Set on a vast estate in the picturesque hills of Umbria, near the border with Tuscany, Castello di Reschio dates back all the way to the tenth century, which makes the decade-plus its owners, an architect and an artist, spent on careful restoration seem like the blink of an eye by comparison. The result is simply stunning Just outside the castle walls sits a dramatic oval-shaped swimming pool that seems to be cut directly into the lawn; the castle’s wine cellars are now the Bathhouse, complete with a Roman bath, hammam, Swedish-style sauna, and a treatment room. And the castle’s social venues are numerous — there’s the Palm Court with its grand piano, there’s the Library and another bar in the Old Kitchen, there’s the Ristorante alle Scuderie with its stylish Bar Centrale, there’s Il Torrino, the pool bar set in the old watchtower, and last but not least is the Ristorante al Castello, with its far-ranging views, its custom-designed furniture and décor, and its menu of Umbrian classics made from ingredients sourced from the estate’s own gardens and vineyards. Hotel Castello di Reschio Lisciano Niccione, Province of Perugia, Umbria Sina Brufani Perugia, Umbria The Sina Brufani in the heart of medieval Perugia overlooks the handsome Piazza Italia with beautiful views of the rolling Umbrian hills. The historic hotel, built in 1884, is famous for its tradition of hospitality. The sumptuous salons with majestic fireplaces and the guestrooms with antiques and precious fabrics are elegant and classy. The typical cuisine specialities in the Collins Restaurant are creative and innovative interpretations of classical dishes and are served in classic surroundings in the restaurant with its grand fireplace. The swimming pool is built under the medieval vaults and, thanks to a transparent bottom, guests can admire the stunning Etruscan ruins below. Palazzo Seneca, a Relais & Chateaux member Norcia, Umbria Norcia, the town of St. Benedict, nestling in the National Park of the Sibillini Mountains, is the Italian capital of the black truffle. The Palazzo Seneca tells the story of this region from the 16th century onwards, and the Bianconi family can look back on a glorious, more than 160 year-old tradition of hospitality. The best Umbrian artisans worked on the detailed refurbishing of the property and used unique materials and decorative objects to create perfect harmony between colours and lights, tradition and design. The fragrances of the herb garden and the quality of the local products delight in the restaurant Vespasia. a sense of escape Umbria and Le Marche offer the opportunity to see a side of Italy less travelled. Its hotels are also unexpected finds:
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