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WELCOME TO LA FORESTALE

La Forestale, a unique place. After a world tour, Don Merlino has created a Luxury Ecolodge in a particularly exceptional and preserved site : The National Natural Reserve of the Furlo Canyon.

A total immersion in a pure nature, a paradise of peace and wellness that combines design, Sustainability and Italian Gastronomy. A new experience for unforgettable holidays in the heart of the eternal Italy.

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Here are the solutions proposed to our guests:

– 3 rooms in B&B formula,
– 1 Royal Suite
– 1 Apartment

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Design

Design has always been Don Merlino’s passion. And part of his job. So, by taking over this old barracks of foresters, abandoned for 30 years, he immediately understood the potential of this modernist reinforced concrete construction of 1954.

Ecology

La Forestale, a positive and educational approach. As a recognized expert in sustainable development, Don Merlino has put all his knowledge into the project: respecting the surrounding nature, minimizing consumption, favoring renewable energies, aiming for energy autonomy.

Gastronomy

La Forestale, a place where it is good to eat! So think of this, in the hamlet of Furlo alone, 50 inhabitants and no less than 5 restaurants! Located in the town of Acqualagna, Capital of the white truffle and the only city in the world to claim the truffle all year (there are no less than 9 kinds of truffles on the territory), La Forestale is the ideal starting point to discover all the gastronomic wonders of the Marche Region.

Nestled in the heart of the State Reserve of the Furlo Canyon

The Furlo is an incredibly preserved place: a true paradise for wilderness lovers. The Candigliano River, renowned for its rather unreal emerald color, meanders between the imposing rock walls of the Furlo Gorge, beauties shaped over millennia by the river. For successful selfies 😉

EXPLORE

It is an extraordinarily rich place in every aspect: geological and geomorphological wonders, prehistoric sites and palaeontological sites, exceptional biodiversity of fauna and flora. Not to mention the historical part that embraces the Etruscan, the wealth of Roman civilization (the Gola del Furlo is on the Via Flaminia, Roman road that connected the Adriatic to Rome) to Benito Mussolini who spent his summer holidays at Furlo ( where you can still visit the vestiges of the dining room and bedroom of the Duce, for those interested).
But above all, especially, the Reserve is the paradise of the outdoor: walking first, small walks or large loops of trekking, cycling, road or mountain bike. A lot of markup work has been done in recent years to present an offer of marked trails for all levels.
Moreover, here you can also practice climbing. And the water games: kayaking, canyoning, swimming in the rivers, ...

Mappa dei sentieri e piste MTB

We are close to the see!

And from the charming seaside resorts of the Adriatic and their beautiful beaches : with 180 km of coast and 26 places overlooking the sea, the Region is an essential place for sea lovers.

Fano

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Pesaro

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Senigallia

Senigallia is famous for its "velvet beach", 13 km of fine sand crowned by the…

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Numana e Sirolo

Change of scenery with Numana e Sirolo, we are on the Riviera del Conero, the…

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Find out what our guests say about us

T W
T W
18 Ottobre 2022
Stayed here in October 2022. It's exactly as described by both the hosts and other reviewers. The hosts were wonderful - helpful, kind and professional. The building is a high-quality build and is very comfortable. The views are gorgeous, especially from the Mandela Room. Breakfast was perfect. The nature and walking nearby is gorgeous. La Forestale is highly recommended.
marco pierini
marco pierini
26 Agosto 2022
Luogo magico, unico, esclusivo, spettacolare! I termini che si possono attribuire sono molteplici e indubbiamente positivi. Al nostro arrivo siamo stati benevolmente accolti da Merlin, ideatore di questo splendido progetto, e Jessica dolce governate che ci ha coccolato con un dolce buon giorno e la sua squisitissima colazione bio km0. La struttura, capolavoro di architettura, ingegneria e design, è molto conviviale nelle aree comuni e riservata negli alloggi (coerente alla filosofia del progetto). Abbiamo pernottato nella camera Mandela, che consiglio vivamente, per la sua terrazza esclusiva con una vista che rapisce l'anima dove potrete rilassarvi in tutti i sensi. La camera e le sue ampie vedute che vi daranno l'impressione di dormire sospesi nella natura. La notte ho potuto ammirare un rigoglioso cielo trapunto di stelle ed ascoltare la voce della natura e degli animali. Il letto mi ha regalato un bel sonno profondo, molto confortevole, ed il bagno ben arredato e funzionale. Ho notato solo dopo diverse ore che in camera non c'è la TV... E chi se ne frega, non ne avrete bisogno, ho invece apprezzato moltissimo l'amplificatore naturale per rilassarmi con la musica (bravo Merlin!). Esclusiva location perfetta per gli amanti della natura e dello Slow tourism (PS: il progetto prevede un ampliamento dei servizi e della struttura che la renderà ancor più spettacolare). Il mio consiglio, per una migliore esperienza, è quello di prenotare ben informarsi sulla struttura e i servizi a vostra disposizione. La posizione strategica della struttura, all'interno della riserva naturale, vi permetterà di raggiungere facilmente sentieri trekking, ristorazioni, aree e parchi divertimento, cultura. Tornerò sicuramente in questo magico posto, soprattutto per trovare la pace ed immergermi nella natura.
michele strappa
michele strappa
23 Agosto 2022
Posto magico immerso nella natura. Struttara bellissima, ecosostenibile ed arredata al top!
Barbara Sineni
Barbara Sineni
4 Agosto 2022
Eccellente in tutto e per tutto !!!!! Un saluto all'ottimo padrone di casa e anche alla "governante Jessica"..adorabile ♥️ Barbara e Anna
Can
Can
11 Luglio 2022
Richtig schönes hotel und mit modern eingerichtet
Marco Avogadro
Marco Avogadro
13 Maggio 2022
Un posto da favola!
Anneke
Anneke
10 Maggio 2022
A beautifull sustainable B&B with unforgettable view right from your bed on Furlo canyon. We stayed 3 days in the mandela room which has at 2 sides full glass front. Great hospitality and a spot i will recomment to all my friends.
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