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Hotel Il Palazzo

Hotel Il Palazzo enjoys an excellent location within walking distance from the majestic Basilica of San Francesco and offers a comfortable discounted parking just 100 meters away. Located inside a medieval stone building dating back to the 15th century, the hotel features finely furnished rooms with a modern design.

The rooms are bright, equipped with private bathroom and have air conditioning, independent heating, flat screen TV with satellite channels, wifi connection, minibar, safe security and telephone. Furthermore, Hotel il Palazzo features a terrace with solarium, adorned with flowers and plants, offering tables and chairs forenjoy great drinks. Also worth mentioning is the rich buffet breakfast, which offers a vast selection of typical products and genuine.

It is possible to request products for intolerances such as gluten or lactose.

Services

Disabled access

Accepting groups

Air conditioning

Lift

Hair dryer

Bar

Safe deposit box

Family room

Internet

Transfer da/per aeroporto

TV - TV Sat

Free Wi-fi

Gluten free

Games for kids

Minibar

Information request

Map

Gallery

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Hotel Ideale

Lovely small family-run hotel in the most charming upper end of Assisi.
Hotel Ideale is a heaven of tranquility in the most beautiful setting with garden and terrace, fabulous views overlooking the valley and Assisi The view of the old town, the green of the garden already to welcome you upon your arrival.

The grounds are peauceful and beautiful with lots of flowers and olive trees, and the views from the terrace is breathtaking. Hotel Ideale is a fabulous home base in the middle of it all, high on the hill overlooking everything. The hotel has absolutely stunning views of the valley from the terrace and of the rooms.

Each room is unique, all with a view – lovely and modern, are recently updated – and very quiet.
The rooms are of a high standard, tastefully decorated, extremely clean and fresh You ll love looking out your window at the olive trees and the old town The charming atmosphere of a home enhanced by all the modern comforts. You can drive to the hotel and park in there free parking space and walk easily into the hilly town of Assisi from there.

Services

Air conditioning

Hair dryer

Bar

Safe deposit box

Minibar

Gluten free

Internet

Parking

Park/Garden

Transfer da/per aeroporto

TV - TV Sat

Free Wi-fi

Information request

Map

Gallery

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Guesia Village Hotel & Spa

A few kilometres from Assisi, in the heart of the most beautiful and mystical Umbria, the Menotre Valley Natural Park is a green oasis that is home to the Guesia Village Hotel and Spa****, a romantic Village Hotel, created and managed by the Formica family, with rooms and holiday homes designed for couples and families. In an intimate atmosphere, quality comfort meets the warmth of Umbrian hospitality: between gentle walks in the flower garden, cuddled by the sound of the Menotre river flowing through it, between moments of pure relaxation in the wellness area and delicious dinners at our Da Angelo Restaurant (quality and courtesy since 1976) you will savour the taste of a holiday always made to measure.

24-hour concierge service, welcome cocktail, rich breakfast buffet, restaurant with a wide range of typical Umbrian cuisine, à la carte menus and new gourmet dishes, bar with, tobacconist, wine shop with typical products, equipped playground for children. In summer two outdoor swimming pools, sports facilities: fitness area with terrace solarium, volleyball court, archery, table tennis. Mini club July-August and special events. Organisation of trips to cities of art, tastings in the hotel and in the best wine cellars in the region.

After a day among the beauties of Umbria, you can take refuge in our corner of paradise, the Guesia Relax. Indoor heated pool with emotional waterfall, Millebolle Geyser and whirlpool area. A stimulating hydromassage, a regenerating Finnish sauna, a warm tropical or Nordic mint steam shower, and then lie down on the comfortable wicker chaise longue and let yourself be enveloped by the benefits of chromotherapy, music therapy, or relax in the room with a view of the beautiful garden and hills, sipping a warm aromatic herbal tea or enjoying the freshness of a seasonal fruit. Relaxing and regenerating total body massages in comfortable single and couple cabins

Services

Disabled access

Accepting groups

Air conditioning

Lift

Hair dryer

Bar

Wellness centre/SPA

Family room

Minibar

Gluten free

Internet

Parking

Park/Garden

Swimming pool

Indoor swimming pool

Restaurant

Conference hall

Sauna

Solarium

TV - TV Sat

Free Wi-fi

Information request

Map

Gallery

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Country House Monastero le Grazie

The Country House Monastero le Grazie is an oasis of peace and tranquility an hour’s drive from Rome, a central hub from which guests can immerse themselves in beauty and history and visit all the wonders of Umbria. This ancient Cistercian Monastery of the fourteenth century has been totally renovated, it is also an excellent choice to host events and weddings with both civil and religious rites inside the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Grazie.

