Sulmona holiday home letting, Bugnara with walking, beach/lake nearby, log fire, balcony/terrace, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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Casa Rosa (house)

Home description

Casa Rosa is a beautiful two bedroomed completely detached house nestled in the middle of Bugnara, a medieval village in the heart of Abruzzo, Italy, just a five minute drive to Sulmona and is well placed to visit three Parks, the Majella National Park, Abruzzo National Park and Sirente Velino Park. It is the perfect location for walking and trekking holidays (there are numerous walks from the village), cycling, horse riding, sightseeing or just for a relaxing break away. The beaches of the Adriatic are 40 minutes drive away and the lakes at Scanno are only 20 minutes away, there is a Water Park at Corfinio which is only 10 minutes down the road and an outdoor swimming pool at 5 minutes Sulmona. For winter breaks there are numerous ski resorts, the largest being only just 25 minutes away at Roccaraso. And of course Rome is only 90 minutes drive away.

Casa Rosa is only a couple of minutes walk from the centre of the village (which has been officially recognised as one of the top 10 most beautiful villages in Abruzzo) here you will find three bars, one of which makes excellent food, a local hotel, two grocery shops, Post Office, chemist, hairdresser along with four churches. The nearest supermarket is just five minutes drive away this side of Sulmona.

The house has recently been renovated and has a newly fitted kitchen, shower room, two separate bedrooms (each with a balcony), a large open plan kitchen/dining room/lounge complete with Italian channel TV and DVD player. It also has mains gas central heating and an open fireplace.

There is a fantastic 5.5m x 3m 'sun trap' roof terrace from where you can relax with a glass (or two) of wine and admire the views of the surrounding village, woodland and mountains.

Casa Rosa	Relax on the roof terrace
Lovely open fire for winter nights, to compliment the gas central heating	Main bedroom with king-size bed and balcony

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The Marche / Abruzzo / Abruzzo region

There is something for everyone in Abruzzo. Nature and history, art and scenery, traditional culture and avant-garde festivals all jostle for attention.

There are excellent transport links throughout the region and you can easily find yourself on one of the many long sandy beaches at the coast or wandering through a choice of no less than three National parks within the space of an hour.

There is an abundance of wildlife in the National Parks, home to the Marsican bear and Apennine wolves (two species that have been saved from extinction) and the scenery varies from dense woodland to wide open plains and picture perfect lakes. In winter many of the snow covered mountain ranges become home for skiers of all abilities. The ski resort of Rocaraso is only 25 minutes away.

Festivals play a large part in the life of Italians, every city, town and village has its own special festival, including Bugnara and you will always be invited to join in by the friendly locals.

Abruzzo is gastronomical delight with restaurants serving locally produced fresh food. Try the wonderful range of Peccorino cheeses and fine local wines, such as the white Trebbiano and red Montepulciano d'Abruzzo.

From stunning medieval villages to amazing hilltop castles, breathtaking scenery to long sandy beaches, there really is something for everyone in Abruzzo.

Sulmona / Bugnara area

Bugnara is a medieval village with all the amenities. It has three bars, one of which serves freshly cooked food, two shops, a post office, a hairdressers, a chemist and four churches. There is a regular bus service to the surrounding area, including Scanno and Sulmona. Just outside the village is a donkey sanctuary, where you can visit the donkeys, it even has a restaurant that is open during the summer months and has live music on a Thursdays.

The village is very well situated, being only a few minutes drive from the motorway. Casa Rosa is a five minute drive away from Sulmona, which is an ancient city full of history. There you will find facilities such as supermarkets, shopping centres, bars, restaurants, museums, a theatre, cinema, sports complexes and railway station, in addition to many fine buildings, churches and parks. From Sulmona regular buses and trains will take you straight into Rome, Pescara and other cities. The beach at Pescara is only a short walk from the train station.

Sulmona has a huge lively market every Wednesday and Saturday where you can buy fresh local produce, clothing, toys etc and nearby Raiano has a large and vibrant market held every Sunday morning.

Sulmona and the surrounding villages have a large calendar of events which include many festivals. Sulmona's Easter celebrations and the annual International Jousting competitions in July and August are of particular note with medieval pagentry parades. (For pics press more pictures button)

FILM NEWS George Clooney is filming now (October 2009) in and around Sulmona for his new film to be realeased next Autumn called 'The American'. The filming will take him three months so will he be there at Christmas!

How to get there

Flying - Pescara airport is the nearest being only a 40 minute drive away and is serviced by Ryanair from Stansted. There are 2 airports at Rome with Ciampino being nearer at 90 minutes away, both Easyjet and Ryanair fly there from destinations throughout the u.k. along with many other budget airlines and also B.A. There is a choice of car hire companies at all the airports. The house is ten minutes from the motorway which connects Rome to Pescara.

If travelling by rail you can take the Eurostar to Paris and then the overnight train to Rome. From Rome the train to Sulmona takes about 2 hours through wonderful countryside. Bugnara is only 5 minutes drive from Sulmona, with car hire available in Sulmona or pick up a taxi at the train station.

Please see our website for further information (www.abruzzo.org.uk)

Activities near Sulmona

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Casa Rosa is a well equipped, centrally heated, light and airy detached cottage. You enter through our beautiful chestnut doors into the ground floor which includes a brand new kitchen area with electric oven/grill, mains gas hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine, electric kettle, cafetiere, cool bag, iron and ironing board, dining table with four chairs.

