From the Guest Book

We just wanted to thank you for the lovely time that we had once again at the cottage this year. It being the 4th year that we've come to the cottage, it rather feels like home when we arrive! We found the dog really funny and the children absolutely adored her - the comments about the dog on your website from the chap who stayed before us made us giggle! Next year we must find out her name! Our parents stayed at Le Logge Locanda in Urbisaglia, and were very pleased with their few days there. The rooms were beautiful, and the hospitality even better. We all ate there one evening and it was marvelous! Anyway, back to the British rain and cold - wish we were still in Italy!
Sandra and Simon Kavanagh (via email, September 9th 2008)

Dear Giovanna,
I would just like to thank you and your family for making us so welcome at the cottage.  You have a wonderful holiday home in a beautiful location, you maintain it well and the whole house is in superb condition. We found the ambiance of the house perfect, the fact that we could just sit by the pool in private, lost in our own thoughts, talking, reading etc., was something the whole family needed.  The dog from the local farm also reminded us of our own dog that was in kennels for the holidays.  She almost became one of the family and we enjoyed her company and i am sure she ours.
For myself i found the daily runs around the Abbey and surrounding area absolutely marvellous, almost a different route every day.  If i had also realised that the surrounding roads were perfect for a road bike i would have seriously thought about bringing my bike from the UK.  It is a runners and cyclists paradise.  Perhaps you are missing an opportunity in selling the house to those who cycle and run.
We found the pool a blessing during the long hot days and it was particularly inviting after day trips to the coast and the mountains.  The small shop at the Abbey with the fresh produce and milk; that was something every village should aspire too.  The cold milk was perfect; it took me back to my childhood.
On Max’s recommendation we took a couple of day trips into the hills, what a beautiful area, since we are all very keen skiers, i will watch with interest the webcams of the Ski resorts of Sassotetto, Maddalena and Bolognola, who knows, you may get a winter rental. I can recommend the cottage to anyone who would care to contact me for a reference.
Mr Colin Guy, Kincardineshire, Scotland,UK (via email, August 22nd 2008)

Just a note to thank you again for your kind hospitality; we had such a relaxing break and I will be sure to send you the evidence of me in the pool (I went in most days, actually)! I should apologise for forgetting to write in the visitors’ book: we were a little disorganised yesterday. I hope that you all have a very happy Easter. Warm regards.
Jacqui (via e-mail - 8th April 2007)

Thank you for a very enjoyable week. The cottage was beautiful as were the views. A fantastic holiday, enjoyed by all.
(16th September 2006)
Andy, Sheila, Matt, Lisa and Alice - Stafford (UK)

We have all really enjoyed our stay in the cottage. Thank you. The spot is really beautiful with wonderful views. Thank you for a beautiful house really clean.
(26th August 2006)
The Luff's - Phil, Jo, Georgia (11), Freddie (9) + Grace (7) - Bromley Kent, (UK)

Really nice house, pool and garden. Ideal for a quiet family holiday. Thoughtfully laid out. All together excellent.
(12th August 2006)
John, Amanda - Staffordshire Moor Lands (UK)

Lovely accomodation with all that we needed - it's nice to arrive at such a clean house! - We loved the Abbey, especially the cool cellars as it was an average of 34° C all week! It's a shame we couldn't book the weather - we would've asked it to be max 30°! A beach we would hugely recommend is Grottammare - clean, clear sea, fine sand, friendly people - very safe as a row of rocks keep you from floating out too deep. Our girls adored the gelaterias, but not the bees' flight path over the pool! Thanks for a lovely week. (29th July 2006)
Sam, Mike, Keny (14) and Lucy (11) - Wiltshire (UK)

We have had another lovely week here at the cottage, following our stay last year. This must be one of the most relaxing places to have a holiday.. We enjoyed a "passeggiata" at Porto Recanati and the ice creams were wonderful! I'm sure we'll be back next year. (22th July 2006)
Sandra, Simon, Sam (9) & Molly (2) Kavanagh - Kent (UK)

