Il Cascinale

What Il Cascinale does

Il Cascinale, legally Country House Il Cascinale, is a family-owned country house hotel, spa, and restaurant located in Colonnella (Teramo), in Italy's Abruzzo region, approximately 3-5 minutes by car from the Adriatic coast. The property has been operated by the Marchei family under the Il Cascinale brand for approximately 25 years, building on the family's hospitality experience dating to 1976. It sits on 8,000 square meters of gardens featuring century-old olive trees, fruit trees, and aromatic plants, and includes a 150-square-meter panoramic swimming pool with hot tub. The site has three accommodation categories (Camera Standard, Camera Superior, Camera Family), all with private entrances and garden access, and is registered as an Italian private establishment with P.IVA 01031780677.

The business operates a multi-revenue-stream model spanning accommodation, half-board (Mezza Pensione) dining, spa and wellness services, à la carte restaurant and catering, gift cards, and partner beach access. The spa center is open to both hotel guests and external walk-in customers through daily packages priced €50-€168 per person and weekend/overnight packages priced €64-€220 per person. The restaurant serves Abruzzo regional cuisine daily for lunch and dinner and hosts ceremonies and corporate events. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the ilcascinale.com website, phone, WhatsApp, and walk-ins, supplemented by the scidoo.com online booking platform for gift cards and packages, with multilingual (French, German) website support.

Il Cascinale targets a hybrid segmentation: families with children (a primary segment with dedicated amenities and summer animation), couples and wellness seekers (primary, served via spa packages and romantic dinners), corporate event clients, and ceremony/private celebration customers. The underlying technology stack is conventional — no proprietary platform, no AI or data systems referenced — relying on standard property management and the scidoo.com e-commerce intermediary. The property is privately held by the Marchei family with no external investors, parent company, or public listing.

Name

Il Cascinale

Legal name

Country House Il Cascinale

Website

https://ilcascinale.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Il Cascinale is a family-owned country house hotel, spa, and restaurant in Colonnella, Abruzzo, Italy, operated by the Marchei family since 1976. It serves families, couples, corporate groups, and event customers with accommodation, half-board dining, spa packages, and ceremonies on an 8,000 sqm garden property near the Adriatic coast.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Country House Hotel & Spa

NAICS

Traveler Accommodation (7211), Full-Service Restaurants (722511)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAGAMAA

Destination Spa Resorts

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Wellness, Spa & Health Retreats

SECONDARYTHAGAHAB

Boutique Inns

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Bed & Breakfasts & Inns

SECONDARYTHAFACAH

Hotel & Resort Restaurants

Travel & Hospitality/Foodservice & Beverage (Restaurants, Cafes, Bars)/Full-Service Restaurants (Casual & Fine Dining)

Keywords

• Country house hotel
• Wellness spa services
• Regional Italian cuisine
• Holiday accommodation
• Weekend getaway packages

Headquarters

HQ city

Colonnella

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Accommodation Services: Il Cascinale generates primary revenue from room rentals across three room categories: Standard, Superior, and Family rooms. Rooms feature private entrances, garden access, and amenities including air conditioning, WiFi, safe, and mini fridge. Nightly rates and package pricing vary by season.
2. Half Board / Mezza Pensione: The core revenue product is half-board accommodation, which bundles room, breakfast buffet, and dinner. This represents the primary revenue stream, with the buffet active from 21 June to 6 September 2026. Breakfast is served in the garden, and dinner features buffet and served main courses.
3. Spa and Wellness Services: The spa generates revenue through daily spa packages (without accommodation) and bundled weekend/overnight spa packages. Daily packages range from €50 to €168 per person and include various combinations of wellness pathways, couple massages, and dining experiences.
4. Restaurant and Catering: The restaurant operates daily for lunch and dinner, serving Abruzzo regional cuisine. Revenue includes à la carte dining, tasting menus, event catering for ceremonies (baptisms, communions, birthdays), and meeting/congress services. The restaurant features local craft beer from Birrificio Pesce Palla.
5. Gift Cards and Vouchers: Gift cards (Gift Card and Pacchetto) are sold online via scidoo.com starting from €50, valid for 8 months from purchase. These can be applied to any service: wellness center, holidays, and restaurant.
6. Beach Services: Beach service is provided through a partner facility located approximately 4–5 km from the property. The service includes one umbrella and two sun loungers per reservation, with private parking included. This is an add-on service to accommodation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Il Cascinale is a family-owned Country House Hotel & Spa in Colonnella, Abruzzo, providing guest accommodation across Standard, Superior, and Family room categories, an on-site restaurant serving traditional Abruzzo cuisine, and a wellness spa with sauna, hot tub, and relaxation areas. The property complements its core lodging with curated holiday packages and gift cards. It targets leisure travelers, couples, and families seeking a regional Italian countryside experience.

