Villa Bram

Villa Bram is located 3 km (2 mi) from Carassai, Italy and only 34 km (21 mi) from Ascoli Piceno. Villa Bram is a lovely property (240 sq m) with private pool, WiFi internet and hot tub. The property can accommodate up to 11 people comfortably in four bedrooms with three bathrooms.

What to Expect
Upon arrival at Villa Bram you’ll find a nice clean well-maintained property with views of the mountains and the hills perfect for a splendid holiday in The Marches. After a hectic day of shopping, spend some time with friends and family poolside enjoying a glass of wine - a perfect way to unwind at the end the day. Outside you will also find a hot tub, playground, patio and barbecue grill. Sharing a meal with friends and family is a huge part of the Italian culture. Take advantage of the well-equipped kitchen to prepare meals using local produce while on your holiday. The kitchen includes coffee machine, microwave, toaster, stove and refrigerator, as well as, plenty of tableware and cutlery for up to 11 people. Dine 'al fresco' like a real Italian, the fully furnished balcony is the perfect setting to enjoy food, family and the lovely Italian weather.

Visit the Area
Most people enjoy visiting close-by cities and towns while on vacation, so for your reference this is a list of popular places with distances (as the crow flies) from the property: Ascoli Piceno 34 km (21 mi), Porto Recanati 65 km (41 mi), Teramo 81 km (50 mi), Ancona 89 km (55 mi) and Norcia 92 km (57 mi).

Some other major tourist destinations you should consider visiting are: Florence 341 km (212 mi), Rome 246 km (153 mi), Milan 508 km (315 mi) and Naples 362 km (225 mi).

Additional Information

Pool Open: 1 May - 30 September (If you'd like the pool open outside these dates, please make that request prior to booking)
Nearest Airports (distances as the crow flies): Roma Ciampino (cia) 255 km (159 mi), Roma Fiumicino (fco) 279 km (173 mi), Bologna (blq) 304 km (189 mi), Firenze Peretola (flr) 346 km (215 mi) and Napoli Capodichino (nap) 355 km (221 mi).

More Services
Cooking Lessons - Discover from a local chef the techniques required to master Italian cuisine. The owner can arrange to have a chef come to the property for a cooking lesson for any number of people in your group. It's a pleasant way to spend time with friends and family while discovering the secrets required to prepare delicious Italian meals when you return home. For more details and the extra cost, please contact us.
Tours - Custom tours can be arranged by the owner for your group. For more details about the tours available, speak to the owner after arriving or ask prior to booking. The cost will vary depending in the specific tour and number of people.

Outdoor

The country house has a large garden of about 2000 square meters available to guests and a porch equipped for outdoor dining.
Around the pool there is a large lawn that welcomes on one side, sun loungers and deck chairs and on the other, a hammock and a rocking chair hanging from the tree. There is a well-equipped playground with swing, slide, sandbox to play with molds and buckets, two houses with tables and chairs and lots of books to read. There is also a trampoline, a table football and a ping pong table and a small library (in Italian and in different languages) even for the older ones.

Services

SERVICES INCLUDED IN RENTAL PRICE:

• Kitchen linen
• Bed linen and towels
• Private uncovered parking
• Water, electricity, gas, heating
• Washing machine
• Internet wifi


SERVICES NOT INCLUDED, MANDATORY, TO BE PAID ON ARRIVAL:

• Security deposit € 500.00
• Tourist Tax € 1.00 per person per night, for those over 12 years of age

SERVICES NOT INCLUDED, OPTIONAL, TO BE REQUESTED BEFORE ARRIVAL:

• Extra cleaning € 90.00
• Extra towels € 6.00 / person
• Extra linen and towels € 12.00 / person
• Baby kit (high chair + camping cot) € 25.00 / stay
• Tastings and tours of local wineries
• Chef at home

Attractions

THE AREA OF VAL D'ASO

A territory of excellence called "The Garden of the Marches"
Valdaso… place of history and artisans of traditions and popular festivals of ancient crafts and flavors handed down.

