Masserie di Marsilio is a secluded, private borgo (historical village) tucked away in the foothills of the Majella mountains in the region of Abruzzo
After a five year restoration, we opened in 2015 with a range of accommodation in traditional stone buildings. Under this listing, we have available two one bedroom apartments, sleeping up to two or four guests, depending on the property. The restoration has focused on the reuse of existing materials to blend traditional architecture with progressive design. This has provided a unique destination for couples, groups and families alike
Abruzzo offers a warm Mediterranean climate with easy access to both the coast (25 minutes) and mountains (35 minutes). Although secluded, Masserie di Marsilio is only a five minute drive or half an hour’s walk from the town of Casoli (five restaurants, bars and supermarkets); with Pescara airport (50 minutes) and Rome, Naples and Ancona around two and a half hours away
SPECIFICS OF THE PROPERTY
• Good sized, air conditioned double bedroom, available as a double or twin, with and without balcony (property dependent)
• Separate sitting room/ dining room, available as a separate bedroom using the sofa bed. Extending glass table for four
• 14 x 3m south facing terrace or roof terrace with table, chairs and umbrella
• Satellite TV and Wi-Fi router
• Polished concrete floors
• Separate bathroom with shower and bath or ensuite shower room
• Fully stocked kitchen including built-in dishwasher
WHAT MAKES MASSERIE di MARSILIO DIFFERENT
• Defined by its protected, tranquil position and unique character – unrivalled views, with the sea and snow covered mountains both visible from parts of the property
• Responsible tourism – nominal impact on the environment, keeping Masserie di Marsilio’s footprint to a minimum through the extensive reuse of existing materials, air source heating, solar hot water, rainwater harvesting, recycling and LED lighting
• Guests can benefit from the proprietor’s extensive contacts and experience
• Chefs, baby sitters, masseuses, tour guides and language tuition can be arranged
• Fully inclusive rates – taxes, utilities and the final clean (use of the sofa bed for up to 2 additional guests being the only extra at €165 per week)
• Proximity to the coast, mountains and airports
• 12 x 6m pool situated in the olive groves with the same exceptional views
• Smart design and branded ensuite shower rooms (Grohe, Pozzi Ginori, Bossini)
• Unlimited Wi-Fi with individual routers
• International power and USB wall sockets
• Air conditioning and air source heating
• South facing terraces
• Flexible check-in / out times, subject to availability
• Exclusive use of the expansive olive groves, gardens and suspended Air Chairs
• Clients are encouraged to harvest seasonal produce grown around the borgo – almonds, figs, fruit trees and wild asparagus, amongst others
• Private car park located just outside the borgo
WHAT'S INCLUDED
• Molton Brown bath products, Marvis mini toothpaste and Proraso shaving products
• Luxury bed linen, bath and pool towels
• Bose Bluetooth music
• Satellite wall mounted TV (USB)
• Nespresso coffee machine
• Laundry service available
• DVD player and hair dryer
• Complementary 'degustazione' - prosecco, olive oil, wines, beer and Mirabilia olive leaf tea
• Junior arm chairs, highchair, cot, beach umbrella and barbeque (by request)
ON OFFER IN ABRUZZO
A third of Abruzzo is national park and often referred to as “the green lungs of Europe”. Beaches on the Adriatic coast are clean and plentiful with the closest being a twenty five minute drive from Masserie di Marsilio. The Apennine Mountains cut though Abruzzo and offer a range of sports in both the summer and winter. National parks continue to provide habitat for brown bears and wolves
• Few tourists and a local people unspoilt by tourism
• Natural scenery
• Medieval castles and villages (lots of them..), monasteries, Roman remains, Museums and Art History
• Food and restaurants – these are in abundance locally
• Mountain and Eco tourism - hikes and mountaineering / rock climbing to suit all levels
• Coast and beach tourism – 12 Blue flag beaches
• Many local and regional “Festas” organised throughout the summer
• Trabocchi – traditional wooden fishing platforms
• Canopy surfing
• Sailing
• Rafting
• Mountain biking
• Horse riding
• Yacht rental
• Wine tasting
• Truffle hunting experience
• Traditional olive picking
All of the above can be organised by Masserie management
We aim to provide clients with a UNIQUE insight into an UNSPOILT and largely UNDISCOVERED part of Italy
Our sister hotel is located in South Africa - the Peech Hotel