Beautiful villa, stunning views with lovely pool

6 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

Pool

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Check out the area

Contrada Chioviano IV SN, BISENTI Teramo Abruzzo

Sanctuary of San Gabriele dell'Addolorata51 min drive
Gran Sasso d'Italia53 min drive
Pescara (PSR-Abruzzo Intl.)55 min drive
Castel del Monte61 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Downstair Cloakroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Casa delle Rondinelle (House of Swallows) is 2km along a quiet hillside track 10 minutes from Castiglione Messer Raimondo/ Bisenti. With 60 olive and many fig and fruit trees to help yourself to. The stunning large swimming pool is a particular feature of the property with its views. Every every evening 100s of swallows swoop down over the cool water as you sip your delicious glass of Italian wine on the terrace! The farmhouse consists of 32ft kitchen with American style fridge, 6 ring gas cooker, dishwasher, large walk in larder with chest freezer, drinks fridge, ice maker, utility room with washing and drying machines, dining room, cloakroom, 40ft drawing room with open fire and French doors out to the terrace, an additional sitting room with 47" flat screen TV with Sky, UK Channels and BT Sport. A large terrace at the front of the house overlooks the pool/views where there are comfortable rattan sunbeams as well as an attractive jasmine and vine covered gazebo for lazy lunches and long dinners and a huge gas BBQ and lovely comfortable seating for drinks watching the sunset.

Property manager

Milly Browne

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Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Sea view

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 28

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

The pool is not fenced

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

No hen or stag parties as the area is not suited

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Plse smoke outside when possible and not upstairs

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30

Note from host: No hen or stag parties as the area is not suited

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

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

Bisenti

Located in Bisenti, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Calanchi di Atri Regional Nature Reserve and Villa Comunale dei Cappuccini, while Atri Municipal Theater and Castelli Ceramics Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Azzinano Playground and Picnic Area, or check out an event or a game at Gaetano Bonolis Stadium.

Contrada Chioviano IV SN, BISENTI Teramo Abruzzo

What's nearby

Sanctuary of San Gabriele dell'Addolorata - 51 min drive
Tower of Cerrano - 51 min drive
Gran Sasso d'Italia - 53 min drive
Castel del Monte - 61 min drive
Campo Imperatore - 77 min drive

Getting around

Montesilvano Station - 41 min drive
Pescara (PSR-Abruzzo Intl.) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

Antichi Sapori Ristorante Pizzeria Braceria - 13 min drive
Bar Pizzeria Pino Verde - 18 min drive
Ristorante Abruzzo Incantato - 16 min drive
La Taverna degli Antichi Sapori - 27 min drive
Ristorante Pizzeria Il Gallo - 22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful villa, stunning views with lovely pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Beautiful villa, stunning views with lovely pool pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Beautiful villa, stunning views with lovely pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful villa, stunning views with lovely pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful villa, stunning views with lovely pool located?

This family-friendly Bisenti holiday home is located in a rural location, 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from San Lorenzo Vini, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Calanchi di Atri Regional Nature Reserve and Villa Comunale dei Cappuccini. Atri Municipal Theater and Castelli Ceramics Museum are also within 20 miles (32 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Penny F.

14 Jul 2018

Perfetto!!!!

Our stay was absolutely perfect! It was a beautiful dream and all 12 of our guests felt it was really special. The pictures do not do this place justice. We could feel the love and attention to ALL details. Speaking of details, she has put together very comprehensive books that will answer any questions you have about the house and the surrounding area and towns. We used this book everyday to help guide us and we were not disappointed. You will have every comfort needed in the villa while enjoying the stunning, rustic beauty of the rolling hills and landscapes of Abruzzo. We had a family reunion here and we couldn't have picked a better place to call home for a week. Milly was incredibly generous and sweet. And, Tonino--the property manager! He and his family....they were fabulous and so patient with our Italian. Very special people indeed. We ate at his restaurant a couple of times and he also brought us a couple of meals. Best meals of our trip. Our car rental had a tire blow out and Tonino went above and beyond for us. We were in great hands. Milly has done a lovely job capturing the magic of Abruzzo in this villa and we would most definitely return----in a heartbeat!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Miles B.