In the lounge area you will find the open fireplace with a leather settee, two armchairs, television (with Italian channels) and a DVD player complete with a selection of DVDs and books. There is also a CD player with radio.

The first floor has a hanging storage area on the landing with a shower room comprising of a w.c., large wash-hand basin and a shower with views over the mountains.Also off the first floor landing is the main bedroom has a kingsize bed with a verdigris metal bedframe, chest of drawers, radiator, free standing fan and wooden double glazed french windows with shutters, leading to its own balcony which is large enough for a chair and your favourite book. Also off the first floor landing is the second bedroom has twin beds each with metal bedframes, chest of drawers, radiator, fan and again french windows with shutters leading onto its own balcony, which can also accommodate a chair for watching the world go by or view of the mountains.

A staircase from the landing area leads through the attic and onto the large roof terrace, with lovely views over the surrounding roof tops to the Maiella mountains. This roof terrace is a great sun trap and a perfect spot to relax on, it is equipped with a table, chairs, umbrella and sun loungers.

Further details outdoors:
The large roof terrace measures 5.5m x 3m and commands excellent views, the perfect spot for eating al fresco, or just relaxing and soaking up the sun or complete 'suntrap', as several guest have described it. A table, chairs, umbrella and sun loungers are provided.

The front terrace has a small bistro table and chairs and is just right for morning coffee.

Being totally detached, Casa Rosa does has a garden area to the side and back of the house which is due to be transformed and will include a secluded sun terrace at the back of the house complete with BBQ for more relaxing - will be ready for 2010 season - watch this space!

Free parking is available close by and it is only a twenty metre level walk from the house.

One approach to the chestnut doors of Casa Rosa is from the parking area, but there are other approaches via sloping 'donkey step' paths leading down from the centre of the village as the immediate walkways to the front and side of the house are pedestrianised.

Further details

• Prices for 2010 season currently the same as 2009.

• Very FLEXIBLE changeover days to take advantage of low cost airlines availability, also flexible about the number of nights.

• British and Italian friends live nearby and are on hand should you need any assistance during your stay.

• Rates include gas, electric, central heating, bed linen, tea towels and towels. The house will be cleaned before you arrive and beds made etc. As this is our own holiday home everything you could need is already there, the bathroom has shower gel, shampoo etc and the kitchen is fully equipped complete with pasta, pasta sauce and a bottle of wine so you can start your holiday straightaway!

• For any further info either email or look at our website using the link below. (www.abruzzo.org.uk)

Conditions

• 20% deposit payable upon booking, balance due 8 weeks before your holiday along with £75.00 security deposit in case of breakages, which will be returned to you on receipt of keys.

• Payment either by cheque or bank transfer.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	28 Oct 09	1 Apr 10	250£ 250	5050	5050	Flexible
	1 Apr 10	1 Jul 10	275£ 275	5050	5050	Flexible
	1 Jul 10	11 Sep 10	295£ 295	5050	5050	Flexible
	11 Sep 10	2 Apr 11	250£ 250	5050	5050	Flexible

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

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

• 2010 RATES CURRENTLY THE SAME AS 2009

• For stays over 7/14 nights, the price is pro rata to the weekly rate.

• 20% deposit payable upon booking, balance due 8 weeks before your holiday along with £75.00 security deposit in case of breakages, which will be returned to you on receipt of keys.

• Payment either by cheque or bank transfer.

Guestbook for Casa Rosa

We had a great 2 weeks in Casa Rosa, we loved the house and the village and the area. - The Monks Family, Leicestershire, August 2009.

We have just spent three memorable weeks at Casa Rosa. We can certainly recommend this house and its location in Bugnara. It is a fascinating village, where locals and neighbours are particularly friendly. Shops are adequate and supermarkets in Sulmona excellent, with easy parking everywhere.
This was a very different sort of holiday for us, but it went smoothly due to the owners, who made the whole venture so easy to arrange.
L'angolino del Commune Bar/ restaurant next to the Police station is exceptionally good for arrosticini and the staff became good friends. In fact Tonino the owner asked us to come again. There was always something going on within Bugnara so one could never say it was quiet or dull (in July and August anyway).
We travelled extensively during the three weeks in all directions. I had not visited Rome or the Adriatic for nearly forty years so that was definitely on the agenda. Finally the location can be recommended due to the outstanding scenery all around. I would certainly like to visit again, at least to see snow on the Maiella.
- Rowanne and Martin Lewis, Llandybie, Carmarthenshire. July & August 2009

Having spent a fortnight in Casa Rosa in June/July 2009 - we can highly recommend it. The house itself is extremely comfortable and well equipped. Bugnara is a pretty little village with small shops, bars and an excellent restaurant. It is ideally situated for visiting the Abruzzes - the beautiful nearby town of Sulmona full of atmospehere and life, the innumerable picturesque medieval villages and the National Parks. - Cathy & Maxime, Paris, July 2009.

We had a thoroughly enjoyable holiday staying at Casa Rosa in Bugnara. A lovely house, well modernised and kitted out, right in the centre of the village with a fantastic roof terrace and views. Surrounded by mountains and all facilities to hand, including post office, bars and alimentari - Mr & Mrs Robinson, Oxfordshire. June 2009

Lovely area, great house, we've had a fantastic time and look forward to coming back in October! Thank you - Mr Thomas, Gower, South Wales. May 2009

We've all had a fantastic time. Great house, great area, we especially liked Sulmona and the National Parks. Thanks for everything. - The Mount Family, Herefordshire. Christmas 2009

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