The apartment is situated on the ground floor of a detached country house, boasting breathtaking views and set within private gardens surrounded by olive groves. The setting is extremely private and not overlooked.
Inside, the apartment has bright and airy living and dining area, a well equipped kitchen, as well as two bedrooms and a bathroom. The decor is modern and contemporary whilst also incorporating charming features such as exposed wooden beams.
The living room is a cosy, welcoming room. Three comfortable sofas are arranged around a TV and a wood burning stove, perfect for stays during the cooler months of the year. Please note that one of these sofas can be converted into a sofa bed if required. There is a DVD player for your enjoyment and Netflix is also available. A bluetooth speaker allows guests to enjoy listening to music from their own portable devices. For those travelling with children, there is a toy box and games. A selection of books are also provided for your enjoyment.
A door leads from here to the kitchen. This is well equipped with fridge / freezer, dishwasher, oven, hob and microwave. There is also a washing machine in this room. A large table can comfortably seat up to five guests. Every family member has been thought off, from the oldest to the youngest.
The first bedroom is furnished with a double bed as well as an additional single bed if required. There is also a second bedroom with two single beds. Both rooms are elegantly and tastefully furnished, with high quality mattresses to ensure a good night's sleep. These rooms share a modern bathroom with shower. Should guests need it, we can provide a baby bath on request. In addition, we can provide a cot for those travelling with infants.
Doors lead from the kitchen to a covered terrace enjoying spectacular views over the pool and across the valley. This is furnished with a wooden table and chairs for al fresco dining as well as an outdoor sofa and chairs, providing the perfect spot for daytime reading in the shade or for an aperitivo with friends and family. A hammock provides the perfect spot to relax with a good book in hand! Access leads from the terrace to the swimming pool measuring 8 x 4 metres surrounded by a second terrace. Four loungers are provided for your enjoyment around the pool. The pool is fully fenced with a lockable gate to provide peace of mind to those travelling with young children.
There is plenty of parking on site for up to two medium sized cars or for one larger vehicle.
Please note that the apartment above will be empty during your stay - the owners do not use the property when there are guests staying.
Casa Vista Collina is situated in a quiet semi-rural hamlet made up of approximately eight homes just a 15 minute drive to the nearby town of Casoli. This is a lovely town with a weekly market every Friday along with a medieval castle and church.
Other places we recommend you visit during your stay include Perano with its markey every Tuesday as well as Selva di Altino, just 10 minutes away by car. Also of note and easily accessible from the house are Lanciano, Roccascalegna and Guardiagrele. The nearest beach - Fossacesia - is just 20 minutes by car, or there is a small sandy beach just 5 minutes further on at San Vito Chietino. These are on the spectacular Trabocchi coast. In the other direction, there are also beautiful beaches and delightful small coves to discover at Torino di Sangro.
A little further on (45 minutes by car) is Vasto, a lovely town built on cliffs and which also boasts an excellent beach. For those travelling with children, there is also a waterpark here. Or take a trip to Ortona, famous for being the landing site of the Allies during WWII.
If you're happy to explore further afield, within a two hour radius, you can also reach Chieti, Bisenti, Navelli (famous for its saffron fields) mas well as Scanno lake and village. Scanno is the most photographed village in Italy and boasts an idyllic heart-shaped lake where you can hire a pedalo or enjoy rowing, canoeing and swimming. Or you could even enjoy a boat trip to the Tremiti islandsnnThe setting of Casa Vista Collina is tranquil and peaceful, providing the perfect place to relax, unwind and de-stress from your busy lives.

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