Location: Castelli, Abruzzo, Italy, Europe (75 minutes from Rome; 40 minutes from Pescara.)
Accommodations: Villa, 3 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 3 Baths (Sleeps 6-7)
Our Villa is situated on a 20 acre property within the lush hills of Abruzzo, overlooking the town of Castelli and backing onto the Gran Sasso National Park. The Villa is surrounded by majestic mountains, sweeping vistas and beautiful rural Italian countryside.
Castelli has flourished since the XI century when the Benedictine Abbey of San Salvatore introduced pottery to the area laying the foundations from which arose famous artists such as Orazio Pompei, the brothers Grue and Gentilli. Today, some of these works can be seen in The Louvre of Paris, the British Museum of London, and the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art in New York.
The tradition carries on to this day as Castelli houses the Ceramic Art Museum and the National School of Art. Both Majolica reproductions and more modern ceramics are offered for sale year round. During the month of August as many as 50 local artisans gather in a fair to exhibit and sell their work among the many workshops, studios, shops, restaurants, and cafes which line the ancient town streets.
The Villa makes an excellent homebase for exploring the endless hidden gems of this unique region of Italy. The Adriatic Sea is a 40 minute drive East. Rome is a 90 minute drive West. One passes hillside vineyards and fields of sunflowers along the old winding country roads. The A24 is a short distance away, and in every direction untold hours of exploring and delight await.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: with outdoor drying lines
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed (3)
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Hiking in the Abruzzo National Park, Shopping in the Villages nearby. Excellent base for day-tripping.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Mar 01-May 31 .. $800/week.
Jun 01-Aug 31 .. $975/week.
Sep 01-Oct 31 .. $800/week.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- The town of Castelli. - Castelli, Teramo, Abruzzo, Italy Vacation Villa
- The villa at the end of the long driveway. - Castelli, Teramo, Abruzzo, Italy Vacation Villa
- Upper and lower balconies of Villa from courtyard. - Castelli, Teramo, Abruzzo, Italy Vacation Villa
- View of Mt Camicia through the villa courtyard and gate;
- Leather sofas in living room downstairs in the Villa.
- Villa interior from upstairs master bedroom balcony looking through the hall
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #20543
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