Locanda Dei Mai Intees

Locanda Dei Mai Intees retains its original charm with features such as the tower - courtyard with well and veranda. Locanda Dei Mai was originally a XV Century medieval settlement with a square - post office - chemists shop and grain storehouse - This was transformed into a country estate by the chemist himself and today his descendants have converted this estate into a delightful luxury 4-star hotel. The heart of the Locanda is the lounge located on the ancient veranda which features sofas and armchairs in warm reds - discreet lighting - pink walls - stone floor and a cast-iron stove. The dining room is remarkable for its XV Century frescoes discovered during renovation work and a XVI century fireplace. On one side of the room large windows look out onto a lush garden and on the other the view is of the courtyard. A backgammon set is available for guests who wish to play a game or two. You can smell the perfume of the flowers and the mandarin cedar and lemon trees in their large terracotta vases wafting through the. The front garden offers a stunning view of the Locanda with its trees and tall elegant palms illuminated by fairytale lighting. The breakfast room - once the stable - offers a refined country atmosphere with one wall in stone offset by another in pink plaster - Here guests can enjoy a full breakfast which includes home-made pastries and jams. The intimate bar with wood paneling used to be the old post office. The focal point is the piano - often used for jazz evenings. The tasteful lounge is furnished with XIX century sofas and armchairs and graced by portraits of the great grandparents. The room is dominated by an imposing XVI century fireplace at the far end. The main dining room - once the chemists shop - serves delicious regional and international dishes - On two walls there is a large classical-style frieze with trompe l oeil columns and caryatids which came to light during renovation work. There is a private room for two which guests are invited to pre-book.