Acanto Country House

Top choice in Le Marche


Set back from Sirolo's beaches and surrounded by cornfields, meadows and olive groves, this converted farmhouse is a gorgeous country hideaway. Named after flowers like peony and rose, its rooms have been designed with the utmost attention to detail, with gleaming wood floors, exposed stone and embroidered bedspreads. Outside, you can relax in the gardens and enjoy bucolic views from the panoramic saltwater pool.

The hospitable owners are more than happy to oblige whether you want to hire a bike or use the barbecue area, and can help organising horse riding and other activities.


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