We are now at the beginning of our Fourth season and we are very pleased to say that we have had some truly lovely guests staying at Casa Rosa, many of them returning again and again,here are just a few of their comments:

Thank you for everything the house was perfect for going snowboarding everyday in monte pratello! All in all great place to stay and very quiet in winter.TY again and hope to be staying at Casa Rosa again. C & C. January 2012.

Hi Jo and Dave, now back from a great week at your lovely holiday home, thanks for all your help with directions etc. we had a fantastic time, weather was great in the day time and the real fire was fun! The house was very comfortable and really did have every thing we needed in fact we felt very much at home. Hope to return one day (soon if I have my way!) Thanks again Doug & Wendy, Bedford, England, November 2011.

Just a note to say thank you from Jenny and myself. We have just returned to Trieste following two wonderful weeks in Casa Rosa. The house was perfect and a great base from which to see some of the lovely villages and surrounding countryside of Abruzzo. Thank you for all of the information and recommendations; in particular, Toni's restaurant where we had some superb meals, some wonderful wine and where we couldn't have asked for a warmer welcome. Steve & Jenny, Italy, August 2011.

Hi Joanna, just to let you know that we are back in London. Thank you for a lovely week in Casa Rosa. The house is everything that you promise on the website. I loved the sunny roof terrace and Trevor loved the cool interior! Trevor & Theresa, London, August 2011.

We had a wonderful time in Casa Rosa and absolutely loved Abruzzo. We did many hikes in the beautiful countryside and particularly enjoyed all the wild flower meadows. The countryside is so wild, untouched and peaceful. Casa Rosa was perfect for us and for my parents. My father went up to the little village shop every morning to fetch breakfast. There is so much more to say. Thank you again for the perfect organisation of this holiday house rental. Karla & Andrew, England July 2011.

We loved the area and were out before 9.00-9.30 so we could make the most of the days. The villages were particularly interesting and the changes in scenery were wonderful. I took over 400 pictures and Dave more so we will have some good memories. We loved Tony's bar and went there a few times it had such a friendly atmosphere and it was great to walk back. The house was very comfortable with everything we could want. The bed was very comfortable. Thank you once again for such thorough contact and information. Hope to make a return visit. Kay & Dave, England, June 2011.

We had a wonderful time at Casa Rosa. The house is very well set up with all that you could need and the outdoor eating areas and roof terrace were fantastic for dining, reading and relaxing. The locals were very friendly and helpful and we negotiated public transport without any problems, taking trips to other nearby towns and travelling to and from Rome for our flights. The DVD player was great for lazy evenings. We ate in using lovely local produce some of the time but found that the nearby restaurants were great value. A particular favourite was La Fiaccola in Anversa. This is a wonderful, unsullied and beautiful part of Italy and Casa Rosa is a great base from which to explore it. Lynda & Michael, Scotland, May 2011.

Can't believe that our week here in Abruzzo is already about to end. We have enjoyed the area, the weather except for today has been beautiful, and the house has been very comfortable. I do want to thank you for the very good directions you sent. It was a piece of cake getting to Bugnara and finding the house from Napoli. If weàre ever traveling through this part of the world again, we will be sure to stay at Casa Rosa. Michael & Christine, Thailand, April 2011.

Dear Jo and David just a quick note to say that we had a lovely time in Casa Rosa and Bugnara. We had some super skiing at Pratello and it was lovely to come home at night to a warm house. Also having the open fire was fun, nice touch. Your advice and attention to detail is second to none and it made our stay easy. We will certainly recommend you to our friends and hope to come back ourselves one day. Thanks again. Simon and Heather, February 2011.

We loved Casa Rosa!!!. We had a wonderful holiday and our stay at Casa Rosa made it memorable. The house was very spacious with all one could need for a great stay. We especially loved the upper terrace and we sat outside all mornings and early evenings. My wife enjoyed your DVD collection most evenings and the bedroom was sooooo comfortable, we slept so soundly. Bugnara is the perfect location for a base to explore Abruzzo. We enjoyed the town itself and the people were extremely friendly. Being so close to Sulmona was ideal as well. You were right..........6 days was not enough to fully appreciate the region and we will return within the next few years (we would definitely return to Casa Rosa). Michael & Terrie, Boston, U.S.A., Oct. 2010.

