B&B Villa Algi, pool and hills in Corropoli
B&B Villa Algi is a villa with a pool and garden in Corropoli, in Abruzzo, on the hills a few minutes by car from the sea. It offers terrace rooms, a generous breakfast and a family welcome. I would choose it for couples, friends and families who want peace but also the coast and nearby towns.
Written by Valeria Romano
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Where the B&B Villa Algi is in Corropoli
The B&B Villa Algi is on Via Torquato Tasso, in Corropoli, in the province of Teramo, in Abruzzo. It is a villa in the countryside, on the hills, with a view that one review describes as from the sea to the Gran Sasso. Guests keep saying the location is ideal: silent in the evening, yet the sea is only a few minutes away by car.
You will need four wheels. According to the listing, the Riviera delle Palme Stadium is 17 km away, Piazza del Popolo 33 km and Pescara airport 64 km. There is private parking on site, so at least that is one thing you do not have to worry about.
What Villa Algi is like, from rooms and pool to breakfast
Villa Algi is a house with only a few guests at a time, and you can feel it. The shared spaces are the garden, the pool and the room where breakfast is served.
- The rooms. They are air-conditioned, with a private terrace, flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bidet and toiletries. Guests describe them as spacious, cosy and spotless.
- The pool. One review calls it not very big, but very pleasant. I would picture it as a place to relax rather than a place to swim lengths.
- The breakfast. It is Italian style, served in the common room, and reviews keep stressing how generous, varied and home-made it is.
- The rest. There is free Wi-Fi in all the rooms, a barbecue for outdoor dinners and a ping pong table.
What guests say
The Google rating is 4.8 from 40 reviews. In the reviews I read, on Google and Tripadvisor, I find five stars almost everywhere and one theme that comes up again and again.
- The host. Almost everyone talks about the owner and her husband, who are kind and helpful with every request. One review tells of arriving very late at night and being greeted with hot tea and cake.
- The cleanliness. Rooms are spacious and looked after in the details, according to several guests.
- The location. Nature and quiet, with the sea, mountains and villages all reachable in a short time.
- Children. A couple with a small son found it very comfortable.
What to know before you book
I did not find any criticism in the group of reviews I read, but that does not mean it suits everyone. There are a few practical details to check before you go.
| The strong points | Worth keeping in mind |
|---|---|
| A family who pay attention to every request | Many reviews are dated, so check the most recent ones |
| Pool and garden to relax in | For one guest, the pool is not large |
| A generous breakfast included in the stay | Towels and linen cost extra on request |
| Quiet, with the sea nearby | It is in the countryside, so without a car you will not go far |
I would advise you to ask what is included before booking, especially for linen and towels, which the listing shows as extra.
Who I would choose it for
- Couples looking for quiet and a private terrace.
- Friends on holiday. One review describes a lovely group stay, with the pool and breakfasts.
- Families with small children, given the reviews and the garden.
- Cyclists, since the listing offers it as a base after days out.
If you are looking for a hotel with services and life around it, you will not find that here. In another part of Abruzzo, for example, there is B&B A Casa di Nonna in Massa D'Albe, while for the mountains you could look at Bed & Breakfast De Contra in Villetta Barrea.
What to do around Corropoli
From Corropoli the sea is a few minutes away by car, and reviews talk about day trips both to the coast and to the hill villages inland. You can also cycle among the hills, which is why the listing mentions the garden as a place to rest after excursions.
If you love the Marche, you can make a day trip further afield: Affittacamere Villa Ghirardelli in Sirolo is an idea for a second stop, if you want to change area.
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