The Aso Valley, a magnificent area made up of an infinite number of woodland plots, orchards, vineyards, vegetable gardens, arable land; a high level of livability due to the almost total absence of polluting elements. The river from which it takes its name, from the Latin Asis, originates in Montemonaco, between Monte Porche and Cima del Prata, winding along the valley for a length of 63 km, then flows into the Adriatic Sea at the height of the municipality of Pedaso .
In every season of the year, the climate in this wonderful area is pleasant and the scenery is nothing short of suggestive: the panorama ranges from the summer green of the sea to the increasingly intense colors towards the "Blue Mountains"; with the wonderful autumn colors of yellow, ocher and brown; to the spectacular winter scenery of the hills and snow-capped mountains up to the exaltation of shades of white, pink and purple when the valley is in bloom in spring.


LE MARCHE - ITALY IN ONE REGION

ITALIAN SECRET

Le Marche is one of Italy’s best-kept secrets. Sandwiched between the Adriatic and its better known neighbours Tuscany and Umbria, this quiet and sparsely-populated region has long slipped under the travel radar. Yet with a string of charming hilltop towns and a landscape ranging from snow-capped Apennine peaks to dreamy beaches and otherworldly caves, it’s the perfect place to experience Italy without the crowds. Outstanding with their geometrical shapes and imposing appearance, Italian castles are not only awe-inspiring but absolutely marvelous – a splendor that is best observed in person. Interestingly, no two castles seem alike and each has unique features that correlate with historical events, natural surroundings, and political changes over the centuries.

RICH HISTORY

Few countries in the world are suffused with such a strong sense of historical continuity as Italy. From the myths that surround the birth of the Etruscan civilization to the foundation of United Italy in the 19thC, past and present are inextricably linked in a seamless web that stretches back over three millennia. This short account provides a thread to guide you through the labyrinth of this complex story. You'll find more detailed local history in the individual town pages.

RESTAURANTS

Marche is centrally located on the eastern Italian coast, nestling between the Apennine Mountains and the Adriatic Sea. The region is characterised by a rugged, mountainous inland and a beach-lined coast, dotted with quaint seaside towns. These variations in the region’s geography are also reflected in its food; seafood is popular, along with rural delicacies such as wild funghi, game, nuts and herbs and the region’s treasured truffles. Coniglio in porchetta, rabbit stuffed with wild fennel is a revered regional speciality, and traditional porchetta made with suckling pig and stuffed into rolls is a popular street food.

Autumn in Le Marche

If you are not fond of hot days and you love the beautiful mild sunny days, when the sun gently caresses your skin and senses, inviting you to spend time in the open air, why don’t you take the chance of a holiday in Marche in Autumn?

THE SCENT OF THE GRAPE HARVEST

Especially in the first part of autumn, the scents of the grape harvest invade the Marche hills. With must they make the typical, soft donuts that you can find in many local bakeries, must biscuits, perfect to be served with “vino cotto” (literally “cooked wine”) and “sughetti” (a kind of polenta made of must, corn flour and walnuts). When the must is cooked for a long time, sapa is produced: it is a sweet and sticky ingredient perfect for seasoning polenta and making cavallucci (a typical local biscuit). In Montecassiano the festival of sughitti is held during the last week of September. The oldest Sagra dell’Uva (wine festival) in Italy is held in Cupramontana at the beginning of October: it’s a festival with food, music, dances and, of course, Sir Wine.

OLIVE HARVEST & OLIVE OIL

One of the most magical moments in Marche, and in Italy in general, happens at the end of October / beginning of November: this is the month of the olive harvest, when you will see many people working around the olive trees to pick the precious fruit. Do not hesitate: the new oil, with its intense green color, is immediately ready to be tasted and purchased. If you have friends who have a farmhouse in the countryside with olive grove, ask them to invite you for the harvest: it will be a beautiful moment to share with your friends and then you can bring the olives to the mill and attend to the production of your own olive oil.

