It IS charming & exactly as described/converted abbey etc BUT those monks were obviously an isolated, reflective Order! Travelling with my (3 in their 20s) children & chosen as a halfway point between two self-catering apartment stops as a "luxury treat". I had thought two nights of not having to find &/or prepare food would be relaxing & a little... More

Lovely, five star hotel in a converted 12th century abbey with fabulous views in the heart of Umbria. Gorgeous, comfortable rooms. Very quiet and tranquil location. (Excellent inspiration for writers?) The swimming pool is beautiful and fun. No air conditioning, but it was not needed in early August. Restaurant dinner for five people cost almost as much as the two... More

I would really like to be positive and recommend this hotel but I know that it would only suit a very limited range of people. For a start it is not easy to find. It is in the middle of nowhere at the end of a dirt road that you only get to after driving for at least 10 kilometres... More