New Boutique Hotels in Umbria, Italy: Experiencing the Region's Hidden Charm
Strolling through the scenic hills of Umbria, one of Italy's lesser-visited regions, I had the pleasure of exploring several stylish new hotels that showcase the area's natural beauty and rich history. With its picturesque landscapes, ancient towns, and delectable local cuisine, Umbria has long been a treasure waiting to be discovered. As I wandered through the rolling hills and medieval villages, I stayed at several boutique hotels that combined style, the outdoors, and history, catering to travelers seeking a unique experience in Italy.
Key Takeaways:
- Vocabolo Moscatelli, a 12-room-and-suite hotel in a former monastery, offers a unique blend of style, history, and luxury.
- Rastrello, a boutique hotel outside Panicale, focuses on educating guests about olive oil production and offers beautiful suites in a 14th-century building.
- Borgo dei Conti Resort, a larger estate with 40 rooms and suites, offers easy access to Perugia and feels deep in the countryside.
- Tenuta di Murlo, a 1000-acre estate with several converted farmhouses and a 11th-century castle, offers a range of accommodation options and activities such as hiking and mountain biking.
- Reschio, a 3800-acre estate with suites in a centuries-old castle and villas to rent, offers a luxurious and exclusive experience.
Statistics:
- Vocabolo Moscatelli has 12 rooms and suites in a former monastery.
- Rastrello has 2,500 olive trees and produces extra-virgin olive oil.
- Borgo dei Conti Resort has 40 rooms and suites.
- Tenuta di Murlo has several converted farmhouses and a 11th-century castle.
- Reschio has suites in a centuries-old castle and villas to rent.
Sources:
- The Italian region of Umbria has been lacking hotels worthy of its many charms.
- Vocabolo Moscatelli, a 12-room-and-suite hotel in a former monastery, is in a new boutique hotel that showcases the area's natural beauty and history.
- Rastrello, a boutique hotel outside Panicale, focuses on educating guests about olive oil production and offers beautiful suites in a 14th-century building.
- Borgo dei Conti Resort, a larger estate with 40 rooms and suites, offers easy access to Perugia and feels deep in the countryside.
- Tenuta di Murlo, a 1000-acre estate with several converted farmhouses and a 11th-century castle, offers a range of accommodation options and activities such as hiking and mountain biking.
- Reschio, a 3800-acre estate with suites in a centuries-old castle and villas to rent, offers a luxurious and exclusive experience.