THE FOLIAGE OF CANFAITO BEECH FOREST

If you want to make an experience of colours, then you can’t miss the Canfaito beech forest: every year you can enjoy the same and always different show of the beech leaves changing colours. You’ll feel like under a golden dome made of yellow, orange and red leaves. Just enjoy a relaxing walk under the beech trees and don’t forget to stop by Elcito, a tiny untouched village, where you can breathe an atmosphere of old times, when shepherds woke up at dawn, spent the whole day out with their animals, longing to go back home and find some warmth in front of the fireplace with their families.

MEDIOEVAL VILLAGES

Visiting the numerous Medieval villages spotted all around Marche may be quite a challenge under the August sun, but doing it in Autumn, when the air is still warm and sun lights up the stones that make up the town walls, has a totally different appeal. Stroll through the narrow streets of the Marchigiano towns, where a beautiful panorama awaits you at every corner. Difficult to recommend a village: just switch off your satellite navigator, follow a less traveled road and certainly you will find a quiet and nice village waiting to welcome you.

CHESTNUT FESTIVAL

The good and sweet smell of roasted chestnuts is one of the nicest in autumn. You can go yourself to look for chestunts and then cook them at your place or, if you are not sporty enough, there are many chestnut festivals in October, especially in the Sibillini area, where people roast chestunts along the roads and you can buy a cone. The most famous chestnut festivals in Marche are in Smerillo and Montemonaco. Smerillo is particularly famous also for being one of the balconies of Marche: thanks to its elevated position, you can admire wide open views, stretching from the Sibillini mountains to the sea, passing through the rolling hills and medieval villages.

TRUFFEL

Autumn also offers another delicious, sought-after and highly appreciated product: truffles. Two are the most important events in Marche dedicated to truffles: the National Fair of White Truffle in Acqualagna and Diamanti a Tavola in Amandola, dedicated to the precious white truffles of the Sibillini. The most famous chestnut festivals in Marche are in Smerillo and Montemonaco. Smerillo is particularly famous also for being one of the balconies of Marche: thanks to its elevated position, you can admire wide open views, stretching from the Sibillini mountains to the sea, passing through the rolling hills and medieval villages.

THE CONERO AREA IN PEACE

Ok the temperature is not suitable for a swim but the Conero without the crowds of summer allows you to make many experiences, from cycling to walking (we especially recommend two trips: the viewpoint up to Passo del Lupo, and that from the Belvedere) as well as visiting the villages of Sirolo and Numana.

Discover Le Marche and start building your trip!

MARCHE - THE BEST OF - THE MUST SEE PLACES
https://www.turismo.marche.it/en-us/Explore/Must-See-palces

THEME ITINERARIES

MARCHE IN BLUE - THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BEACHES OF THE MARCHE
https://www.turismo.marche.it/en-us/Explore/The-Marche-Region-in-Blue

THE GENIUS OF MARCHE - ART AND CULTURE
https://www.turismo.marche.it/en-us/Explore/Art-and-Culture

TYPIACL MARCHE - TASTE AND TRADITIONS
https://www.turismo.marche.it/en-us/Explore/Taste-and-tradition

MADE IN MARCHE - SKILLS AND EXPERTISE
https://www.turismo.marche.it/en-us/Explore/Skills-and-expertise

LE MARCHE RURALI - ROLLING HILLS AND ANCIENT VILLAGE
https://www.turismo.marche.it/en-us/Explore/Rolling-Hills-and-Ancient-Villages

GREEN MARCHE - NATURAL PARKS AND RESERVES
https://www.turismo.marche.it/en-us/Explore/Parks-and-Active-Nature

SOUL OF MARCHE - SPIRITUALITY AND MEDITATION
https://www.turismo.marche.it/en-us/Explore/Spirituality-and-Meditation

LE MARCHE FOR KIDS - ITINERARIES AND PLACES FOR FAMILIES
https://www.turismo.marche.it/en-us/Explore/Marche-Family

MARCHE OF SCIENCE - THE PLACES OF SCIENCE AND TECHNIQUES
https://www.turismo.marche.it/en-us/Explore/Science-and-Technology

WELLNESS MARCHE - THERMAL AND WELLNESS CENTERS
https://www.turismo.marche.it/en-us/Explore/Wellness