11 Jun 2018

Not enough stars available!

Well equipped house with large clean pool. Access is via very narrow and steep roads that sometimes are no more than farm tracks but this is easily forgiven because of the peace and seclusion. The view! The quietness! I want to live here....

Stayed 14 nights in May 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

26 Aug 2015

Wonderful and tranquil in unspoilt area of Italy

This was our second visit to Rondinelle and both times have been fantastic. The house is lovely and peaceful and the surrounding views and areas are beautiful. Local amenities are good and very cheap to eat out - wonderful food and very local and unspoilt. Nothing was wanting in the very comfortable house and I would not hesitate to go back.

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter F.

26 Aug 2015

Get away from it all in comfort and style

What a gorgeous villa! Totally private, with lovely views over unspoilt countryside. The house itself is beautifully furnished, mixing traditional materials with all the mod cons we all now expect. The pool is large, spotless and a real feature. This area of Italy is relatively undiscovered by tourists, which is reflected in the fantastic value when eating out or shopping for food. Local restaurants are all family run and very friendly, with everything from pizza to T bone steaks totally delicious. When the bill arrives, you think they must have got the decimal point in the wrong place! Best of the lot is Tonino and Tina's place just up the road. Superb food - for very hungry people. They the nicest couple, who will look after you immaculately during your stay (nothing is too much trouble for them). Despite the villa's seclusion, everything you need is only a short drive away. Castiglione is well worth a visit, along with other hilltop villages locally (reminiscent of the bastide villages of South West France). If you want to escape the tourist trail, experience the "real" Italy and live in comfort and style, then this is the villa for you.

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

10/10 Excellent

31 Oct 2013

Fabulous 10 days

We had a wonderful stay at Rondinelle this summer - our third in a row for our family of 5 ranging from 18 - 23. The house is incredibly comfortable and stylish yet practical and very well equipped - best we have ever found. There is a great house book that gives you incredible detail on every butcher, baker and pasta maker in the area and so you can't go wrong with your shopping or eating out. There are quite a few local restaurants all near which all provide incredible value for money and wonderful simple and authentic food. Tonino and Tina who run the agritourism and Rondinelle are probably the nicest people you will have ever met and they look after you so beautifully and dinner with them is a real treat - make sure you haven't eaten all day. The local pizzeria in Castiglione does the best truffle pizza ever tasted for 6 Euros. The pool is beautiful, spotlessly clean and we love to enjoy the view poolside most days after visiting local markets and enjoying a cappuccino in the sun followed by a glass of wine watching the swallows swoop over the pool. Highly recommended and we will be definitely back again.

About the host

Hosted by Milly Browne

We have always dreamt of owning a house in Italy and to find somewhere not far from the sea but also near the mountains and skiing was wonderful. We adore the area and all our local neighbours who are wonderfully warm and generous often appearing with trays of figs, tomatoes, potatoes, wine, cheese or whatever they have they want to give. It makes you remember the good things in life and I never cease to be touched by them. Everything looks, smells and best of all tastes wonderful. I long for our stays at the house to practice my Italian and to enjoy a very special way of life.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with the house because it was completely on its own and very over grown. It was very loved by the old Italian gentleman who lived there with his brother and their mother had hidden British soldiers there during the War. It had and still has a certain magical feeling about the place and we loved it although it didn't look anything like it does today!

What makes this property unique

It is just so wonderful to have our lovely neighbours 400 metres down the track who are so kind and run such a wonderful local restaurant. They have become great friends. We also adore shopping in Bisenti where although it is only a small village/town, we can find all we need and everyone from the butchers to the supermarket and cafe owners are friendly and helpful. The views are out of this world and buzzards, swallows, fireflies and all sorts of other animals and birds abound. In late August walking along our track you can pick almonds, figs, fruit, and walnuts.

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