Abruzzo holiday farmhouse in Teramo - Self catering farmhouse rental

Available for holiday rental, Casa Del Falco is a small working olive farm lying deep in the Abruzzan countryside. Casa Del Falco is situated in north Abruzzo in the province of Teramo and lies midway between the small hill towns of Castiglione Messer Raimondo and Bisenti. The house is ideal for those wanting a quiet holiday in the Italian countryside.

Views:Stunning countryside views.

Bisenti (6km) has an attractive medieval centre, 2 excellent supermarkets, a good variety of shops including a wonderful if expensive chocolatiere and a street market every Tuesday morning. There are also several bars and a couple of pizzerias - we like the Val Fino pizzeria in particular. Castiglione (6km) also has an attractive medieval centre but only a few shops, mainly in the newer part. There is a nice walk below the ramparts on the SW side of the village. Castelli (25km) is a small town overshadowed by the Appenines with numerous workshops where they have been making ceramics since the middle ages. Don't miss San Donato, 1km from the town, with its 16C ceiling entirely decorated with ceramic tiles painted with coats-of-arms, human figures and animals etc. Also a fine museum. Penne (6km) (27km) was once the ancient centre the Vestini, but little of this remains. In the middle ages it was owned for a while by the Medici family. Amongst its churches are: the Duomo, the Church of S. Nicola and the Church of S. Agostino. Palaces include the Palazzo Castiglione, the Palace of the Bono-Pilotta (17C), and the Palazzo Castiglione De Leone (17C). The Campo Imperatore (50km) is a large plateau high the Appenines. Carpeted with wild flowers in the summer, but deep in snow in winter. Mussolini was imprisoned here and the Campo has served as a location for several spaghetti westerns.

Rental notes: Pro-rata prices for stays of less than 7 days are available upon request though a minimum of 3 days stay is needed, the total sum to be received no later than three weeks prior to stay in house.

The house has two good-sized bedrooms (one double, one twin) and a large living/dining area. There is a small but fully equipped kitchen and a shower room with all the facilities, including a washing machine. There is also a TV and CD/DVD player.

Outside Area:There is a patio garden which provides a good spot to enjoy the spectacular views. Guests are also free to wander through our fields.