MARCHE MOVIES - CINETURISTIC ITINERARIES
https://www.turismo.marche.it/en-us/Explore/Marche-Movies

THE MARCHE ON FOOT - TREKKING
https://www.turismo.marche.it/en-us/Explore/Trekking

Swimming Pool

Guests have access to a beautiful panoramic swimming pool (5 × 10 meters, maximum depth 1.40 meters) equipped with sun loungers, umbrellas and tables, completely fenced and equipped with three hydromassage stations. The pool water has a salt sterilization method so it is more delicate on the skin and eyes, especially of children and people with sensitive skin.
From the house and the swimming pool you have a beautiful view over the hills to Monte Sibillini. In the part below the structure, there are other toilets, a laundry room and a covered parking for free use.

Parking

free private outdoor parking

Local Transport

Bus stop 3 km - Carassai
Railway station 20 km - Pedaso
Marche Airport 97 km

Traveling in the Marche

AIRPORTS
The main transport hub of the Marche is the Adriatic port city of Ancona. International flights serve the Marche airport just northwest of the city, while ferries sail to and from destinations in Greece, Croatia and Albania.

PRIVATE CAR
You have to be a good driver in the Marche; the streets are narrow and often steep. Fly to Ancona and rent a car. For speed, take the A14, which connects the entire region along its 111 miles of coastline, from Pesaro in the north to Ascoli Piceno in the south. For pleasure, drive along the state roads through the splendid landscapes of the Marche.

TRAINS
Once in the region, trains run along the coast and buses serve most of the inland towns and villages. Realistically though, you'll want your wheels to explore the region's verdant hinterland. The car rental service is available at the Marche airport and Ancona railway station

Interior Description

Ground Floor
Including: kitchen + living room, 2 bedrooms + ensuite bathroom.

Kitchen + living room: well equipped kitchen, dining table, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, microwave, stove top, wood burning stove, oven, toaster, italian coffee machine, american coffee machine, armchair, fireplace, sofa bed double, sofa bed, WIFI internet, air conditioning, satellite tv, television, exit to the patio.
Bedroom + Ensuite Bathroom 1: double bed, WIFI internet, air conditioning, armchair, working desk, basin, toilet, bidet, shower, hairdryer, exit to the patio.
Bedroom + Ensuite Bathroom 2: double bed, WIFI internet, air conditioning, armchair, working desk, basin, toilet, bidet, shower, hairdryer, exit to the patio.

Floor 1
Including: kitchen, dining room, 2 bedrooms, bathroom.

Kitchen: well equipped kitchen, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, oven, toaster, american coffee machine, washing machine, WIFI internet.
Dining room: dining table, exit to the terrace.
Bedroom 1: double bed, WIFI internet, ceiling fan, armchair, working desk.
Bedroom 2: double bed, WIFI internet, ceiling fan, armchair, working desk.
Bathroom: basin, toilet, bidet, shower, hairdryer.

Additional Areas
Including: patio, garden.

Patio: al fresco dining, dining table, WIFI internet, garden furniture, terrace furniture.
Garden: swimming pool, WIFI internet, barbecue, gazebo, garden furniture, terrace furniture, sunbed, fenced, children's playground.

Bedrooms

2 DOUBLE BEDROOMS
2 TWIN BEDROOMS

Bathrooms

3 TOTAL BATHROOMS

Kitchen

2 TOTAL KITCHENS

Sitting Room

2 LIVING ROOMS

• Garden
• Internet Wifi
• Children Playground
• Next Year Available
• Private Swimmingpool
• Outdoor Jacuzzi
• Air Conditioning
• Barbecue
• Recommended for children
• Terrace
• Patio
• Balcony
• Satellite Tv
• Television
• Kitchen
• Well-equipped Kitchen
• Coffee Machine
• Dishwasher
• Washing Machine
• Toaster
• Microwave
• Fireplace
• Shower
• Hairdryer
• No Smoking
• Independent Unit
• Garden

Outdoor Photos

Additional Interior Photos