Where to stay in Sellano

Where to stay in Sellano: the best areas

The main village and its immediate surroundings. To stay close to the historic center there is the B&B Le Fate, in the main village. About ten minutes' walk from the center, in the Cappuccini area, stands the Convento di Acqua Premula in Sellano, on the left side of the Vigi valley. It is a restored former convent with ten rooms, created from the friars' old cells, with stone walls, exposed beams and terracotta floors. The name comes from an ancient spring. It is classified as a residenza d'epoca (historic residence) and has an outdoor pool.

Hamlets east and south of the village. In Cammoro is the agriturismo Il Castello del Sole. In Molini, guest rooms are available at Mulino sul Menotre. In Morro di Sellano is the agriturismo with B&B I Casali di Morro, with an outdoor pool, parking, a garden and a grill. Some units have an equipped kitchen, and there are independent apartments for 2-7 people. In Fonni is the agriturismo Borgo di Fonni, which has a pool.

Postignano and the nearby castles. Postignano is a hamlet of Sellano and an old medieval village. It was abandoned by its inhabitants in the Sixties and then damaged by the 1997 earthquake. It was then restored to earthquake-resistant standards. Today it is a village hotel, with the Castello di Postignano as its accommodation. The restoration withstood the 2016 tremors without damage. Among the castles near Sellano is also Pupaggi, home of the Agriturismo Il Castello di Pupaggi.

Toward Setri. Just outside the village, in Civitella di Setri, is the B&B Il Rifugio della Felicità. The main village also has Il Moro sulla Via del Ponte, a recently renovated guest house.

For a stay in an apartment or an independent house, see the pages Sellano B&Bs and Sellano holiday rentals, where accommodation is grouped by type.

Where to stay in Sellano: the accommodation map

The map shows how accommodation is spread across the municipal territory. Only a few places are in the main village or right next to it, such as Le Fate and the Convento di Acqua Premula. The others are scattered among the hamlets and nearby localities: Cammoro, Molini, Morro di Sellano, Fonni, Pupaggi, Postignano and Civitella di Setri.

Before booking it is worth checking the exact location on the map, because the roads between the hamlets are mountain roads and the real distances from the village can be longer than they look as the crow flies. The list also includes other places, such as Valleprata Case Vacanze, Hortus in Caelum and La Casa del Grillo, each with its own page.

Where to stay in Sellano: how to choose

To stay close to the village. Those who want to explore the historic center on foot can choose Le Fate, in the main village, or the Convento di Acqua Premula, about ten minutes' walk from the center. The village also has the Chiesa di Santa Maria, built in the 13th century, which holds the remains of Blessed Giolo, co-patron of Sellano, and the Chiesa di San Francesco. For the day's plans, see the page things to do in Sellano.

For a quiet vacation with a pool. The Convento di Acqua Premula, I Casali di Morro and Borgo di Fonni have a pool. At the convent the outdoor pool is seasonal, so it is worth checking the opening period before booking. The agriturismo Casali di Morro, with its units equipped with kitchens, suits those who prefer to cook their own meals.

To sleep in a historic village. In Postignano the stay is inside a restored medieval village. The Castello di Pupaggi and the Castello del Sole, in Cammoro, are instead agriturismi in rural hamlets.

For travelers by car. The hamlets are spread across the territory and getting around is mostly on mountain roads. It is therefore wise to ask the property for precise directions and check the route before arriving. Sellano can be visited in any season: in bad weather or in winter it is worth checking road conditions.

For hotel services. The Convento di Acqua Premula has a restaurant and several guest services. Other places are simpler, such as guest rooms and B&Bs, for example Il Mulino sul Menotre, in Molini.