We stayed at La Mela Rosa for three nights, and were truly fortunate to find it somewhat by chance.
The house is beautiful, surrounded by nature and the tranquility of the countryside. The room was spotless and fresh, and upon our arrival we even found fragrant roses in the room. The breakfasts were perfect, with homemade biscuits and cakes made by Pauline, who truly deserves our attention for her kindness and helpfulness to us and our dog.
Pauline was a pleasure to meet, also thanks to the wonderful conversations we had, all in a very relaxing atmosphere. We felt right at home.

We stayed for two nights at the "La Mela Rosa" farmhouse and fell in love with it. The property is splendid, with attention to every detail. The pool is beautiful too!!! We were welcomed by Pauline, a wonderful person who makes you feel at home from the moment you arrive. The rooms are spacious, bright, and very comfortable, and the breakfast is excellent, everything homemade. We had a wonderful two days!!! Thank you so much Pauline, we'll definitely be back!

Above and Beyond

La Mela Rosa is a beautiful villa close to town with a delightful Hostess who does her best to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable.
Her good humour and delicious breakfasts were a great start to each day, and we appreciated her helpful advice about the best places to visit.
We loved touring the un-spoiled gorgeous green rolling hills and meadows of red poppies on our way up to medieval hill-top towns.
Our beautiful Rose decorated room was spotless, and very comfortable including a good hair dryer, and even a a bottles of fresh water with 2 glasses.!! We are definitely coming back we loved it.

Fantastic hostess in a picture perfect setting . We will be back

Idyllic setting. Beautifully landscaped property with lots of rustic charm. There was even an old stone structure used to make vino cotto that was full of frogs. Pool was large and refreshing

Very well maintained with comfortable and clean rooms. Breakfast varied and plentiful, with homemade cakes and biscuits. The hostess, Pauline, of a kindness and helpfulness that is difficult to find these days. B & B more than recommended to unplug and enjoy the peace that only nature can offer.

Great place. Pauline was very nice and very friendly. Great breakfast. Utmost tranquility. Very nice swimming pool. I enjoyed the beautiful view, my wife plunged both the afternoon and the next morning, despite the bad weather! It's the place to "pull the plug" from the world, it's near San Ruffino lake very nice.

Pauline is a lovely person and very helpful. Very good breakfast (unforgettable Australian biscuits!) The B & B is immersed in the Marche hills with picturesque views and a swimming pool. Everything was great!

Beautiful place, you immediately feel at home but immersed in nature, about 10 minutes from Amandola, of the Green Apple (sic) you can only fall in love!!! Thank you, I will definitely be back!!

What an amazing time we had in Amandola with Pauline Betts owner of B & B La Mela Rosa.
The accommodations were 5 star excellent. Each room fantastic. Comfortable beds and the best quality linen made for a very comfortable sleep after a day exploring the fairy tale like surrounds of the region. The light filled rooms were delightful and waking up in the morning to sunshine and birdsong was like a balm to the weary soul. If you're looking for the true Italian experience - the real Italy - then this is the place to stay. Pauline is a wealth of local information. She organised bookings with local restaurants who cooked us traditional cuisine of the area - all delicious and she also organised for cars to ferry us to and from these restaurants. Pauline supplied us with the most delicious breakfasts each day using fresh local seasonal fruits, crusty toast, local eggs and yogurt and mountain honey to die for. We felt free to wander the property and made great use of the pool facilities enjoying the fantastical views of the surrounding area. At night, we experienced the beautiful fireflies that were buzzing around in their incandescent glory. We were very sad to leave when the day came for us to move on but exceedingly happy to have experienced the sense of being at home while abroad. Thank you Pauline for the best stay of our trip and we look forward to returning with friend's next time.

We came to La Mela Rosa for a week at the end of May and it has been nothing short of fantastic. A beautiful and tastefully restored farmhouse in the foothills of the Sibillini Mountains. The house is large and comfortable, appointed with everything you might need and nothing you don't. There are no near neighbours so the house feels very secluded and private. The area as a whole is simply beautiful and non - touristy. I'm not sure why because the scenery is as stunning as any in italy as is the food and hospitality. Can't recommend La Mela Rosa and the region highly enough.

Just by coincidence we found this fantastic place next to Amandola where the 3 of us spent 2 nights (a couple and a daughter of 8 years). A good starting point to explore Monte Sibillini by foot, mountain bike or jeep. What distinguishes La Mela Rosa from other places are in particular the hosts: Pauline and Robert. The swimming pool has a nice temperature and is a good refreshment after a warm day in the mountains. Even though the outside temperatures did reach, during our visit, almost 35 degrees Celsius, the house and the rooms stayed fresh and cool. The breakfast is more than complete with only home made food. We would have loved to stay longer.

