Villa di Monte Solare Panicale

In the lush countryside straddling the border between the regions of Umbria and Tuscany, on the hillside above Lake Trasimeno, lies the Villa di Monte Solare. For centuries the impressive country residence of the local aristocracy, in 1989 the estate was transformed in luxury hotel complete with first class restaurant, swimming pools, tennis court, conference room, and an excellent spa facility.

Guest bedrooms and suites are distributed in the Villa, the Limonaia, the Casa di Gelsi, the Olivaia, and the Olivi; the various country houses located on the estate and which, together, form the hotel. Undeniable the great appeal of these edifices, all blessed with a truly age old charm created by the immense open fireplaces, the floors clad in Umbrian cotto, and the numerous items of antique furniture adorning each and every room.

Those wishing to experience the very best of Umbrian cuisine need look no further than the hotel's highly acclaimed restaurant. Here, Chef Nicola Fanfano and his team recreate the wonderfully simple seasonal dishes for which the region is famous, using only the freshest, locally sourced ingredients. To accompany each meal, a well-researched selection of Umbrian and Tuscan wines.

In the immaculately kept gardens of the villa there is a tennis court and two swimming pools. Also in the grounds of the hotel, there is the "Le Muse" spa and beauty center; an inspirational place where to indulge in any of an extensive range of both modern and traditional treatments.

Small scale meetings and corporate events are hosted in the hotel's well-equipped conference room, the "Sala dei Calessi".

In Tavernelle di Panicale, a small rural town close to Lake Trasimeno, Hotel Villa di Monte Solare lies in the countryside along the Umbrian-Tuscan border. The city of Perugia is within easy driving distance of the Villa, as are Orvieto, Todi, Castiglione del Lago, and the Tuscan towns of Chianciano Terme, Montepulciano and Pienza.

Those travelling along the A1 motorway should exit at Chiusi-Chianciano and proceed towards Perugia, passing by Chiusi and Citta della Pieve. Just before Tavernelle, drivers should take the turning for Colle San Paolo, where they will find Hotel Villa di Monte Solaro.