Cappuccini Resort
Contemplative monastery-chic. Stone floors, timber-beamed ceilings, soft lighting, antique religious artifacts mixed with modern touches. Very quiet. Very personal — Rosalba is often at the front desk. This is a place to slow down, not to be entertained.
Ask Rosalba for a personal tour of the buildings and grounds — she often gives them herself and the stories behind every detail are extraordinary
Why It Matters
One of the most architecturally authentic monastery conversions in northern Italy. The owner sourced original monastery doors discarded by other renovations, retained the 16th-century stone vaulting, and transformed the old water cistern into a wine cellar — now called 'Marco's Well' after her sommelier son, who is a Krug Ambassador. The Michelin Guide and Tablet Hotels both list it. No brand affiliation beyond Tablet Hotels curation.
A 16th-century Franciscan convent turned boutique resort on the slopes of Monte Orfano in Italy's Franciacorta wine country. Owner Rosalba Tonelli Pelizzari purchased it in 1987 in total ruin — roof collapsed, abandoned for 60 years — and spent years on a meticulous philological restoration. The result is 14 rooms in former monks' cells, a serious restaurant with a wine cellar carved from the convent's original water cistern, and a small spa housed in the old concierge building down the hill.
Where You'll Stay
3 room types available
Classic Room
Former monks' cells converted into quiet, tastefully decorated rooms. Resin-glazed stone floors, high dark-beamed ceilings, traditional furnishings, private bathroom, and garden views. Warm lighting and muted linens keep the mood monastic without feeling sparse. Some rooms have soundproof windows.
Suite
Three suites in the historic convent building, each labelled with a friar's name above the doorway. All equipped with a fireplace, a separate living room, and views over the resort's private park and gardens. Spacious by monastery standards.
Superior Room
Like the classic rooms but with additional features — some include a hydromassage bathtub, or a raised sleeping area that gives the room more architectural interest. All have traditional furnishings and the same high-beamed monastery character.
The Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Meeting rooms and banquet room available on site, including the converted monastery church for larger groups.
Bicycle hire available from the resort to explore Cologne and the surrounding Franciacorta countryside. The region is popular for cycling.
Walking trails on Monte Orfano directly from the resort grounds. The Parco Geologico del Montorfano is about 5km away.
The resort's hillside position in the heart of Franciacorta wine country puts it minutes from some of the region's finest producers. The annual Franciacorta Festival in mid-September sees wineries open for tastings, vineyard picnics and cellar tours. The resort can assist with arrangements.
Sommelier Marco Pelizzari (a Krug Ambassador) hosts tours of the resort's wine cellar, which is built into the convent's ancient stone rainwater cistern. Thousands of bottles including rare Franciacorta vintages and international labels. Ask at the front desk to arrange.
The resort's extensive grounds include blooming rose gardens, apple-tree orchards, an apple-tree labyrinth, olive groves, and a symbolic grove of cypress trees planted in the pattern of owner Rosalba's own heart ECG. Ask Rosalba for a personal guided tour — she often gives them herself.
The converted monastery church and outdoor terraces can be rented for weddings and private events. The property offers fairy-lit patios and a hilltop pool terrace for celebrations.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Business center, meeting rooms and banquet room available on site.
Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the property.
Daily sweet breakfast included in all room rates. Homemade pies, bread, jams, fresh fruit from the resort's gardens, yogurt, pastries, fresh-squeezed orange juice, and coffee. Served in the breakfast room or outdoors.
BBQ facilities available (additional charge).
Furnished sun terrace for sunbathing, separate from the pool area.
Extensive private grounds including rose gardens, fruit orchards (fig, apple, grape, strawberry), olive groves, and a symbolic cypress tree garden.
Hilltop outdoor pool with sun loungers, parasols, and views over Franciacorta vineyards. Open June to mid-September. Surrounded by olive trees and rose gardens.
Indoor pool at Spa Elis, located 300–500m from the main building. Available for surcharge / spa access fee.
Dry cleaning and laundry service available for guests.
Pets accepted on request. Charges may apply depending on room type.
Airport transfers available on request. Call ahead to confirm. Nearest airport is Orio al Serio (Bergamo), approximately 27 minutes.
On-site private parking available free of charge. No reservation needed.
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