The house is spacious with thick walls, high ceilings, wooden shutters and tiled floors throughout , helping to keep it cool during the summer months. The gas central heating & double glazing in all rooms means it is also suitable for winter stays. It is presented to a high standard and is comfortably furnished.
Ground Floor – Garage
First Floor – Arranged in a semi open plan style comprising:
Entrance hall
Bathroom: Bath with hand held shower, wash basin & WC
Living Room: Traditional fireplace, comfortable chairs, radio/CD player
Dining Room: Vaulted ceiling, full length window opening on to a small balcony. Seating for 8 around the large dining table, TV & DVD Player
Kitchen: Fridge/freezer, double sink, 4 ring gas hob with extractor hood, oven, microwave, toaster, kettle, coffee maker, cutlery & crockery.
Second Floor –
Bathroom: Shower, wash basin, WC & washing machine
2 Large Double Bedrooms: Both are light and airy.
Plus 1 Bedroom with 2 separate bunk beds
A travel cot is available on request
Sleeps 2 - 8 people.
The 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.
Abruzzo also holds some of Italy's best-preserved medieval and Renaissance hill towns.
Although rich in natural beauty and history, Abruzzo is only just starting to be discovered by tourists, so it is still authentic Italy
The Town of Penne
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 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, and is the work of De Sio. 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. The town has a lively festival at the end of August each year, and there is a market every saturday morning. You will find that the town has a warm and very friendly atmosphere.
A number of artistic-artisan workshops are active in the town, with the production of Pennesi majolica earthenware's, serigraph prints, embroideries, traditional weavings, jewellery, wrought iron and copper work and fine cabinet making.
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