If you are looking for a romantic break, book a small luxury hotel in Italy’s Umbria region.
Sealed with a kiss
Umbria boasts some of the best small luxury hotels in Italy located in luscious countryside. As stunning and fascinating as Tuscany without the tourist crowds, it has a unique appeal to the romantics of the world. The hillside town Perugia is full of beautiful young Italians and appropriately, it is the home of the kiss – otherwise known as the praline delight, Baci.
Chocolate – the food of love
They say chocolate is the food of love and perhaps some of us love chocolate a little too much – Umbria is famous for being the land of chocolate. Day trippers from Rome and Venice escape the city to the hill town of Perugia just for the chocolate experience. Here you can stay in a small luxury hotel and enjoy Italy's famous Baci. Baci means ‘kisses' in Italian, and the dark chocolate and rich hazelnut centre will melt your heart. It comes wrapped in a poetic love note – a true romantic gesture. If you want to indulge the love of your life and your love of chocolate, make sure you book one of the small luxury hotels early for Eurochocolate – a week long festival from October 14 to October 22.
Country of dreams
Italy after all is the country of dreams and romance, and some couples head to Umbria for authentic Italian-style weddings. It's not surprising – staying in a small luxury hotel in Italy's luscious and fertile countryside is the ultimate romantic break. Umbria is still unspoilt and free from crowds.
True Italian Style
Staying in a luxury small hotel in Italy's green heart, you can experience true Italian style. Be enchanted by the Medieval palaces and fortresses, experience endless fields of poppies and sunflowers and be romanced by the olive groves and sweet hills.
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– Getting there
If you are looking to book a small luxury hotel, Italy's Umbria is the ultimate romantic hotspot. Perugia has its own airport but major airlines, including budget airlines Easyjet and Ryanair, have excellent services to Central Italy. The closest major airports for Umbria are Rome, Pisa, Florence and Acona. From here, you can hire a car although driving in Italy can be hairy. Train services are reliable and cheap as are bus services.
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– Getting around
If you are staying in one of the small luxury hotels Italy has to offer, than the area is great for cycling or mountain biking. Horse riding is also an excellent way to experience the countryside, and if you want an experience to remember you can take a balloon trip and see the beautiful countryside from a new perspective.
The Country House Hotel in Perugia, Umbria is a small luxury hotel in Italy. With just nine rooms and three suites the hotel features a swimming pool, restaurant and offers massages, riding, tennis and golf nearby. A member of Chic Retreats, the luxurious gracious rooms feature breathtaking views. For more details email info@palazzoterranova.com or telephone: +39 075 857 0083.