Antico Borgo di Tabiano Castello

We spent two nights at the Antico Borgo di Tabiano Castello in lovely Emilia Romangna area of Italy. The country side was gorgeous, and the food at "Da Oscar" was superb, and some of the best we had in Italy during our two weeks. The grounds for the hotel are very beautiful and old, and all the renovations were accomplished while still maintaining the historical ambiance, yet, giving comfort. The surrounding area is scattered farmland, each farm with what seemed to be their own vines for wine making. It was lovely. However, unfortunately for us, we traveled there during some of the hottest and most humid weather, and finding relief from the heat was a challenge. The room, although air conditioned, just could not seem to get cool,and with no screens on the windows, leaving the windows open at night invited all types of insects. Fortunately, the pool helped quench the heat. This is a great place for relaxation, read a book, take a walk, visit a nearby winery (which we did, and found to be challenging but extremely fun to get out among the local people and see how well our GPS worked!), and most of all, to sample some of the most delicious, fresh food of Italy whipped up at Ristorante Da Oscar, the personal chef for the AC Milan Football Club, when he isn't busy with his wife making gnocchi and desserts for his restaurant dinner guests. I would suggest this hotel in the Spring or Fall, when the weather is not quite so hot.

Helpful staff in a real castle feeling. Great place for relaxing, but far away from everywhere and hard to find.