Apricot House

26 Via del Castello, 66040 Roccascalegna, Italy – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.2/10! <small>(score from <b>19</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
19 reviews

The location is great! Love the whole outdoor terrace. It is an exceptional property in the heart of the small and cozy town of Roccascalegna. The people in town are friendly and the keys hand-off was seamless. Great restaurants close by too! Only a 5 minute walk if that to the castle!

Robert United States of America
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Apricot House

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  • Entire home
  • 1163 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony
  • Bathtub

Providing a garden, Apricot House features accommodations in Roccascalegna. Featuring garden and inner courtyard views, this vacation home also includes free Wifi. Outdoor dining is also possible at the vacation home. Featuring a balcony and mountain views, the vacation home includes 3 bedrooms, a living room, satellite flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 3 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a bidet. Towels and bed linen are available in the vacation home. There's also a seating area and a fireplace. During warmer months, you can make use of the barbecue facilities and eat on the private patio. San Giovanni in Venere Abbey is 21 miles from Apricot House, while Lake Bomba is 18 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Abruzzo Airport, 45 miles from the accommodation.

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Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
and
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 3:
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.2
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  • Robert
    United States of America United States of America
    “The location is great! Love the whole outdoor terrace. It is an exceptional property in the heart of the small and cozy town of Roccascalegna. The people in town are friendly and the keys hand-off was seamless. Great restaurants close by too! Only...”
  • Dan
    Canada Canada
    “We liked the cozy village home with great outdoor spaces as well as the convenience of a full kitchen, 3 bathrooms and washing machine. We liked the atmosphere of the old town centre, with 2 good restaurants, 2 cafes, a wonderful bakery and...”
  • Riccardo
    Italy Italy
    “La casa è bellissima e ha 3 comode stanze da letto con altrettanti bagni. Pulizia impeccabile! Torneremo di sicuro ad alloggiare sotto il bellissimo castello di Roccascalegna!”

Hosted by David

9.1
9.1
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David
Apricot House Roccascalegna is a picturesque and historic village within the province of Chieti and part of the Abruzzo region of Italy. It has a population of around 1200 The XVI century castle dominates the town and is built upon a VI century earlier foundation. The vista towards the Majella National Park is itself stunning. Set in the beautiful ancient hamlet of Roccascalegna, Apricot House is nestled under its imposing famous castle. With 2 double & 1 twin bedded rooms, the house can house 6/7 persons. There are 3 bathrooms, a patio dining area, brick BBQ & 2 balconies. This is an ideal location to base yourselves (close to the sea, Lake Bomba and mountains) or just enjoy the atmosphere this unique village provides. Restaurants, bars and local transport are close-by. A new kitchen has recently been installed
Places to visit BORGO DI GESSO GESSOPALENA (5 Kms, 12 min drive) Description: Ancient village of Gessopalena or village of silence, is located on the eastern side of the Majella. The name derives from the Latin "gypsum" due to the presence in the territory of crystalline rocks from which the gypsum is obtained. The village is possible to visit and admire the houses entirely built with this type of stone. CASCADE DEL VERDE DI BORRELLO (34 km, 37 minutes by car) Description: The "Del Rio Verde" waterfalls are the highest natural waterfalls in the Apennines, and on the rock face there are three distinct jumps. Rio Verde, whose springs are located on the border with Molise and is one of the tributaries of the Sangro river. WATERVIVE Taranta Peligna ( 23 km, 42 minutes by car) Description: the Acquevive river park is located on the 2 banks of the Aventino river and is one of the places of Abruzzo not to be missed. It has an equipped fitness path, botanical museum, picnic area. SOURCES OF THE GREEN RIVER
Languages spoken: English,Italian

Area info

Amenities of Apricot House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
Parking
No parking available.
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • CD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building Characteristics
  • Semi-detached
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Miscellaneous
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Italian

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Apricot House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Damage policy

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to EUR 100 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
15+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 15 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Apricot House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to € 100 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

FAQs about Apricot House

  • Apricot House can accommodate this group size:

    • 6 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Apricot House is 0.9 miles from the center of Roccascalegna. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Apricot House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Yes, Apricot House is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Check-in at Apricot House is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • The prices at Apricot House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Apricot House has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 3 bedrooms

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Apricot House on this page.