Borgotufi, an albergo diffuso scattered hotel in the town of Castel del Giudice in the Molise region on the border with Abruzzo, opened in June this year. Old stables have been transformed into 33 comfortable independent houses that are ideal for lovers of the Italian countryside, signature cuisine and the services of a top-flight hotel.
Traditional architecture and summer festivals
The stone houses have wooden furnishings, with the Il Tartufo Restaurant and the Wellness Center in the main building - a village within the village – and are made for enjoying relaxing holidays in total privacy. The houses on the panoramic square are in traditional style, and in summer the main square becomes a hub of events, from the Castel del Giudice buskers festival, to a street art festival, and from astronomical observations (no light pollution here!) to photographic exhibitions.
Nature trails and a UNESCO reserve
Ideal for slow and sustainable tourism, hiking, mountain biking and e-bike tours, but also rafting and canoeing on the Sangro river (the rafting center is right in Castel del Giudice ) visitors can also visit Samnite archaeological sites like Pietrabbondante and biodiverse nature areas like the Alto Molise UNESCO MaB Reserve. On the Vie dei Sensi trails from Borgotufi to the Melise apple orchards, visitors stop in farms to discover local food traditions, and the perfect way to end the day is in the restaurant's signature restaurant.
Local specialties and truffles
Chef Marco Pasquelli’s classic Molise and Abruzzo creations in the Il Tartufo Restaurant respect the traditions and seasonality of the ingredients. And then there is the truffle that grows in the woods which is the star of Marco’s tasting menu. Prices for a stay at the Borgotufi albergo diffuso start at €94 a night for two with breakfast, and the dinner tasting menu starts at €199 per couple.