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Locanda del Capitano
Locanda del Capitano is a delightfully romantic small hotel with superb restaurant located in the sublime Umbrian hill top medieval village of Montone. The hotel, sited in an ancient stone building dating back to the 12th century, is located in the heart of the 'centro storico' of the village and was the last dwelling of the famous Condottiere, Braccio Fortebraccio. |
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The hotel comprises of 8 double bedrooms, restaurant, banqueting room, lounge bar, reading and TV room and outside there are terraced gardens in which to relax. Private car parking is available. Pets are welcome with prior discussion. The central piazza in Montone is 50 metres walk away.
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There are eight comfortable double ensuite bedrooms which are decorated and furnished in the local traditional style with hand painted wrought-iron beds. Some of the rooms have balconies and all of them are provided with a private bathroom, direct telephone, TV, radio and mini-bar. There are two bedrooms with facilities for disabled people. |
The rooms look out over the terracotta tiled roofs of the village and surrounding countryside and some have glorious views towards the hills of Umbria and the distant Apennines. |
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The elegant small restaurant is personally managed by the owners and offers gastronomic menus based on regional specialties such as truffles and wild mushrooms. The wine cellars of the restaurant are stocked with more than 700 labels of specially selected regional and national wines as well as the full bodied house red. During the sultry summer months you can dine outside on one of the many terraces that surround the hotel.
The delight of staying at Locanda del Capitano is that it is located in a village which is regarded by discerning travellers as one of the most sublime of hill top villages in the whole of Italy. The village is situated in northern Umbria only a short drive away from Perugia, Assisi, Gubbio, Sansepolcro, Spoleto, Citta di Castello and the other gems of the Upper Tiber Valley. The regions of Tuscany and Le Marche with all their fascinating sights are both close by.
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Montone has pedestrian only narrow cobbled streets which are bedecked with potted geraniums and there are picturesque piazzas, coffee bars and restaurants. A fascinating medieval history makes it an enchanting place to experience the charms of a quintessential Italian village.
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Like many villages in this part of Italy there are festivals and celebrations that take place in Montone that retain the traditions of the local community. A medieval pageant is enacted every Easter Monday with parades and tournaments being held in the streets of the village and during August the whole village celebrates the occasion in 1473 when Carlo Braccio Fortebraccio presented a thorn from Christ’s crown to Montone.
If you are a keen walker or hiker you can step through the gates of the village walls and straight into the magical countryside that surrounds Montone. There are stunning views like this of the Apennine mountains from numerous vantage points on the old town walls.
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Giancarlo and Carmen are the charming owners of Locanda del Capitano. They totally restored the old building, where Braccio Fortebraccio the famous Condottiere once lived, and have created not only their own home, but a romantic charming hotel with a uniquely elegant and welcoming atmosphere. They have created a very special place for you to stay in. As to be expected they are passionate about their food and are delighted to share this fervour with all their guests.
The location of Locanda del Capitano in the magical Umbrian countryside and close to many of Italy’s cultural gems makes a stay here a very memorable occasion.
Summary
Location
In north western Umbria close to the border with Tuscany.
Hotel Accommodation
8 double bedrooms
2 rooms for disabled people are available
Booking Facts
Available all year round.
Nightly Prices for Rooms with Breakfast are available on request.
Currency for Payment: Euro
There is no additional surcharge by booking through Italian Encounters.
A 20% deposit is required to confirm any reservation.
Bedrooms
Double beds
Ensuite bathrooms
Satellite TV
Mini bar
Hairdryer
Heating
Direct dial telephone
Facilities & Supplementary Information
Reading room
Bar
The continental and international breakfast buffet is served from 7 a.m.
until 10.30 a.m.
Cot available upon request
Wi-Fi Internet connection
Facilities for disabled people
Free car park is available in the immediate proximity of the hotel
Bike rental
Children's playground
Pets welcome
Mobile Phone Reception: Good.
Musical evenings are often arranged on the terraces and gardens where
guests can dine or drink to the sound of a string quartet or a jazz band.
Approximate Driving Times in Minutes
These driving times, which are based on local knowledge, provide a more relevant indicator than distances
Airports. Perugia ~ 30, Florence ~ 2 hours, Ancona & Forli ~ 2 - 2.5 hours, Rome, Pescara, Bologna, Rimini ~ 2.5 - 3 hours, Pisa ~ 3 - 3.5 hours
Motorways. Pierantonio exit of E45 (Orte-Cesena dual carriageway) ~ 20
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