We (6 adults adults, 5 kids) stayed in July 2015. Didn't review it straight away but the memories remain. Area is hilly with winding roads but with that comes fantastic views, peace, quiet, and less frenetic tourism. Plenty of space for us all, with the kids happily and noisily annexed up on the top floor with their own space to relax and watch tv / read / play games in the hottest part of the day or at the end of a full on day in the pool. Outside the pool was a good size with steps at one end for the youngest kids to bob around next to, and big enough to get a few lengths in for the adults in the 10 minutes a day the kids weren't in there. Great outdoor eating area to fit us all, and loads of shaded spaces (some with hammocks) around for the sun sensitive hard-worked men who wanted a little shaded snooze space after a long lazy lunch. Indoors the kitchen was a good size and the main lounge area had a big enough eating table for breakfast if you couldn't be bothered to set up outside. There is smallish snug TV / sofa room which was probably great for the more winter months but we didn't really use it that much, though the kids found lots of board games etc. to amuse them. Bedrooms and beds were very comfortable with adequate space to unpack and find homes for the contents of your suitcase (even if like me that is not until the fifth day...). Villages around were great to visit, though low key and not packed with attractions, if you ventured out, and though small, the local supermarkets / shops had most of what you might want. Monte San Martino also had a great mobile fish shop selling fresh fish to put on the large barbecue when you got home or even delicious Frito Misto fried seafood to eat straight away. Obligatory Gelato sellers sorted even the most fractious hot bothered kids. Going out is also ridiculously inexpensive and the windy trip down to the nearby lake to the local pizzeria turned out to be a great option on more than one occasion. We never made it to the coast, but I guess that shows that what was on the doorstep and at the house was enough to keep us all happy for the week.
Finally, having the owners right next door might seem awkward but, like the shop owner in Mr Ben, they appeared miraculously when you needed them but otherwise were invisible. They were so helpful when we had a bit of car trouble, and always had ideas for us to go and do. Big thanks to them and apologies it took us so long to send a review in....
Family of 11 people from 7 years to 70 years went to this fantastic house for two weeks. The house was perfect as base camp with a great pool, fantastic view and nice rooms. The area is great for bicycling and trips to the local cities and the ocean. Furthermore the Sibilini Mountains is just nearby with the fantastic Lake Fiastra and Piano Grande.
Marina and Pete (the landlords) was very helpful to make bookings and answering questions - besides arranging birthday cake for the 70 year birthday we were celebrating.
All in all a great experience for our family ........
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I have been to Sei Camini six times now. It’s almost a permanent fixture in my calendar. I take old friends, I take new friends. It’s the ultimate spot to relax. Tucked into the foothills of the Sibillini Mountains, it’s an excellent place to just doze by the expertly maintained pool, or take in the fantastic surrounding hill-top towns from one of the hammocks. Or you can hike from the back door, cross-country, or take a short spin into the mountains, for a more challenging hike, or to one of the nearby towns or hamlets to a good restaurant. The beach is not far away – Porto San Giorgio is a lovely traditional Italian resort, with many good restaurants, and sheltered swimming.
The house is a marvel: old and with character, but with all mod cons: a good-size and well-equipped kitchen, a large sitting room with a wood burner for the colder months, a cosy TV snug, table football and ping pong rooms, and plenty of bathrooms. There’s loads of outdoor space for other games, or just for slopping off on your own to read a book. In the evening, get the BBQ going and settle around the large outside table for a memorable evening.
Pete and Marina – who live in an adjacent house - are great hosts. They are available if you need them, with home-grown tomatoes or advice about restaurants, shopping, hikes or day trips.
This year (September 2015) we hiked in the mountains, hired a boat for half a day for a maritime picnic, visited the nearby historic Ascoli Piceno, and ate at several local restaurants we hadn’t been to before, all recommended by Pete and Marina – excellent food at great prices.
