It's hard to imagine a lovelier place in which to base yourself than this agriturismo (farm stay) below the stunning village of Opi. Surrounded by forest-clad mountains, you'll not only have gregarious farmers Simon and Claudia for company, but also their menagerie of ducks, goats, pigs, horses and adorable Abruzzo sheepdogs, usually including litters of puppies.
It's worth the extra €20 for Claudia's excellent cooking.