From its privileged position in the midst of a large private
park near the striking Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Sorresca,
the four-star San Francesco Hotel looks out over a
vision of perfect equilibrium between the natural beauty of the Lake
of Sabaudia and that of the surrounding Circeo
National Park.
The setting itself is an oasis of tranquility where the saying
“immerse yourself in nature” acquires a deeper
dimension, where the landscape possesses an amazing, intensely
captivating appeal.
On one shore of the lake stands the San Francesco
Hotel: a modern, white-washed building reminiscent of a ship
with its sails unfurled for departure, an image intensified by the
bright white curtains blowing in the breeze.
Yet this vessel is firmly anchored in the peacefulness of the
green lawns bordering the lake.
Everything in and about the hotel communicates harmony, from
the variegated shades of green in the grassy garden with its eucalyptus
trees to the placid stillness of the lake’s waters to the essential,
elegant furnishings of the rooms.
Furthermore, access to the hotel’s private beach
on the coast is only 300 meters away.
Διαμονή:
The 27 rooms (Classic, Deluxe,
Suite) are all available with a view of
the park or the lake.
The rooms are furnished, in line with the carefully-detailed
design of the entire building, in colonial style, with natural fabrics
in soft hues enlivened by accents in bold colors.
The overall result is an atmosphere in harmony with the
cordial, attentive welcome accorded to the clients.
All rooms have:
a private bathroom, with bathtub and/or shower and a
hairdryer
individually controlled air conditioning and heating
LCD satellite TV
a high-speed Internet connection
a mini bar
a direct-dial telephone line
an electronic safe
Two of the rooms have been specifically designed for
the convenience of disabled guests.
Ιστορία :
Positioned on the lakefront, the San Francesco Hotel
has a choice perspective.
Directly in front of the hotel is the small but evocative twelfth-century
Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Sorresca, which was built on
the site where fishermen from long ago placed a statue of the Madonna
with Child they had “fished” out of the lake.
At the end of their day, the fishermen took the statue to Terracina
to show it off; the following morning, however, the statue had disappeared.
It then re-appeared miraculously in the same place
in the lake where they had originally found it.
Today you can take a boat cruise around the lake to admire its
extensive, irregular shoreline.
Indeed, finding ways to pass the time when you’re at the San
Francesco Hotel is not a problem: you can stroll around the
park or take a bike ride (courtesy bicycles for the guests are
provided) or go to the Hotel’s private beach which is only 300 meters
away and has been awarded the annual Bandiera Blu prize for clean
coastal waters ever since 2000.
Or perhaps you’d prefer the allure of simply sitting in
silence and listening to the breath of nature itself.
From the lake to the sea to the park, the San
Francesco Hotel offers its guests an all-encompassing welcome
in an unadulterated atmosphere of natural beauty and sincere
hospitality.
Υπηρεσίες & Παροχές :
A short walk will take you to the Hotel’s private pier on the
lake. Here you can get a boat for rowing, canoeing or sailing. You can
also get a courtesy bicycle if you want to explore the park and, from
June to September, umbrellas and lounge chairs to be used on the
private beach.
Other services provided by the Hotel:
two rooms specifically designed for the convenience of
disabled guests
elevator
cribs or child’s bed with adjustable sides
TV room with bar and snack service
gymnasium with swimming pool, fitness room, massage center,
chromotherapy, musicotherapy, Turkish baths and a Jacuzzi
panoramic terrace with solarium
high-speed Internet point and wireless connection
room service
electronic in-room safe
speedy forwarding service, fax, photocopy machine
reservations for museums and exhibits
advice for cultural activities, archeological visits,
excursions (to the Pontine Islands, for example), shopping (in nearby
outlet centers), restaurants and characteristic trattorias, sports
(sailing, fishing, etc.), nature activities (bird-watching, trekking,
etc.)
transportation information
cooking classes (upon request, minimum 5, maximum 10 people)
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Wellness Center
The Wellness Center has been especially designed in order to
be both comfortable and discreet. You can reach it from your room by
elevator so you can go there directly in bathrobe and slippers
(available in all the rooms). The space itself provides a sense of
well-being and serenity. The staff, a dynamic and very attentive team,
will take good care of all your needs. The Wellness Center offers all
the comforts and equipment necessary for a vacation based on relaxation
and well-being, including:
a swimming pool with Jacuzzi
a counter-current swimming machine
a fully-equipped gymnasium
Turkish baths
chromotherapy and musicotherapy
relaxation beds
a rooftop solarium with a view of the lake
open-air massage sessions
Εστιατόρια & Μπαρ:
The San Francesco Charming Hotel Restaurant
offers gourmet cuisine based on local Italian dishes. The Chefs’
proposals, determined according to seasonal offerings, include:
buffalo mozzarella
fresh ricotta
wild boar and other locally produced salamis and sausages
locally produced and aged ham, as well as the traditional
ham cooked in wine
local dessert cookies (ciambelline al vino, tozzetti,
amaretti)
local wines (Sant’Andrea, Casale del Giglio, Strade Vigne
del Sole, San Marco and Tenuta di Pietra Porzia, among others)
...and many other culinary treats.
An abundant menu with a vast selection of fresh fish and meats
is available for clients who prefer traditional cuisine.
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The Hotel’s elegant parlors and Lounge Bar were created as a
multifunctional space both for the guests and for outside visitors who
are looking for a discriminating, refined ambience.
Here you can savor an exceptional cocktail with your special
guest or enjoy a pleasant moment with friends sipping on a cup of tea.
In winter, the seductive atmosphere is enhanced by the cozy warmth of
the fireplace; all year round, the captivating magic of the lake allows
you to immerse yourself in the delicious sensation of being in a very
special place.
It is also a place that works for entrepreneurs and
professionals who want the best for their clients and who need a space
for business meetings or entertainment. The Hotel merges simplicity of
furnishings with elegance of form. The "mission" is to provide the best
tradition of hospitality; the goal is to guarantee dynamic
professionalism and top-level services.
Άλλες Πληροφορίες:
The Circeo National Park
The Circeo National Park lies along the
coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea, in the southern part
of the Province of Lazio. It extends for about 8500
hectares through the municipalities of Latina, Ponza, Sabaudia and San
Felice Circeo. It was instituted in 1934 in order
to safeguard what was left of the Pontine marshes, which back then were
part of a national reclamation project by the Fascist Regime.
Archeological finds are evidence that many Roman Emperors also enjoyed
vacationing in the area now known as the Circeo National Park
(must-sees, amongst others, are Lucullus’ spring, Domitian’s villa, the
ruins of the Roman Villa Casarina, the Torre Paola and the Temple of
Jupiter Anxur).
The Circeo National Park has been a UNESCO Biosphere
Reserve since 1977; it has also been a candidate for “World Heritage
Site”.
There are five fundamental habitats in the Park:
the forest
the promontory
the coastal dunes
the wetlands
the Island of Zannone
Many areas in the park are closed to visitors, but, just
before entering the town of Sabaudia, you will find a recently
renovated Visitors’ Center, with a cafe, picnic area and museum. There
is also an extensive, marked bicycle path with illustrated signs along
the entire itinerary which leads to the Lake of Sabaudia. You can also
visit the Lake of Fogliano, where you will find many wooden hides
constructed specifically for bird-watching from which you can observe
examples of both common and rare migratory species. Visits to
the Park are free.
Περιοχή:
The San Francesco Charming Hotel is
located in Sabaudia, just a
little more than an hour away from Rome and about
an hour and a half by motorboat from the island of Ponza
(departure point: San Felice Circeo).