An appropriate "ill wind" whipped up from the perfect summer evening as we sat enjoying the view across the valley below us from the open air of il Conventos outdoor dining area/courtyard. Feasting on the most delicious of food in the stark but yet oddly ambient surroundings. My wine glass toppled in the wind which like all good horror movies seemed to spring from nowhere suiting the strange situation we seemed to find ourselves dining in - my dress and food were covered in the yummy wine ( too scrumptious to waste!) and we all shivered as the temperature dropped rapidly and the excitement and spooky reputation of the old monestery grew whilst the attentive young Sicillian waiter ushered us inside to stark if yet strangely cosy cell to warm and continue the delicious feed - apologising for the spilled wine and small comotion outdoors. Il Convento is a must. My husband and our two children (9 + 10) loved this spooky but addictive experience - we will ( minus chidren) be back to spent a night!! We loved it !!! Go! Step inside you imagination and enjoy.

A very nice hotel up in the mountains with a beautifull view. The old cells for the nuns are grouped into very pleasant rooms. The restaurant is quite expensive, but the food is very good. Great hospitality in an atmosphere that pleases both tourists and business travellers.