Majella Mountain Escape

This flat sits above a beautiful river gorge, near the town of Caramanico, looking up at the Majella massif. It has some of the most beautiful mountain views in Italy, and is an ideal base for walking holidays or just total peace and quiet. The space This apartment is one of two available in the house which is arranged over three floors and contains in total five bedrooms with a kitchen, living room and bathroom on each floor. Each flat can be rented separately or together with the rest of the house. The flats are light and airy in the summer thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows that give on to balconies or terraces. It's also cosy and warm in the winter with working fireplaces on each floor. The house is approached through its wild flower garden where there is also a picnic table. There are also bikes and walking sticks for guests' use, as well as maps and extensive information about hiking trails. The ground floor also has a taverrna availabe for guests' use: a large common area with a large table and seating area that can accomodate up to 12. There's a kitchen as well at one end of the taverna where food can be prepared and served. The taverna is also ideal for workshops. The ground floor also has a laundry room with washer and dryer, and a full bathroom with a shower available to all guests. There is also good high speed wi-fi throughout the house. The house also has an ecolabel certificate which means that it satisfies criteria established by the EU to safeguard the environment. All of it's energy supply comes from renewable sources, including solar panels on the roof. Guest access Terrace, garden, broadband, bicycles Other things to note The house is probably best suited for people who want a relaxing week in nature, whether walking in the mountains or reading on the terrace. May through July are the most stunning months if you like walking because the high meadows are literally bursting with flowers. The autumn is also very beautiful as the beech begins to colour with the days still warm and cooler nights. About ten minutes drive from the house is Caramanico Terme, one of Italy's oldest spa towns. The spa has baths, steam, mud, massage and many other well-being treatments. There is also a very pretty, clean and well maintained public pool in Caramanico. About half an hour from the house is one of Abruzzo's most famous wineries, Zaccagnini, credited with being the first vintner to internationally popularise the Montepulciano d'Abruzzo varietal. It's also easy to go to the sea. Pineto, about 45 minutes away, is a lovely family beach where you can rent chairs and an umbrella for the day and have a delicious seafood salad lunch...or slightly farther down the coast is the very picturesque Ripari di Giobbe (Jupiters Haven). Some of the best skiing in Italy is also about an hour away - a high plateau called the Cinque Miglie (five miles) which has over 110 kilometres of piste. It's not only one of the snowiest places in Italy, but costs about half of what a holiday in the Alps would cost. Registration Details IT068007B4OVB2F6LS