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CASTELROTTO CHAMPOLUC

Cavallino d’Oro This hostelry on the central Villa Anna Maria The village of Champoluc
square dates back to 1393. It is full of character; is the main community of a steep-sided valley
its two panelled Stube make charming dining beneath the mighty Monte Rosa. This 1920s
rooms, serving excellent local cuisine, while chalet-style villa on a wooded hill is a quiet,
public rooms are distinguished by finely carved charming place: wood panelling, simple but cosy
furniture. Pretty painted furniture in some furnishings and country decorations. Not all the
bedrooms, splendid four-poster beds in others. bedrooms have a private bathroom.
N Piazza Kraus 1, 39040 Castelrotto, Bolzano. N Via Croues 5, 11020 Champoluc, Aosta.
Map p334 A4. § 0471 70 63 37. ` 0471 70 71 72. Map p334 A2. § 0125 30 71 28. ` 0125 30 79 84.
$ cavallino@cavallino.it 0 b,l,d. Rooms 21. ÷ $ hotelannamaria@tiscali.it 0 b,l,d. Rooms 20.
¢ early Nov to mid-Dec. / AE, DC, MC, V. ¡¡ ∂¢ Never. / MC, V. ¡
CERNOBBIO CIOCCARO DI PENANGO

Villa d’Este When the flash and the famous come Locanda del Sant’ Uffizio Its position in the
to Lake Como, they usually head for historic Villa Monferrato hills and the willing but informal
d’Este. Built in 1568 by Cardinal Tolomeo Gallio, service make this converted 15th-century
it saw many illustrious visitors before becoming a monastery a truly relaxing place. Some of the
hotel in 1873. Its glittering interior and romantic bedrooms have terraces opening onto the garden,
grounds are the setting for many sporting and a quiet oasis. Get in training for the multi-course
leisure activities. The food is suitably sumptuous. menu degustazione.
N Via Regina 40, 22012 Cernobbio, Como. N 14030 Cioccaro di Penango, Asti. Map p334 B3.
Map p334 C2. § 031 34 81 44. ` 031 34 88 44. § 0141 91 62 92. ` 0141 91 60 68. $ santuffizio@
$ info@villadeste.it 0 b,l,d. Rooms 164. z S÷ ∂ thi.it 0 b,l,d. Rooms 33. z S÷ ∂ ¢ 3 weeks Jan,
¢ Oct to Feb. / AE, DC, MC, V. ¡¡¡¡ 3 weeks Aug. / AE, DC, MC, V. ¡¡¡

COLOGNE FRANCIACORTA CORTINAD’AMPEZZO
Cappuccini Former hilltop monastery, decorated Francheschi Park Twin-turretted hotel with a
with a fitting simplicity and restrained elegance. comfortable interior. A good choice for families.
N Via Cappuccini 54, 25033 Cologne Franciacorta, N Via Cesare Battisti 86, 32043 Cortina d’Ampezzo,
Brescia. Map p334 C3. § 0307 15 72 54. Belluno. Map p335 E2. § 0436 86 70 41.
` 0307 15 72 57.$ info@cappuccini.it 0 b,l,d. ` 0436 29 09. $ francheschi@hotel.francheschi.it
Rooms 7. ¡¡¡ 0 b,l,d. Rooms 40. ¡¡
CORTINAD’AMPEZZO COURMAYEUR
Ancora Stylish and sophisticated, with a large, Meuble La Grange Good-value B&B in a
popular terrace for drinks and tea. Personable, renovated old barn; bright, cosy interior and
energetic owner, Flavia Sartor. Good food. warm atmosphere. Sauna and gym.
N Corso Italia 62, 32043 Cortina d’Ampezzo, Belluno. Map N Strada La Brenva, Entrèves, 11013 Courmayeur, Aosta.
p335 E2. § 0436 32 61. ` 0436 32 65. $ info@ Map p334 A2. § 0165 86 97 33. ` 0165 86 97 44.
hotelancoracortina.com 0 b,l,d. Rooms 49. ¡¡ $ lagrange@mbtlc.it 0 b. Rooms 23. ¡¡
For key to symbols see backflap. For price categories see p333