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10/10 Excellent
Jane N.
Aug 17, 2015
Fabulous house in a beautiful region
This was our first visit to Villa Emilio and Abruzzo. The villa itself is surrounded by olives trees and vineyards - a haven of peace and tranquility - with views to the mountains beyond. The house itself is truly special: modern and comfortable, it is pristine, well cared-for and spotlessly clean. It offers everything you could possibly need and more. Sadly, our holiday was only a week and we would have loved to have been able to stay longer! As if the setting, the house and the lovely pool were not enough, the owners, Francesca and Tommaso, gave us a wonderful welcome and it is largely down to them that our holiday at Villa Emilio has been unforgettable. Nothing was too much trouble and they were always happy to give recommendations or advice on places to visit or restaurants and local specialities to try and so on - Tommaso particularly is very keen to introduce visitors to his little-known and very unspoiled region of Abruzzo. Francesca and Tommaso were charming, kind and genuine hosts - yet, at the same time, never intrusive. The area attracts very few foreign tourists and is definitely worth a visit. Don't miss the chance to have a delicious meal in wonderful surroundings on a traditional trabocco (fishing jetty over the sea) - fresh fish in a beautiful spot over the waters of the Adriatic - we had a lovely evening - thanks again to Francesca and Tommaso! Great pizza at La Berlocca, wonderful ice cream at the Copa de Dora, and the neighbouring vineyard of Collefrisio is also worth a visit. I feel like we have just scratched the surface of Abruzzo - but we will definitely be back as soon as we can!