Country Relais

La Corte del Lupo is refined agriturismo accommodation near Assisi in the heart of the Umbria countryside. More precisely, in the locality of Pertana near Nocera Umbra and the wonderfully green Monte Subasio Park. The location is stunningly peaceful as you may be able to appreciate from the image gallery below. The owners have made great efforts to ensure that every aspect of the property utilizes green technologies such as rainwater to irrigate the vegetable garden, recycled paper for all promotional materials and 0km sourcing for other necessities. In the near future, guests of La Corte del Lupo resort will note bed…

Roccafiore Resort is located just 2 kilomenters from Todi in central Umbria and is set amidst vineyards and olive groves of the Monti Martani. The 360° panoramic view of the countryside, clean air and peaceful ambience make Roccafiore an ideal place for total relaxation, not only for exploring the zone and by the paths across the Residence’s 90 hectare estate, but for the Roccafiore Wellness Centre. From 10.00 to 19.00 every day you can choose from day or longer packages which can include hydrotherapies, traditional massages, oriental massages, body treatments and face treatments etc. There is also a wonderful Roman…

Agriturismo Colognole is located close to the town of Rufina and is a working wine estate which has been owned by the Conti Spalletti family for over a century. Just 30km from Florence and in the heart of the Chianti Rufina DOCG territory, it offers wonderfully authentic accommodation for anyone wanting a true Chianti wine experience. In fact, the initial restructuring of the out-houses and farm residences on the estate took place a decade before the agriturismo movement took off in Tuscany and in some way acted as a template for so many wine estates which followed. All the buildings…

The accommodation of Borgo Giusto near Lucca is known as an 'albergo diffuso' or Lifestyle Hotel. In short, this residential complex offfering both villa and hotel accommodation in the old medieval village of Soccolognora now converted exclusively for tourism. Today, guests can  choose from a selection of 28 residences of different sizes from the noble Villa Giosy, which can sleep 12 people, to the small Casa di Pilade for two. And not forgetting the House of Adriano and Gianni with its splendid panoramic view of the swimming pool. Each single accommodation has retained its original typology with the addition of modern conveniences…

The Locanda del Molino is typical charming Tuscany country accommodation situated near Cortona. With just 8 romantic rooms and a wonderful rustic restaurant, it is perfect for a quiet getaway dedicated to great wine, great food and relaxation, as well as a base for discovering nearby Umbria. The locanda is owned by the Baracchi family of the Relais Il Falconiere and what was once an olive pressing mill by the River Esse has been transformed with the same attention to detail with antique fabrics, four poster beds and traditional furniture. Each room is air conditioned with a private bathroom with shower…

Il Piccione Viaggiatore is a cozy and romantic country house accommodation a few kilometers inland from Senigallia along the Adriatic Coast near Ancona in Le Marche. Although officially classed as a bed and breakfast, it offers independent rental apartment accommodation on the upper floor and is ideal for a family of four or group of friends seeking weekly or longer stays. Consider it as your vacation base for living and experiencing Le Marche countryside with style and on a budget. The owner lives on the ground floor and takes scrupulous care and cleaning of the property every three days. Her breakfast…

L'Antico Forziere near Deruta is a country house and restaurant converted from a medieval farmhouse. It is everything you would want from rural accommodation in Umbria with its sturdy wooden beams, large fireplaces, wide stony arches and rich, green garden and has appeared in Italy's finest Home, Garden and Culinary magazines such as “Case & Country”, “Viaggi e sapori”, “Salute e Beauty”, “Bell'Italia”, “Sale & pepe” and “Voyages”. The L'Antico Forziere is located in Deruta, the Umbria town famous worldwide for its art ceramics. Deruta is also an ideal base from where to discover Assisi, Perugia, Todi and Spoleto and…

ll Baio Relais Resort and Natural Spa is a new hotel vacation proposal in Umbria which combines good food with relaxation and staying healthy. Il Baio offers, therefore, a combination of relais vacation accommodation, on site restaurant, fully equipped health spa, as well as a business and events venue all located in the Umbrian countryside near Spoleto. The words Baio actually means 'bay' in Italian and is a reference to the origins of the location as breeding stables. A number of the earlier structures have been converted to host visitors. The large grounds and open spaces still offer the opportunity…