Il restaurant of the Country house is famous for its gourmet and traditional cuisine that uses only local products from Umbrian farms. It is possible to enjoy the beautiful swimming pool in the park of the structure or participate in organized trips by bicycle or on horseback.

Services

Accepting groups

Small pets allowed

Hair dryer

Bar

Family room

Minibar

Garage

Gluten free

Internet

Parking

Park/Garden

Swimming pool

Restaurant

Conference hall

Transfer da/per aeroporto

Free Wi-fi

Information request

Map

Gallery

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Borgo di Celle Relais & Spa

Borgo di Celle Ralais & Spa

Borgo di Celle Relais&Spa is located in the heart of the Upper Tiber Valley, a few kilometers from Città di Castello, on the border between Umbria and Toscana. It enjoys a breathtaking views.
Borgo di Celle has 24 rooms (single rooms, double and twin rooms, three-beds rooms, family rooms) and an apartment that can accommodate up to 6 guests. The rooms are equipped with all comforts.

Borgo di celle offers a relaxing stay, it’s the ideal place to take a break and recover one’s energy. Professional massage services are available upon request if you need some extra cuddles.During the summer season our charming outdoor swimming pool opens, perfectly inserted in the medieval context and surrounded by so much natural beauty.

In the panoramic terrace overlooking the valley, our chef lead you in tasting the typical dishes of Umbrian cuisine and you will rediscover refined flavours and aromas through the best fresh in-season products served with selected wines from the best wineries.

Thanks to the large spaces of the structure, both internal and external, our location is perfect for organizing events such as weddings, conferences, banquets, meetings.
Discover all the charm of Umbria exploring it with our E-bikes!
Whether you are an experienced cyclist or a beginner, we offer tailor-made itineraries for every level of preparation suitable for all ages. The distance varies from 30 to 300 minutes.

Services

Disabled access

Accepting groups

Small pets allowed

Air conditioning

Lift

Hair dryer

Bar

Wellness centre/SPA

Family room

Minibar

Gluten free

Golf

Internet

Laundry

Bicycle rental

Parking

Park/Garden

Swimming pool

Indoor swimming pool

Restaurant

Conference hall

Sauna

Solarium

Free Wi-fi

Information request

Map

Gallery

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Boutique Hotel Aurora & Private Spa

The hotel’s building can be found within the old Roman walls that were part of a XII-century ex Franciscan convent where the consecrated Egidio, a friend of Saint Francis, stayed.

In 1957 the Aurora Inn opened. This new opening happened alongside the famous Festival dei Due Mondi brought to life by Maestro Menotti. The Festival led artists, musicians, writers, painters, sculptors, scientists, aristocrats and politicians to Spoleto. Many of them have been guests of the Aurora Inn due to its fortunate location in the historical centre, close to the theatres.

Aurora Boutique Hotel & Private SPA is in the heart of the beautiful Spoleto, a town that is part of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It offers good quality services to all its guests who can roam around the town’s centre without needing a car.

Services

Disabled access

Accepting groups

Air conditioning

Hair dryer

Bar

Safe deposit box

Wellness centre/SPA

Internet

TV - TV Sat

Free Wi-fi

Gluten free

Minibar

Family room

Information request

Map

Gallery

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Grand Hotel Italia

The Grand Hotel Italia is located in the center of Orvieto and is the largest historic hotel in the city.

A few steps from the suggestive Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo now used as a Conference Centre, the Duomo and all the most famous monuments of the medieval city.
It is an ancient 19th century building on 5 floors, for over 30 years managed by 3 families of friends and hoteliers from Orvieto, who have put hospitality at the center of their professional experience.

