Fully restored country villa with pool set in private gardens

4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10250 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Check out the area

Castel Frentano, Abruzzo

Shrine of the Eucharistic Miracle9 min drive
16th Ball Tattoo by Marco Biondi10 min drive
Spiaggia di Cala Turchino33 min drive
Pescara (PSR-Abruzzo Intl.)52 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

3 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Toilet 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

A fully restored country villa in Abruzzo, near the town of Lanciano in the village of Castel Frentano. The property sleeps 10. A 4 bedroom (all with aircon), 3 bathroom house with private pool that is set within 1/3rd of an acre overlooking the village of Castel Frentano. 15 minutes from the unspoilt Adriatic Sea and 45 minutes from Roman ski resorts. This house has been totally renovated to the highest standard with all modern facilities including aircon & wifi internet access. The house sits overlooking the hill village of Castel Frentano with its bars, shops and cafes, where it is possible to relax and get a taste of real Italian life.

Property manager

Tony

Languages

English, Italian

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Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 40

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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

Castel Frentano

Located in Castel Frentano, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. Majella National Park and Cascata di San Giovanni reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Zoo d'Abruzzo and Majella Adventure Park. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and hunting.

Castel Frentano, Abruzzo

What's nearby

Shrine of the Eucharistic Miracle - 9 min drive
Piazza Plebiscito - 9 min drive
16th Ball Tattoo by Marco Biondi - 10 min drive
Parco della Costa dei Trabocchi - 22 min drive
Spiaggia di Cala Turchino - 33 min drive

Getting around

Lanciano Station - 17 min drive
Pescara (PSR-Abruzzo Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

La Foce - 3 min drive
Bottega del Bocconotto - 18 min walk
La Fabbrica di Bocconotto - 3 min drive
Aquolina Food Fantasy - 4 min drive
Hotel Ristorante Leon D'Oro - 19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Fully restored country villa with pool set in private gardens have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Fully restored country villa with pool set in private gardens pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fully restored country villa with pool set in private gardens?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Fully restored country villa with pool set in private gardens?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fully restored country villa with pool set in private gardens located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly villa is within 6 mi (10 km) of Shrine of the Eucharistic Miracle, 16th Ball Tattoo by Marco Biondi, and Piazza Plebiscito. Town Square and Cantina Colle Moro are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Daniella S.

2 Sept 2023

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

A great stay!

We had a fabulous 2 weeks at the villa. We enjoyed lazy days by the pool during the hot daytimes. The Villa is well situated for visiting typical Abruzzo villages and the Trabocchi coast. The villa has everything you need for your holiday and was ample big enough for 6 adults and 3 children. The sunsets from the balcony were beautiful! Having aircon in the bedrooms was such a great addition during the hot evenings. Tony’s instructions and communication throughout the whole process was fantastic, so helpful! Antonio checked in on us and made sure we had all that we needed. Tina, the cleaner, gave us lots of recommendations for places to visit and places to eat! Would highly recommend this villa if you’re after a real piece of Abruzzo in the countryside.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Stuart F.

9 Aug 2022

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

Family get together and friends wedding

House clean, mosquito window nets broken upstairs, window security upstairs for children?, top floor bathroom window broken, outside patio needed good sweep as waterbomb balloons scattered about as they were on balcony. Mop not functional, bbq not useable(dirty) although brick/charcoal bbq excellent and one lounger broken, although promptly replaced. Could do with house name on house as road name not on all satnavs. Despite minor comments above a brilliant holiday enjoyed by all with good facilities, private/secluded good security, accommodation,pool, Castel Frentano has all you need but Conad supermarket not far away in Lanciano and the jewel in the crown Antonio ( local knowledge advice and his cooking)

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucy P.

25 Aug 2019

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

Great family venue

Stayed this summer with my sister, two families consisting of 4 adults and 6 children aged between 16 and 7 and the house accomodated us easily. The property was spacious and clean and the kitchen was well equipped. Highlight of the holiday was the pool which was in almost constant use hosting many games of water polo and the likes, very good for the younger children who were not strong swimmers as they could still take part in the shallower end of the pool. We were blessed with incredible weather and were very thankful of the air con! Most of our time was spent poolside but we also ventured to the beach Casalbordino, on the first visit the sea was calm, warm and clear and we spent hours in the water swimming and around the rocks watching small fish, the second visit found the sea much rougher and we all had fun in the waves. Local Oasi supermarket in Lanciano was great for supplies and gelato, the staff were very friendly and spoke fantastic English. We stumbled across a local festival in Pretoro in which the hill top village is lit up at night and street food and goods are sold along the winding roads which twist up through the town, it was a very honest look at modern Italy celebrating its old traditions, Thoroughly enjoyed out trip.