The Marche is a fantastic area to visit, not over-run with tourists (unlike its northern and western neighbours), but with plenty to see and do…if you want to. Sei Camini is also a great place to peg out for a week or two and do nothing but admire the view, if that is what appeals.
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We (two families: 4 adults and 5 kids) stayed at Sei Camini for a week iin July 2014. We had a fantastic time. The house is beautifully situated and is spacious, clean and well-equipped. It has breathtaking views across the surrounding hills. There is lots of safe outside space for the children to run around in, and the pool is a good size and spotlessly clean. The surrounding area is dotted with charming small towns and villages: the nearest two, both 15 minutes in different directions, are Amandola and Sarnano, both with all the amenities you need (make sure you visit the bar and gelateria in the arcade in Amandola). But it's also worth exploring the small villages on the hilltops around: Penna San Giovanni has an observation post with stunning panoramic views.
Marina and Pete are great hosts: they live next door and manage to achieve a perfect balance between being helpful and attentive but leaving you space. They gave us plenty of restaurant recommendations, and arranged a morning cooking at a nearby agriturismo which was great fun. On the one day we had (uncharacteristically) cooler weather they popped round with home made cherry liqueur and biscuits!
I can't recommend Sei Camini highly enough.
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A very special and memorable stay great house fantastic views beautiful sunshine amazing pool the owners are friendly and helpful,so much to do at the cottage you almost don't want to leave abeautifull Sandy beach and wonderfully restaurants about 25 minute drive lovely picturesque villages to explore near by highly recommended looking g forward to going back
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From the moment we arrived we were given a warm welcome by the lovely Marina. The welcome pack that was left for us was the best we had ever received on a holiday. It was easy to find following Marina's instructions. The house is perfect for large groups with it's spacious rooms including table tennis and table football. The pool is perfect with plenty of sun loungers and hammocks in the trees for shade. We stayed for one week with family which included two teenagers, who thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Pete and Marina were always on hand if we needed advice as to places to eat or visit and kindly booking restaurants for us. They also gave us gifts of fresh fruit and vegetables. They are the perfect hosts because if you don't need them they leave you to enjoy your holiday. I would recommend this beautiful house if you want the perfect Italian holiday away from the crowds but near enough to pretty local villages with great restaurants and shops. We didn't want to leave and hope to return one day. Thank you to Pete and Marina for making our holiday so special.
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The area is absolutely stunning – wherever you go you seem to be on top of a hill with a great view! There are tons of lovely (and cheap!) places to eat round and about and lots to do if you can drag yourself away from the lovely pool. The view from the garden itself and outside seating area takes your breath away and sitting out in the evening is quite magical (and never got too hot and humid thank to the slight breeze in the hills). The owners are very helpful – lots of tips and guidance around where to go, what to do, and help with booking things. They gave us the most wonderful welcome complete with beers for the men and Prosecco for the ladies – perfect!! Marina and Pete are on site (in the adjoining house) and are there when you need them but you have the sense that you have the place to yourself when not seeking them out, which was perfect.
The pool was beautiful and great for kids as the deep end becomes shallow as you approach the edge. There were lots of hammocks, loungers etc. The house itself is huge and wonderful if you are two families as you can take a floor of bedrooms and bathroom each, and then share the ground floor space, which is also extensive. The house is incredibly well equipped and has everything you could ever need – for cooking (as an example I counted three different graters and lost count of the pans!) and for entertainment (lots of inside and outside games, loads of books, dvds, two different rooms where you can watch dvds if you – or the kids – want, loads of candles to use outside in the evening, a table tennis table, table football etc etc.) There is a BBQ outside if you feel like cooking out. Both adults and kids were equally well catered to so everyone could really enjoy themselves and ‘run free’ and there was enough space that no-one was getting in anyone else’s way. The house is beautiful and has a rustic, ‘lived in’ feel rather than a ‘just renovated’ feel that you get when everything is freshly painted, spotless, the bedding is new etc.
Overall, it was a wonderful holiday and we’d highly recommend it.