Fantastic on all counts, the property, the location and John and Sue the wonderful hosts. Some great memories for 16 of us spanning 3 generations. Weather was mid 30’s for most of time so the pool was a godsend. Nothing but positives. Thanks again John and Sue and hopefully your future plans work out. If not we’ll see you next year 😀😀

Great house for the large family if you want to explore the Abruzzo during the day and enjoy the house with pool in the afternoon/night. Nice and quiet area. We loved it! (Family of 12)

6 adults and 6 children looked for the feeling of the Italian countryside - and we found it! We couldn’t ask for a better place to stay. The surroundings were so beautiful and you could look in any direction and the views of the fields and mountains were there. When it comes to the house the great hosts Sue and John have thought of everything. Everything we wanted was there and it felt like we were living at a hotel. We would gladly be back for an other vacation at Il Frutteto!

Il Frutetto ('the orchard') was an absolute joy. John and Sue were consummate hosts–funny, articulate, helpful and knowledgeable. The views are stunning from all directions. The estate is well laid-out, with a very functional and well-stocked kitchen, and the pool and decks were a true luxury. Know that it is a bit out in the country, so a drive is required to get to sights and shopping. We found incredible dining in Julianova (Taglietto, and others) and a great enoteca (wine shop) about 5 km away (but a very decent Montepulciano d'Abruzzo can be had at the market for 3 euro)! Sue also arranged a local cook to come in and demonstrate the making of a 3 course meal (a homemade savory ravioli, a superb lamb dish, and custard for dessert). There is much to see and do in Abruzzo, but relaxing in a place like Il Frutetto itself was worth the trip.

We were two families looking for a large property with a pool, ideally within reach of villages and the sea. John and Sue, our hosts, provided us with this and more. The house is larger than it seems from the photos, is very clean, furnished with good quality items, and has the most fantastic views. We were within 25 minutes of good beaches and restaurants and an hour into the Apennine Mountains. It was very hot when we were there but the large fans provided kept us cool at night, and during the day there were several outdoor seating areas where we could find shade, or just bask beside the pool. We agreed that the views from the BBQ, while turning meat and fish and supping Montepulciano wine, were the best we have ever had in a villa. The rolling hillsides topped with small villages are dwarfed by the mountains in the distance. John and Sue were excellent hosts. John turned up most days to clean the pool and make sure we had what we needed, and was very helpful when thinking about restaurants or areas to visit. I can really recommend this accommodation and this undiscovered, relatively ‘tourist-free’ area of Italy.

My family stayed here for a week. The house is truly a villa. It is 5 bedrooms with each bedroom having its own private bathroom. The views were amazing. When we come back to Abruzzo we will be booking this place for future use. Perfect place for large families or couples.

Tolles Haus mit super Aussicht und sehr hilfsbereiten Gastgebern!

das Haus ist ideal für den Urlaub mit Freunden und Teenagern, es gibt 5 Schlafzimmer mit eigenem Bad, das Erdgeschoß verfügt über eine große, gut ausgestattete Küche die in ein großes Esszimmer übergeht. Für etwas Privatsphäre gibt es ein Wohnzimmer. Die Anfahrt ist mit einem SUV kein Problem, tiefergelegte Autos jedoch werden Schwierigkeiten auf der Schotterzufahrt haben. Wir haben NICHTS vermisst, das Meer ist 20 Min entfernt - der Blick auf die Berge von der Terrasse aus ist Urlaub für die Augen. Danke für die Gastfreundschaft und den täglichen "Poolservice"