Locanda del Molino Cortona - Tuscany.

The Baracchi family, have been producers of highly prized wines and olive oil since 1860. In the past, the mill owned by the family was a symbol of Cortona's centuries old farming tradition. Today, after careful restoration, the mill has been transformed into a charming hotel in which guests are able to experience the history of this corner of rural Tuscany, superlative cuisine and the height of contemporary comfort.

An intimate Inn, within minutes of the Etruscan city of Cortona, Locanda del Molino has just eight romantic bedrooms, characterized by a pleasing combination of traditional Tuscan furnishings and modern amenities such as internet connectivity, satellite television and luxurious hydromassage baths and showers.

Guests dining at Locanda del Molino's restaurant, located in the oldest part of the mill, enjoy the finest Tuscan cuisine, savoring the traditional seasonal dishes of Cortona accompanied by the superlative wines stored in the hotel's private cellar. Guests looking for that special gift item of an edible souvenir will want to pay a visit to the farm shop, where they can also purchase a few bottles of the estate's highly prized Ardito, Smeriglio and Astore wines.

On warm summer days, guests might easily be found relaxing by Locanda del Molino's swimming pool or heading off to the nearby wellness center or 18 hole golf course. The perfect country retreat, ideal for those wishing to escape from the hustle and bustle of life in the city, Locanda del Molino is, nevertheless, close to the fascinating art cities and medieval towns of Tuscany and Umbria. Arezzo, Montepulciano, Pienza, Montalcino, Assisi and Perugia are, in fact, all less than an hour's drive away.