Abruzzo holiday farmhouse: Montefino

Traditional Stone Farmhouse with Swimming Pool

Abruzzo farmhouse rental - Garden & House
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Description Farmhouse, 150 m²,
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, 2 Bathrooms
Facilities rural, pool, garden, terrace, pets considered
Rates per property (GBP)
£120 - £280/night 
£600 - £1,400/week 
Steve and Sharon Middlehurst
+39 0861-909140
+39 334-7664968
Speaks: English, Italian
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Photos and Description of this Abruzzo holiday farmhouse Villa in 15 Acres of olive groves and woodland, sleeps 8

One of the most beautiful houses in the area with many original architectural features including arched brick ceilings & terracotta floors. It has its own private pool and attractive gardens and comfortably sleeps 8 people. Lovingly restored and furnished to a high standard to create a peaceful hideaway in the Abruzzo hills. 2 large bedrooms with king sized beds, one with a large open fire, a third bedroom with a bunk bed and a double bed. Two bathrooms. Cot, playpen and toys available. Fully equipped kitchen, dining room with open fire & a lounge with TV and DVD player and a good selection of books and DVDs. A huge seating, dining and outdoor cooking area overlooks the pool set in a large private garden adjoining the owners' olive farm. The land is bordered by a small stream & farmland stretches in all directions. Lovely views of two medieval villages and the Gran Sasso range. With full central heating and open log fires this house is cool in summer and warm in winter.
Abruzzo farmhouse rental - Casa Cichella

Casa Cichella
Abruzzo farmhouse rental - Large Master Bedroom

Large Master Bedroom
Abruzzo farmhouse rental - Pool & Garden

Pool & Garden
Abruzzo farmhouse rental - Kitchen Designed by Professional Chef

Kitchen Designed by Professional Chef
Abruzzo farmhouse rental - Comfortable Lounge

Comfortable Lounge
Abruzzo farmhouse rental - Elegant Dining Room

Elegant Dining Room
Abruzzo farmhouse rental - Outside Dining

Outside Dining
Abruzzo farmhouse rental - Barbecue

Barbecue

Location: Abruzzo in Italy

Nearest Airport: Pescara at 40 Kilometres
Nearest Ferry: Pescara at 40 Kilometres
Nearest Train: Pescara at 40 Kilometres
Nearest Motorway: Pescara Nord at 27 Kilometres
Nearest Beach: beach at 30.0 Kilometres
Car: recommended
Abruzzo is the least populated region of Italy offering 129 km of beaches, wonderful mountains, including the highest peaks in Italy outside of the Alps, and rolling hills between the coast and the uplands. 30% of the region is national park and offers some of the most remote & beautiful scenery in southern Europe. The house is about half way between the sandy beaches, bars & restaurants of Pineto & Pescara and the Gran Sasso mountains and national park which offer sking, walking, climbing, horse or bike riding or just a great place to picnic. In spring the high plateaus are famous for acres of wild flowers and in autumn the huge beech forests are a profusion of colour. History buffs will find 80 castles, beautiful medieval villages & towns as well as Roman & pre-Roman remains. Fresh pasta & bread are made daily in the village and local farms offer cheese, olive oil, & meats. Our local winery is becoming internationally recognised yet still offers robust reds for about €1 a litre.

Availability for this holiday farmhouse rental in Abruzzo, Italy

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Changeover Day: flexible
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Rental Rates for this holiday farmhouse in Abruzzo, Italy

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Rental rates quoted in:
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Rental Rates
Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
Night		 Weekend
Night		 Minimum Stay
Winter 09/10 31 October 2009 - 18 December 2009 £600 £120 £120 4 Nights
Festive 09/10 19 December 2009 - 08 January 2010 £1,000 £200 £200 1 Week
Winter 10 09 January 2010 - 26 February 2010 £600 £120 £120 4 Nights
Spring 27 February 2010 - 30 April 2010 £850 £170 £170 1 Week
Summer 01 May 2010 - 25 June 2010 £1,050 £210 £210 1 Week
High 26 June 2010 - 03 September 2010 £1,400 £280 £280 1 Week
Autumn 04 September 2010 - 29 October 2010 £850 £170 £170 1 Week
Winter 10/11 30 October 2010 - 17 December 2010 £600 £120 £120 4 Nights
Festive 10/11 18 December 2010 - 07 January 2011 £1,000 £200 £200 1 Week

