AVELLINO HOLIDAY RENTALS - CAMPANIA - ITALY

Experience staying at a medieval apartment house in southern Italy that will captivate your senses the moment your arrive while enjoying the comforts of living in a completely renovated house originally built in the 1800. The experience is unique, dazzlingly and magnificent. Situated in the Medieval splendor offered by the village of Antico Brogo Calitri, region of Campania. Located in the centre of Italy - halfway between the ruins of Pompeii and the Amalfi coast to the west and Magna Graecia to the east. With plenty of activities to choose from.

Sleeps: 4 - Bedrooms: 2 - Bathrooms: 1

We aim to transport you back to the times of ancient Italy with the comforts of modern life.
We offer unbeatable prices and unparalleled value to experience life in a Medieval Village.
All Medieval houses share a closed similarity in their interior design and décor particularly in their facade due to belonging to the Borgo (district), where houses are built next to each other and in some cases in second floors – a main characteristic of Italian architecture in Medieval times.

Description:
Two bedroom house. Master bedroom with double bed and second bedroom with two single beds. Living space approx. 90 m2. Casa del Terrazzo has been completely renovated in 2006. Is a top floor apartment on top of a building with street entrance. Kitchen, living room and one bathroom, two bedrooms and terrace/sun deck. Enjoy a spectacular view of the surrounding countryside from the bedrooms and from the terrace.

Amenities:
Price includes a welcome package of high quality items such as 1/2 kg of Italian pasta, tasty tomato sauce, a great bottle of olive oil, mineral water, salt, pepper, sugar, honey, teabags, tissues, bathroom soap and toilet paper. Utilities included in price: gas, water and electricity. One Bathroom with bathtub, fireplace, linens and towels, complete kitchenware, oven, refrigerator, dining table with chairs, sofa, coffee table, small chairs, stove, no Internet connection in house but Internet cafe available within walking distance, off street parking, cleaning services available but not included in price (see under rates), smoking not permitted on premises, set of keys. Mobile phone with a sim card available for rent upon request (specify under the reservation form)

PARKING:

Free parking at Piazza della Repubblica located about a 5 minutes walk from the the property.

UTILITY AREA:

Included in the price is a welcome package of high quality items such as 1/2 kg of Italian pasta, tasty tomato sauce, a great bottle of olive oil, mineral water, salt, pepper, sugar, honey, teabags, tissues, bathroom soap and toilet paper.

DINING AREA:

Plenty of Restaurants to choose from. We highly recommend Locanda dell'Arco di Zampaglione Ristorante. Typical Calitrian cuisine, very central.
Address: Via dell'arco di Zampaglione n.5, Calitri.

Special Dining at Locanda dell'Arco. Let us know you are coming!

* Get a Special Table guaranteed every night
* Meet the Chef
* Enjoy specially planned dinners
* Our Cuisine is made with high-quality seasonal local products
* Our selection of wines include Aglianico del Vulture - a ruby red nectar
that will enamour even the most demanding wine lovers and Bianco Corte di Fiano
Price: Limitted time offer. Seven Nights Package: 227.5 euros per person ( includes mineral water and house wine)

Diner Sample at Locanda dell'Arco
Antipasto (starters). Antipasto della casa - the house starter which includes a selection of local cheese, hams and a variety of light fried season's vegetables

Primo (First course) Spaghetti con le Vongole (Spaghetti with clams from the Amalfi coast) or Linguine alla "bonne femme (Linguini pasta dressed with oilives, capers, parsley and fresh tomatos.)

Secondo (Second course) Polpette Napoletane (a local recipe of minced veal with breadcrumbs, eggs, pine nuts and raisons) or swordfish dressed with homemade mayonnaise. Served with vegetables.

Dolce (Desert) Homemade black chocolate cake with warm white chocolate sauce or seasonal fruits.

Caffe' (coffee)

Calitrian cuisine is renowned in the area for being very tasty and rather spicy. Typical hand-made pasta dishes include cingul', the local dish par excellence. This is short, twirly pasta boiled and then served with a thick, tasty tomato sauce; other varieties of pasta with the same sauce include lahan' and aurecchi' r' preut'- (priest’s ears in the local dialect); another must are cannazze', served with delicious hot tomato sauce and pecorino cheese; and sciliend' (a special vermicelli-like pasta) with a condiment of garlic-fried oil and hot chili pepper.

