About our Foreign Friends

Listed here are places we have stayed and loved, the homes of good friends, which we feel have a similar vibe to Mill End - full of quirks, creativity, books, art, statues & with fantastic eateries & beaches close by. They are all owned by writers, photographers and artists. Visit their websites to get the full picture! And let them know we sent you. xx

 
 

Italy - Vasto Marina.

It all started when we took a road trip to Italy to try and find my Dad’s grave, and ended up staying in a stunning seaside town, Vasto, on the Adriatic Coast. Our friend Luigi Monteferrante, of Villa Monteferrante, has an appartment with stunning roof top terrace in his tower (sleeping 4) & a basement apartment (sleeping 2) opening out onto the garden, which in turn leads down to the beach. We have visited Vasto 4 times since & it always delights & inspires. I have too many stunning photographs of the beaches, the marina and the old town to include here from our 4 stays but suffice it to say we have returned many times and are always stunned by the town, the location the views and all it has to offer by way of sea, sun, history, food and culture.

Luigi is running art & writing workshops as of 2025. The villa and town are both perfect for families, couples and for digital nomads too. Find Luigi on instagram