The owner met us in person and showed us round the house - a charming and hospitable woman who had driven all the way over from Aquila to greet us. The house was delighful, spotlessly clean and perfect for two couples. In a tiny village, but an easy stroll into Sarnano town, and only yards from some beautiful footpaths.
We feasted on walnuts from the trees in the garden and roasted chestnuts on the open fire - delicious.
And I mastered the art of getting in and out of the hammock!
If we had to find anything to improve, it would be to provide a few more cooking utensils, a bit more crockery and glasses and some cleaning materials so we could leave it as spotless as we found it.
We would certainly stay there again, and would recommend it to anybody.
Thank you, Ilva and arriverderci!
Tom and friends.