Hotel La Bastiglia, Spello, Perugia, Umbria; Umbria hotel

Hotel La Bastiglia, Spello

If you're a foodie the Hotel La Bastiglia near Spello can provide you with culinary heaven - its restaurant has a Michelin star so it goes without saying that the food here is fantastic. You can either dine in one of the three dining rooms which are decorated with antique ornaments and fine paintings, or in summer eat out on the terrace while savouring the fabulous views of the Umbrian countryside. And if you're keen to learn more about food and wine, this four-star hotel near Spello is happy to organise a course in cooking as well as wine and oil tasting. Its extensive wine cellar contains more than 900 Italian and international wines.

Occupying a former mill, this gorgeous hotel in Umbria is located on Mount Subasio, just 5 kilometres from Assisi. Like the food, the accommodation here is also a cut above - junior suites come with a private terrace with hydromassage bath. As a guest at Hotel La Bastiglia you can enjoy a refreshing swim in the pool, as well as free parking for your car. Business travellers can also make use of the conference room, which has capacity for 90 people.

In Spello, your first stop should be the 13th-century Santa Maria Maggiore. This fine church contains breathtaking frescoes by the painter, Pinturicchio, that have recently been restored. Also worth a visit for its works of art is the Pinacoteca Civica. Staying at the Hotel La Bastiglia, you're also not far from Assisi and Perugia. An hotel near Spello which makes a super base for holidays in Umbria.

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Double room from €140