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Garden with loungers and TT table
Il Castellano at sunset
The pool
The garden

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
10 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 143229.2 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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San Ginesio, Le Marche
  • Place, Sibillini Cycling
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Pallotta Castle
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Sarnano Waterfalls
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

10 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bedroom

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 8

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 9

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 10

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Il Castellano, a beautiful Italian villa set in its own grounds/woodland

Il Castellano is a large country house, perfectly restored with respect to its original character. Situated in the San Ginesio district, it lies within half an hour of both the Adriatic coast and the Sibillini mountain range and National Park. It stands at roughly 450m above sea level in a very peaceful location in its own Mediterranean wood, and surrounded by a large lawn. The house sleeps 14 with 3 double rooms, 6 singles and one twin, with three bathrooms each with shower. There is a large swimming pool set amongst an olive grove with wonderful views of the surrounding countryside.

There is a strong WiFi internet connection at the house.

Perhaps the most attractive feature are the woods which stretch behind the house for 5 acres, with pathways, benches and tables, ideal for picnicking, or just to enjoy the beautiful views over the surrounding countryside. All for exclusive use by the guests.


Outside the house.: Surrounding the house is a large area of land, part of which comprises the lawn, but mainly consisting of a wood set with walkways and paths. Surrounding the wood are fields, which are cultivated throughout the year. The whole area is beset by trees and shrubs of Mediterranean origin, such as oaks, Holm-oaks, olives, willows, fruit trees, and brooms.
Also, the area is populated by many animals, which roam freely: you can easily come across hares, pheasants, squirrels, deer, wild boar, porcupine, etc.
To the south of the house flows the Entogge stream, along which run paths accessible by foot or mountain bike which allow total immersion into the natural environment.
Otherwise you can simply relax and bathe in the sun, or read a book beneath the shade of a hundred-year-old oak tree.

Immediately around the house is an large garden with outside seating, sun chairs, umbrellas, a wood fire and BBQ for cooking, and an outside shower.

Horse-riding and tennis are both available nearby.
There is also a large swimming-pool as well as tennis courts in the nearby town of San Ginesio (10 mins by car).
A bank, chemist's, Post Office and supermarket are all available in both San Ginesio, and Colmurano.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

San Ginesio

Located in San Ginesio, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. The Butterfly Garden and International Museum of Humor in Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Tenuta Colli di Serrapetrona and Tenuta Murola. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding, mountain biking and cycling nearby.
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San Ginesio, Le Marche

What's nearby

  • Sibillini Cycling - 13 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Piazza Alta - 13 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Pallotta Castle - 13 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Sarnano Waterfalls - 15 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Lago di Fiastra - 19 min drive - 17.7 km

Getting around

  • Tolentino Station - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ristorante La Torre - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Terra Nostra - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Pizzeria Il Colle - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante Pizzeria L'Antico Approdo - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bar Pizzeria Da Marino - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Il Castellano, a beautiful Italian villa set in its own grounds/woodland have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Il Castellano, a beautiful Italian villa set in its own grounds/woodland?

As of 28 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Il Castellano, a beautiful Italian villa set in its own grounds/woodland on 7 Jun 2026 start from £228, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Il Castellano, a beautiful Italian villa set in its own grounds/woodland pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Il Castellano, a beautiful Italian villa set in its own grounds/woodland?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Il Castellano, a beautiful Italian villa set in its own grounds/woodland?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Il Castellano, a beautiful Italian villa set in its own grounds/woodland?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Il Castellano, a beautiful Italian villa set in its own grounds/woodland located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Pallotta Castle, Sibillini Cycling and The Butterfly Garden. Piazza Alta and Sarnano Waterfalls are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerstin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Secluded casa & great landscape & pool

3 families from Germany (aged 4 to 54) enjoyed staying here. Great landscape (take your bike with you if you are not afraid of short 20% climbs). Incredible pool with solar-shower (used every day for hours). We used the wood-fired oven a few times for perfect pizza. Communication with the owner (Marco) was perfect. Easy check-in and -out. Dont trust Googel: There is no road dividing the house from the pool. Dont drive with a Porsche 911 to the house - he will not have enough clearance. But every normal car will do. Back in Germany we miss the decelerated daily routine we had and the pool. If you like quietness, italian coffee and ice, if you dont need 5-star-hotel-service and a red carpet: Come here to visit !
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2024
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6/10 Okay

Morena M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Die Gastgeber waren freundlich, der Check in hat problemlos geklappt. Es ist ein altes Landhaus, überall kommen Stinkwanzen rein. Es standen zwei Zimmer weniger zur Verfügung als angekündigt. Der Pool kippte nach drei Tagen, wurde dann aber wieder gereinigt. Es gibt Schäferhunde außerhalb des Grundstücks. Vor denen wurde nicht gewarnt, eine Person wurde vom Hund gebissen. Für den Schäfer gab es keine Konsequenz. Auch wenn die Gastgeber freundlich waren, würden wir nicht wiederkommen.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Sarah-Lynn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Großes Haus, ruhige Gegend

Sind nett von Marco empfangen worden. Kommunikation über WhatsApp Gruppe problemlos.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Theo K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Een plek om toch te koesteren

Aangenaam, groot huis met heel wat mogelijkheden. Leuk apart gelegen en net zwembad, grote tuin. Erg behulpzame en discrete eigenaar. Enig nadeel: gasvuur voldoet voor kleinere groepen, maar voor een grote groep werkt het wat te traag.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Einfach nur empfehlenswert!

