This hotel was built in the latter half of the 18th century on the hillside above the city of Ascoli Piceno , Villa Cicchi boasts a wonderfully secluded position , at the center of an extensive park. On the faasect;ade , bearing witness to the villa's ancient past , a crest with the symbol of Mary represents the tie between the Angelini family , who owned the villa in the 18th century , and a religious order who worshipped the cult of the Madonna.The main entrance , dining room , and lounge are embellished with the works of the 19th century artist Raffaele Fogliari and 44 whose ornate paintings span the spectrum of colors; from rich green , red , and gold , to the most delicate of pastel shades. Each and every room is individually appointed and decorated with pieces of beautifully restored , period furniture. Hotel Villa Cicchi is surrounded by an immense park , featuring dry stone walls , secular trees , fountains and 44 stone benches; a quite idyllic place where to relax or lazing by the pool.Of certain interest , is Hotel Villa Cicchi's ancient wine cellar. The cellar , carved out of the travertine rock , extends underneath the entire building. Here , guests can admire an example of vino cotto dated 1845. The cellar is adorned with centuries-old farming equipment once used by the farm workers and owners of Villa Cicchi.High quality cuisine can be enjoyed in Villa Cicchi , with a selection of typical , including organic , produce of the Marche regionVILLA CICCHI LOCATIONVilla Cicchi is situated in Ascoli Piceno , in the peaceful countryside typical of Italy's Marche region. Here and 44 the area's celebrated olives are still cultivated according to age old methods; their cultivation favored by the presence of travertine in the soil , the principal material used in the buildings of Ascoli. Within easy driving distance one finds the Park of the Gran Sasso , the Sibillini mountains , and the Marche's much loved seaside destinations of San Benedetto del Tronto and Grottamare.

Hotel Price:

From 40 euros per night