Casa Matteo - holiday apartment with pool at Terradura (Ascea)

Rich in history, surrounded by wonderful nature and furnished with extraordinary comfort: the sweeping premises of country estate Le Favate at Terradura (Ascea), with separate Casa Matteo located upon a small incline, radiate a unique atmosphere.

The estate was built at the beginning of the 17th century on a meanwhile over 4,000-year-old salt road. Elaborately and carefully renovated, Le Favate with its altogether four buildings stands to be admired in all its splendor today.

Embedded in a lush green, broad valley the estate covers a total of 50 ha – a lot of space for more than 10,000 olive trees, for vineyards and vegetable gardens as well as for the husbandry of livestock. Le Favate is a paradise for children and adults, who wish to experience authentic Southern Italian country life.

Casa Matteo was erected upon the ruins of a "casale", an old farm house, in the midst of an olive grove. It houses 4 tasteful holiday apartments with high-quality furnishing.

Your holiday apartment offers a lot of comfort 

Your holiday accommodation is located on the upper floor of Casa Matteo. From the large, roofed terrace you have got a wonderful view - across the rolling hilly landscape and as far as the coast. 

One of Casa Matteo’s special features are the beamed ceilings in all the rooms, which make for a noble-rustic touch. Wood also defines the cozy kitchen-dining-living room, where you can cook and dine with your family and friends, make plans for the next day while savoring a limoncello, watch TV (satellite dish with German and English channels) or simply relax.

Your apartment includes two nicely furnished bedrooms (double bed and twin beds); the mix of wood and metal chosen for their design makes for an appealing atmosphere. The bathroom is equipped with shower, bidet and WC. 

Central heating provides for pleasant temperatures on cooler days. A grill and an outdoor shower are at your disposal in the outdoor area. Parking is available right next to Casa Matteo. The washing machine in the main building can be used for a fee.

Pool, premises and surroundings

When vacationing at Casa Matteo you can use the country estate’s pool about 200 m off as well as the fitness room and the sauna. Upon request, the owners provide parasols for your days at the beach at no extra charge. In order to get to Marina di Ascea’s 7 km of sandy beach, you can take either a partly gravel, partly tarred road (5 km) or a completely tarred road (10 km).

Excursions on horseback on the country estate or to the beach (only in the late afternoon) can be organized. Bicycles can be rented at Marina di Ascea. And that is where the culture of Magna Graecia comes alive: The excavations of Velia – famous for its 6th century school of philosophers – are worth a closer look.   

The nearest shopping facilities and café bars are found in the small villages of Terradura and Santa Barbara, each about 1 km off.

Nearest train station: Marina di Ascea (ca. 5 km)

Certifications

Country estate Le Favate is ISO 9001 certified. The international ISO standard is awarded for quality management.

Furthermore, it has been commended by Slow Food. The worldwide organization has made it a declared goal to preserve and keep alive culinary culture. It promotes sustainable agriculture and fishing, animal welfare, traditional food production and respect for as well as preservation of the diversity of regional tastes and local cuisine. 

More information about Terradura and Ascea