A Lovingly Restored Cottage With Secluded Private Pool

Driving to the cottage through the mountains was amazing! The scenery was unbelievable. We have been holidaying in Italy for the last 20 years and the scenery is up there with the best I’ve see. The cottage itself is very isolated in terms of location and a lot of the little villages surrounding are a 30 min drive, at least. The nearest restaurant is a 20 min drive so not within any walking distance to any decent one’s. The cottage was, in my opinion, very poorly equiped. There was no oven or microwave just a gas hob and with the restaurants being a 30 min drive away this wasn’t ideal, for us anyway. We don’t like to go and eat out every night, its nice to stay at the accomadation, eat in and relax but without an oven its very limiting to what you can cook. As the cottage was very basic there was no A/C, there was a ceiling fan that served no purpose whatsoever. There were no fans in the cottage either, at night the temps hit the high 20’s and it was impossible to sleep, we just lay in the bed sweating and uncomfortable. Now, I appreciate fully that air conditioning is expensive to fit and expensive to run so a couple of fans would have been appreciated. Also, the bed itself was was a little bigger than a single, think its called a queen size? It just wasn’t big enough. My wife and I are not over weight by any stretch and the bed needed to be a double so you can stretch out, it was a little cramped. This wouldn’t have helped with the heat either. The pool area was really nice with some magnificent veiws of the mountains and we saw the wild boars at night to. The pool was small but that’s fine, I don’t swim anyway so was perfect for me. The only critisim is it would have been nice to have an umbrella so we could sheild from the sun and not have to lie in it. Would I go back? No, there needs to be some sort of way to cool down at night. It go that bad we decided to leave a week early, we just wasn’t sleeping at night and it was unbearable.

There are many reasons for staying in Casa Tramonto: 1. Location (general) - Abruzzo region, a few km from Atri. A rural and quiet area. The nearest village is 2km from the house, you can get there the best cornettos in Abruzzo. 2. Location ( particular) : The house is on a hillside, with a view to Gran Sasso , next to owners house, however secluded so you can enjoy full privacy. 3. The house itself: a spacious living room/bedroom with a kitchen corner, equipped with everything you need. The interior is cosy, tastefully arranged, with some vibe of a chalet in Swiss Alps. A bathroom comfortable and laaarrrgee. 4. The pool : it is for guests own use and it offers, beside the pleasure of cooling down and swimming, the magnificent view of Gran Sasso mountains. 5. The hosts: Tom and Linzi are very helpful, kind and charming persons. Meeting them was a great pleasure.

We hoped for a truly special holiday to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary and that is just what we got and more! Casa Tramonto provided super accommodation in the most beautiful location between the sea and mountains. Pat and Tom are great hosts and were keen to ensure we had an exceptional holiday. They sensitively balanced respecting our holiday privacy and being available if and when needed. The cottage was spotlessly clean and equipped for all our needs. The pool is a special added luxury. Pat’s file provided a range of information- places to visit with directions, picturesque towns, restaurants and beaches etc. The Abruzzo region is unspoilt and the local people are friendly- and were very patient with our broken Italian! Pat and Tom- it was a real pleasure to meet you. Thank you for everything and we look forward to seeing you again. P & Z

We spent two weeks here in August, and hardly met any other non-Italian tourists. Except for the seaside you don't get the usual high summer crowds in this region, which makes for a very relaxing, authentic experience of this beautiful part of Italy. The views from Tom and Pat's lovely cottage are so magnificent, it's hard to tear yourself away from them. We spent the first days just taking in the sight of the delightful hills, the majestic Gran Sasso and the Maiella and the calming sound of the crickets from the very pretty patio by the pool. The pool is set beautifully into the plot, is regularly cleaned and felt like pure luxury to us. It is absolutely private, and a perfect spot to hang out and daydream for days on end. It's also quite a good spot for birdwatching - we spotted and heard some Golden Orioles, Bee-Eaters, Falcons, Buzzards, Hoopoes and others we don't even know. But there are also many fascinating places to see: we especially liked Sulmona, Castel del Monte, Atri with its Monday market, Elice and Pescocostanzo in the Maiella. The walks in the Gran Sasso are a real treat if you like solitary and slightly adventurous hikes - a fantastic experience and not nearly as crowded with walkers as the Alps (if you don't stay too close to the Rifugio del Campo Imperatore). Mostly, you don't meet a single person all day, except for shepherds. Even in August, there were lots of beautiful wild flowers and dozens of butterflies. The Campo itself and the walks around it are an experience not to be missed in our view. You get there from the cottage in only over an hour by car. Tom and Pat are lovely hosts who made us feel very welcome in every possible way. We were always delighted to have a little chat with them and were very grateful for their tips, for example a remarkable medieval festival at Elice.

The cottage is a nice quiet place with a nice view and has everything that is needed. The owners are very helpful with tips for visiting the area. We had a good time and also enjoyed the friendly locals. Recommended!

We spend 8 days at Casa Tramonto in the end of June and it was a pleasure. On arrival a basket with some basics (pasta etc.), sweets and more was waiting for us. And the feeling of our hosts caring about us having a good time never went away throughout the week. They were very polity, gave us useful tips and respected our privacy. The view from the pool is nice during the days and breathtaking at night. The house tends to be pretty warm, but in case you want to spend time inside there is a nice selection of dvds. The wifi is as good as it probably gets in that remote area, which means shaky. The surrounding area is nice and pretty cheap. All in all we can only recommend spending your vacation here!

The beautiful holiday cottage has it's own pool and decking area overlooking snow covered mountains in the distance. The welcome pack Was most welcome and just what we needed after the drive from Rome. Tom & Patricia are great hosts and nothing was too much trouble. Eating out at nearby restaurants is extremely well priced, 5 euro's for a stunning pizza. We also went to Mario's for a ten course authentic Italian meal with wine, we had to roll home. This costs about 20 euro's per person. The cottage itself is well equipped, beautifully decorated and very homely. If you want a relaxing break, lounging by the pool, letting the stresses of work evaporate away while looking at the beautiful Italian countryside, this is a must. Thanks Tom & Patricia, we'll definitely be back.

It was great to return to this lovely cottage... The welcome from Tom & Patricia was as warm as ever.The welcome pack was greatly appreciated as we arrived late.You can see the snow covered mountains from the cottage.We travelled to the top of the Gran Sasso mountain by cable car in the morning into the snow then sat by the pool sunbathing in the afternoon.The cottage is perfect for mountains one way and beach the other... We went to the lovely resort of pineto ,great for the market.walked along the sandy beach and enjoyed a chilled glass of prosecco in the a cafe.A great place for a relaxing holiday

Had the mostly wonderful week away at this gorgeous cottage. The views were breath taking and it was so lovely to have our own pool. The cottage was clean and cosy. Pat and Tom were very hospitable and helpful with great recommendations of where to eat and sights to see. Looking forward to our next visit!

Lovely escape to a beautiful Italian country side with stunning views. The cottage was clean and tidy, lovely and cosy, perfect for a quiet retreat. Tom and Pat were very kind and helpful, the welcome hamper was a nice touch!