Don't miss out of this awesome experience! I stumbled across a photo of a lovely ”genuine” Italian rustic restaurant and my curiosity was aroused. It appeared to be from the Locanda Sotti Gli Archi and reading more about the project - I was all in. It was our first visit to this region, but my husband and I did not regret fitting in an overnight stay here. An absolute ”must” when in the area, I will claim! We booked directly and were very pleased with the truly swift and personal response we got to all our inquiries. We felt welcome even before we arrived. Although having seen the photos and read about the project, well, we didn't really know what to expect - but everythng was really as described. And yet it is impossible to describe the feeling of entering a more than 1000 year old building and in the dark candlelit room finding it looking like a museum with its old rustic furniture, raw walls and functioning fireplace... Awesome is all that come to mind. OK we were not left with antique bathroom facilities but did find - discretely established behind the bed – a fine state or the art toilet and shower while a ditto sink was finely integrated in the wall of the room. But otherwise, it was like a museum... And eco friendly in all aspects. The temperature was expected to drop till 10 degrees, but even without the fireplace lit, we did not freeze using the thick handwoven woolen blanket. The fortress/village is quite small, so it is easily covered and explored. Apart from this establishment we did find a few other restaurants and little shops - all well fitted into the atmosphere of the place and yet not being too touristic. The latter we do not hope will occur... We popped into the The Cantinone for a drink only to find likewise here the same awesome surroundings plus good wine and snacks. Dinner required two seatings due to its capacity - but in spite of same we did only experience the first seating carried through. It would be nice if the amount of guests could be limited till same. The menu was interesting and based on the local producs and herbs and were very well prepared and tasty - albeit not outstanding in any ways. Yet again the ambiance of the medieval room and rustic interior addeds to an unique experience though. But breakfast does require a special mentioning - it was none the less than overwhelming and a feast for the eye! The buffet was overflowing with delicious homemade breads and cakes; local honey and jams; fine cold cuts and speciality cheeses; soups; fresh fruits and you name it - they got it! Only impossible to taste more than a tiny part of it all - you get full just enjoying the sight! Apart from being an unique experience the drive up to Santo Stefano is a ”must” too. Never having visted Abruzzo before we were actually not aware of the highs and consistance of the mountains to be passed... so we were in for a surprise in more than one way. The Sasso National Park is beautiful !!! Not in any way similar to the nature
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