and wonderful swimming in the Adriatic in the summer from the many safe, sandy beaches
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The farmhouse will easily sleep six but there is a sofa bed (in main bedroom) and
3 extra temporary beds if needed. There is also the Poolhouse! Although this was
originally built for the “swimmers” it has two single beds, a shower, washbasin
and toilet and so could be used as an extension of the house for a large or second
family. The farmhouse consists of 3 large double bedrooms (2 with washbasins),
two bathrooms, a fully equipped very large Kitchen/Diner, a large lounge with a
romantic log fire and an “Open” room for eating (generally summer only!) with some
beautiful Italian antique furniture. There is an enormous veranda (12m x 6m) on the
first floor facing south allowing maximum effect of the wonderful view. A large permanent
Gazebo is on one corner to shield the sun -
There is a separate, self-
Serramonacesca is a tiny, tranquil village found in the province of Pescara in the Abruzzo Region. The village is located on the crest of a 900 foot hill which drops down a steep ridge to the Alento and Vallone Rivers. Serramonacesca is noted for the 9th century Benedictine Abbey of San Liberatore a Maiella, one of the most important medieval churches in Italy. Visit the wondrous mountains and valleys of Serramonacesca.
The house is situated just five min walk from the village (part tarmac, part stone) and is approached through two white iron gates, up a 100 metre drive surrounded by 200 olive trees and there are also some almond, fig, apple and pear trees. To the left of the house we have just constructed a 12 metre solar heated swimming pool (2m deep) that has a fully equipped (shower, changing facilities etc) log cabin. At night the pool can be lit by underwater lights and around the pool.
Olive Grove Farm offers total tranquility, with wonderful mountain/hill walks immediately
outside. Ideally suited for everyone -
Would you like a personal guide for a morning, afternoon, or a day or two?
Facilities A canoe and two mountain bikes are available for use. There are several books and many CD’s, DVD’s. Local river passes through our land) safe for children to play in (supervised)/ build dams etc. Small library of books and collection of tourist information booklets. Further we have a football machine,dartboard and outdoor table tennis (for 4) and children’s swing
3 tier Fountain Illuminated at night with three colours
Parking Plenty of space on right of house for several cars. A car port is now finished and offers protection from the sun, although often my car is left there.
Location Pescara Airport is just 25 minutes drive away and Rome (Campino) is just 1.6 hours away. Ryan Air fly into both airports, thus very cheap flights are nearly always available if you book in advance. There are even direct flights from New York and Toronto to Pescara. Both airports have all the normal car hire companies. Other low cost airlines of course fly in Rome and Pescara. A car is really needed (unless you like walking). If so then there is a bus from Rome every two hours and a taxi can be arranged to collect you from Pescara. Regular bus service leaving Serramonacesca every day, almost every hour.
Many people fly into Rome, stay there a night or two and then take the beautiful easy drive (less than 2 hours) over the mountains (Autostrade all the way except last 5 km cost 12 €)