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Relais Alla Corte del Sole, Castiglione del Lago

This Castiglione del Lago hotel is on the border of Tuscany and Umbria with wonderful views of Cortona and Lake Trasimeno. Castiglione del Lago is actually on the southwest corner of the lake itself, just 47km from Perugia, the capital of the Umbria region of central Italy. The town used to be an island, and the centre is remarkable well preserved because of this, with the 13th century pentagonal-shaped Castello del Leone (castle of the lion) attracting many visitors.

The four-star Relais Alla Corte del Sole, Castiglione del Lago is a 16th century hamlet which has been fully renovated and restored with period furnishings. The building is upon early Christian foundations, and Saint Margaret is said to have stayed here. In the years hence, the buildings have belonged to the order of Saint Stephen, who created a resting place for pilgrims. Guests can relax with snacks by the pool or walk in the gardens before sampling Umbrian cuisine in the restaurant.

Each of the 18 rooms has air conditioning for the summer months and heating for the winter, to make sure you are always comfortable. En-suite bathrooms come as standard. There is a minibar as well as a fridge so that you can buy snacks or store your own for later; to give you peace of mind, the owners have included a safe and a security chain for the door. This hotel in Castiglione del Lago is a peaceful retreat with superb access to the historic towns and lovely countryside of Umbria.

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Double room from €195