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Luxury Stone Villa, Separate cottage.Private pool. Superb Location & Views! Wifi

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The sparkling pool near the villa but not too near!
Front garden with mulberry tree
Uninterrupted view onto fields below the house
Time for a coffee in the shade
View of the far side of the villa

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Avacelli di Arcevia
  • Gola della Rossa e di Frasassi Natural Regional Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Temple of Valadier
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Frasassi Caves
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Ancona (AOI-Falconara)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Luxury Stone Villa, Separate cottage.Private pool. Superb Location & Views! Wifi

Casa delle Stelle near the beautiful towns of Arcevia and Serra de' Conti is a luxurious stone villa with scented jasmine climbing by the front door and a separate cottage.It has its own sparkling pool set in a panoramic position close to the villa but not too close. With commanding views onto the beautiful rural Gola della Rossa Natural Park, Casa delle Stelle is in the perfect location. Secluded as you bask in the sun or eat al fresco under the portico you are still only a 3 minute walk from a high quality restaurant providing superb local fresh food and a 10 minute walk to the local shop and bar, the centre of life for the hamlet. The house has been designed with the holiday-maker in mind- French windows to let in maximum light and to appreciate the stunning countryside, high quality antique Marche furniture, terrace table extending to cater for large groups for wonderful outside dining. Enjoy watching your family in the pool while you are preparing their prosciutto e melone! Sit on the pool steps and dangle your toes in the warm water. The house offers seclusion and tranquillity in the heart of the rolling countryside but farming village life is not far away if you want it.
The villa lies between two beautiful villages Avacelli and Castiglione and is in the perfect spot to explore the Le Marche region.

Property manager

Robert and Jane Stephany

Languages

English, French, Italian

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed only in the garden
Groups of young people are not allowed. No hen or stag parties. Please contact us for more details.
Bookings must be from Saturday to Saturday unless expressly agreed by the Owner

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
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 first aid kit
Property Registration Number 042003LOC00020, IT042003C2QB2RFH10

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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 GBP 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Arcevia

Located in Arcevia, this villa is in a rural area and in the mountains. Sanctuary of Santa Maria infra Saxa and Hermitage of the White Friars are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Foro Degli Occhialoni and Colonnara. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Avacelli di Arcevia

What's nearby

  • Gola della Rossa e di Frasassi Natural Regional Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Temple of Valadier - 9 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Abbey of Sant'Elena - 14 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Frasassi Caves - 16 min drive - 15.9 km
  • San Vittore alle Chiuse - 17 min drive - 16.7 km

Getting around

  • Serra San Quirico Station - 18 min drive
  • Ancona (AOI-Falconara) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Copertelle - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Da Maria - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Tenute Priori e Galdelli - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪La Bruscara - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Croce del Moro - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxury Stone Villa, Separate cottage.Private pool. Superb Location & Views! Wifi have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Luxury Stone Villa, Separate cottage.Private pool. Superb Location & Views! Wifi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Stone Villa, Separate cottage.Private pool. Superb Location & Views! Wifi?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Stone Villa, Separate cottage.Private pool. Superb Location & Views! Wifi?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Stone Villa, Separate cottage.Private pool. Superb Location & Views! Wifi located?

This family-friendly Arcevia villa is located in the mountains, steps from Gola della Rossa e di Frasassi Natural Regional Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of Museo d'Arte Sacra San Clemente and Temple of Valadier. Abbey of Sant'Elena and Museum of the City and Territory are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thierry B.

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

Repos à Avaceli

Maison très confortable, bien équipée et bien décorée. Vu sur les collines avoisinantes sans vis à vis depuis la terrasse et la piscine. L accueil par Fabiana a été très chaleureux et pleins de conseils. Le fait d avoir 5 salle de bain pour 6 chambres avec chacune des toilettes est Top !
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simone S.

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

Fantastico!

Wij hebben echt een heerlijke vakantie gehad! Het vakantiehuis is echt een fantastisch mooi Italiaans plaatje, zowel van buiten als ook van binnen. Wij hebben 2 weken verbleven in het huis met 3 gezinnen en onze moeder. Genoeg ruimte voor iedereen en erg fijn dat er zoveel badkamers aanwezig zijn. Onze kinderen in de leeftijd van 1 tot 16 jaar hebben zich prima vermaakt. Zwembad is van top formaat met een geweldig uitzicht. Wij zijn vaak naar Senigallia gereden om leker naar het strand te gaan, ook echt een aanrader. Als je iets verder wilt rijden is Porto Novo ook de moeite waard om te bezoeken. Kortom ik zou hier zeker terugkomen en dit prachtige vakantiehuis absoluut aanraden. Wij hebben kunnen genieten van "Il dolce far niente"!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

