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built in the 13th century then carefully restored by the fashion
designer Alberta Ferretti in 1994, this tiny walled town
and castle is situated on the borders between Le Marche and Romagna.
It overlooks a view that could come straight from a Tuscan postcard
yet here you can leave the coach loads of tourists behind and
discover a part of Italy that is yet to be invaded.
The town
is still inhabited by residents which makes your visit an unique
combination of luxury retreat and authentic village life. If
you arrive in thick fog as dusk is falling as we did, winding
your
way up through the town until suddenly the vast fortified
entrance is upon you lit up by flaming torches your first impression
is unforgettable.
 The hotel is set inside the main palazzo and includes rooms
with frescoes on the ceiling, and views to die for, enormous
beds covered in crisp white linen and our favourite room "Eloise" a
romantic and very cozy bedroom in the attic.
People on more of
a budget or wishing to stay longer can stay in one of the self-contained
apartments in the village which are simple but comfortable with
views overlooking Le Marche’s rolling hills. The food in
the local Osteria dell’Accademia is delicious, local specialities
include squacquerone a phenominally smelly cheese and cappelleti
hand made stuffed pasta in broth. There is also a more elegant
restaurant housed in the cellars of the Palazzo. A swimming pool
with overlooking the stunnings views is tucked away in a corner
of the garden and just below it a park filled with fallow deer
watching you as you take your morning dip.
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