The structure has large common areas, 2 breakfast rooms, bar, meeting rooms, 24-hour reception and a beautiful terrace available to all guests where you can relax and admire the beauties of the historic centre.
The large and bright rooms, 46 in total, are divided into two types: Classic and Superior. They are all equipped with a bathroom with shower or bathtub, electronic key access, air conditioning, safe, mini bar, TV, hairdryer, free wi-fi access.

Seven of the recently renovated superior rooms on the top floor of the hotel have a private terrace with a panoramic view of the historic center of the city.
Due to its location, the Grand Hotel Italia is the ideal point from which to explore Orvieto and its historic center in maximum comfort.

Services

Accepting groups

Small pets allowed

Air conditioning

Lift

Hair dryer

Bar

Safe deposit box

Internet

Parking

Conference hall

TV - TV Sat

Free Wi-fi

Gluten free

Minibar

Information request

Map

Gallery

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Grand Hotel San Gemini

History, art, luxury, beauty, elegance, technology and hospitality. The Ducal Palace of the Santacroce family, now Grand Hotel Sangemini, is sumptuous and elegant in its architectural configuration that is fully characterized by those lines typical of the stately homes of the century. XVIII.

The shapes and colors of the rooms magically envelop the entire structure of the historic Palazzo dei Principi Santacroce, rich in works of art and where you can admire the magnificent paintings of the “Galleria degli Affreschi”and the small but precious art gallery of the Conti Ottelio room that houses works by Umbrian artists from 1500 to today. The restaurant Origine offers a catering attention to detail, with attention to select only large raw materials in terms of quality: space for local breeders, farmers and small suppliers of ternano.

The focus revolves around the idea of returning to the origin of taste and the use of traditional raw materials, without forcing and without superstructures, but with the elegance and creative flicker needed to bring to the table the poorest ingredients of the territory, exalting the taste with mastery without ever exceeding. The swimming pool in the secular park, private Canova Spa and Canova Fitness complete the services of the hotel.

Services

Disabled access

Small pets allowed

Air conditioning

Lift

Hair dryer

Bar

Safe deposit box

Wellness centre/SPA

Family room

Minibar

Gluten free

Internet

Gym

Park/Garden

Swimming pool

Restaurant

Conference hall

Sauna

Transfer da/per aeroporto

TV - TV Sat

Free Wi-fi

Information request

Map

Gallery

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Hotel Villa Ciconia

Villa Ciconia is an authentic 15th century villa immersed in an oasis of centuries-old greenery from which you can reach the center of Orvieto in just a few minutes by car or by funicular.

A residence full of history and art, was originally a Roman tower “La Turchinetta” property of Monaldeschi of Cervara married with Catherina of Sweden, this enlargement was commissioned to Ippolito Scalza, a great architect and sculptor who became famous for being the master builder of the Orvieto Cathedral in 1567 and for the decorations created in the church such as the Pietà

The garden, where you find our swimming pool, is a real park, surrounded by 3 courses of water that make it a peninsula, with ancient Trees, Holms, Palms, roses, bamboos and other typical Mediterranean plants. In spring and summer is colored by flowers.
The Restaurant, on the ground floor is in the main hall with a lacunar ceiling with engraved and decorated stripes, painted with allegorical motifs and landscape scenes. One can admire a stone fireplace which is thought to be realized by “Ippolito Scalza”.

The twelve, unique rooms, whose windows overlook the park, are on the first floor.
The recent reconstructuring has retained all the original features of the villa (thick walls, large beams, and terracotta paving), altrough guaranteeing every comfort and the original atmosphere.

Services

Accepting groups

Small pets allowed

Air conditioning

Hair dryer

Bar

Safe deposit box

Minibar

Gluten free

Internet

Parking

Park/Garden

Swimming pool

Conference hall

TV - TV Sat

Free Wi-fi

Information request

Map

Gallery

Blog Blog Recipe6 February 202430 March 2023 By umbriasi 0

Carnival Recipes in Umbria

#COOK WITH UMBRIASI

We told you about Carnival, its origins and traditional Umbrian desserts.
Today here we bring you the recipes of the Carnival:
Prepare the apron, the work surface and ready to knead and then enjoy!