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Entspannung pur

Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt mit sechs Erwachsenen und sechs Kindern sehr genossen. Der Blick von der Terrasse sorgt für Entspannung und das Haus ist großzügig, ruhig und sehr schön eingerichtet. . Es gibt vier Schlafzimmerr in der ersten Etage sowie eins im Etdgeschoss, was vergleichsweise klein ist und uns nicht ganz so gut gefallen hat wie die Zimmer oben. Ein weiteres Schlafzimmer findet sich im Cottage. Toll wäre es, wenn auch die Fenster des Wohnzimmers Fliegengitter hätten. Dann könnte man abends gut durchlüften. Zudem wäre es schön, wenn die Stühle auf der Terrasse Sitzpolster hätten. Wir haben uns alle sehr wohl gefühlt und würden das Haus weiterempfehlen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

charles h.

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Italian Holiday

Beautiful Villa in a spectacular setting. Very well equipped and comfortable. The pool was enjoyed by all our group. The restaurant at the end of the road was good as was the small bar and shop in the village. Jesi, Singhallia and the local caves at Genga all worth a visit. Very pretty hillside towns within a short distance from the Villa. A perfect place for a relaxing, tranquil holiday.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy P.

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Just do it!

Lovely house with lots of space for 5 couples plus an annex for another couple if needed. Furnished very sympathetically with rustic antique furniture. Outside space is very well maintained , including the pool area. The outdoor dining table is convenient to the kitchen and perfectly placed to admire the amazing views. Restaurant 5 minutes walk down the lane and only a 40 minute drive to Ancona airport add to the advantages of this beautiful house. Communication with the owners and the house manager, Fabiano, was great and they gave lots of useful information about the house and the area. We were a group of 10 and everyone had a fabulous week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hanna Bjork V.

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Wonderful

Beautiful villa with breathtaking views. We loved the pool and outside patio. We stayed there for 11 days, a family of twelve, the age range 10 - 80 years, everybody was comfortable. We took day trips to the beach in Senigallia and loved it! The manager was super nice and helpful. Truly recommend!
Stayed 12 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha J.

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Italian Holiday

Our group of 12 thoroughly enjoyed our stay! It is the perfect place for children and the pool is a big hit. The setting is absolutely stunning (think Lake District with warm weather) and the owners and property manager extremely welcoming.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wesley V.

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

We are so going to miss that view!

Wauw, from the moment you drive through the gates you enter another world. The view from the terrace and pool are really mindblowing. Its so peacefull. You don't hear a sound here. Except from the crickets :-). The house is really spacious. The hallway is enormous. The kitchen is big. Spacious bedrooms and plenty of bathrooms. The covered terrace is a big bonus, and again, that view, wow! The pool is not heated but the temperature is ok after the first 'shock' :-p. Plenty of sunbeds also. The first days we stayed here it was really hot inside. Bedrooms were around 30 degrees. There are plenty of fans available but especially those nights the fans couldnt cool it down because it didnt cool down at night. Airco's in the bedrooms would make this house even better. We stayed here for 10 days with 3 families. We really enjoyed it here. Plenty to visit around also. Also a big thanks to Fabiana who gave us a very warm welcome! She is fabulous! Thanks for everything!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Familie S., Düsseldorf, Deutschland

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Super Location

Tolles Haus mit tollen Gastgebern und tollem Management der Villa vor Ort durch Fabiana.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Burak B.

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Very relaxing and fun

We stayed at the property for 9 nights as part of our summer vacation as a family of four including our boys 12 and 16. Communication was great and check-in was easy. There are 2 houses which are included in the rental but we only used the main house as by itself, it was bigger than what we needed. House is very nicely furnished with antique furniture and it was very private. House doesn't have A/C but property manager gave us fans if needed. Due to house being stone, house was generally cool. Especially in the evening, it get a very nice cross-breeze and it has bug nets on the bedroom windows that we were very comfortable. I might had the best sleeps in my life. Pool is bigger than in the picture, I think it is around 6x12m or so and it is a lot of fun. Due to harvesting season, we had a lot of bugs around and in the pool. It is cleaned once a week but a pool robot might be a good investment for the owners to clean the bottom of the pool much more regularly. Owners had a nice booklet for things to do, see around and restaurants. We were surprised with how delicious were the restaurants around, and we did not get disappointed with any of them. There are also nice things to the around, cave tours, San Marino, Rimini, etc. But you can just stay and relax at the countryside as well. I have 2 suggestions, one is that wifi is not strong in the house except living room, so kitchen, master, etc. don't get any wifi. So extenders would be a cheap but very good investment for the owners. Also, bug nets on the windows are available only on the bedroom, it would have been nice to have couple windows downstairs as well to feel the breeze without the bugs at night. But they were very minor, and we still had amazing time at the villa. I would certainly recommend it. It has a lot of space so it can be good for larger families and friends as well.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wolfram K.

