B&B A Casa di Nonna in Massa D'Albe, terrace and breakfast
B&B A Casa di Nonna is a bed and breakfast in Massa D'Albe, in Abruzzo, with spacious rooms, a private terrace, a garden and free parking. With a 4.9 rating on Google, it suits walkers on the Cammino dei Briganti and anyone who wants quiet in the mountains, less so anyone looking for nightlife.
Written by Valeria Romano
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Where B&B A Casa di Nonna is in Massa D'Albe
B&B A Casa di Nonna is in Massa D'Albe, in the province of L'Aquila, in Abruzzo, on Via Sant'Andrea. It is a small, quiet village, with views of the garden and the mountains around it. One guest mentioned a view of Monte Velino.
People come here to find peace, not to look for activity. The location appeals mostly to walkers, because several reviews describe stays during the Cammino dei Briganti, and one guest names stage 4 specifically. If you arrive by car, the private parking is free.
Anyone coming from far away should take the distance into account. The property's description gives Rome Ciampino airport as 107 km away and the Campi Felice-Rocca di Cambio ski area as 39 km, so for these destinations you will need your own transport.
What the rooms at B&B A Casa di Nonna are like
The rooms at B&B A Casa di Nonna in Massa D'Albe are spacious and well kept, according to several guests. One says the room and bathroom are very large and comfortable, another describes a beautiful room with a very comfortable bed.
According to the description, the accommodation has a private terrace, ideal for enjoying fresh air and the view. The units are also well equipped.
- a full kitchen with oven, microwave and fridge;
- coffee machine and kettle;
- private bathroom with bidet, toiletries and hairdryer;
- flat-screen TV and lounge area;
- free Wi-Fi.
There is also a shared lounge and a garden, where you can relax after a day of skiing or cycling. Several guests highlight the spacious shared areas, which are well equipped, and that makes a difference if you stay more than one night.
What B&B A Casa di Nonna guests say
The Google rating is 4.9 from 137 reviews, a very high score. Reading the reviews, the reason becomes clear quickly, since the same things come up again and again.
First of all, cleanliness and tidiness, mentioned by many. Then the hospitality of the owners, described as helpful and attentive, and the breakfast. Some guests talk about homemade cakes and tarts, others about local produce and a generous breakfast.
One more restrained note comes from a walker, who called it simple. In another review, though, guests praise the independence in managing breakfast and the chance to wash and hang clothes, two very practical things for anyone walking for days.
I have not found any real criticism, which is rare. The only recurring theme, and it has more to do with the village than the property, is dinner.
What to know before booking B&B A Casa di Nonna
The weak spot of B&B A Casa di Nonna in Massa D'Albe is not the house but its surroundings. Several reviews say that on a day when the village restaurant was closed, there was no way to get dinner nearby.
On those occasions the owners offered to fetch dinner from a nearby village or to take guests to a restaurant, making two trips. Guests appreciated this a lot, but it is not a guaranteed service. If you arrive on foot and tired, here is what I would do.
- Check in advance when the village's places to eat are open.
- Let the B&B know your arrival time and ask how to arrange dinner.
- Bring something to eat if you are travelling on a closing day, especially since there is a kitchen in the room.
Other things to know are simpler. Massa D'Albe is a small village, so do not expect shops and bars a few steps away, and without a car you will not get very far beyond the trail. Breakfast is well liked, but it is not a feast for everyone.
Who B&B A Casa di Nonna is suitable for
I would recommend it first of all to anyone walking the Cammino dei Briganti, the Brigands' Trail: guests choose it as a stop and speak very well of it. After a day on foot, a large room, laundry to hang and owners who lend a hand matter more than any extra service.
I would also pick it for a one- or two-night escape to the mountains, with skiing or cycling planned, because there is a garden and a terrace to relax in. One couple experienced it as a small honeymoon, which says a lot about the atmosphere.
It is not the right place for anyone looking for nightlife, bars downstairs or hotel-style services, nor for anyone who wants to do everything without a car in the area. Here the watchword is quiet. Other places to compare are Locanda Corte Dé Guasconi in Antrosano, Appartamento Al Castello in Avezzano and Hotel Colosseo in Colleferro.
Things to do near Massa D'Albe
Massa D'Albe is a good starting point for enjoying nature in Abruzzo. The Cammino dei Briganti passes through it, and the view of Monte Velino is the backdrop for anyone who stops here.
In winter, according to the description, the Campi Felice-Rocca di Cambio ski area is 39 km away, so it is reachable by car. In other seasons the garden and terrace at B&B A Casa di Nonna are already a good reason to slow down, especially after cycling or hiking.
My advice is to stay at least two nights, if you can. One night seems too little to appreciate the house, the breakfast and the quiet of Massa D'Albe, although many guests left happy anyway.
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