We (a German couple in our 60s) stayed in Ian and Bob's place for ten days, missing nothing, enjoying everything! If you like a very quiet surrounding for your holiday and if you want a natural environment tended to along ecological principles, Casal dei Fichi is a good place for you: - most beautifully situated in the spectacular, hilly landscape of Le Marche - nicely renovated apartment - kitchen well-equipped incl. microwave, coffee maker and a dish washer - living room: stereo, CDs, tv, books ... and a sofa to be used as a bed, which we needed, since our grown-up son came to stay for a few days - thank you again, Bob and Ian, for making this possible on short notice! - spacey bathroom, more than enough towels for use also at the pool - nice bedroom with a comfortable bed, lots of space for all our clothes. It must be said here that our apartment (named Ricci) was on ground and first floor, the upper floor to be reached via a narrow and steep spiral staircase. No problem for us here, but persons with handicaps should make sure to rent one of the other apartments (of which we don't know whether there are any staircases) - very big, well-tended and beautiful garden - private table outside to sit and eat and chat and just enjoy the day - vegetables, fruit and eggs from the chickens living on the grounds for guest use - olive oil in the apartment from Casal dei Fichi olives - a bottle of local wine and cold water in the fridge on arrival - a pizza night once a week, Bob and Ian providing everything from dough to cheese, vegetables and wine; guests can make their own pizza; nice time for a chat with the hosts and the other guests! - a pool with sun beds, umbrellas, shower, and a fantastic view ... - ... and very friendly and helpful hosts living on the grounds, ready to provide any info and help as well as chats and laughs or a quick how-to-cook-artichokes (from the garden!) recipe. It's the two of them (plus their animal companions, three lovely dogs and two cats) who make it easy to settle right down and feel nice and cosy and relaxed. We know it sounds too good to be true - but we were there and came back home full of the warmth and beauty we found in Casal dei Fichi to tell the tale ...

We had a wonderful, relaxing time at Casal dei Fichi. The apartments are comfortable and well equipped for all your holiday needs. There is lots to see and do in the area, with many small towns and coastal villages to explore, but you will need a car. Many days were spent just relaxing outdoors with a glass of wine and enjoying the magnificent views. We were there in early October, so it was too cool for a swim, but I am sure the pool is quite refreshing in the warmer months. Your hosts, Bob and Ian, know the area well and will provide excellent recommendations for restaurants and places to shop. A highlight of our visit was their weekly pizza night, when you get together with the other guests to enjoy some wine and conversation as well as homemade pizzas from their wood fired oven.

Beautiful holiday at Casal dei Fichi, we met great people and the pizza evening was great. Nice apartment and pool. relaxed holiday at a super Casal dei Fitchi

As a young family (1.5-year-old son), we enjoyed for a second time all the beauty, serenity and luxury that Casal dei Fichi has to offer. The stunning rolling views, many sights & picturesque villages in the area, delicious lunch and dinner options in the Fermo region complete all the ingredients for a fabulous holiday. Surely the big difference from other accommodations is the passion, dedication and modern progressive attitude of both hosts Bob and Ian. They make you feel at home with their warm welcome and extremely attentive hospitality. Particularly the very famous pizza parties! We are already looking forward to come back - again!

This was our 7th - or maybe 8th?, when you're this stunned with pleasure, who's counting? - stay at Bob and Ian's since we first ventured there in 2009. Be warned - it's a thoroughly addictive experience! From the beauty of the landscape to the figs ripe for picking, from the beautifully equipped kitchen and apartments to the lovely 3 dogs, from the lovely kitchen garden full of veg and salad to the terrific restaurants in the neighbourhood (truly Le Marche food is in a class of its own for freshness, authenticity, simplicity and low-low prices) - how to choose what's best? We love the fact it's run with such a gentle eye on being as eco-friendly as possible, we love the peace and quiet - the sunrises and moon rises over the hills, the other pleasant people you meet when you're staying. But most of all we love the warm and delightful welcome and presence of Bob & Ian, who honestly couldn't run this place with a millimetre more charm, efficiency and fun We're looking forward to the next 7 visits already!

We stayed at Casal dei Fichi for 10 days and loved it. The apartment was very clean and had all the equipment you could ask for. Spent a lot of time at the pool which has a marvellous view over the surrounding landscape. Our kids (5 and 7) also really enjoyed the pool and the big garden....and to hang out with the dogs :). Bob and Ian were great hosts and we got a lot of useful tips and information about the area. We would love to come back, and definitely recommend Casal dei Fichi!

What can I say? This is a fantastic location for a relaxing holiday. The apartments are first rate, and Bob and Ian, the owners, simply could not have been more helpful. We were made to feel so welcome and just like their personal guests. This was the second stay at Casal dei Fichi, and was simply perfect!

We returned for a 10 year anniversary reunion and Casal dei Fiche was still just as wonderful. Such a relaxing atmosphere and beautiful scenery with individual apartments but wonderful outdoor space to socialise. Bob and Ian are great hosts and all of their recommendations of places to visit and/or eat were excellent.

We came here to get married 10 years ago with Bob and Ian hosting our wedding at their place. We have since gone on to have 2 children and wanted to come back with them and show them where we got married. Needless to say they loved it. The area is still absolutely stunning and the views from the apartments are wonderful. This is such a relaxing and peaceful place. The pool was so important to us as it was very hot and we all needed to cool down. The kids also loved swimming in it due to them being waterbabes! We went wine tasting and out for lovely meals - Murola vineyard was lovely and had expanded over the last 10 years! We also visited the beach one day and we loved the fact it was very ‘in touristy’. All the information and recommendations on restaurants, places to visit are in the very useful book Bob and Ian provide to all their guests. Hope to see you again soon in the not too distant future! The Ryall family xxx

It has been the 4th time that wee stayed with Bob and Ian. The first time was 8 years ago, and it was as wonderful as always, we felt at home! The location is perfect for our children (9 and 6). For them the garden with the dogs, cats and chicken and the pool was a great adventure playground (no supervision required :-). It is a truly magical place in the hills and away from tourists. Perfect for day trips to the beach, to local vineyards or villages with markets. As always, the other guests were great company at the weekly pizza party or at a spontaneous glass of wine in the garden. Nearby restaurants are excellent and not expensive. The local supermarket is all you need, and with the fruits and vegetables you pick directly from the garden, you don't need much.