We had a great week in this elegantly decorated house, modern design throughout with large living space, and 3 bedrooms nice and cool in the summer heat. The sunny terrace with comfortable seating for four adults, has stunning views across a patchwork of multi-coloured fields to the Adriatic coastline and Gran Sasso Mountains in the distance. We were entertained by the acrobatic swifts and martins darting over the rooftops. You can see other amazing views when exploring this peaceful old village. The village restaurant was friendly and welcoming even with our limited Italian, serving excellent local food at very reasonable prices, house wine and limoncello both cheap and plentiful too.

The surrounding area is great for walking and wildlife, just head into Sibellini National Park or south of Ascoli-Piceno for clearly marked walks, many walking guides and maps are available. Our favourite walk of the week was through the Gola Di Salinello following a stream along a valley starting from Ripe (A-P).

We visited in mid-June and had amazing weather. The mountains and valleys were beautiful and the walking paths quiet - giving the feeling of an undiscovered gem.

Many thanks to Debby for a warm welcome and helpful advice and recommendations and being so accomodating of our later than planned arrival.