Please Note: The owner of this property accepts payment in the original currency specified (British Pounds), before use of conversion tool. The conversion tool is provided for your convenience only. The owner may accept other currencies if specifically agreed in advance.

Additional information about rental rates

  • In the Winter and Festive seasons the rate includes electricity but gas, for the central heating system, will be charged on an 'as used' basis.

Accommodation and facilities for this holiday farmhouse rental in Abruzzo, Italy

Property Type:
  • farmhouse (detached)
Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering
Floor Area:
  • 150 m²
Location Type:
  • rural
Theme:
  • family
  • away from it all
General:
  • activities guide
  • firewood
  • hair dryer
  • local maps
  • local restaurant guide
  • toilet paper
  • towels provided
  • central heating
  • linen provided
Kitchen:
  • cooking utensils
  • grill
  • 4 ring stove
  • dish washer
  • fridge
  • freezer
  • hob
  • oven
  • washing machine
  • iron & board
Living Room:
  • sofabed
  • comfy seating for 8 people
Dining:
  • highchair
  • dining room
  • seating for 8 people
Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Bath with Shower
    Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Shower Enclosure
    Outside - Outdoor Shower
Bedrooms:
  • 3 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 8 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Large Double Bed, 1 Cot
    Bedroom 2 - 1 Large Double Bed
    Bedroom 3 - 1 Double Bed, 3 Single Bed
Entertainment:
  • TV
  • satellite or cable
  • stereo system
  • CD
  • DVD
  • books
  • books - fiction/non-fiction
  • video library
Outside:
  • patio
  • garden
  • terrace
  • barbecue
  • parking
  • 10 garden chairs
Swimming Pools:
  • private pool
Suitability:
  • not suitable for elderly or infirm
  • pets considered
  • children welcome
  • wheelchair inaccessible
Local Activities:
  • swimming
  • walking
  • cycling
  • horse riding
  • mountain biking
Attractions:
  • ATM/bank
  • autumn foliage
  • churches
  • forests
  • museums
Leisure Activities:
  • bird watching
  • hiking
  • mountain climbing
  • outlet shopping
  • sight seeing
Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • restaurants
  • scenic drives
Nearby Services:
  • medical services

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Reviews for this holiday farmhouse rental in Abruzzo, Italy

Rating
5 out of 5

Fantastico!

Kester&Jo Wiltshire UK
Review Submitted: June 23, 2009 Date of Stay: June 2009
This is a fabulous place to stay .. one of the best we’ve found in 8 years of travelling to Italy.

The region of Abruzzo is wonderful with amazing scenery, loads of different places to visit from the remoteness of the Grand Saso mountains, rural towns, medieval towns & castles, busy shopping towns and the bustle of the Italian beaches. Something for everyone, and pretty much all within 1hrs drive… what more can you ask for?

We were here in June. The weather was perfect and we felt like we have the area to ourselves. Don’t expect loads or touristy stuff .. and make sure you have some basic Italian …. this is proper Italy .. just what we wanted!

Casa Cichella is a real gem of a property, definitely one of the best in the region. The stonework of the house is wonderful, the interior has been done beautifully and the outside space has been laid out perfectly sun terraces, shaded areas, olive grove, lawns and a gorgeous pool with views down the Fino valley and across to the neighbouring town.

The kitchen is the best we’ve ever had. If you like to do your own cooking this has everything you need from great workspace down to sharp knives. Clearly a lot of thought has gone into providing for guests every need. If you’re not a budding Antonio Carluccio then there are many places to eat & drink from the local town bar (stunning views from the piazza) to local restaurants & agroturismos. Good, typical Abbruzi food, everywhere.

