if you're looking for some sweet shade in italy these days, there really isn't any other place i would bother mentioning. Not too far from most of those tour havens so during a few days of most deserved leave time we truly didn't go wrong by choosing I Calanchi for our stay off the same old beaten path if you... More

I've been to Calanchi many times! I love the place, the food, the peace this place gives me. It is very quite and private. Great charm and service.The rooms are very beautiful. The restaurant is awesome. Very friendly staff and the owners are great hosts. It is romantic and very relaxing. Can't wait to go back. More

Love this place! Have been visiting for many years and the quality of family welcome, good service, charm and coziness is wonderful. Above all - the restaurant, food and wine, is as stunningly good as ever, with the owner, Dr Vincenzo Marcicci, a marvellous host. The hotel has wonderful peaceful views out across the valley to Ripatransone, and is close... More

My wife and I had a 3-weeks holliday. We first visited Corsica, Sardinia, and then the south of Italy. We visited Sorrento, Matera, Lecce, Santa Maria di Luca, Manfredonia and finally Ripatrisone. There we stayed at the Calanchi Country hotel. From the start (checking in) we noticed the very nice relaxed atmosphere in this hotel. Very friendly staff and owner/manager.... More

The hotel in itself is a nice hotel...set high up on a mountain top 15 minute drive from San Benedetto Del Tronto...a nice un-noticed Adriatic sea touristy area... Watch out for the hidden costs of this hotel. If you book through Expedia, like we did, ensure you check with the hotel about your children. We arrived after a 7 hour... More

This is a quiet Country Hotel set in rolling hills a few miles inland from the coast. For some , a little isolated but if peace and quiet is required ,this place fits the bill. The area is Le Marche ( The Marches) a lesser known area and perfect for escaping the braying hordes in Tuscany. Pretty hill towns ,great... More