and we are hoping to visit again in October. We always have such a wonderful time, the week always goes too quickly. Tracey, you have been so very helpful with looking for a holiday place for us to buy. Without your help and translating there is no way we could have done it. We are very grateful, very many thanks.
- Abbott family, Kent

We have had a wonderful week in this beautiful setting. The accommodation is fantastic, well-equipped and comfortable – everything we needed. The scenery is absolutely breathtaking and it seems that it changes around every turn in the road. We particularly enjoyed our trip to the Gran Sasso and hope that our cameras do it some justice! Thank you so much for the free produce! We have eaten so many tomatoes and figs, the latter being out of this world. We would love to return, perhaps in another season, and do some walking. Many thanks for your hospitality, restaurant recommendations and directions,
- Tony and Jean Davey, Mike, Joanna, Lizzie and Mary Donnelly, Kent & London.

This is the perfect base for holidays in Abruzzo - a bit off the beaten track, with outstanding mountain views but also very close to the sea and very accessible.
The apartment is spotlessly clean with great facilities and the owners are very keen to provide any help they can. It is perfect when searching for property in the area and we used it for this and stayed there again when work was being carried out on the property we bought. We have been very lucky to find the owners, who also help us with our own property, keeping an eye on it and carrying out all manner of tasks that have needed doing - painting, shopping, airport pickups, sorting out local bills - the list goes on.
A fantastic find! I wouldn't hesitate in recommending it.
- Mrs Maguire, Oxfordshire

We drove down from Venice and what a contrast! Abruzzo was rural, quiet and beautiful and our accommodation at Casa Bianca all that we sought in our base for the week. Our hosts welcomed us to share their immaculate house with outstanding vistas of the local hill-top villages and the distant mountains.
We enjoyed picking fresh vegetables in the garden, the sunshine, and the fine welcome in the Agriturismo just down the hill in the village. The local shops were welcoming, and the butcher's at the bottom of the hill - benissimo!
Casa Bianca was a great base for exploring the very individual and spectacular hill villages, walking in the National Parks and enjoying the Adriatic beach.
- Mr and Mrs Pettit, Saltash

Making the reservation for this ‘Bella Casa’ was a breeze. I felt comfortable from day number 1. Thank you so much for your great hospitality; we had a marvellous time. You are a source of excellent information and your assistance made Abruzzo the high point of our trip throughout Italy. Your directions were excellent and so is your guidebook. It made everything we did much more enjoyable. This place and this part of Italy are absolutely spectacular. This was a great experience.
- Elaine, Gus, Mike and Rosemarie, Brooklyn, New York, USA

Lovely pristine apartment with perfect hosts in a spectacular area of the Abruzzo. Numerous restaurants at very reasonable prices and such friendly people. Plenty to do from energetic walks to local rambles, sightseeing, trips to the beaches which are ideal for children or just soaking up the sun in a very peaceful environment. Wonderful area, delightful apartment and delicious food - what more can you ask from a holiday? We are returning in June and can't wait!
- Stan and Judy, Cheshire

We have just returned from 6 weeks in Casa Bianca, having decided to see what the winter months were like in Abruzzo. We could not have found a nicer place to stay. The apartment is comfortable and well equipped, Tracey and Pete were so helpful and went our of their way to make us feel at home, especially Kai, our Cocker Spaniel, who stayed upstairs with Tracey while we went to Italian lessons twice a week.
We had wonderful walks up into the mountains, ate at excellent and reasonably priced local restaurants, looked at countless properties, and generally explored the area.We will definitely be back, and we certainly recommend Casa Bianca to anyone wishing for the 'unspoiled Italy' experience.
- Vicki, David and Kai, Berkhamsted

Rental prices

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
January - April 2012	1 Jan 12	1 May 12	280£ 280	4040	4040	2 Nights
May - June 2012	1 May 12	1 Jul 12	315£ 315	4545	4545	2 Nights
July - August 2012	1 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	350£ 350	5050	5050	2 Nights
September 2012	1 Sep 12	1 Oct 12	315£ 315	4545	4545	2 Nights
October 2012	1 Oct 12	1 Nov 12	245£ 245	3535	3535	2 Nights
November 2012	1 Nov 12	1 Dec 12	280£ 280	4040	4040	2 Nights
December 2012	1 Dec 12	1 Jan 13	315£ 315	4545	4545	2 Nights

Prices for group size 5
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
January - April 2012	1 Jan 12	1 May 12	315£ 315	4545	4545	2 Nights
May - June 2012	1 May 12	1 Jul 12	350£ 350	5050	5050	2 Nights
July - August 2012	1 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	385£ 385	5555	5555	2 Nights
September 2012	1 Sep 12	1 Oct 12	350£ 350	5050	5050	2 Nights
October 2012	1 Oct 12	1 Nov 12	280£ 280	4040	4040	2 Nights
November 2012	1 Nov 12	1 Dec 12	315£ 315	4545	4545	2 Nights
December 2012	1 Dec 12	1 Jan 13	350£ 350	5050	5050	2 Nights

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

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

Rental Rates - 5 persons

These rates refer to bookings of 3 - 5 people.

Rental Rates - 2 persons.

These rates refer to bookings of 1 or 2 people.

DISCOUNTS available: -

Longer stay bookings - £35 DISCOUNT when 2 weeks booked, £70 DISCOUNT when 3 weeks booked, £105 DISCOUNT when 4 weeks booked.

The price includes - water, electricity, gas, bedlinen & towels (changed weekly), final cleaning and welcome pack.

Preffered method of payment - cheque or credit/debit card.

We haven't increased our rates since 2008!

Availability

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You are contacting Tracey Nicholas Landline +39 3492 753034 Mobile +39 3492 753034 Languages spoken The owner is based in Italy and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2011. This apartment has received 5 reviews from previous guests.