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The Grotta dei Folletti produces milk and bread. It proposes excursions realized with a “natural horseback riding” method that promotes the use of a natural communication between people and horses. Meditation, typical cooking and the collection of truffles are organized.
The Grotta dei Folletti is located in Mercatello su Matauro, about 700 meters above sea level. The farmhouse is located in a small XVII century stone village where the houses are built with sandstone. The two completely restored buildings are connected through gardens: one equipped with a playground and a swimming pool is fenced to ensure privacy and safety; the other is the ideal place to relax and read. There is a new wellness center for exclusive use.
Pets are not only welcome but dedicated services are available for them. The only request is to keep pets leashed inside so as to manage them and ensure respect for the other guests. It is possible for them to stay in bedrooms or apartments.
Jams, honey, bread, sweets, cheese and milk are all home made. The owners serve these delicacies in addition to two different cakes, coffee and yogurt.
The menu, which changes based on the season, foresees truffle and wild mushroom based dishes, roasts of wild and farm-raised animals, typical cheeses, vegetables from the garden, wild herbs and all that it is offered by the countryside during each season. For lunch, there is the possibility to pick a 30€ menu which includes an appetizer, water, wine and dessert. For dinner the menu includes coffee and grappa for 27€.
The suggested wine is from the Marche Region such as vin santo, and the wine made from sour cherry from S. Angelo in Vado made by La Montata. Beer is also available. The owners of la Grotta dei Folletti cooperate with La Montata wine producers: it is possible to take guided tours and wine tasting.
All meals are homemade with products grown by the owners or purchased by neighbors.
Homemade pasta with organic flour and local eggs, roasts and cakes baked in the old wood oven are the suggested dishes. The owners produce and use for their recipes the red potatoes of Sompiano. The restaurant is open all year round for the farmhouse guests and clients in general.
Nearby to be visited are the cities of Urbino, Anghiari, San Leo, San Marino and San Sepolcro. For mountain lovers Catria Mountain, Nerono Mountain The natural park Sasso Simone and Siomoncelli are easy to be reached.
Nearby, there are natural itineraries going through natural reserves, hermitages, medieval historical sites, panoramic views and springs. It is possible to practice: trekking, mountain biking, horseback riding and other outdoor sports.
The rich local fauna allows for unplanned meetings with animals such as deer, wild boar, squirrels, badgers, foxes, porcupines and shy wolves, not to mention the eagle, buzzards, the peregrine falcon and the small, but no less important, woodpeckers, hoopoes, magpies and great tits, which make nests in the small holes in the farmhouse.
Double room bedrooms with private bathroom €90/€80. Apartments with 2 bedroom for four people in total 170/ €150. Included in the price: use of the swimming pool and solarium, wifi.
Not included: meals at the restaurants, horseback riding, archery, guided tours.
Wifi is available in all areas of the farmhouse.
Camere per 2 persone €90/€80 con bagno privato. Appartamenti 2 camere per 4 persone €170/ €150. Incluso nel prezzo: ingresso in piscina, mountain bike, solarium, wi-fi.
Come servizi extra: ristorante, equitazione, tiro con l’arco, escursioni guidate.