Product overview

Il Cascinale is a Country House Hotel Spa located in Abruzzo, Italy, operated by the Marchei family since 1976. The property offers a unified hospitality experience combining accommodation across three room categories (Camera Standard, Camera Superior, and Camera Family), a comprehensive wellness center with two distinct spa offerings (Percorso Wellness Privé and Exclusive Spa), and an on-site restaurant featuring traditional Abruzzo cuisine. Additional services include Daily Spa packages, Weekend SPA packages, summer holiday programs, gift cards, ceremony hosting, and corporate meeting facilities. The property sits on 8000 square meters of gardens, 3 minutes from the Adriatic Sea, featuring a 150-square-meter panoramic swimming pool with hydromassaggio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Standard Room Entry-level guest room accommodation at the Country House Hotel, targeted at individual travelers and short-stay guests.
• Superior Room Mid-tier upgraded guest room offering at the Country House Hotel, targeted at guests seeking enhanced comfort and amenities.
• Family Room Larger-capacity guest room designed for families traveling together, offering space and layout suited to parents and children.
• On-site Restaurant On-site restaurant serving traditional Abruzzo regional cuisine to hotel guests and outside diners.
• Wellness Spa Wellness spa facility featuring sauna, hot tub, and relaxation areas, available to hotel guests and external visitors seeking relaxation services.
• Holiday Packages Curated multi-component bundles combining accommodation, dining, and spa experiences for guests seeking an all-inclusive countryside stay.
• Gift Cards Prepaid gift card product redeemable across hotel accommodation, restaurant, and spa services, sold as a present to consumers.

Quantifiable outcome

• The property has hosted thousands of guests from Italy and abroad over 25 years of operation
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Beach Partner Facility (Private Beach Service)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe property has a partnership with a beach facility located approximately 5 km from the main property. The beach service includes one umbrella and two sun loungers per booking, with private parking reserved for Il Cascinale guests. The bar at the beach facility is open to guests. This is a local operational partnership rather than a formal strategic alliance.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Aman Venice: Ultra-luxury heritage property in Italy with spa and destination dining. Operates at a much higher price point and scale but illustrates the playbook for monetizing historic Italian real estate through rooms, spa, and F&B.
• Belmond Hotel Caruso: Established luxury heritage hotel with spa and fine dining on Italy's Amalfi Coast. Comparable as an iconic Italian heritage property monetizing rooms, spa, and destination cuisine at premium price points.
• Borgo Egnazia: Larger luxury resort in Puglia with extensive spa, multiple restaurants, and event facilities. Broader scale but directly comparable business model of countryside resort anchored by spa and regional cuisine.

Direct peers

• Eremito: Boutique retreat in Umbria housed in restored stone buildings, focused on wellness and slow travel. Comparable as a small, heritage-led countryside property with wellness positioning and limited room count.
• Locanda San Vigilio: Small boutique inn on Lake Garda with restaurant and intimate hospitality. Comparable in scale and family-run country house positioning, though on a lake rather than coast.
• Masseria San Domenico: Converted masseria (country estate) in Puglia offering accommodation, full-service spa, and regional cuisine. Comparable as a heritage rural property monetizing rooms, spa, and F&B as integrated revenue streams.
• Sextantio: Boutique 'diffused hotel' concept housed in restored historic buildings in Abruzzo (Santo Stefano di Sessanio) with spa and restaurant. Highly comparable operating model, scale, and regional positioning to Il Cascinale.
• Castello di Velona: Castle estate in Tuscany with thermal spa, restaurant, and vineyard setting. Comparable as a destination spa property built around a historic rural building with multi-revenue stream operations.
• Borgo Pignano: Country estate in Tuscany with boutique accommodation, spa, restaurant, and event hosting. Directly comparable in combining countryside immersion, F&B, wellness, and small-scale family-style hospitality.

Others

• Hotel & Lodges (Italian boutique collection): Italian boutique hotel collection marketing small heritage properties internationally. Comparable as an aggregation/distribution channel that connects properties like Il Cascinale to inbound European travelers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@countryhouseilcascinale9529
• Facebookfacebook.com/ilcascinalecolonnella
• Instagraminstagram.com/countryhouseilcascinale
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/il-cascinale

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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