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Familien Treffen mit zwölf Personen.

Es ist ein wunderschönes Haus in einer tollen Landschaft. Bei den Temperaturen von 35° war der Swimmingpool natürlich der Haupt Tummelplatz unserer 5 Kinder zwischen 3 und 13 Jahren. Mit unseren Mountainbikes konnten wir Wunderbar die Gegend erkunden. Nachmittags und nachts hätte man sich doch manchmal, Trotz sorgfältig geschlossener Fensterläden, eine Klimaanlage gewünscht. Mit 1 oder 2 WLAN Repeatern könnte man für einen besseren Internet Zugang draussen ,und auch in den Schlafräumen Sorgen.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Max T.

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Fantastisch

Heerlijk vertoeven in het fantastische huis!

10/10 Excellent

Alessandra G.

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Regenerating holiday with all comforts

The villa is exactly as awesome as you expect It to be by looking at the pictures. Very spacious, it has all the comforts, kitchen fully equipped, generous tableware and swimming pool accessories. It was handed over to us very clean. The manager and the owner were very open to our requests and always available to help. The villa is immersed in a fantastic countryside. The landscape, the nature and the quiet are regenerating. In short distance you can find nice villages, seaside and nice walks. Car is recommended to enjoy fully the surroundings. WiFi connectivity available though signal weak in some rooms.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Family Holiday

This villa was ideal for us and our five grandchildren. The children loved the swimming pool and we all enjoyed the amazing views. Good access to local shops and a short distance from the seaside.

10/10 Excellent

Joseph P.

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Arcevia Villa review

Beautiful property in a beautiful location. Would happily go again.

10/10 Excellent

C D.

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Un soggiorno di relax nel verde delle Marche

Bella struttura, sia la casa che il giardino. Conforme alle aspettative! Accoglienza curata, regole chiare e giuste. Siamo stati molto bene, piccoli e grandi, in famiglia. Un soggiorno estivo ne vale veramente la pena. Grazie!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elisabet B.

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Perfect stay with good fiends!

A wonderful house in a beautiful setting pefect for us, 3 families with teenage children! Plenty of room, a very nice pool and the surroundings are beautiful! A bit of a challenge to cook for 12 people though - maybee it is time to update the pots and pans in the kitchen to match the high standard in the rest of the house?
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gordon M.

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Lovely setting

Very enjoyable week in well appointed house in lovely setting
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tina R.

Wonderful house in a great area

We had a really nice family time at the house. Finding it turned out to be hard in the beginning as our navigation systems weren‘t very helpful. But once we got there everything was great. Fabiana was a lovely host and was happy to help anytime. The house is furnished beautifully and has everything you could possibly need! Very clean and comfy and very family-friendly. The view and the entire area is extremely nice. The restaurant just up the road „Le Bertulle“ is good for dinner too! Overall we enjoyed ourselves very much and would recommend it anytime! Many thanks Rob and Jane!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Madeline W.

Lovely villa for an all-age family holiday

Ranging in age from 6 to 79, the whole family enjoyed staying at this lovely house for a week, enjoying its tranquillity, the surrounding hills and the night sky in particular. The pool, of course, was very popular and we also went on trips to surrounding villages as well as to Le Cantine del Cardinale with their lovely cherry products. A couple of evening visits to local restaurants gave us a chance to join with Italian families. A small niggle: one or two nights were quite cool and we would have appreciated a sheet which tucked in and/or a light cover.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Godfrey M.

Great property

The property is in a wonderful location - quiet, private, fabulous views, and lots of outdoor space to enjoy. We were a large family of 3 generations and there was plenty of space for everybody to do their 'own thing'. The house is very well appointed, and the kitchen in particular was well equipped for a holiday rental, which was a bonus. The pool area is lovely and the pool is well maintained. The local manager, Fabiana, was very helpful too. All in all, we had a great stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

van s.

Beautiful house with an amazing view ........a true invitation to go and discover Italy

It was our first time in Italy. We rented the house and were two families with 5 children. The house was really clean and very nice decorated, the owners must have excellent taste. The bed rooms were beautiful (again those views!!) and also very good. Although no air conditioning in the house and hot temperatures outside, the house remained cool enough to sleep. The region is not so touristic, which means you have to drive around a bit before you can visit some more crowded places. We did visit other towns and the beach, but you must make it a day trip, because you need at least 1.5h driving. But it is thé perfect holiday home when you want to enjoy some peace, have fun with the kids at the pool / in the garden and walk up the hill in the late afternoon to go and buy some ice-cream at the small local shop/bar/alimentari. You can rest assure that the house is as beautiful as the pictures show :)
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christian Mann B., Copenhagen, Denmark

Perfektion, tranquility and beautiful

Imagine you come to a place that exceeds you high expectations in every sense..... just imagine. From the communication with the owners and the local contact to the hours spend with the extended family around the pool, in the very well equipped and wonderful kitchen to enjoying the results on the terrassse and on to the visits at recommended places nearby - just perfect, calm and wonderful. Can’t wait to get back
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ann D., High wycombe

Wonderful location

The house and cottage were in excellent order and there was everything in situ that you could have wished for. I stayed with my three sons and their families to celebrate my retirement. The pool was excellent and a big hit with everyone. The little ones certainly benefited from the daily swimming. Fabiana was wonderful very caring and couldn’t do enough to make our stay perfect. The nearby restaurant was well worth a visit and the local shop just perfect for practicing my Italian The views were just fabulous and I would love to return.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

rebecca d.

