Fonte Pecorale is an old, lovingly and simply restored country house on the edge of the Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park at an altitude of 450 meters. Nestled in an enchanting landscape between the sea—the beautiful beach of Pineto is 28 km away—and the peaks of the Gran Sasso massif, it lies in the municipality of Montefino, a medieval village of about 1,000 inhabitants in the province of Teramo.
Here, the air is still fresh and clear, and only the sounds of nature can be heard. Fonte Pecorale offers a completely separate house, the "Stalla," which, as the name suggests, was originally a stable. Carefully renovated, it has been transformed into an inviting 60-square-meter accommodation with a terrace and garden where you can enjoy the sun and tranquility. Inside, you will find a cozy living/dining room with a wood-burning stove, a bathroom with a bidet and large shower, and two charmingly and simply furnished bedrooms, each with a wardrobe, chest of drawers, and small desk.
The country house also has two small apartments, which are occasionally used by relatives and friends.
Fonte Pecorale also boasts a beautiful 4 x 12 m saltwater pool with panoramic views.
In our garden, you'll find salads, tomatoes, and other vegetables, depending on the season. Be sure to try our organic extra virgin olive oil.
... About Fonte Pecorale, they said:
“What we and many others experience is this: those who discover Fonte Pecorale, the Abruzzo region, and especially Ester and Pacelmo, always return. Fonte Pecorale is the ideal place to deeply relax and immerse yourself in an unusual, sometimes almost bizarre landscape. The Abruzzo region offers incredible diversity – art, culture, mountains, traces of the past, the sea, gastronomy: there really is something for everyone! And then there are Ester and Pacelmo, whose extraordinary warmth is the icing on the cake. However, a stay in Fonte Pecorale has one crucial drawback: you miss out on exploring other corners of “Bella Italia” (apart from trips to Rome, Naples, or Apulia) because you always feel irresistibly drawn back here.” M. and H. B. from Germering.
One of the most impressive experiences of your holiday in Abruzzo will undoubtedly be a trip to Campo Imperatore, a 2,000-meter-high plateau overlooked by the Gran Sasso massif (2,912 m), the highest peak in the Apennines. For hiking enthusiasts, the Gran Sasso mountain range offers routes of unforgettable beauty.
Depending on the season, the Campo Imperatore plateau bursts into a breathtaking display of blossoms, including crocuses, violets, wild orchids, thistles, and many other plants typical of mountain regions.
Driving across the plateau, you'll frequently stop to observe herds of cattle, horses, and sheep grazing on the mountain pastures throughout the summer.
Afterwards, don't miss a visit to one of the two butchers, where you can buy excellent lamb and arrosticini (grilled sausages) to cook on the already heated grills.
During your visit, be sure to stop by one of the two butcher shops, where you can buy excellent lamb and arrosticini (grilled sausages) to cook on the already heated grills.
Depending on the season, you can enjoy the scenery. From the church near Rocca Calascio, you can enjoy a breathtaking view across the entire Apennine Mountains of Abruzzo.
Rome is about an hour and a half away, and Abruzzo invites you to linger with its many other places of interest: Atri with its cathedral is 20 km away, Penne with its 11th-century old town is 25 km away, and within an 80 km radius you'll find Rocca Calascio with its fortress, L'Aquila, Teramo, and the hermitages of Celestine V.