Meat-based delicacies include m'gliatiegghij' a local favourite made up of tasty roulades of kid or lamb casings garnished with cheese, offal, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper and sliced sausage; sfritta, or chopped pork meat sautéed with hot peppers; also sammuchij', a local pudding made of pork blood seasoned with minced lard, little segments of orange peel, rice, raisins, cinnamon, pork casings, walnuts, salt and chili pepper powder.

A traditional fish-based delicacy is stockfish a la ualanegna, the favourite of plowmen in the past (ualan' means plowman), in which stockfish is boiled and flavoured with garlic, herbs and chili peppers. Meals, food and eating in Italy:

You may think that Italian meals are excessively large with infinite courses, but more than a means for sustenance they are viewed as a social event. The portions are much smaller than those served in northern European countries, and being generally based on vegetables and fruits and home-made pastas, they generally are healthier than their cross-culture substitutes. In addition, the secret when preparing an Italian meal is to select the freshest of local ingredients, so what you eat will change from month to month.

REGIONAL SPECIALTIES

The areas surrounding Calitri also have a infinite variety of hand-made pasta of various shapes and sizes. The most common are orecchiette, fusilli, tagliatelle, cavatelli, and ravioli. There are also many delicious meats in the area and local dishes typically feature veal, chicken, lamb and rabbit grilled on embers and accompanied with a variety of sauces. Among the deserts the ricotta pie is a must, and those with a sweet tooth can also enjoy crespelle, struffoli, and calzoncelli, a chick-pea sweet typical of the nearby town of Sant'Andrea di Conza. Lacedonia's dessert specialties include chestnut and chocolate-paste filled raviolis and sfogliatelle stuffed with sweetened ricotta cheese or bitter cherry jam.
The meats are particularly tasty as there are many farms in the area, producing beef, poultry and milk, and others specializing in sheep and goats. Locally-produced cheeses include caciocavallo, scamorza, caciotta, pecorino and caprino, burrini and salt ricotta, and local chestnuts and hazelnuts have Italy-wide fame. Last but not least, truffle-lovers will enjoy the region as it boasts a generous supply of both the white and the black variety.

LOCAL PRODUCTS

Popular local products include a variety of cheeses like caciocavallo, pecorino cheese, goat's cheese and butirr', a soft, buttery cheese enclosed and seasoned in its thick rind. We also recommend trying some of the local pork-based delicacies like Calitri's prosciutto, salami, and spicy sausages. Vegetarians have an infinite variety of fruit and vegetables to choose from, harvested and grown in the sunny and fertile lands around the village. Calitri's bread is also renowned for its texture and taste in the area.
Scarpegghij' is a customary Christmas season sweet that's a must for winter visitors. To make it, local bakers and women fry swirls and portions of leavened flour and drench them in honey or sprinkle them with sugar. Delicious. For months before and after the Easter festivities the locals enjoy P'cc'latiegghij', a local variety of doughnut with a hard boiled egg at the center covered with a dough cross, or Scallatiegghij':, a typical Easter sweet flavoured with salt, pepper, and fennel seeds. Very tasty.

WINES FROM THE REGION OF CAMPANIA

Famous wines in the region include Fiano di Avellino, Greco di Tufo, Montesole Irpinia Bianco, Falanghina, Lacrymae Christi and others.
Visit the vineyard with briefing on various type of wines grapes, climates and soil. Back in the cellar to learn the history of the wine and how the wine was made including learning about the wine making process.
Wineries/Vineyards: The Alovini Winery use the aglianico grapes from some of the best-tended vineyards anywhere in Italy. The volcanic soils around the stunning but extinct volcano "Mount Vulture" also contribute to the unique wine. Cabanico Basilicata igt, Al Volo Aglianico del Vulture doc. Feudi di San Gregorio Estate - Vigne di Mezzo - which has a cluster of vineyards near the villages of Barile, Rionero in Vulture and Rampolla, all sharing a south-east exposure on the Mount Vulture in the region of Basilicata. The grapes are Aglianico del Vulture. Efesto Aglianico del Vulture doc.

