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Sextantio Albergo Diffuso Santo Stefano di Sessanio
Set at 1250m above sea level in the heart of the Gran Sasso National Park , the village of Santo Stefano di Sessanio was once a decayed and deserted village but thanks to its new owner , the village has been restored and resurrected in keeping with the owner ’ s love and passion for the art and culture of this mountainous region . Sextantio – Albergo Diffuso now has 27 rooms which have been painstakingly restored keeping their historical features and wooden fireplaces with re-instated wooden ceilings . Technology is present yet imperceptible for example in the under floor heating and low-tension electrical power . Stone and wood are softened by artisan fabrics , woollen mattresses and bedspreads woven on traditional looms . In striving to reflect Abruzzo ’ s rural traditions , the hotel has rediscovered local gastronomy and has even bought land to produce its own food , served in a former cellar in the centre of the village . Artisan skills have been revived and a number of craft workshops have been set up in the village , with weavers for example producing hand made fabrics for the rooms and for sale direct to the public . Artistic and cultural events are an essential part of life in Santo Stefano and Sextantio will sponsor each season a series of concerts and events . The village and the region has something to offer visitors every season of the year from the wild flowers in Spring to the possible snow in the winter months . Numerous trips into the nearby countryside are possible on different means of transport ; cycle , horse and foot . Picnics can be arranged for day excursions .
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“ An undiscovered secret , richly restored in the traditional folk arts and crafts of the Abruzzo mountains ’’ |
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Typical bedroom at Sextantio
Elegant interiors at the Villa Grazioli
PARK HOTEL VILLA GRAZIOLI EXH1156 Official category 4 star Open All year . Location Frascati , 15-20 minutes from Rome ’ s Ciampino Airport or 35 minutes from Leonardo Da Vinci ( Fiumicino ) Airport . Distances in miles Castel Gandolfo 5 , Nemi 9 , Rome 15 , Tivoli 19 , Ostia Antica 23 . Nearest airport Ciampino , Rome . At hotel Acquaviva Restaurant , Eliseo Bar , outdoor swimming pool ( 1 June to 30 September ), laundry service , park , hiking trails , complimentary parking . Bedrooms 62 rooms across three buildings , each featuring air-conditioning , satellite LCD TV , and Wi-Fi access .
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Exterior of the village
Local interest Castelli Romani , rich in natural and scenic beauty , Castel Gandolfo on Albano Lake , summer residence of the Pope , Ruspoli Palace in Nemi , Frascati ’ s vineyards , the archaeological remains of Villa d ’ Este and Villa Adriana at Tivoli and Ostia Antica , the eternal city of Rome . Sports nearby Golf , horse riding , water sports on the nearby lake , wellness centre 2km away with Turkish bath , sauna , swimming pool , hydro massage , gym and beauty centre . Italian Expressions include Bed and breakfast . Holiday prices From about £ 1295 per person for 5 nights including flights and hire-car . Private transfer possible . Ask our sales consultants for full price details .
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SEXTANTIO EXH693 Official category No official rating Open All year . Location The village is in the Gran Sasso National Park . Distances in miles Pescara 60 , Rome 100 Nearest airport Pescara , Rome At hotel Restaurant , Bar , Tea Room , Complimentary Wi-Fi in rooms and common areas , Massages , Treatments , Free car park . Concierge service , Artisan craft shops on site , Cooking classes , Babysitting , Mountain bikes , Room service , and Wine cellar . Bedrooms 27 rooms each with private shower or bath and WC , heating , hairdryer , Artisan toiletries .
Park Hotel Villa Grazioli Frascati , Latium
Please note that there are no televisions in the rooms . Local interest National Park , Walking and hiking , Horse-riding , Wine tasting , Cookery workshops , Bread and cheese making lessons . Sports nearby Walking , Riding , Snow-shoeing , Skiing ( sometimes possible in December and January ). The closest sandy beach is 100 km away on the Adriatic . Italian Expressions include Bed and breakfast . Holiday prices From about £ 1550 per person for 7 nights including scheduled flights and hire-car . Private transfer possible . Ask our sales consultants for full price details .
Built by Cardinal Antonio Carafa in the 16th Century , the Park Hotel Villa Grazioli occupies a commanding hillside position below the slopes of Monte Tuscolo in over 15,000 square metres of arboreal parkland , overlooking Tivoli , the sea and the ancient city of Rome . Today a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World group , this refined establishment offers sumptuous elegance in abundance , with an ornate gallery , beautiful spiral staircase and wood-panelled and frescoed ceilings exuding an air of grandeur and opulence . A veritable museum of 16th and 17th Century artworks , Villa Grazioli is brim full of artistic masterpieces by renowned names such as Ciampelli , Carracci and Panninni . The 62 rooms are situated between the main villa and two 18th-century annexes located in the secular park , connected to the main house through two underground tunnels . The Paggeria plays host to Classic rooms which are decorated and furnished in a country style in hues of peach , burnt orange and cream . There are also a number of rooms with terrace overlooking the Hill of Tuscolo . The Limonaia meanwhile offers classically-decorated , garden-facing rooms , whilst Elite rooms are slightly larger and boast wood ceilings . With splendid views over the gardens and towards Rome , the Charme Deluxe rooms and suites are situated in the main building as are the elegant Acquaviva Restaurant , serving a menu of Mediterranean specialities , and the vaulted Eliseo Bar , decorated with reproduction monochromatic stuccos . In summer , the restaurant moves outdoors to the terrace , with wonderful panoramic vistas of the hanging gardens and Rome beyond . There ’ s an inviting outdoor pool in the grounds , with golf , water sports and a wellness centre all just a short distance away . The hotel offers a complimentary shuttle service to and from Frascati railway station , where direct services run to Rome Termini station , bringing the multitude of treasures of the Eternal City within easy touching distance . All in all , a traditional and historical hotel tranquilly situated amidst the Frascati winelands and Castelli Romani .
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“ An art-filled villa of traditional elegance set amongst the Castelli Romani , just a stone ’ s throw from the capital ” |