Shanti House is a country villa located near the wonderful village of Morro d'Alba in the province of Ancona in Le Marche. It is owned by the Romiti family who have run the Restaurant Dal Mago in the centre of Morro D'Alba for over five generations. Open to guests since 2004 Shanti House offers a tranquil vacation base for discovering both the nearby Adriatic Coast and hinterland, as well as the mountainous zone of Monte Sibillini. Nearest airport is Ancona airport 'Rafaello Sanzio' just 15km away with both Senigallia and Jesi train stations 12km away. By car take the A14 autostrade…

Noor Luxus Resort is located in the atmospheric medieval village of Mazzano Romano north of Rome. Surrounded by the forest of the Treja Regional Park, you can still sense the ancient Etruscan past of this quiet zone. The guest house offers accommodation in stylishly rustic suites in various style. In fact, local stone, wrought iron, wood, glass and terracotta have all been used to refurbish this ancient building and incorporate modern fixtures for a vacation. It is the perfect place to relax and let the pressures of urban life melt away.

Masseria Storica Pilapalucci is a country residence located near the Alta Murgia National Park in the province of Bari. It is ideally placed for visiting some of the most important historical sites in the region such as the Cathedral of Altamura, Bari Castle and Castel del Monte. Bari airport and the coast are just 30km away. The Masseria is also at the heart of the Castel del Monte Olive Oil route and is home to one of the Slow Food presidiums. The extra virgin olive oil produced by Masseria Pilapalucci is regarded as one of the best in the Slow…

Foresteria Il Giardino di Fontarronco is elegant Tuscan agriturismo accommodation in the Chiana valley for a family holiday, apartment vacation, good food and wine tasting getaway in Tuscany. The ten country apartments are based near Arezzo and provide an atmospheric vacation base in east Tuscany for discovering the zone. It is owned by the Illuminati's, a family from the Val di Chiana. The 18th century villa has been meticulously restored with style and elegance and antique furniture. The origins of the farm are lost in time but the country house seems to date from the 13th century. Interestingly, the restoration…

Relais San Biagio is a converted ancient monastery located in the Monte Subasio Natural Park in central Umbria. Its origins date back one thousand years. As well as a being a religious structure, it offered accommodation for nobles and Templar knights of the time and subsequently hospitality for medieval pilgrims travelling to Rome and beyond. Today, Relais San Biagio has been carefully restored and is ideally located for visitors seeking out the likes Assisi, Perugia, Spoleto, Gubbio and the nearby regions of Tuscany, Le Marche and Lazio. The traditional silence of the location is in perfect harmony with Wellness Activities…

The Agriturismo Tenuta Regina lies in the heart of the low Friulian plain, south of the route that connects Venice with Trieste and a short distance from the sea. The buildings date back to the earliest days of farming in zone and have been recently rebuilt to guarantee a comfortable stay. The farmhouse accommodation offers both independent apartments stay or bed and breakfast. One apartment is located in the main house ("Airone"), three in an adjacent farm house ("Masorini 1, 2, 3") and four in a second farm house about 400 meters away ("Folaghe 1, 2, 3, 4").

The Dune Agriturismo Relais opened in the autumn of 2007 and offers a tranquil rural beach location for family holidays on the Veneto Coast near Venice. The agriturismo is just a few meters from the beach and surrounded by coastal nature rich with Mediterranean animal and plant life including huge pine trees. Venice is just a 30 minute drive away and a little further the art and gastronomic cities of Treviso, Portogruaro, Padova, Verona and Vicenza. Your town of reference is Eraclea Mare just a few kilometers south from the main Veneto beach resort of Caorle, the fishing village loved…