December 10, 2008

Hotel Corso in Orvieto

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Hotel Corso is a affordable 3 star hotel in Orvieto, located in Corso Cavour n. 43

In the heart of Orvieto, in the quietness of an extraordinary city, closet o the most important monuments and to the most suggestive streets, the hotel Corso opens its doors.

Completely restructured with a particular attention given to the style but also, above all, to the comfort, studied in the choice of the material used, from wrought steel worked in an handicraft way that makes the stairs and the granite pavements more precious, to the warm colours of the walls realised with taste and sobriety.

Managed personally by the owners who love the idea that they offer to the own guests a special moment in the memory of a millenary city.

The hotel offers a welcoming breakfast room with buffet service where you can start in the best possible way the day and a characteristic panoramic terrace at the disposal of the guests who want to live a moment of real relax, maybe after a day spent through the streets and the memory of a city which never ends to amaze you.

Our rooms are been appositely thought to satisfy all the requests of our guests ,one completely different from the other in the style and in the comfort, some with ceilings realised with wood beams and bricks of “cotto” typical from our area or with balconies with a view directly on the roofs, but all under the sign of comfort.

Equipped with private services, bath or shower, satellite TV, air conditioning, hairdryer, direct telephone line, fridge bar .

Buffet breakfast 6,50 per person

By car : Highway A1 FLORENCE - ROME (exit Orvieto) keep on towards the historic centre of Orvieto National road PERUGIA - TODI and S.S. Todi - Orvieto keep on towards the historic centre of Orvieto

By Train : Line F.S. FLORENCE - ROME get off at the train station of Orvieto. Connection with Orvieto centre through funicular + minibus

By Plane: Airport : ROME - FIUMICINO PERUGIA "S.EGIDIO"

In the historical center of Orvieto
The Hotel is only 300 mt. from funicular that connect the historical center to the station.
Free parking is available at 100 mt. from Hotel.

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October 15, 2008

Su Massaiu in Turri

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The farm holiday “su Massaiu” is on top of a hill and is in the middle of an orchard, among almond trees, olive trees and herbs (lavender, helichrysum, rosemary and myrtle). It is situated at the foot of the Giara and within minutes drive from the Nuraghe of Barumini, the Museum complex ” Sa Corona Arrubia”, “Miniature Sardinia” and Monte Arci.

“Su Massaiu” produces and sells organic produce, dry land cultivated melons, dried pulses, almonds, vegetables, jams and the precious Turri Saffron.

The 8 double rooms to let offer 16 beds and have independent veranda entrances, bathrooms, air conditioning, telephone and television.

There are two bedrooms wich are designated specifically for disabled persons.

The dining room can hold confortably 100 people.

Typical savoury dishes of traditional local recipies.

Fresh homemade pasta, bread and sweets are made with flour and bran obtained from the grinding of the ancient wheat “Cappelli”.

Turri is a nice little village in the heart of Sardinia, in a landscape with soft hills and basalt plateaux.
Spring in Marmilla is a charming sight and the guests will be delighted. The flowered almond trees, the green hills, the fresh springs and the soft colours of the flowers which fill our fields. Walking in the little and hospitable villages, characterized by tranquillity, the slow passing by of time, ancient smells and flavours, will be a unique experience.

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