Sharon & Steve are perfect hosts. They are there to welcome you, always there if you need them but giving you all the privacy you wish for. You’ll probably also get some visits from the ‘real owners’ … Whiskey & Soda, 2 “so cheeky they’re gorgeous” little dogs, just coming down to make sure you’re ok!

All of the info about the area is described in detail in their own guide at the house, the infamous ‘Blue Book’ .. this is a stunning piece of work … makes the Dorling & Kindersley books seem positively dull!

Steve & Sharon have really integrated into the local community, they know everything & everyone and therefore can make sure you get everything out of a holiday that you want. Having a holiday on a real working Olive farm makes you feel like you’re really becoming part of the real Italy as well.

We echo the sentiment of the other reviews for Casa Cichella .. in that we really shouldn’t be telling anyone how good this place is .. it should be kept a secret … reserved for just a few privileged lovers of ‘Real Italy’.
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Rating
5 out of 5

Beautiful holiday location - truly relaxing

Letzer-Moore's Norfolk UK
Review Submitted: November 1, 2009 Date of Stay: October 2009
We had a fantastic stay at the end of Oct ( 2 adults 3 kids) the house is ideal for relaxing and as a base to return to after a day exploring to bbq. The house was very clean on arrival and had everything we needed. Steve & Sharon are excellent hosts and didn't mind in the slightest when we wondered up the hill to watch them pick olives ! The local area is true Italy and the locals were great even with my Italian skills ( occassionally muddled with a bit of Spanish !) The book/guide provided by Steve and Sharon set us up to find the hidden gems food wise.
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Rating
3 out of 5

Pretty farmhouse and amazing scenery

Frequent returners to Italy Hertfordshire, UK
Review Submitted: October 28, 2009 Date of Stay: September 2009
We stayed at the farmhouse in early September and the weather was reasonably good. The house and garden are very pretty and in keeping with the Abruzzo region which has some stunning views.

The farmhouse was adequately furnished and equipped for our party of four and the gazebo provided a wonderful retreat in the early evening.

We found the guidebook Steve prepared extremely helpful and informative.
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Rating
5 out of 5

la dolce vita at Casa Cichella

Lee,Ann and Family matlock
Review Submitted: September 7, 2009 Date of Stay: August 2009
What a find!
Casa Cichella was the perfect holiday retreat for our group of 7-4 adults and 3 young children.

The house itself is a gorgeous renovation and Steve and Sharon,the owners clearly put a lot of thought into making the house suitable for allcomers.Everything you need is in the house with hundreds of books and Dvd's to keep you entertained should the weather dictate.Also they have produced a fantastic guide book for the area wth all the information you will ever need to paln your holiday

We were blessed with fantastic weather during out stay and so the pool and garden areas were well used.There is literally acres of space for the children to play and explore.And outdoor toys provided too.

There were plenty of good value authentic(rather than touristy) restaurants in the villages around Montefino.Remember to take a phrase book as menus are virtually non existent!!

Further afield the resorts on the adriatic coast were superb and beaches exceptionally clean.There was plenty to do for the children and the restaurants/bars were slightly more cosmopolitan if thats what you are looking for.

Finally the assistance received from Steve and Sharon through out our stay was first rate,whether it was sorting out a problem we had with the hire car,directions to the nearest golf course or just recommending a restaurant nothing was too much trouble.

Excellent holiday for families
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Rating
5 out of 5

Casa Cichella, Abruzzo

PWWR Lichfield, Staffordshire, UK
Review Submitted: August 30, 2009 Date of Stay: August 2009
Truly fabulous property - quiet location, v traditional and beautifully restored.

We had a perfect week's holiday at Casa Cichella - some of the family liked lazy days at the villa, enjoying the quiet, the sun and of course the pool! ......while others liked getting out and about and there is some much to see in the area.

P
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