Es war einfach wundervoll. Viel Natur, toller Swimmingpool, Ausstattung im Haus einwandfrei. Wir kommen sehr gern wieder. Wir hatten einen tollen Urlaub.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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8/10 Good

Renato F.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Ti deve piacere l’isolamento e la natura

Bene
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Axel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastisch

Wir haben als große Gruppe mit insgesamt 7 Kindern eine wunderbare Zeit in dem Haus verbracht. Es liegt ziemlich abgeschieden in einer wunderschönen Landschaft. Supermärkte und Cantinas sind aber in Reichweite (Auto nötig). Das Haus hat im Moment 8 Schlafzimmer, die alle auch bei hohen Temperaturen ein gutes Klima haben. Die Küche ist wunderbar groß. Man hat viel Platz, um sich beim Kochen auszubreiten. Auch der Pizzaofen und der Grill im Garten haben waren eine echte Bereicherung. Der Pool war natürlich ein Highlight. Besonders die Kinder waren mehr im Wasser als außerhalb. Nur das jüngste Kind in unserer Gruppe (6 Jahre) konnte nicht im Pool stehen. Im Garten gab es auch noch eine Tischtennisplatte, die oft von uns benutzt wurde. Der Pool wie auch alle anderen Teile des Hauses wurden von Marco, dem Verwalter, gepflegt. Alles war in bester Ordnung. Einen besseren Verwalter kann man nicht haben. Hilfreich und zuvorkommend in jeder Hinsicht. Wenn es Probleme gab, hat Marco sie sofort gelöst. Die Kommunikation mit Marco und auch dem Hausbesitzer, Gabriel, war dementsprechend sehr gut und unkompliziert. Gerne wieder! Viele Grüße!
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2020
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10/10 Excellent

CORINNE K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super séjour

Nous avons passé un excellent séjour. La maison est confortable et spacieuse. La piscine est top et très propre. Le plus est que les enfants ont pied partout et elle est n’est accessible que par une porte fermée. L’accueil du propriétaire et son fils Marco a été parfait, ce sont des gens très gentils, serviables et à l’écoute. Marco, avec qui nous avons sympathisé, nous a accompagné pour nous faire découvrir quelques spots magnifiques de la région. Si nous le pouvons, nous reviendrons sans hésitation ! Merci !
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Floris S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mooi groot huis met zwembad in de Marche

Il Castellano is een mooi groot huis in de heuvels van de Marche. Zeer geschikt voor grote groep en familie. Goede grote keuken met afwasmachine, twee zitkamers, sateliet tv en wifi. Drie nette badkamers met douche en wc en een goede wasmachine. Beetje kleine bbq, mooi groot overdekt terras. Flinke ruige omheinde tuin erbij. En een mooi groot zeer schoon zwembad. Het huis en zwembad staan tussen bomen en struiken wat enerzijds veel privacy geeft maar ook niet veel vergezichten. Eigenaren Mario en zoon Marco (spreekt goed Engels) zijn hele aardige en gastvrije gastheren die zeer behulpzaam zijn als dat nodig is. Enige verbeterpunt is het servies; er ontbreken soepkommen en bakjes voor toetjes e.d. Kortom, een aanrader voor grote groepen / gezinnen die willen genieten van het klimaat, de rust en de natuur van de Marche!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Romuald M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Maison familiale ideale

Maison au calme dans un environnement en pleine nature. Maison grande et entretenue. Accueil très chaleureux.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Krista R.

Krista

It was a fantastic place, wonderful vacation: rooms were convenient and precinct was amazing. Owner Mario is a very helpful and kind man. I recommend that villa 100%.
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8/10 Good

Sonja F.