LINEN NOTES:

Linens and towels included in price

LOCAL AMENITIES/ATTRACTIONS:

"Calitri - Italy's Secret, Inland Amalfi."

Calitri is located in the region of Campania, about an hour drive from the city of Naples, a region very well known both in Italy and abroad as the homeland of pizza, mozzarella, and of romantic melodies. Calitri offers infinite activities centered around its many local traditions. Thanks to the relaxing atmosphere that Calitri has to offer, long relaxing walks can be enjoyed along the countryside and enjoy the unique and beautiful scenery. Visitors can wander round the medieval village to soak in the atmosphere and enjoy the local artisan's shops and the exceptional regional cuisine among other activities. Courses in traditional ceramics (Calitri is world-known for its artistic ceramics) needle point and arts are available. Many sports including skiing, paragliding, horse riding, mountain biking, fishing and hunting can also be practiced. For those seeking more relaxing occupations, soaking in the nearby thermal baths or embarking on exciting culinary or wine itineraries are an attractive option.

The area is steeped in history and tradition and sprinkled with castles and aristocratic palazzos that serve as a testament to the important role it's played in Southern Italy's history.

We offer plenty of activities:

ITALIAN LOCAL CUISINE COURSE

Duration: 4 hours - maximum 8 people
Description: Held at the exclusive Palazzo Zampaglione. Each course will include introduction to the course and to each other, demonstration, preparation and cooking of the dishes, and tasting of the dishes. A translator will participate in the course to translate the cooking explanations to ensure that the traditional recipe hasn't been modified by changes in culture and language. Below please find an example of typical traditional recipes that will be taught during the courses. Find out more information about Italian cuisine recipe .
Price: 84.50 EUR per person *THIS COURSE CAN BE TAKEN AS CONSECUTIVE DAYS

ITALIAN WINE TASTING COURSE

Duration: 3 to 4 hours. Depending how interactive the group is.
Description: Learn the mechanics of serving wine (glasses, bottles, corks, corkscrews and various paraphernalia). Subjects covered: how to taste the wine, principles of food and wine matching. Buying wine for your cellar (Wine Selection Techniques). Campania, Basilicata and Puglia Wines that may be sampled: Carpe Diem Aglianico del VUlture doc, Spumante Ellenico Aglianico del Vulture igt, Spumante Moscato igt, Synthesi Aglianico del Vulture doc, Bianco di Corte Fiano igt, Clivus Moscato Spumante igt, Barigliott igt, Antico Spumante igt
Price: 84.50 EUR per person

MOUNT VULTURE VINEYARD TOUR

Duration: Half a day
Description: Visit to the vineyard with briefing on various type of wines grapes, climates and soil. Back in the cellar to learn the history of the wine and how the wine was made including learning about the wine making process.
Wineries/Vineyards: The Alovini Winery use the aglianico grapes from some of the best-tended vineyards anywhere in Italy. The volcanic soils around the stunning but extinct volcano "Mount Vulture" also contribute to the unique wine. Cabanico Basilicata igt, Al Volo Aglianico del Vulture doc. Feudi di San Gregorio Estate - Vigne di Mezzo - which has a cluster of vineyards near the villages of Barile, Rionero in Vulture and Rampolla, all sharing a south-east exposure on the Mount Vulture in the region of Basilicata. The grapes are Aglianico del Vulture. Efesto Aglianico del Vulture doc.
Price: 101.40 EUR per person

EXCLUSIVE DAY IN BENEVENTO

Duration: All day
Description: Drive to Dugenta in an exclusive vintage car with private chauffeur (120 km/1.30 hours) to the Torre Gaia Wine Resort. Visit to the wine production estate and overview of the traditional wood wine barrel producing process. Wine tasting. Lunch at the Donna Giulia Ristorante (included Gourmet Meals are pre-organized). Includes vintage car, driver, trasnlator, lunch exclusive, wine tasting, visit to the vinyards and wine cellars.
Prices: With "le Bellissime" car: 325 EUR per person, minimum two people.
With "le Esclusive" car: 403 EUR per person, minimum two people.
With MP Laefer self-drive car: 325 EUR per person, minimum two people

