Hotel Podere Conti

For an Agriturismo you really have great value for money, I read some people expecting a *** hotel-alike accommodation and service which isn't the case but shouldn't be expected. Getting there is a bit of an adventure as you climb up in the hills above Pontremoli. There are great hiking possibilities from there all around. The rooms are huge and comfortable. One downside in the rooms is the lack of airco as it is really hot during midsummer period. The bio-pool is huge and very nice. I can agree with some comments that more shade areas should be welcome around the pool. Since this year they have a small bar from 11.30h to 18h (I think) and it really is an improvement for drinks and service while at the poolside. Depending on the visitors, it can be quit loudy around the pool. Maybe some guidance from the staff would be welcome to keep people a bit quiet. The restaurant (also open for non-residents) has very nice menu but we would prefer they stick to the local and traditional cuisine, which isn't always the case, but that's a matter of taste and expectations. We had 3 dinners and a pranzo during our 5 days stay. Cornelia is a delightful, helpful and open host and we were very happy to see her again. We will certainly return.

Posto situato in mezzo alla natura, con bellissimo panorama. Curato in ogni dettaglio, letto enorme e comodo, camera e bagno molto grandi. Staff gentilissimo e sorridente. Bellissima biopiscina. Massima disponibilità della proprietaria, torneremo sicuramente per un weekend di relax.

Abbiamo mangiato per ferragosto in 2 adulti e 2 bambini, consumando 2 antipasti, 3 primi (di cui uno menù bambini) e due secondi dal menù bambini , 2 coppe di gelato e due caffè. Il cibo era mediamente mediocre, troppe salse che sovrastano il sapore degli ingredienti, carne “gommosa” ma soprattutto un conto troppo salato (oltre 170€). Bistecca locale “normalissima” (non si trattava di un taglio pregiato o con frollatura particolare) che costa €80 al Kg completamente fuori luogo. Peccato, location molto bella e speravo di aver trovato un nuovo bel posto della zona di Pontremoli.