Villa Collecimino

Breakfast on the terrace

Double bedroom apartment 2

Living room/kitchen, apartment 3

Prices Currency Conversion

Rental periods	Apartment 1	Apartment 2	Apartment 3
27 October - 15 December 2007	£430	£370	£295
15 December - 6 January 2008	£500	£440	£365
6 January - 14 March 2008	£395	£430	£320
15 March - 18 July 2008	£460	£500	£385
19 July - 29 August 2008	£535	£570	£450
30 August - 31 October 2008	£460	£500	£385
1 November - 12 December 2008	£395	£430	£320
13 December 2008 - 2 January 2009	£460	£500	£385

Notes on prices
Prices shown are for the properties per week in UK Pounds.
We can offer a discount of 10% off the larger apartment, if two or more apartments are rented together. If you would like to rent the whole villa, please contact us.

Changeover day
Changeover day is usually Saturday, but is flexible.
Arrival time 15.30-16.30. Departure time 10.00

Apartment 1 (2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4)

1 double (Queen size) bedroom. 1 twin bedroom. 1 bathroom with wc, bidet, sink, bath + shower attachment. 1 shower room with wc, laundry sink, shower. Kitchen (with oven, hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, washing machine, iron/ironing board, kettle). Dining room, reception room (with books, games and jigsaw puzzles) We supply a handbook giving lots of information about restaurants, shopping, local attractions etc.

Apartment 2 (2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4/6)

1 bedroom with double (queen size) bed. 1 twin bedroom. 1 bathroom with wc, bidet, sink, bath and shower attachment. 1 shower room with wc, shower, sink and laundry sink. Kitchen/diner with oven, hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine, microwave, iron/ironing board and kettle. Reception room with two good quality comfortable sofa beds. Good selection of books, games and jigsaw puzzles. We supply a handbook giving lots of information about restaurants, shopping, local attractions etc.

Apartment 3 (1 bedroom, sleeps 2/4)

1 double/twin bedroom. Large open plan living room/kitchen/diner (with oven, hob, grill, fridge/freezer, iron/ironing board, hob, kettle and ornamental fireplace (with two good quality comfortable sofa beds). 1 shower room with wc, bidet, sink, shower cubicle and washing machine. Good selection of books, games and jigsaw puzzles. We supply a handbook giving lots of information about restaurants, shopping, local attractions etc.

Notes on accommodation
The villa/apartments have central heating - fuel charged at cost (metered). The villa/apartment is suitable for children. We can supply cots and high chairs if required in all 3 apts.
10% discount offered on the larger apartment if 2 apartments are rented together. Please see our own website for more details.

Accessibility
Apartment 1 (ground floor) has reasonable wheelchair access - there is just one small step into the property from the road, then the rest is on the flat. Apartment 2 on the first floor does not have wheelchair access and is accessed via an external spiral staircase.

Outside
The villa stands in 3.5 acres of land, which includes a garden with shared swimming pool (6m x 4m), olive grove, orchard and agricultural land - guests are welcome to make use of the garden, grounds and olive grove. There are balconies/terraces on all sides of each apartment with access from all bedrooms, lounge and kitchen; all with tables, chairs and sun loungers and with views of the Gran Sasso and Maiella mountain ranges and/or the Adriatic sea.

Coast/Beach
The nearest beaches are 29 kms away on the Adriatic coast. They can be reached in about 30 minutes. Abruzzo has a very long coast line of pine-fringed, clean, sandy beaches that stretch for more than 15 miles. The shallow, warm waters of the Adriatic are ideal for safe, family bathing.

Golf
Two golf courses near Pescara - approx. one hour away.

Skiing
Skiing is available at several ski resorts approx. 1.5 - 2 hours drive away, e.g. Fonte Cerreto and Roccaraso. Suitable for all levels, beginners, families and competition level. Season from Jan-April. Ski equipment can be hired.

Travel
The nearest airport is Pescara which is 43km away and can be reached in about 40-45 minutes. Car hire is essential. Cars can be hired at Pescara airport. You can also fly into Ancona which is 2 hours away or Rome which is 2.5 hours away.

Distances
The nearest village is Cesi, 10 minutes drive away. Castiglione M.R. is 15 minutes away, Penne 15 minutes away and Pescara 40-45 minutes away. Rome is just 2.5 hours away.

Further details
There is a supermarket 2 minutes walk from our villa and a small bar. We also have regular visits from a mobile baker, fishmonger and butcher. The village of Cesi, 10 minutes drive away has a large supermarket and a range of other shops. Penne is 15 minute drive away with a good range of shops, cafe/bars, banks, post office, etc. and a beautiful old medieval section. Castiglione M.R. - 15 minutes drive away has a bank, post office and range of other shops. It is also an interesting town with many medieval buildings.
We have an 'agriturismo' just 500 yards from our villa that serves home cooked organic food (lunch and dinner) from produce grown on their own land and a short drive from many other restaurants and two medieval hilltop towns.
There are many places of interest to visit, including the Gran Sasso and Maiella National Parks where you can enjoy majestic mountain scenery, a wide variety of flora and fauna and if you are lucky, you may spot a wild bear, wolf or chamois. Or visit some of the lovely medieval towns, such as Atri, L'Aquila or Castelli, famed for its beautiful hand painted ceramics.

Booking notes
Please contact us if you would like to book. A 30% deposit (credit/debit cards, cheque or bank transfer accepted) will secure your booking. Security/breakage deposit of £200 or 300 euros is taken on arrival and is returned on day of departure.

Guest comments
‘Thought Villa Collecimino looked pretty good on the web-site - the reality was vastly better! The Sunday morning view of the mountains was jaw dropping. We're already planning to come back for more’ Kevin & Linda, Stirling, Scotland

‘Thank you for a fantastic stay in a wonderful apartment’ The Fox family, Hawkhurst, Kent

‘View phenomenal and so interesting. Impressed by the professionalism, as has been the case since first finding the website. This has been an exceptional stay in a villa that makes you at home as soon as you put the key in the door. The scenery is magnificent and full of interest in every direction. For us the highlight has been the local people' Jerry & Sally, Basingstoke

'Had fab week - wonderful high standard, spotless apartment with stunning views' Dalby family, Newcastle

'This place is a must - the apartment was spotless and very spacious and the views from all directions are breathtaking' Brooks family, Southampton

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