The impressive Casa Serena has been sympathetically restored, retaining a wealth of original features; it is a rustic, traditional, spacious and inviting 5 bedroom Marchigianan farmhouse with an adjoining one bedroom self contained apartment. The house is set in 5 acres of beautiful private grounds boasting a walnut grove and numerous fruit trees. French doors open onto terracing which encircle the house and border the landscaped gardens and pool terrace. There is a beautiful loggia accessible from the kitchen, via French doors, for 'alfresco' dining. The extensive lawn merges with a meadow that stretches beyond to the Saline river at the foot of the valley, perfect for country walks and spotting the local wildlife. The stunning swimming pool is for the exclusive use of our guests and boasts enchanting views along the valley and a classic Italian vista composing white road and cypress encircled distant hillside villa, the tranquility and privacy create the perfect environment for a relaxing, sun soaking holiday.
The surrounding area: Nestling in the charming Saline Valley Nature Reserve, Casa Serena is the perfect base for country walks and spotting the local wildlife including roe deer, pine martens, porcupines, buzzards and the very rare golden oriole. One of Penna San Giovanni's best restaurants is a pleasant 15 minutes walk from the house. Penna San Giovanni, has two grocery stores, two bars/cafes (one with a pizzeria in the basement serving some the best pizzas for miles), several restaurants in the vicinity, an atmospheric open air bar and pizzeria (also serving delicious pizzas) which is situated above the lovely children’s playground in the 'pista', an enoteca serving local wines and foo, a bakery, a butcher, a pharmacy, a tobacconist, a doctor's surgery and a hairdresser.
Child friendly: Casa Serena is suitable for children though younger children should be supervised at all times as the gardens and pool are open areas. Casa Serena is fully equipped for babies and toddlers, we have a travel cot, cot linen, baby monitor, high chairs, potty, toilet seat, play mat, toys and books, plastic cups, plates and cutlery.
A small self contained apartment adjoins the main house and is sometimes occupied by the owners, who can be discreetly at hand if required to ensure your stay is as comfortable as possible, as well as regularly cleaning the pool and watering of the plants and garden.