HOW IS: Elegant and charming hotel has twelve wide double rooms equipped with private bathroom with bathtub and shower, minibar, satellite TV, hairdryer, air-conditioning, safe, telephone and ADSL. There 3 types of room:
Comfort rooms: the smallest type, with double bed and bathroom with shower or bathtub.
Superior rooms: bigger then the Comfort, with bathroom with shower and bathtub and nice view of the garden
Deluxe rooms: the biggest type, with bathroom with shower and bathtub and panoramic view of the garden.
WHERE IS : In close proximity to the most fascinating towns of central Italy, renowned for their artistic beauty, such as Florence, Arezzo, Siena and Perugia, in the valley below Cortona, the oldest Etruscan settlement, surrounded by the most typical Tuscan countryside.
A place full of magic for a stylish and elegant, as well as extremely comfortable and relaxing, stay.
Cortona, hotel raccomandato Karen Brown. Eight spacious apartments are located where a little settlement once stood in the 19th century.
The restoration of the set of buildings has been carried out with the uttermost respect for the original architectural features.
The Borgo included a manor surrounded by a group of smaller farmhouses where the products of the land, such as oil, grapes, and wheat were collected and processed.
Original building materials have been cleverly restored and reused thus combining the typical atmosphere of a traditional agricultural settlement with state-of-the-art facilities suited to the needs of our times.
SERVICES: The Borgo offers two different premises for those who wish to taste local food: a Restaurant and a Tavern-Wine Bar.
Designed to meet the different needs of our customers - be it an elegant and refined dinner to celebrate a special occasion or a light meal in a homely and cozy environment - the food selection of both premises boasts recipes that are colorful and tasty, prepared according to the local cooking tradition and seasoned with a touch of originality.
According to the season, you will have the chance to sample the different flavors of the land, complemented by a selection of wines from our cellar. If you wish to discover the secrets of our most traditional recipes,It's possible to organize cookery courses on request.
From a romantic dinner to a gathering of friends
If you wish to spend a pleasant evening surrounded by a refined atmosphere, if you are looking for an inspiring setting suited to a romantic 'tęte a tęte' or to a special celebration, "Il Melone" is ideal for you. Our Restaurant provides a stylish and elegant environment as well as a distinguished menu, complemented by noble wines from the surrounding hills, all of which is perfect for truly unforgettable moments.
Those who want to enjoy the company of their dearest friends or wish to get together with their colleagues in a cozy and pleasant environment will find a warm welcome in the Tavern. The staff of "Il Melone" will be glad to offer you genuine wines from our lands together with extremely tasty local products. You can chose from among Tuscan starters as well as a wide selection of cheeses complemented by homemade honey and jams.
Tuscan cuisine offers a wide range of special dishes and delicacies that will entice the most curious 'gourmants'.
Every day of the week we organize theme evenings. Our guests will have the chance to sample different exquisite recipes, for example:
* Every Tuesday evening a meat-based menu
* Every Friday evening a fish-based menu
Before dinner a colorful 'happy hour' is prepared in the open-air area of our Tavern-Wine Bar, offering a selection of exotic cocktails and a wide range of snacks and appetizers, ideal to introduce our guests to a wonderful evening...
» The Wine Cellar
In the Wine Cellar you can enjoy a wide variety of wines from all the regions of Italy. We focus in particular on the renowned winemaking tradition of Tuscany.
Tuscan red wines are at the core of our selection. Among the most appreciated are Chianti Classico, Nobile di Montepulciano, and Brunello di Montalcino.
Selection of white wines includes Vernaccia di San Gimignano, one of the most esteemed white wines of Italy, which is produced exclusively in the Borough of San Gimignano (in the province of Siena).
ADDITIONAL REQUESTS : Off season
From Jan. 3, 2007 through Mar. 31, 2007
From Nov. 1, 2007 through Dec. 29, 2007
Peak season
From Apr. 1, 2007 through Oct. 31, 2007
Jan. 1, 2007 & Jan. 2, 2007 Dec. 30, 2007 & Dec 31, 2007
Indoor garage € 10.00 per day.
Half Board € 25.00 per person, per day, drinks excluded
For minimum stay of 3 nights, at above rates, complimentary bottle of wine upon departure
Website
Locanda Il Melone
         
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