“ One of the most charming , romantic and characterful hotels we have found in Italy ”
Pool at the Villa di Monte Solare Bedroom at the Villa di Monte Solare
Monte Solare , Casa del Gelsi
Exterior of the main villa at the Villa di Monte Solare
Relais Villa Monte Solare Colle San Paolo
Clients continue to be very impressed by the Relais Villa Monte Solare , a small privately owned country house run as an hotel of just 25 rooms set in its own grounds of formal gardens , wooded hills , vines and olive groves . Its location is stunning as it sits upon a low hill which affords views of the gently rolling landscape of northern Umbria and across to Lake Trasimeno a few miles away . The hotel exudes warmth , charm and a high quality of service and accommodation . It consists of five buildings : the main villa has seven rooms and four renovated stone cottages nearby , the Limonaia , a former lemon house of the estate , the Casa dei Gelsi , a farmhouse , the Olivaia , an ancient olive mill , and the Olivi building adjacent to the Olivaia , house the other rooms and suites . The rooms in the villa are a true delight , with beautiful decorations and antique and original furniture : heavy , wooden and utterly in keeping with the regional flavour . Floors are terracotta , and there are murals and original fireplaces . The rooms in the four houses offer the same degree of comfort , service and charm with beamed ceilings and terracotta floors . Terracotta pots overflowing with flowers or shrubs are abundant throughout the grounds , where two swimming pools and a
clay tennis court are situated . There are two breakfast rooms , and the restaurant in the main villa has a refined ambience . Weather permitting , all meals are served in the garden . Umbro-Tuscan cuisine is served and there is an excellent cellar of Umbrian wine . The Relais Villa Monte Solare offers an enticing combination of beautiful natural location and scenery , historic and well�maintained buildings , carefully looked after grounds and pools and a charming welcome .
VILLA DI MONTE SOLARE IE738 Official category Country house . Not categorised officially as an hotel but it compares well to four star hotels . Open 29 March to 31 October . Location About 12 miles from Lake Trasimeno and about 12 miles to the west of Perugia . Distances in miles Rome 105 , Perugia 20 , Florence 94 , Siena 60 , Assisi 28 , Orvieto 35 . Nearest airport Perugia , Florence and Rome ( Pisa and Bologna are also possible ). At hotel Two outdoor swimming pools ( in operation from May to October ), Spa , Large grounds , Tennis court , Restaurant , Safe , Lounge , Breakfast room , Bar , Parking ( free ), Cycle hire ( limited availability ), Room service . The hotel is not equipped for disabled guests . Special interest The hotel can organise walking and cycling tours , Italian wine appreciation ,
truffle hunting and Italian cooking courses . Bedrooms 27 each with bath or shower and wc , air�conditioning , heating , telephone , Wi-Fi internet access , in-room entertainment system with satellite television , mini�bar , safe . Local interest Lake Trasimeno , Perugia , Assisi , Umbrian vineyards . Sports nearby Marked walks , Riding , Golf , Fishing , Sailing . Italian Expressions include Bed and buffet breakfast . Holiday prices From about £ 1290 per person for 7 nights including scheduled flights and hire-car . Private transfer possible . Ask our sales consultants for full price details .
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