FRAPPE

Ingredients
500 g of 00 flour
3 eggs
Lemon peel to taste
1 teaspoon baking powder
250 g of butter
100 g of sugar
1 pinch of salt

For frying
1 liter of peanut oil

To decorate
Powdered sugar/honey or alkermes

Method
Create a fountain of flour on the work surface and arrange the baking powder in the centre, start mixing flour and baking powder, then always in the center add the eggs, the lemon peel (pay attention to the white part of the lemon which is more bitter) and the pinch of salt. Once the ingredients are mixed, add the butter at room temperature and the sugar. The dough will be ready when it is smooth, homogeneous and will come off easily from your hands. Let the dough rest for 30 minutes covered with cling film.
After 30 minutes, roll out the dough with a rolling pin until it forms a sheet that is not too thin. With the washer, cut the dough into rectangular strips with a small cut in the center where you pass one end of the frappa through the middle, simulating a bow.
Fry the frappe in hot oil for about 5 minutes. Once ready and cooled, decorate them with icing sugar, honey or alchermes as you like

CASTAGNOLE

Ingredients
230 g of 00 flour
2 eggs
½ sachet of baking powder
4 Tablespoons of sugar
1 small glass of liqueur (mistrà, sambuca)
50 ml of milk at room temperature
2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
Lemon peel to taste
1 pinch of salt

To frying
Plenty of peanut oil

To decorate
Icing sugar/honey or alchermes and colored sugared almonds

Method
Break the eggs into a small bowl and mix with the sugar until you have a frothy and light consistency. The sugar must be well mixed. Add the sambuca, slowly add the milk and oil and finally the grated lemon peel (pay attention to the white part, as above!). Mix everything until all the ingredients are well blended. Then add the flour and baking powder until you get a batter-like consistency.Let the mixture rest covered for about 10-15 minutes.Pour the batter into hot oil (help yourself with a spoon to form balls) and turn them halfway through cooking. Once ready, decorate with alchermes honey sugar and colored sprinkles

N.B There are variations that also include filling them with cream, chocolate cream or cream!

STRUFOLI

Ingredients
400 g of flour
6 eggs
6 tablespoons of sugar
1 small glass of Mistrà or Sambuca
1 lemon peel and lemon juice
1 cup of milk
25 g of baking powder
6 teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil

To frying

2 liters of peanut oil

To decorate

Honey

Method

With a whisk, beat the egg yolks with the sugar until you obtain a frothy consistency. Whip the remaining egg whites until stiff and add them to the yolks and mix well. Add the lemon peels and slowly add the oil and milk.
Gradually add the flour, baking powder, lemon juice and liqueur. Knead until you get a smooth and homogeneous dough. Sprinkle it with oil and cover it with a cloth to let it rest for at least 2 hours.
Slide the balls of dough into the hot oil (again with the help of a spoon). To help the dough remain round, slowly rotate the pan (with the handles) in which you are frying the strufoli (be careful! )
Once cooled, sprinkle them with honey melted in a bain-marie.

CICERCHIATA UMBRA

Ingredients
300 g of 00 flour
30 g of butter
3 eggs
1/2 grated lemon peel
Alchermes to taste

To frying
2 liters of peanut oil

To decorate
400 g of honey
colorful candies
dried fruit like almonds cut into strips
100 g of candied fruit

Method
On a pastry board, mix the flour with the eggs, the lemon peel, the butter at room temperature and the liqueur until a homogeneous and smooth consistency is obtained. Create sausages from the dough from which to obtain the irregular balls cut with a knife and fry them in hot oil. Heat the butter and once melted, pour the fried balls and mix well. Then add the sugared almonds, candied fruit and almonds to taste.
Then cut into strips 150 gr. of peeled almond

CRESCIONDA SPOLETINA

Ingredients
50 g of 00 flour
70 g of sugar
4 eggs
500ml of milk
200 g of macaroons
50 ml of mistrà liqueur
100 g of dark chocolate
1 grated lemon peel

Method
With a whisk or mixer, blend the amaretti biscuits. Then proceed by beating the yolks with the sugar until you get a frothy consistency; then add the minced chocolate, the liqueur and the milk slowly. Finally, the amaretti biscuits and the flour little by little, together with the grated lemon. Whip the egg whites until stiff which will then be joined to the mixture from bottom to top. Grease and flour a baking tray (24 cm in diameter) and bake at 180° for 60 minutes.

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