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Beautiful stone house, high in the medieval mountain village of Roccacasale

Beautiful stone house, high in the medieval mountain village of Roccacasale

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The House
Exterior
The Roof Terrace
Property grounds
Roccacasale

Overview of Beautiful stone house, high in the medieval mountain village of Roccacasale

Reviews
8.8 out of 10 Excellent
2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Roccacasale, La Aquila
  • Popular LocationPiazza Garibaldi12 min drive
  • Popular LocationSulmona Introdacqua Station14 min drive
  • Popular LocationHermitage of Sant'Onofrio al Morrone16 min drive
  • AirportPescara (PSR-Abruzzo Intl.)49 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Beautiful stone house, high in the medieval mountain village of Roccacasale

My house is located near the top of the picturesque, medieval, village of Roccacasale which nestles on the side of the Montagna del Morrone, just inside the Majella National Park and only a few kilometres away from all the national and regional parks of Abruzzo. It is only 9km from the beautiful historic town of Sulmona, very close to the thermal spas at Popoli, a 40 minute drive from miles of pristine sandy beaches at Pescara on the Adriatic coast and only a 30 minute drive from ski resorts. The house itself has been lovingly restored, is made from Majella stone and has two large bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a large attractive living room with two balconies, a pretty fruit garden with a large BBQ, a fully equipped kitchen and a roof terrace with staggering views of the surrounding mountains and the village below. It is perfect for anyone who loves walking,the outdoors, exploring mountain villages and castles, or for simply relaxing on the terrace enjoying the view with local food and wine.

Property manager

Mark Clark

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Fireplace
Exterior
Beautifully situated holiday home in one of the most Borgho of Italy
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
9.6 out of 10, (30 reviews)
Beautifully situated holiday home in one of the most Borgho of Italy

House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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

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
Onsite 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

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 information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Roccacasale

Located in Roccacasale, this vacation home is in the mountains. Museo dell'Arte Confettiera and San Clemente Abbey are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Palazzo dell'Annunziata and Cantelmo-Caldora Castle. Rafting and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Roccacasale, La Aquila

What's nearby

  • Piazza Garibaldi - 12 min drive
  • Palazzo dell'Annunziata - 12 min drive
  • Sulmona Introdacqua Station - 14 min drive
  • Hermitage of Sant'Onofrio al Morrone - 16 min drive
  • Maiella Massif - 54 min drive

Getting around

  • Pratola Peligna Station - 10 min drive
  • Abruzzo Intl. Airport (PSR) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • Zona4 - 8 min drive
  • Il Carro - 31 min drive
  • Caffé Roxy Bar - 8 min drive
  • Oasi Del Buongustaio - 7 min drive
  • Garbage Live Club - 7 min drive

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

chantal r., FRANCE

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Calme et pittoresque
Très bon séjour

10/10 Excellent

Philip D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Roccacasale, IT
We had a great time in Abruzzo staying at this property. The property has ample space, is very quiet and a great price. It has great views of the valley and is near Sulmona and just an hour from the beaches in Pescara. There is plenty of space and plenty of beds. Having three bathrooms was great. Mark was very helpful and easy to communicate with leading up to the stay and during the stay. If you want to stay in a roomy place to experience a real Italian village this is it. You will not see any other tourists here. The sunrise and sunset on the balcony were beautiful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Janet S.

Cleanliness Not Up to Par
Mark was super friendly and available to give us an initial tour of the property and to answer questions about activities, grocery store, etc. We love the little town and it's residents who all know Mark. The views from the property are breath-taking and day trips to adjacent areas convenient. The price to rent the property was outstanding. Parking was available but not close. We drove a Jeep Compass, which made it difficult to navigate the narrow, curvy road - rent the smallest car possible for your group. We made the steep trek to the property with our luggage, not for the faint of heart. The space could definitely use some organization and deep cleaning - the appliances and dishes needed to be washed before we would use them. The bathrooms were OK but needed some minor cleaning and repair. The beds are doubles, not queen or king,making it more comfortable for couples to sleep in two separate beds. The bedding was clean but not clean and crisp as we have experienced in other properties, making us feel a bit leery about the freshness. The space is huge and would be great for a large group that may be in the area for a ski or hiking trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marta L.

Most wonderful place
Most wonderful place, plenty of room and an astonishing roof terrace with a great view on the valley. Location on top of a traditional mountain village is beautiful. Only car parking is a challenge.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

alessandro f.

paese da vedere
villaggio discreto silenzioso con un bel castello in alto o quel che ne rimane. Bel We
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

About the host

Hosted by Mark Clark

Host profile image
Hi, my name is Mark, I'm 48 years old and I have lived in England all my life until I moved here to Abruzzo in April 2013. I have always loved to travel and love the outdoors, especially walking and trekking and this is what inspired me to buy a property and set it up as a holiday let and guest house. I am well educated and have a degree in Economics from York University but I have never really used this. I couldn't get a job when I graduated and so found myself working in kitchens most of my life. I started as a dish washer and worked my way up to Chef. I live in a separate suite at the property and so will be available to cook a BBQ once a week if required and pizza's one evening when I have finished building the wood-fired pizza oven outside the house. I look forward to meeting you

Why they chose this property

I bought a house in Roccacasale in particular because two friends had already bought properties here and made connections with local builders and people necessary for the renovations. I bought this house in particular because I could see that it would be beautiful when restored but mostly because when I walked out onto the 2nd floor balcony and saw the view I went weak at the knees. I had to have it. I had been in Italy for 8 hours for the first time in my life and I agreed to buy it there and then. It took four and a half years of hard work to get the restoration finished and a little longer for the interior and the garden but now it is ready for guests. Roccacasale is perfect for me, it has the peace and tranquillity of a mountain village but is close to larger towns and transport links.

What makes this property unique

The most amazing thing about the property is the view. From the ground floor it is fantastic but from the second floor balconies you get the view that made me buy and this is breathtaking. You can see out above the house and trees and you can see the whole of the Peligna Valley to the right and left surrounded by mountains. 20km long and 10km wide it is a vast beautiful valley with pretty villages dotted along its length. Stunning. Then when you go up another floor to the terrace it gets even better. 360 degrees of mountain views with the village dropping away beneath you so steeply it is almost like being perched on a cliff. In addition to this the house is perfectly positioned for exploring the 3 national parks in the region, and the regional park. I can't wait to share it with people.

Languages:

English
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