Rooms & beds
Bedrooms: 1(Sleeps: 2)
Bedroom 1
queen
Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom 1
Toilet · shower · bidet
Spaces
- Kitchen
- Living Room
- Deck/Patio
- DiningSeating for 2 people
- Balcony
- Lawn/Garden
Amenities
Featured
- Swimming pool
- Internet
- Pets Welcome
- Fireplace
- TV
- Parking
- No Smoking
- Heater
Safety features
- Smoke detectorCombined smoke alarm and carbon-monoxide detectors are located in the kitchen / living room and the utility area.
- Exterior lighting
- Carbon monoxide detectorCombined smoke alarm and carbon-monoxide detectors are located in the kitchen / living room and the utility area.
- First aid kitA first aid kit is located in the utility area.
- Deadbolt lock
- Safe
- Fire extinguisherA fire extinguisher is located in the kitchen.
Location Type
- Rural
- Mountain
- Mountain View
General
- HeatingUnder floor gas central heating
- Wood StoveFirst basket of wood provided.
- Hair Dryer
- FireplaceComplete with a log burning stove.
- Basic Soaps
- ParkingDedicated off road parking provided.
- Towels ProvidedKitchen and Bedroom towels are provided on a weekly basis. we also provide a beach towel for the duration of your stay.
- Iron & Board
- Toilet Paper
- Washing Machine4kg washer
- InternetThe villa has wi-fi.
- Linens ProvidedFresh bed linens are provided on a weekly basis.
- Wireless Internet
- Baby Gate
- Safe
- Paper Towels
Kitchen
- Coffee MakerThe villal has a moka stove-top coffee maker, an electric expresso machine and a cafetière.
- Pantry ItemsWe provide a welcome pack sufficient to cook a simple evening meal with wine and the following mornings breakfast. When booking please let us know if you have any special dietary needs.
- Dishes & UtensilsThe kitchen has a good range of cooking utensils and cookware for every budding chief. Complete with crockery, cutlery and glassware for that evening meal at home.
- Grill
- Lobster Pot
- StoveFour ring gas hob.
- Kettle
- OvenElectric oven
- RefrigeratorFridge freezer
- Toaster
Dining
- Childs Highchair
Entertainment
- ToysNormally a selection of board games are available including scrabble and chess, However, due to Covid these have been temporary removed.
- BooksNormally, English language paper backs available, However, due to Covid these have been temporary removed.
- Music LibraryNormally guests have access to the owners CD collection, However, due to Covid these have been temporary removed.
- TelevisionFlat screen TV
- StereoBluetooth DAB digital radio with CD player, FM Radio, AUX input and USB port.
- Video LibraryNormally, guests have access to the owners DVD collection, However, due to Covid these have been temporary removed.
- DVD PlayerBlu-ray player.
Outside
- Kayak/CanoeNearby Abruzzo rafting offers Kayak and canoe hire as well as guided river days.
- Beach Towels
- Outdoor Furniture
- GolfThe flatter terrain towards the coast offers a couple of golf courses and a round could be combined with a day at the beach.
- Ski & SnowboardThere are two ski resorts nearby where ski equipment can be hired. Passo Lanciano is 40 minutes away and Roccarasso is just over an hour.
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessibleUnfortunately we are located on a hillside with a steep drive down to the property. In addition the villa occupies two floors and the staircase doesn't have a stairlift.
- Long-term Renters Welcome
Pool / Spa
- Outdoor Pool
- Private PoolThe 12m x 4m pool is shared with the owners although we seek to respect your privacy and aim not to use the pool when you are poolside.
Notes
- Pete and Julie can book a wide range of services including massage, wine tasting, accompanied walks, restaurants etc that are just over the 15 minute drive threshold to be listed on the property details. Please ask if you have any specific requirements.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
- 50% refund (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 14 days before check-in.
Damage and Incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children not allowed - Babies no problem. Sadly not suitable for toddlersBabies no problem. Sadly not suitable for toddlers
Pets allowed - We have 2 sociable dogs who love to make friends.We have 2 sociable dogs who love to make friends.
No events - Casa della Zia is the ideal hideaway for two.Casa della Zia is the ideal hideaway for two.
No smoking - We ask that guests do not smoke inside the villa.We ask that guests do not smoke inside the villa.
Max guests: 2
Minimum age of primary renter: 18
- Please comply with all Covid regulations. If the Covid regulations prevent you from coming on your chosen dates we will provide a 100% refund.
- Please use the throws provided for the sofa and armchair in the lounge area if you are wearing sun tan lotion :)
- Enjoy a glass of wine by the pool but we ask that you use the acrylic glasses for your wine & drinks. Broken glass means draining & refilling.
Cleaning practices
High-touch surfaces cleaned with disinfectant (like countertops, light switches, handles, and faucets)
All towels and bedding washed in hot water that’s at least 60ºC/140ºF
Cleaned with disinfectant
Follows industry health association: European Holiday Home Association (EHHA - Europe)
Follows regional health guidelines: Safe Hospitality National Protocol (Italy)
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Hosted by Jools Thorpe
Ask a questionAbout Jools Thorpe
We fell in love with Abruzzo on our first ever visit and our dream was to live here some day. Life made us reflect on it's uncertainty and we decided to follow our dream of living here sooner rather than later. Providence enabled us to do this in 2014. Julie is an early retiree from the NHS and Pete used to be a senior manager in the Insurance sector. We have 2 friendly dogs who love having visitors - Just don't let them con you into thinking they need feeding every time they see you!
Jools Thorpe purchased this Villa in 2011
Why Jools Thorpe chose Palombaro
We wanted somewhere we could make our own and which would provide us with our home plus a holiday property. In selecting the property we asked ourselves what we would want a holiday villa to be. The abandoned villa that would be totally renovated to become Casa della Zia ticked all the boxes and more. We both loved the location - the views are stunning and the community is warm and welcoming. As a towny Jools can't get over the variety of the wildlife she has seen just in our olive grove - wild boar, badgers, foxes, deer, a little owl and a Kite (the avian variety that is!).
What makes this Villa unique
Abruzzo is something of an undiscovered gem. The people here are strong and kind and welcomed us unconditionally. The sense of community is fantastic and has reminded us what we had lost back in the UK. The fact that we are 40 mins away from the Mountain top and ski resorts in one direction and 30 minutes from the sea in the other direction offers so many possibilities of things to do with your day. However it is very tempting just to relax and enjoy the immediate area. The fabulous weather, food and wine was another reason to come!
- Languages:
- english, italian