Book now, you will not be disappointed

We loved our stay at Il Castellano which my brother booked for his 50th birthday. There were 14 family members in our party and with the 3 bathrooms we had plenty of room and space. Such a wonderful area to be in, sitting under the tree out the front of the villa, overlooking the valleys and mountains, its idyllic. The pool was really enjoyable and kept very clean by the filters. We had a bbq a lot of evenings (when we weren't out) and we ate outside altogether in the garden. The table in the kitchen was big enough for all of us for breakfast The kitchen was rustic and well equipped beware of the toaster though, you could start cooking the toast the day before lol Great to have a dishwasher and a washing machine which were well used The children enjoyed the games room and there were quite a few inflatables for them to enjoy in the pool The owner is very friendly, doesn't speak a word of English but happily chats away to you in Italian, funnily enough though most of the time we kinda got what he was saying The villa can't be found by satnav, but as we were met and showed where it was, it was easy to find from then on. There was a donkey and her baby on the road to the villa, they were there most days but not all, really cute San Ginesio has a market on Sunday to get the local produce but it is in driving distance, not walking distance We flew into Venice, which was about 4 and half or 5 hours drive, Rome was about a 3 hour drive away, we drove to Orto and took the train into Rome But there were some beautiful places to visit a lot closer, easier and quicker to travel to and it is not far to drive to the coast and to the many walled towns around the villa. A very comfortable villa, in a marvellous area of Italy
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10/10 Excellent

ermanno s.

Pasqua in famiglia

Il Castellano è un casale accogliente in un luogo sereno e pacifico. Abbiamo apprezzato la cortesia del Sig. Gabriel nei primi contatti via mail e la generosità del proprietario Sig. Mario, persona molto disponibile e calorosa. Spesso affittiamo case per vacanza, e qui abbiamo trovato pulizia, serietà, e tutto l'occorrente per iniziare il soggiorno (senza dover correre a comprare fiammiferi, carta igienica o sale da cucina...). La proprietà offre tutto ciò di cui si può aver bisogno ed è in ottime condizioni. E' impagabile pranzare tutti insieme nell'enorme cucina intorno al tavolone! Il luogo è magnifico se si apprezzano l'isolamento e la solitudine, e per i nostri figli è stato un paradiso. Il negozietto più vicino è ad almeno 5 Km, su e giù per le colline. Questa zona delle Marche è un gioiello nascosto. Una piccola vacanza di grande qualità!
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10/10 Excellent

Rita E.

Perfect

Oh wow what a brilliant place. We have stayed in many places in Italy and none have been as well equipped as this house. The pool is really lovely. We loved San Ginesio and tried out many restaurants in the area, all of which were excellent. Mario is wonderful and Gabriel is extremely helpful. We were there for 2 weeks in August, and I if I could I'd go back next year I would. It's perfect for relaxing, visiting the mountains or for the beach. I would definitely recommend.
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10/10 Excellent

Fab family property

Il Castellano was perfect for our group of 3 families with young children. The pool was lovely and the gardens around the house meant the children had lots of space to play. The house was informal in style which suited us. Mario was lovely and Gabriel extremely helpful. Highly recommended.
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10/10 Excellent

Claude G.

Vacances dans une Italie hors des sentiers battus

Avec un groupe d'amis ( 9 adultes et 4 enfants ) , nous avons passé deux semaines de vacances à "il Castellano" durant le mois de juillet 2010 . "Il Castellano" est une très belle maison , spacieuse , bien équipée , avec une grande piscine , et bien située dans une superbe région encore épargnée par le tourisme de masse : Les Marches . Nous y avons rencontré très peu de français ( nous avons souvent été pris pour des anglais ou des américains ) . Les habitants - accueillants - échappent aux clichés habituels que l'on fait des italiens en France . Gabriel , un anglais tombé amoureux de la région - sympathique , prévenant , disponible , attentif aux désirs de ses hôtes - fut notre interlocuteur durant les premiers jours . Puis , Mario le propriétaire , discret , chaleureux , généreux ( nous n'oublierons pas le panier de produits locaux à l'arrivée et l'huile d'olive de sa production qu'il nous a offerts ) nous a fait partager , lors d'une splendide sortie en montagne , sa passion pour les Monts Sibyllins et pour région , Les Marches . Une véritable rencontre , venue couronner , une merveilleuse quinzaine de jours de vacances . Nous reviendrons à "Il Castellano".
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10/10 Excellent

Splendid vacation

We were two families spending a fortnight in July at Il Castellano. The house is exquisite, the kids loved the pool, I enjoyed long biking tours in the hilly roads (thanks to Gabriel for arranging rental of road bkes!). Cooking facilities were excellent. The only downsides were the long distance from major airports and very hot July nights. Great for cycling enthusiasts! Plenty of room for large families/parties
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful retreat

We stayed in the villa with our extended family in August 2007. The villa is well appointed and spacious, and the grounds are astounding! Whether it is larking around in the pool (very good pool, raised up in a fenced and gated area, surrounded by young olive trees with great views - very safe) or reading in the shade of the magestic oak taking in the valley, or having a family meal from the pizza oven and barbeque room, it is the most relaxing and beautiful spot. The nearby town of San Ginesio, a medieval walled town with a lovely square and several good resturants, is welcoming and charming, with a great parade through some public gardens. Its about an hours drive to the coastline, but it makes a good day excursion as there are plenty of beaches with facilities along the nearby streach. This area is more frequented by Italians on holiday, and really does feel like an Italian holiday. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

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