Locanda dei mai was originally a xv century medievalsettlement with a square post office chemists shop andgrain storehouse this was transformed into a countryestate by the chemist himself and today his descendants haveconverted this estate into a delightful luxury 4 star hotel. The hotel retains its original charm with features such asthe tower courtyard with well and veranda. The dining roomis remarkable for its xv century frescoes discovered duringrenovation work and a xvi century fireplace. The heart of the locanda is the lounge located on theancient veranda which features sofas and armchairs in warmreds discreet lighting pink walls stone floor and acast iron stove. A backgammon set is available for guestswho wish to play a game or two. On one side of the roomlarge windows look out onto a lush garden and on the otherthe view is of the courtyard. The front garden offers astunning view of the locanda with its trees and tall elegantpalms illuminated by fairytale lighting. You can smell theperfume of the flowers and the mandarin cedar and lemontrees in their large terracotta vases wafting through the. The intimate bar with wood paneling used to be the old postoffice. The breakfast room once the stable offers arefined country atmosphere with one wall in stone offset byanother in pink plaster here guests can enjoy a fullbreakfast which includes home made pastries and jams. Thetasteful lounge is furnished with xix century sofas andarmchairs and graced by portraits of the great grandparents. The focal point is the piano often used for jazz evenings. The main dining room once the chemists shop servesdelicious regional and international dishes on two wallsthere is a large classical style frieze with trompe l oeilcolumns and caryatids which came to light during renovationwork. The room is dominated by an imposing xvi centuryfireplace at the far end. There is a private room for twowhich guests are invited to pre book.
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