La Mela Rosa is everything that one could wish for. Lovely comfortable rooms with views, showers that one can only dream of, the best soap we have had on any hotel round Europe. Comfortable places to read, amazingly thoughtful hosts in Pauline and Rob. The young dog Polly is friendly and playfull, almost crasy. The best B&B in Marche!?

Mela Rosa is a wonderful bed and breakfast located a few minutes outside of Amandola and at the foot of the Sibillini Mountains. The house and grounds overlook the surrounding countryside, providing beautiful vistas of farms and fields. Rooms are attractively decorated, comfortable and inviting. The proprietors, Rob and Pauline, are warm and welcoming. They made us feel like we were visiting old friends. They are extremely knowledgeable about the area and made terrific recommendations for restaurants and nearby hikes in the mountains. This is a must if you are staying in the area.

We spent a weekend at La Mela Rosa. The place was fantastic. Rooms, reception, amenities, comfort, are of the highest qualify. The peaceful surroundings and the high quality features of the rooms, are perfect for a relaxing break. Our hosts, Pauline and Rob, were available beyond expectations and did anything possible to make us comfortable. We highly recommend La Mela Rosa to couples and families.

My wife and I are professionals in our late 30s from the Northeast US. We visited Italy for a family reunion in Tuscany in late May. With four extra days to ourselves, we wanted to find a location where we could do vigorous day hikes and relax in the evenings. Some research on the internet led us to Sibillini National Park, and we found La Mela Rosa on TripAdvisor. It worked out better than we could have hoped. The positive reviews below are accurate: Pauline and Rob are wonderful hosts, the setting is beautiful, breakfasts were tasty.

We stayed here because I'd heard how beautiful the Sibillini mountain range was and La Mela Rosa is ideally situated for visiting. Pauline and Rob were great hosts, warm and very knowledgeable about this beautiful area. Rooms were beautifully decorated, very clean with a massive shower and handmade soap.

Breakfast was a delight! Homemade muesli, compote and jams - mmmm. I can't fault it and with l definitely return, it's top class!

Such a beautiful place to stay. We were warmly welcomed on arrival by Pauline and Rob, given good coffee and delicious cake and spent the next few hours chatting and laughing.

Our room, the one with french doors and a patio was spotlessly clean, large and very tastefully decorated. Loved opening the doors in the morning to let the outdoors in, and even saw a deer nearby at dawn one morning. Very nice bed linen and a great bathroom with handmade toiletries was a treat.

We were only there for two nights but managed to see enough of the area to see how beautiful and interesting it is, even though not touristy at all, which is a blessing.

We ate at La Mela Rosa on our first evening and the food was very good. Breakfasts were too. We especially loved Pauline's homemade granola, along with the bacon and eggs, plenty of toast, preserves and very good coffee. Our second evening was our wedding anniversary and Pauline booked a restaurant for us in a village a short drive away. The meal was so lovely, as were the staff. So glad we went there.

During our stay, Pauline and Rob were more than perfect hosts in their beautifully appointed rural B&B where nothing was too much trouble. Rooms and common areas are spacious, comfortable and tastefully decorated. And although a roast dinner for breakfast was refused, any reasonable request for breakfast fare was happily provided. Swimming in the pool while enjoying the stunning scenery, was just wonderful. Polly, the young German Shepherd cross, is a delightfully exuberant member of the host family.

We had the pleasure of staying at La Mela Rosa this pas September for 9 nights...which was nearly not enough. Our last visit to the B&B was September 2011 and when we were returning to Le Marche there was no question where we would stay. I can't say enough about this absolutely beautiful B&B.. the setting is out of this world, Pauline & Rob's home is totally stunning and the attention to detail in everything they do is remarkable. I know my husband and I have never been to another B & B that has made us feel so welcome...from the afternoon tea and homemade treats to all the help Pauline & Rob go to with every request you can imagine. I could go on and on...but if you're travelling to Le Marche La Mela Rosa is a definite stop.

We are hoteliers and by and large we never stay in hotels for obvious reasons, instead, choosing to stay in small B&Bs or self catering. We never expect perfection but there is always a secret hope that one day one will stumble upon our Shangri-la. Well, this is it ! A hidden part of Italy, in the mountains of Sibillini seemingly isolated from the outside world. La Mela Rosa is everything that one could wish for. Lovely comfortable rooms with views, showers that one can only dream of, comfortable places to read, amazingly thoughtful hosts in Pauline and Rob ( wicked senses of humour ! ) who are able to read your needs in a flash.....Pauline cooks REALLY well. Local ingredients whizzed up in the local idiom. Good local restaurants are also in abundance. Walks to remember for the rest of your life....Trout fishing for the pot, or to release, can be arranged locally as with cooking classes.

If you are looking for a holiday that is perfect, then this is it. The scrambled eggs are wondrous to behold....Rob is the breakfast chef!

We will be back. Thank you Mela Rosa for being who you are and where you are.