We have enjoyed an excellent, relaxing holiday in the beautifully peaceful spot. It's a great place for children. We were able to enjoy the garden and pool in perfect peace and quiet. The cottage is well equipped, Urbisaglia has all you need, and .... ..... interesting place to go all around. Italy winning the World Cup while we were here gave the holiday a cheerful flavour. (15th July 2006)
John, Marjorie, Liz ... (Ireland)
P.S. Belatedly reading the previous entries, we visited “Le Logge” in Urbisaglia. We can confirm that the food is superb and the service friendly and efficient. Take a good appetite with you!
Liz recommend a walk through La Gola dell'Infernaccio in the mountains. It is cool (comfortably) and spectacular.

A beautiful spot, a fantastic house for us all. The markets were great in Macerata (Wed), Civitanova (Sat) lots of good finds! Wonderful weather to sit outside in the evenings and sample Italian wines. Pool was great, the kids loved the farm up the road. (June 2006)
Jens, Hannah, Jaida (4), Mia (2 ½)
Sweden, New Zealand

It's an amazing place to relax. We had a great time here. The kids loved and enjoyed the pool. Also the area is very beautiful and peaceful.
Daniel, Amelina (2 ½)..., Wien (June 2006)

We have had a fantastic stay here. There is so much for the children to do. The pool is great & they have enjoyed exploring the grounds. We have had fun on the beautiful beaches at Porto San Giorgio & also enjoyed our visits to Macerata and Sarnano. Stuart and I enjoyed sitting out under the gazebo in the evening - Very relaxing. We have had a wonderful time & would love to come back.
Elaine, Stuart, Isabelle (6), Anneliese (4) & Emilia (2) - 3rd June 2006

Via e-mail
Buongiorno!
We just wanted to e-mail you to say what a wonderful time we had at the Cottage. We loved everything about the cottage - the garden, the views, the pool, the tranquillity; it was serene and perfect. If we don't come back next year (and we are hoping that we might), we will come back in the future. It was the most enjoyable and relaxing holiday we have ever had. Grazie mille! Ciao!
The Arnolds from Gloucestershire: Daniel, Julie, Emily (10) and Eleanor (5) - August 2005

A belated thanks for the most spectacular week at 'La Volpe'. We all enjoyed ourselves so much and the house is perfect for a family holiday. We completely fell in love with Le Marche and especially the area around the cottage and are hoping to buy somewhere there for a holiday home. Very best wishes to you and thank you again for a perfect holiday.
Caroline Hecks - June 2005

A lovely holiday with excellent accommodation. All local restaurants are superb, if a little difficult to find at times. A lovely time. (Carol, Roland and Sarah Draper)

I had a great time when staying at the villa. I would recommend a visit to Ancona, and to the beach. The locals were very accommodating and helpful considering the language barrier. (Dan Nixon)

We have all had a great holiday. The area is steeped in history. Coming from Scotland the weather has been super. The house we thought was wonderful and and would like to have stayed longer. Best wishes from Adrian, Lesley, Holly & Eliot Jones; Stanley & Jean Cook

What an amazing, relaxed holiday. Great place!! We look forward to coming back! (The Dalling & Co). See their web album

We’ve had a lovely stay here. The house is very cosy and has everything you need for a relaxing holiday. The surroundings are beautiful and occasionally testing (cycling – bike). The restaurants are good. Molte grazie per una vacanza indimenticabile. (Anne Joyce & David Mille)
via e-mail
David and I would just like to say thank you for the very warm welcome at the cottage, and a most enjoyable stay. The cottage is extremely comfortable, and the grounds and location very relaxing. We really enjoyed ourselves, and were very reluctant to leave. Kind regards and heartfelt thanks,
Anne Joyce

Fantastic week. Weather surprisingly hot. All the hill towns are incredibly picturesque but the highlights were the food. (Andrea, Ben + James Ward)