8/10 Good

wendy m.

3 Oct 2018

Holiday home Casa Trastulli in Castel Frentano

We really enjoyed our stay at Casa Trastulli in Castel Frentano. The property is a lovely spacious house with two bedrooms on both second and third floors; a cosy lounge, dinning room and well equipped kitchen on the ground floor. Possibly better equipped that most properties we have stayed in France, Spain and Portugal before. We made good use of the kitchen and the BBQ outside in the lovely enclosed garden. A welcome pack was left for us on arrival, which was much appreciated as it was evening when we arrived. Antonio, the Property Manager was on hand to check we were okay and helped us very quickly to address any issues. We had some problems with our shower overheating and he got that sorted out really quickly. He also helps ups find a really good local winery (which we went back to twice!) and even cut my daughter's hair for us (he is also the local barber)! Highly recommend asking him to cook for you, as his 5 course meal was delicious. The village is only a 15 minute walk and you can find most things there. We ate the most wonderful ice cream in the local Galateria. Be warned huge portions, but highly recommend. The bakery sold wonderful fruit filled croissants and be sure to try the local Bocconotti Montoriesi pastries. There is lots to do from visiting the wonderful sandy beaches, to going to the Majella National Park to tasting the excellent Abruzzo cuisine and local wine. The list is endless. We loved the Abruzzo region. We will definitely be coming back again.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

ANDY P.

24 Oct 2017

THE ESSENCE OF ITALY

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to this beautiful, but less familiar corner of Italy. The villa is perfectly clean, spacious, well appointed and cared for by the helpful Antonio who, as a lifelong village resident, is also a mine of local information. It's a converted old house, so has distinctive character but has been completely refurbished with a nice spacious modern kitchen/dining area - ideal for family meals. The location on the outskirts of Castle Frentano is perfect, just 20 minutes or so to the coast and some lovely beaches, coves, gelateria and fish restaurants and a similar distance to the mountains with extensive opportunities for trekking, mountain biking and so on. But if you prefer to relax and enjoy rural Italian life with great local wines and farm produce you would struggle to find a more authentic place. There is a brilliant Conad supermarket just 10 minutes away in Lanciano with everything from electrical goods to an unexpected sushi bar (!) but we shopped mostly in Castel Frentano itself, experiencing the delights of the grocery store, the baker on the main street (delicious pizza slices for a picnic) and Antonio the butcher's. And don't forget to try the local sweet cake delicacies - Bocconotto, fantastico! We only had a few days to explore, but there is so much to see in the local area - from picture perfect hilltop medieval towns to immaculate war graves, endless beaches and rugged mountains. This is Italy, unmistakable, timeless, beautiful, hospitable.

About the host

Hosted by Tony

Tony is a mid 50s retired sales director from Chester UK. Lynne is an interior designer with her own business. We bought the house in 2004 and spent 18 months doing it up. We are married with two young daughters, now at university, Kate aged 24 and Megan aged 22.

Why they chose this property

We wanted to buy a house in an undiscovered part of Italy & Abruzzo really fitted the bill. You can literally go 2 weeks without hearing anyone else speaking English. The scenery is just fantastic, not quite as rolling as Tuscany, but all the bright colours you expect of Italy in summer. The beaches are some of the best in Italy (Rough guide 2013) & having travelled to many different areas in Italy since buying the house, we always think that Abruzzo is just the best all round.
Having the mountains 30 minutes one way and the coast 20 minutes the other is what we always wanted & we've got it. Siamo molto fortunati!

What makes this property unique

Every year we discover a little bit more as the girls get older. Their current favourites are Aqualand at Vasto, snorkeling at La Foce and Go Ape! at Bocca di vallee.
Me, I prefer cooking a meal and getting a few local friends round for a couple beers, tasting a few Jamie Oliver dishes and singing along to a few tunes...