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Character: Spectacular 16th-century villa with museum-class 18th-century
decorations and all the original furnishings of the noble family who built the
villa.
Location: In Paganica, an untouched village at the foot of Abruzzo's Gran
Sasso mountain. 10 minutes from the A24 autostrada, 7km from L'Aquila,
90 minutes from Rome. Click here to see a map.
Size: In the villa, only 4 double rooms and 3 junior suites. Each
is spacious, decorated with frescoes or wall paintings, furnished with authentic
period antiques, big dressers and armoires and thick custom-made fabrics, and
has a private bathroom. There are also three rooms in the guesthouse, all furnished
in country style and on the ground floor, each with a queen bed (no twins), private
bathroom and small patio.
Features: Elegant swimming pool, satellite TV with DVD, Internet point, direct-dial telephone with
modem access, heating, safe, mini-bar, bathtub or stall shower, hair dryer, magnifying mirror, courtesy set.
5-star restaurant in a breathtaking setting, presided over by a rising star chef. A delicious homemade breakfast
is included in the price.
Price range: From 110. EURO/night. To see specific prices for the
dates of your stay, please click
here.
Minimum stay: One night.
Advantages: For those who truly want to experience authentic Italy and
get off the beaten track, this property and this area have a great deal to offer.
Disadvantages: No air conditioning, but the altitude and three-foot-thick
walls make it unnecessary except for a very few days of the year.
Car needed: Absolutely! |
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