Looking for a small luxury hotel? Italy features rolling hills and heart stopping views.
If you are looking for a small luxury hotel in Italy, look no further than Umbria. Umbria is the perfect Italian retreat often touted as ‘the new Tuscany'. Umbria isn't as visited or well known as Tuscany, but it's known in Italy as being the green heart of the country.
Luxury Hotel
If you decide to visit Umbria, choosing a small luxury hotel is the ideal way to enjoy what the region has to offer. With hidden backstreets and historic views, you can explore the area and indulge in the finest local food and wine. Some believe the reason Umbria isn't as well known as Tuscany is because it doesn't have a major city, which is exactly why you can hunt out exquisite small luxury hotels and enjoy Italy's best kept secret.
Umbria
If you are looking for an alternative to Italy's major cities, Umbria has small and perfectly formed towns where you can find small luxury hotels – Italy takes on a whole new perspective. With Medieval towns nestled in rolling hills and luscious green countryside, this part of Italy has a rustic romantic charm.
Explore and relax
If you set up base in a small luxury hotel in Italy's ‘green heart' you can relax and enjoy Italian culture without the hustle and stress of city life. From the azure blue of Lake Trasimeno, you can enjoy some of the incredible fish dishes available throughout Umbria. You can also enjoy the little islands around the shore. From a 12th century fortress to a 16th century palace and plenty of frescoes, the town of Castiglione de Lago is a chance to get an authentic Italian experience – throw in a sunset and the setting is simply magical.
Staying in a small luxury hotel
Italy is the perfect place to indulge in a little luxury – as well as finding beautiful accommodation, hillside towns like Perugia boast Italian "Baci" – praline topped with hazelnut and smothered in dark chocolate. After indulging, there is plenty of opportunity to walk the calories away. Umbria has many pretty hills with rewarding views. Without doubt, the green heart of Italy will certainly stir your own hearts.
For an authentic Italian experience, take a break from the much trodden tourist routes and head for Umbria. Choose one of the small luxury hotels in the region and indulge.
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.