La Badia di Orvieto Orvieto

There are places, like Umbria's La Badia di Orvieto, which, once you've found them, you'll never forget. Occupying a beautifully restored abbey, complete with spectacular, twelve sided tower, this utterly unique four star hotel dominates the countryside on the outskirts of Orvieto, just like the first house of worship built on the site did, over fifteen hundred years ago.

Today, La Badia di Orvieto's romantic bedrooms continue to ooze historic charm from each and every pore. The most sumptuous suites have hydromassage baths. All rooms have splendid views out over the Umbrian countryside or the tufa rocks of Orvieto. For moments of blissful relaxation, book La Badia's exclusive in-room spa service.

The perfect introduction to Umbria's flavorsome cuisine, La Badia di Orvieto's restaurant serves only the finest of the region's food and wine. Not to be missed, the hand-made tagliolini with black truffle, the juniper-grilled game meats, and the "coccinillo" (suckling pig) cooked over a wood fire.

The hotel's excellent cuisine, gorgeous views and ancient, 12th century chapel make it an idyllic setting for that much-dreamed-of, fairy tale wedding. For business events, La Badia di Orvieto provides state-of-the-art conference facilities, located in the oratory.

Within easy reach of Orvieto, city famous for its splendid gothic cathedral, embellished with frescoes by Beato Angelico and Signorelli, for those happy to travel just a little further La Badia is only a few minutes away from the towns of Fabro, Carnaiola, Monteleone di Orvieto and Parrano Castle, all of which more than worthy of visit.