Umbria hotels - Relais Il Canalicchio, Collazzone

Relais Il Canalicchio, Collazzone

This hotel in Collazzone is an hour from Tuscany, but quite close to many major Umbrian cities including Assisi, Todi and Perugia, the capital city of the region. Collazzone is next to Todi, and the old town walls are still standing, with typically narrow and winding medieval streets throughout. The area is very green and leafy, with olive and pine trees dotted around - a typically central Italian vista. Visitors can see many interesting buildings and monuments, with the convent of Saint Lorenzo and its Benedictine crypt being of particular note.

The four-star Relais Il Canalicchio, Collazzone used to be a small medieval village with a church and a tower. These buildings later became a castle, and standing on a hilltop, they look out over the town and the beautiful countryside. Guests can still view the ancient grindstone and press in the hotel reception and walk in the ancient gardens which surround the castle. There is a pool, gym and sauna to keep you active, and if that's not enough, staff will guide you to the cycle paths or horse riding expeditions.

All of the 49 rooms have air conditioning for the summer months and heating controls for the winter - so your stay is unfailingly comfortable. All rooms have en-suite bathroom facilities as well, including a shower, bath and hairdryer. Each of the rooms has a safe in which to tuck away your valuables, and there is even Sky/cable television so that you can keep up to date with events - though maybe you'll decide to ignore the news while in this Italian idyll. This Collazzone hotel is a great choice for those who want to combine a relaxing holiday with sightseeing trips around Umbria.

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Double room from €131