Immersed in the peace of nature, a stone’s throw from Gubbio and Urbino.
Ancient 17th century Piccionaia tower, completely renovated, with its mountain stone walls and all the most modern and exclusive comforts, spa with heated indoor pool, sauna, Turkish bath, emotional shower and infrared lamps, it is the perfect place for any type of occasion.
We are in Cantiano, a place where time stops, a place that is savoured slowly.
And it is precisely this concept of genuine slowness that has driven us to expand Serendipity, a hospitality project that embraces the values of territoriality, hospitality, and respect for places and nature. These values are present in the conservative recovery with which we have renovated the pigeon tower, in the choice of products that we serve for breakfast, in those inside the rooms and in the attention to every detail.
Serendipity is Home for all those who choose us for their trip. Located just a few meters from the center, you can visit Cantiano in total serenity and reach the main attractions in the blink of an eye. From Cantiano you can visit many other places in one day, such as Urbino, Gradará, Gubbio and Assisi as well as naturalistic wonders such as the Furlo Gorge or Mount Catria. Where you can reconcile your passions in total connection with nature. We look forward to welcoming you!
Opera Lo Zafferano is a brand of Essenze srl, a company from Gubbio that produces top-quality saffron and honey and products with Opera Lo Zafferano saffron (Saffron Honey, Saffron Olive Oil, Saffron Dark Chocolate, Saffron White Chocolate, Almond and Saffron Tozzetti, Saffron Caciotta Cheese, Chickpea, Truffle and Saffron Sauce); sells in Italy cosmetic creams with Saffron essential oil (Day Cream, Night Cream, Eye Contour, Serum, Mask – all products in the Men’s Line and Women’s Line versions -, creams to lighten and soften the skin of the intimate parts).
Essenze Srl has its saffron and honey production center in Brunello – Dondana, 550 meters above sea level, about 12 kilometers from Gubbio, of which the last 2 can only be done on foot or with an off-road vehicle, but the effort is worth it as from there you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the vertical walls of Monte Cucco. The saffron plantation can be visited from mid-October to the end of May (the period of vegetation of the saffron plants with the splendid flowering which, however, lasts only 3/4 weeks between mid-October and mid-November). Instead, in the months of June, July and August you can observe the three phases of processing (the uprooting and storage of the saffron bulbs in June, the preparation of the soil in July, the planting of the bulbs at the end of August).
Ours is a story of cooking and family, of love for a profession, that of a chef, of which we have breathed the essence and the scent since we were children in the alleys of our beloved Gubbio. We are Giacomo and Veronica, we are brother and sister. But above all we are the narrators of a story that speaks of good food, conviviality and good wine. This is Officina dei Sapori, a contemporary restaurant in Umbria, where one of the youngest brigades in the area entertains and has fun, translating the classic recipes of our past into a modern language.
Contacts Via dei Consoli 13 Gubbio, PG Telephone: 075 9271424 www.officinadeisaporigubbio.it
The Park Hotel ai Cappuccini is a 17th century monastery, expertly expanded and restored, just a stone’s throw from the historic center of Gubbio. It combines, in a happy and balanced integration, ancient environments and new comforts. The interiors boast large meeting and social spaces, relaxing places for conversation heated by fireplaces and embellished with tapestries, frescoes and period paintings, among which a canvas by Sartorio stands out together with contemporary works of art by great Italian artists: Capogrossi, Pomodoro.
The wellness center, recently completely renovated, is available to guests with suggestive spaces dedicated to body care and sport. Furthermore, the collaboration with Marc Mességué guarantees stays dedicated to remise en forme based on a revolutionary, yet very ancient, philosophy of wellness, in which the research and use of herbs and healthy eating are integrated with medicine, physiotherapy and aesthetics. Finally, the cuisine is able to delight even the most refined palates with delicious local specialties, among which the dishes based on truffles and local products interpreted with creativity and talent stand out.
Contacts
Via Tifernate Gubbio, PG Telephone: 075 9234 www.parkhotelaicappuccini.it
We offer a selection of Italian and foreign beers, knowing the Master Brewers directly. But let’s not forget the tradition that Belgium and Germany offer us. We started producing our beer at the Birrificio Fabbrica della Birra Perugia about a year ago. Recipe made and produced by Santinelli Francesco.
Passion for the land, for the olive tree and for oil come together in Brecce Rosse, the oil mill founded in Gubbio in 2017 by two people who were chasing a dream. Our company tells the story of Ulisse Agostinucci, an oil master with over 25 years of experience behind him and of my grandfather, Nazzareno Rogari, a father with a great entrepreneurial spirit and driven by a love for things well done.
Thanks to their commitment, Brecce Rosse has become a solid reality in the world of oil production. The name Brecce Rosse is inspired by the particular formation of our land which, in the area between 500 and 750 meters above sea level, between Mocaiana and San Marco di Gubbio, is characterized by red, gravelly and calcareous soils, particularly suited to olive growing, also by virtue of their excellent exposure to the sun.
Contacts
Via Di Fonte Arcano Gubbio PG Phone: 333 1880467 www.breccerosse.it
Bar Tognoloni Sergio, located in Costacciaro, is a small family-run business that offers a bar service as well as a grocery corner and minimarket. Its strong point is Crescia al testo, cooked on the fire as it once was. It can also be found fresh, cooked on the spot, stuffed with cured meats and local Umbrian products, to preserve all the flavor of the past.
Contacts
Loc. Ferba Via Flaminia 3 Costacciaro PG Telephone: 075 9170123
Agriturismo Foglie is a small oasis in the greenery of the Umbria-Marche Apennines.
Located on the border of an area rich in natural wonders (mountains, rivers, woods, sea) it is at the same time a real attraction for lovers of architecture and history.
10km from the farmhouse you will find Gubbio, the medieval city where small villages, streets, buildings tell its story, a short distance away Assisi, Perugia and Urbino, all cities of art with irrefutable beauty.
Agriturismo Foglie is ready to welcome you with the irresistible aromas of home cooking made with products grown directly on our organic farm and with the tranquility typical of these areas immersed in nature.
Contacts
Frazione S. Bartolomeo di Burano, 06024 Gubbio PG Phone: 339 301 0405 www.agriturismofoglie.com