Cookery vacation / holiday location
Villa San Donnino: a summer retreat for the cardinals of Rome
Villa San Donnino (3 star)
Near Citta di Castello, Umbria
Villa San Donnino is in the north of Umbria, and is set in beautiful countryside near the walled medieval town of Citta di Castello. It is within an hour's drive of Arezzo, Perugia and Assisi, and close to Sansepolcro and Monterchi. Umbria itself still echoes the Middle Ages, and boasts a landscape of mediaeval hilltop villages, castles and monasteries. Unlike its neighbours Tuscany and Lazio, and despite its scenic beauty and cultural and artistic treasures, Umbria is a region largely untouched by large-scale tourism.
San Donnino was a retreat for the cardinals in Rome escaping the heat during the summer period. The hotel still has its own chapel, in a beautiful woodland park setting. It is a perfect base for exploring Umbria and Tuscany, and seeing the wonderful examples of Renaissance art in the area. It has a large swimming pool, a tennis court and other facilities.
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| Villa San Donino's swimming pool |
Chapel inside Villa San Donino |
La Fattoria Lavacchio - Pontasieve
Fattoria Lavacchio is a family owned typical Tuscan farm of 110 hectares located on the top of the Montefiesole hill at 450 above sea level just 12 miles from Florence. The farm, built in 1700 by the noble Florentine Peruzzi family was purchased in 1840 by the Marchesi Strozzi Sacrati and then again in 1978 by the present owners.
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Hotel Palazzo Bocci - 4 Star
Hotel Palazzo Bocci is situated in the centre of the historical centre of Spello. The hotel offers classical comfort but modern facilities. All rooms are sound-proofed and en-suite with shower or bath, minibar, colour TV, telephone and air conditioning. There are a couple of beautiful sitting areas decorated with trompe l'oeil. There is an quiet inner garden to sit out in with beautiful views over the valley. The Hotel Palazzo Bocci was the family home of the descendents of Pier Leone who was a mercenary leader during the 1400's. The original building dates back to the 1300's.
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