Wonderful

Everything about this house and our holiday was warm! My husband, five kids (11-22 in age), mother-in-law and I had been to Le Marche before and loved it, so after a very tough year, we were really looking forward to it. And we weren't disappointed. Eight years on, the area is just as beautiful, peaceful and un-touristy as it was then, and when we arrived at the house itself we were gobsmacked (speechless!) The house was/is so beautiful - huge, immaculately clean, beautifully furnished, with a sparkling pool, a separate whole 'granny's cottage' and all set in the most idyllic location - that we couldn't believe our luck! In fact, it was so lovely, so peaceful in every sense (you couldn't hear even a murmur from the thriving restaurant at the top of the lane) we couldn't understand why it wasn't given 5 stars by everyone who reviewed it. What was/is there not to love?! The only thing that we could think was the lack of air conditioning, which became a problem in the second week, when the Lucifer heatwave hit us. In temperatures of 40/42 degrees, one fan in the house really wasn't enough. However, it seems petty to mention that now, when everything else was so lovely. Even if you don't want to relax outside or inside the house (all the rooms are really spacious, and made more so by the high ceilings), there is plenty to do elsewhere. We went to the beach (glorious! Swam in the sea all afternoon), magnificent caves, art galleries (Urbino is an absolute must if you're into art), mediaeval towns (Assisi was stunning) and numerous restaurants and bars. There was a festival at the beach in Sengalli, with a 1950s theme - lots of Cadillacs, Elvis, and women in cinched-in waist dresses and red lipstick! - that was great fun, and we had two wine-tasting jollies as well. From my mother-in-law (83) down to my daughter (11, and never left the pool!), we all had a ball at this house. Special mention must be made of Fabiana, the property manager, who was wonderful and couldn't have been more helpful and kind. In a nutshell, it's the sort of place you find yourself saying 'Ah! This is the life!' a lot! Highly recommended - really highly!

About the host

Hosted by Robert and Jane Stephany

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Living in London,we have 4 grown up children-2 sons,2 daughters and seven grandchildren. Rob my husband has always loved Italy ever since he was a student at Perugia University many years ago. Our romantic dream was to one day have a place in Italy, where we could meet up with our family as well as having friends to stay. Having fallen in love with Le Marche and the people-the scenery is amazing with beautiful unspoilt medieval hill-top villages and undulating countryside- we achieved our dream in 2005. The region offers all the best 21st century facilities but in a laid-back atmosphere reminiscent of a much earlier time. We restructured our farmhouse with a view to making it a wonderful holiday home-large living space downstairs with lots of doors onto the garden and easy access to the pool. After spending many years sourcing high-quality rustic furniture typical of old houses in the area and carrying out improvements we decided a few years ago that the time had come to share it with others-we hope that you enjoy our villa as much as we do!

Why they chose this property

The location of our home is fantastic for holiday makers in summer and winter because it has everything you need so close to hand and yet at the same time you have a feeling of isolation and tranquillity. Turn off the road, down a short white road and around the corner is Casa delle Stelle and the annesso or cottage nestling among the trees and through the wrought-iron gates It is a 45 minute easy drive from Ancona airport in a beautiful part of Le Marche in the depths of the countryside and outside the little charming hilltop village of Avacelli. From our garden you can see the highest mountain in the region Monte Murano as well as the natural park Gola della Rossa and the hilltop villages of Mergo and Rosora. There are great restaurants close by but Sunday lunch at Le Betulle our very own local is a must.

What makes this property unique

You can walk to the restaurant with a playground in 3 minutes and our local village shop and bar in 10 minutes and be part of a real Italian rural farming community. But back in our home eating al fresco or lazing on our sun loungers you feel away from everything and everyone!The pace of life is genuinely very slow. This is good in itself but also makes driving a pleasure with hardly any cars on the roads.
It is an ideal location -if you want a day out you can go to the seaside, explore the hills and the world famous Frasassi caves or take in a bit of culture in Urbino. And then there are the beautiful walks right from our house into the park, down the valley or through the fields to reach the shop which is always open and buy one of Cesari's great ice-creams or his own salami.

Languages:

English, French, Italian