We had a great time and all the tributes we read were fully justified. The house and village were great and the whole area was truly stunning. I can't think of anything that would have made our stay easier or more enjoyable, the leaflets and guide books were excellent. Steve & Jan, Dorset. August 2010

Dear Dave and Jo we had a wonderful week in Casa Rosa, and the girls screamed with joy when they saw the roof terrace! Amtoft family, Denmark, July 2010

Casa Rosa is all that its charming owners claim and more. A village house recently restored but retaining its Abruzzo village character and tastefully modernised within, its provides all that is needed for the comfort of four people for even a protracted stay. To escape from the heat of an Abruzzo summer day and enter its cool rooms comes always as a very pleasant relief, and to breakfast on the roof terrace in the early morming sun ia a delightful experience. Our stay, alas was all too short! And a word about our hosts to whom we are much indebted, Joanna and David are friendly, charming and most helpful. Rodney & Valerie, Yorkshire, June 2010

We thoroughly enjoyed your house, thank you for providing everything we needed for a very comfortable and enjoyable holiday. Pat & Keith, Dorset, June 2010

Joanna we are in Bugnara now. LOVE the house. My husband has said your pictures are true to your word - it looks exactly like the photos. Roberta & Reef, U.S.A. May 2010

Wanted to say a huge thank you for the rental of your lovely holiday home! Ourselves and the kids had a really lovely holiday (I could easily have spent a 3rd week there!). We have completely and utterly fallen in love with Abruzzo. - The Ellse Family, Ireland. February 2010

Excellent value and location. A great family holiday home from home. Wonderful location with easy access to the motorway and close to all amenities. The home is very comfortable and relaxing with a bottle of wine and pasta to get you started on your first night! Kids loved their room and the little toys they could play with. Lots and lots to do in the area and we would highly recommend Casa Rosa to our friends and family. Thank you Joanna, Dave and Fay! Trish & Jonathan, Feb 2010

We came back again! Thank you Jo & Dave who made the holiday so enjoyable again, see you next year! The Thomas Family, Gower, South Wales. October 2009

We had a great 2 weeks in Casa Rosa, we loved the house and the village and the area. - The Monks Family, Leicestershire, August 2009.

We have just spent three memorable weeks at Casa Rosa. We can certainly recommend this house and its location in Bugnara. It is a fascinating village, where locals and neighbours are particularly friendly. Shops are good and supermarkets in Sulmona excellent, with easy parking everywhere.This was a very different sort of holiday for us, but it went smoothly due to the owners, who made the whole venture so easy to arrange. The Angelo di Commune Bar/ restaurant next to the Police station is exceptionally good for arrosticini and the staff became good friends. In fact Tonino the owner asked us to come again. There was always something going on within Bugnara so one could never say it was quiet or dull (in July and August anyway). We travelled extensively during the three weeks in all directions. I had not visited Rome or the Adriatic for nearly forty years so that was definitely on the agenda. Finally the location can be recommended due to the outstanding scenery all around. I would certainly like to visit again, at least to see snow on the Maiella. - Rowanne and Martin Lewis, Llandybie, Carmarthenshire. July & August 2009

Having spent a fortnight in Casa Rosa in June/July 2009 - we can highly recommend it. The house itself is extremely comfortable and well equipped. Bugnara is a pretty little village with small shops, bars and an excellent restaurant. It is ideally situated for visiting the Abruzzes - the beautiful nearby town of Sulmona full of atmospehere and life, the innumerable picturesque medieval villages and the National Parks. - Cathy & Maxime, Paris, July 2009.

We had a thoroughly enjoyable holiday staying at Casa Rosa in Bugnara. A lovely house, well modernised and kitted out, right in the centre of the village with a fantastic roof terrace and views. Surrounded by mountains and all facilities to hand, including post office, bars and alimentari - Mr & Mrs Robinson, Oxfordshire. June 2009

Lovely area, great house, we've had a fantastic time and look forward to coming back in October! Thank you - Mr Thomas, Gower, South Wales. May 2009

We've all had a fantastic time. Great house, great area, we especially liked Sulmona and the National Parks. Thanks for everything. - The Mount Family, Herefordshire. Christmas 2009