ANITQUE ITALIAN POMPEI SCULPTURE COURSE

Duration: 4 hours
Description: Experience a unique opportunity to spend a day in the workshop of Vito Zabatto, a renown local sculptor, who will teach you the antique art of Italian Pompei-style sculpting, where vases and statues are fashioned out of strips of clay.
Price: 65 EUR per person

A DAY AT AN ITALIAN FARM

Duration: from 9:00am to 6:00pm
Description: We offer guests the chance to spend an unforgetable day in the Italian countryside. A beautifully renovated old farmhouse located aproximately 8 km from Calitri - in a hilly part of central southern Italy in the ancient area of Alta Irpinia, is a farm of 180 hectares with a rich history. Here you will find natural beauty unlike anywhere else in southern Italy. Enjoy ample space to relax by the pool (including changing rooms, toilets, deckchair)
Light lunch includes local cheese, ham, fresh salad, bread, mineral water and glass of local Fiano di Tufiello red wine per person. Additional beverages/food to be paid separately.

About the farm: In the past the farm was devoted to sheep farming and cereal cultivation.Today their efforts are dedicated to organic farming and making their own products. In 2003/2004 it was added a cellar to produce wine from their own grapes, a mill to make flour from wheat, a laboratory to make organic pasta, a laboratory to bottle organic tomatoes and organic honey.
Price: 28.60 EUR per person

ITALIAN HISTORY GUIDED TOUR

Duration: Tailored upon request
Description: Numerous areas of tourist interest can be reached from our accommodations given Calitri's central location. Explore the many areas of interest from a historical, archeological, ethnographic, religious and naturalistic point of view guided by a bilingual member of staff who is knowledable of the history of Calitri and surrounding areas.
Price: 65 EUR per person for half a day. Minimun two people

BOOKING NOTES:

RESERVATION AND CANCELLATION POLICY

* A 30% Advancement Payment of your total amount is requested to confirm your reservation
* Final Payment is due 45 days prior to your arrival date
* Reserving within 45 days, a 30% Advancement Payment is requested to confirm your reservation and final amount must be paid within 5 business days
* A Refundable Security Deposit of EUR 250 will be added to your final payment

Initial Reservation
Reservation can be done by e-mail. A 30% Advancement Payment request of the total amount of your trip is required to confirm your reservation.
You review all the information, and if you wish you can choose your desirable activities and we will confirm after receiving your email.

Within 24 hours of receiving your request, we will send you a confirmation e-mail with all your itinerary details plus a 30% Advancement Payment request invoice . A "hold" status will be placed to the accommodation and/or service and/or activity you have selected.
Confirmed reservation

The "hold" status of your reservation will remain active for 5 days until we receive the amount invoiced. Once we receive the 30% Advancement Payment requested, we consider you have made a reservation.
If you are booking within 45 days of your arrival, our first invoice will request a 30% Advancement Payment and the remaining amount will be requested and must be paid within 5 business days after we have received the 30% Advancement Payment.
The minimum rental period for the Medieval Houses is one week, from Saturday to Saturday, unless otherwise we have come to an agreement with you.

In the event of cancellation, the following table is applicable:

* Your cancel up to 45 days prior to your arrival date, we reserve the right to keep the 30% advancement payment already paid.
* You cancel up to 21 days prior to your arrival date, we will refund you 50% of your total amount already paid.
* You cancel within 21 days prior to your arrival date, we reserve the right the keep the full amount paid

Payment

The total balance due needs to be paid at the latest 45 days before the beginning of your arrival date, the same is applicable for any services and/or activities you have reserved through this website. In the event of not paying for the total amount due, your accommodations, services and activities reservation will be automatically canceled without notice and we reserve the right to keep the advancement payment already paid.
Taxes included in price.
Prices in this website are shown in Euros as all prices for accomodations, services and activities are based in Europe. Consequently, the corresponding US Dollar amount will be based on the rate of Euro to Dollar at the time of the payment. The amount due for final payment (in USD) may be more, or less - depending on the value of the euro (€) - from the time you paid the deposit. The reimbursement of the deposit may be more, or less - depending on the value of the Euro - from the time the deposit was paid.