Host: Countess Anna Passi

Guestrooms: 11

Address: Villa Giulia, Via di Villa Giulia, Località San Biagio 40, Fano, Pesaro, Italy

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Telephone: +39.0721.823159

Fax: +39.0721.823159

Activities/Attractions: Fano is a town and commune of the province of Pesaro and Urbino in the Marche region of Italy. It is a beach resort 12 km southeast of Pesaro, located where the Via Flaminia reaches the Adriatic Sea. It is the third city in the region by population after Ancona and Pesaro.

Villa Giulia quietly stands in the middle of nature, looking out onto the sea amidst gentle hills that are used for growing wheat, grapes and olives. It is a magical, timeless place for a holiday in the heart of the Marche region, but at the same time it is very easy to reach as it is located at less than 500 meters from the Adriatic state highway that connects Pesaro to Fano.

• The residence is the ideal base for visiting the wonderful cities of art in the Marche, Umbria and Emilia Romagna regions such as Urbino, Gubbio, Assisi, Perugia and Ravenna
  
• And for discovering the natural beauty of various protected areas such as the San Bartolo Park and the Conero Park
  
• Among the beachfront Marche hotels, Relais Villa Giulia faces a stretch of waterfront named Costa delle Colline due to the slopes that dip towards the ocean among breath taking scenery and the spectacular cliff's overhanging rocks
  
• The Monte San Bartolo Park safeguards the untamed beach of Fiorenzuola di Focara while Pesaro and Fano in Gabicce Mare offer beachfront establishments with modern comforts
  
• In an hour's drive from the hotel, like a glowing jewel, you will find the Rivera del Conero, with it's green Park del Conero set against the deep turquoise blue ocean in the backdrop
  
• A visit to the beautiful white sand sister beaches of Sassi neri and Gabbiani, and trekking in the Parco amongst breathtaking panoramic views is a must when vacationing in the Marche seaside
  

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"Villa Giulia is a gem. It sits on a small hill, overlooking the Adriatic. We stayed in the dependency in a large, well furnished room with an ocean view. We were greeted with great affability, offered a refreshing drink and shown around the extensive grounds. The villa is a gorgeous, comfortable Napoleonic era building with large doors opening onto a wide lawn. Food was well prepared and more than ample. We shall return!"

"It is a rare privileges to come across a magical place where you are treated both as royalty and family at the same time, but that is exactly what the Contessa Anna Passi offers at the Villa Giulia, her family’s former summer estate, now a elegant and yet very welcoming bed and breakfast. Villa Giulia is the personification of charm and felicity and it is embodied in the very being of Contessa Passi, who will do everything she can to ensure your stay is all you expect and even more."

"If you want a taste of heaven stay at the Villa Giulia in the beautiful resort of Fano. The view is unbelievable and in the evenings the atmosphere on the terrace is the most romantic place on earth. The owner Mrs. Anna is a very charming lady who makes all her efforts to make your stay as memorable as possible. We stayed in one of the main villa so romantic rooms overlooking the Italian gardens and the room was just fabulous - the bathrooms are huge! Every detail is perfect and if you're looking for the perfect honeymoon destination then this has got to be it. We were surprised by the beauty of the town of Fano at just 5 minutes drive, much less known than Rimini and Riccione but much nicer, a truly awesome small medieval Italian town so clean and sunny. I would recommend this Relais and the resort of Fano to everyone travelling in the Italian Adriatic coast and grazie Mrs. Anna, we miss you!"

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"This is a hotel with a small number of rooms combined with a small number of self catering cottages set in a vineyard and olive grove. It really is idyllic. It is quite small and there is a very friendly atmosphere created by the small team who look after you. They gave us lots of advice on where to find local produce - wine and olive oil. Swimming in the pool in the middle of an olive grove was definitely unique! Would recommend this to anyone."

"Villa Giulia is a fabulous place. For peace and quiet, you can't beat it. Lots of places to sit outside mean that you can imagine yourself back in the last century with Italian nobility on a summer holiday. For us it was perfect. Anna speaks excellent English, and the other staff members communicate very well."

"Coming to Villa Giulia is like entering a different world: a world of beauty and harmony, of sweetness and peace, where one could like to stay forever. We thank our dear hosts for their warm and gracious hospitality and for making us feel like real guests of the family. We are very sad to leave but we'll come back next year. Arrivederci!"

General Information: Welcome to Relais Villa Giulia ... an elegant residence from the Napoleonic period lying amidst green landscaped gardens and a centuries-old wood, criss-crossed with romantic paths. The estate looks out over the Adriatic Sea and the town and the port of Fano, with the gentle Marche hills in the background: it is a unique, charming place, ideal for a romantic honeymoon.

La Villa still has original furniture from various periods inside, antique books and objects that have belonged to the family for centuries: the general impression is one of a fascinating atmosphere everywhere. Visitors have the feeling that they are reliving a page of Italian and French history. The current owners, the children of Marchioness Laura Tacoli di San Possidonio and Count Marco Celio Passi, now offer guests the possibility of staying in a unique, charming place where comfort and high quality service are combined with aristocratic tradition, history and the natural beauty of a centuries-old Park.

• Villa Giulia, which has been extended and renovated several times over the centuries, offers all modern comforts without ever losing the charm given off by this aristocratic residence from far-off times
  
• Each room has its own history and personality: style, atmosphere and furnishings have been merged over the years, creating a harmonious, pleasant setting
  
• The rooms are unique, characterized by antique family furniture coming from various periods, and also have high quality comforts to make for a stay that is both pleasant and comfortable
  
• Each room has a TV, bar-fridge, en-suite bathroom with hairdryer and extremely comfortable beds that guarantee a good, relaxing night's sleep for all the guests
  
• There is a wonderful view of the sea or of the parkland from all the rooms
  
• This splendid historical residence in Fano also offers sophisticated suites to its guests
  
• This elegant Fano hotel residence is surrounded by a large park that creates a continuity effect between the house and the countryside
  
• The wood and the gardens have several quiet corners where you can relax, read a book from the library or paint glimpses of the villa, the park or the wonderful landscape that surrounds you
  
• The park merges into the family farm olive grove from where you carry on to the Villa's picturesque swimming pool
  
• Breakfast is an unforgettable moment of the day: in the warm season it is served in the garden opposite the sea, or in the pleasant dining room that is characterized by a pretty, finely sculpted, wooden bow window
  

• We also accept small animals at the Villa
  

The Apartments are furnished in the same style as the Villa: valuable pieces of furniture from various historical periods that belong to the family and precious furnishings and fittings that are made in typical country style from the Marche region. The apartments' large windows overlook the sea, the fields on the hills or the town of Fano. There are some peaceful corners in the garden with barbecues where you can grill local fish from the Adriatic Sea or meat from the Apennine mountains. There are three types of apartments at Villa Giulia:

• for 2 people: spacious studio apartments with a lounge area equipped with a double bed, a cooking corner and a bathroom with shower
  
• for 2-4 people: a double bedroom, a large lounge with a double sofa-bed, a large cooking area and a bathroom with shower
  

• for 4-6 people: this type of apartment has two bedrooms, one double one and one twin or double room, a lounge with a double sofa-bed, a large cooking area and two bathrooms, one of which has a shower and a bath tub
  

Payment Accepted: Visa, MasterCard.

Rates: (Prices quoted in Euros).

€75-250/night

Prices include a wonderful breakfast in the garden overlooking the sea or in the villa's charming dining room.

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"This is a beautiful house rich in history and interest in a delightful setting. The staff are courteous and friendly and the breakfast delicious and plentiful."