Sarnano, Italy
Contrada Case Rosse, 278
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+39 733657945
If you have never tried a self-catering accommodation before, Villa San Raffaello is the place to go. We had an incredible week of swinging in hammocks in the vineyard, cooking in the rustic kitchen, swimming in the pool, hiking in the mountains, touring the nearby medieval town, and relaxing in a quiet countryside villa. I highly recommend this experience to anyone who wants a unique and authentic Italian holiday.
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We had a fantastic holiday at Villa San Raffaello, staying with our 2 children aged 12 and 14 in one of the two-bedroom apartments. Our friends were staying in the apartment upstairs, so we had the best of both worlds as we could join them for coffee in the morning on their balcony with a fantastic view. We spent a lot of time at the pool which is a good size and the same depth from one end to the other (ie. stand-up-able-in), enabling some highly competitive games of water polo and pool volleyball. One of the best things about the pool is the incredible views of the mountains – we never tired of it! The town of Sarnano is lovely – lots of history and medieval buildings along with plenty of shops where you can buy pretty much all you need. However, for a slightly more economical shop, there is a supermarket called Euro Spin just outside the town. There are several good bars and restaurants – the wine is excellent and incredibly cheap! We were lucky enough to have two nights at bars with live music and the locals are very welcoming. One evening we were even treated to some rather interesting outdoor opera with acrobatic performances included – never a dull evening! The Villa is in a fabulously peaceful location, despite being so close to the town (you definitely need a car!). We would love to return one day and explore more. Damian and his wife Sharon have put their heart and soul into renovating the property and the result is amazing. It’s heart breaking that they cannot now use the larger property due to earthquake damage (something that has afflicted many houses in the area). We hope that the repairs happen soon so that more people can go and enjoy everything this gorgeous place has to offer.
Great place. A wonderful place to stay.The setting of Villa San Rafaello is simply stunning. We loved having breakfast each morning on our balcony overlooking the beautiful town of Sarnano and the view from the pool to the majestic Sibillini mountains was breathtaking. There is lots of space and a choice of areas to eat al fresco, a fire pit for bar-b-ques and even hammocks strung from the trees in a shaded area. The apartment we stayed in was upstairs over a pretty courtyard. It was well laid out, attractive and was well equipped with everything we needed for a family of 4. The nearby town of Sarnano is well worth exploring and there are lots of good places to eat. The area itself is definitely one I will return to - there is so much to do from walking in the foothills of the mountains (don't miss the natural plunge pool from glacier melt water!) to exploring mountain swimming lakes, nearby towns and villages and even the coast is only about an hour away.
We've stayed here several times over the past three years and can't speak highly enough of the hospitality, location and accommodation - if you're like us and enjoy relaxing rural holidays in Italy you'll love this place.
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