Il Pellicano 5 stars
Il Pellicano is situated almost directly above the sea, on Italy's Argentario peninsula, overlooking the crystal clear waters which lap this dramatically beautiful part of the Tuscan coast.
The building, the labor of love of British aviator Michael Graham and his partner Patsy Daszel, member of the American jet set, dates back to 1965. The couple, after having met at Pelican Point in California, decided to find a similarly secluded location in Europe, where to create an exclusive retreat in which to offer hospitality to a selected group of friends. It was Prince Tinti Borghese who introduced them to this stunning stretch of cliffs overlooking the Tyrrhenian sea.
Il Pellicano is more a cluster of villas than a traditional hotel, with six cottages and a larger central body in which the reception, bar, Il Pellicano restaurant, Il Puttino Baccante wine cellar, boutique, conference room, Spa and fitness center are located.
Outside, the bar and "La Terrazza" restaurant look out over the heated salt water swimming pool and the sea whilst a lift leads directly to the hotel's tiny rocky beach.
The hotel has beautifully furnished rooms and suites equipped with every modern comfort and offering splendid views out over the sea and the hotel's luxuriant gardens dotted with century old olive and cypress trees.
Guests dine in the hotel's "Il Pellicano" restaurant, worthy recipient of a Michelin Star for its fine service and exceptional Italian and International cuisine, all prepared using the finest locally sourced ingredients. In the summer months, the open air "La Terrazza" restaurant and barbeque is a less formal eatery where to enjoy the freshest fish and a rich buffet of salads, seasonal vegetables and desserts.
Wine lovers will be delighted to discover the Hotel Il Pellicano's "Il Puttino Braccante" wine cellar, where to browse over a staggering 1000 or more labels and attend the head sommelier's daily presentations of the best Tuscan and Italian wines.
Il Pellicano Location
Porto Ercole's, Hotel Il Pellicano, boasts a magnificent view of the Tyrrhenian sea from its cliff edge location on the peninsula of the Argentario, one of the most picturesque stretches of the Tuscan coastline. The medieval town of Capalbio and the Maremma area are both within easy driving distance of the hotel.
From Rome's "Leonardo da Vinci"(Fiumicino) airport, drivers should take the A12 motorway in the direction of Civitavecchia and then the SS1 highway towards Grosseto. Exit at Orbatello and follow indications for Porto Ercole.
Il Pellicano Address
5 stars
Cala Dei Santi - 58018
Porto Ercole
(Grosseto)
Ph. +39 0564 858111 - Fax +39 0564 833418
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