Perched elegantly on a hillside overlooking the Adriatic Sea, this majestic hilltop sanctuary is home to one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites in the Catholic world. This grand, fortress-like town protects an ancient treasure: the stone walls believed to be the birthplace of the Virgin Mary. Loreto is circa 30 kilometres from La Casa Carlotta and the drive usually takes no more than 40 minutes.

Hidden beneath the green hills of La Gola della Rossa Natural Park, a secret world has been growing for 180 million years. Carved slowly by the Sentino River, the Frasassi Caves remained completely unknown until a local group of brave explorers found them in 1971.

Le Marche has one of Italy's most genuinely varied food cultures. The Adriatic coastline and the agricultural inland hills produce completely different traditions, and both are within easy reach of the house.

Le Marche has one of Italy's most genuinely varied food cultures. The Adriatic coastline and the agricultural inland hills produce completely different traditions, and both are within easy reach of the house.