Villa Apartamento Botticelli: 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5

It is the house of an artist and musician and so there are many works of art in the house and garden. As the owners live on stie they are available to advise on local visits, lend maps and other equipment or arrange local activities, whether it be a meal, Italian cookery lessons, art or photography lessons or just where to find the rock pools.

This beautiful and spacious self catering apartment, set in the Appennine mountains of Italy is ideal for a tranquil holiday to appreciate the landscape and mountain scenery. The property is large with many holiday facilities, such as the private pool/jaccuzzi, large sun deck, terraces, balconies, beautiful gardens, parking and so on.

Artists: As this is the home of an artist we welcome all lovers of art whether you wish to learn art or are an established artist. We have a large fully equipped studio with easels, drawing boards and a very wide selection of drawing, painting and sculpture materials. You can also arrange for tuition if you wish.

Walkers: If you are looking for a great trekking holiday or walking holiday this is the perfect location. We are both experienced walkers and can advise you on interesting routes. There are many forest walks, mountain climbs, meadows moving with butterflies, the beauty of the agricultural landscape with vines and orchards, rivers and pools to have cooling dip......It is just beautiful!

It is a National Park in the stunning Appennine mountains of Italy and as wildlife is protected you will discover many animals and wild flowers on your walks.

For a climbing holiday there is a Via Ferrata nearby (and we have safety equipment you can borrow if you wish) (2 suspension bridges over a gorge are really pretty plus wires and steps to assist you over more difficult terrain) There are ancient fountains with (it is claimed) curative properties. The Bismantova rock is an astonishing geological formation with amazing views from the top which can be reached in less than an hour. For climbers this is famous in Italy for the wide range (over 250) of fixed routes up the face of the rock. Also an exhilarating via ferrata.

Food: No visit to Italy is complete without sampling the local food. Emilia Romagna claims to be the gastronomic capital of Italy. Not only are there the fresh and delicious fruit and vegetable products of the vast valleys, but there are also the many famous cheeses including Parmesan cheese. You will have heard of Parma ham - but there are many other meat products particular to the region - probably too many to sample in one week but you can try!. Then there are truffles and the various mushrooms - porcini being the most famous...and of course the many wines of the region to sample.

We have many local restaurants serving beautiful local food and wine. Be prepared to be served around 9 courses though!!!! ...and the prices are very reasonable.

Although our apartments are for self catering vacations we are also able to provide sumptious lunches and evening meals with local produce at the house.

Please note that we have not been affected by the recent earthquakes and are unlikely to do so because we are in the mountains.