Serviced Apartments in Barisciano

Residenza La Torre is an Albergo Diffuso and, as such, our superior one-bedroom apartment was essentially a small house; no complaints there. This was our third stay in Santo Stefano and was the best yet; it lacked nothing in comparison to the Albergo Diffuso Sextantio (where we had previously stayed) and was a good deal cheaper, so definitely cost-effective. The kitchen was stocked and replenished with a good selection of breakfast foods (bread, fruit, cheese, prosciutto, pastries and more) and also had a Nespresso machine with milk frother and, crucially, a moka pot with good ground coffee. The office/reception is a few streets away in the centre of the village, but it’s a very small village and so was no problem. And when we did have a problem; our door key snapped off in the lock; I just called on Whatsapp and the guy on duty came right over with a spare key and was able to remove the stub of the old one. The first time we stayed in Santo Stefano was 2013 and it’s definitely busier than back then, but that’s a good thing being that the whole point of the Albergo Diffuso was to bring life back to an abandoned village. And it’s all relative; staying here for a few days still feels like stepping back in time to a pace and quality of life that’s a joy to experience surrounded by the beauty of this green heart of Italy.

Our stay at Federico’s apartments was excellent. The place is beautifully designed, elegantly furnished, and exceptionally clean. Everything we needed was provided, which made our stay very comfortable. Mr. Federico and his family were wonderful hosts – ready to help and making sure that we had everything we needed. We especially appreciated the personal attention and the warm atmosphere they created during our stay. We would gladly recommend these apartments to anyone visiting the area and would be more than happy to come back again in the future. Thank you once more for the excellent service.

The location was incredible and the host granted us a complimetary upgrade tto a suite, offered a free breakfast and they couldn't be more helpful and kind. Lovely people, genuinely happy to help and make us feel like at home. The view from the suite was breathtaking.

We were first time in San Stefano and surprised with the beauty of the village. Ettore gave us hints for the trip. We had interesting conversation. Apartment was very clean, nicely furnished. Breakfast was excellent. We loved home made yoghurt.

Everything. The apartment was just lovely, clean, well equipped. The view from the balcony was breathtaking. The owner helped me so much as I had brought the wrong phone charger with me, and he drove 45mins to bring me a new one, it was so appreciated, and very kind, because I don't know how my holiday would have continued without it, as there are no electrical shops near. Thankyou again.

A beautiful restored palazzo with an excellent restaurant serving “zero mile” local cuisine with produce sourced from neighbouring farms. Really excellent value for both the meal and room. Santo Stefano is one of the most picturesque villages in Abruzzi with walking trails in the National Park on your doorstep. Staff are warm and efficient.