Relais and relax in the countryside |
Dimore D'Epoca offers to whoever is looking forward to leaving aside the frantic rhythms of city life a wide choice of
splendid destinations for complete relaxation in the peace of the countryside. Luxury Relais hotels are splendidly located amid the vineyards of
Chianti and Monferrato or at the heart of beautiful, unspoilt natural surroundings, with lovely villages and fairy-tale castles nearby to discover
the charm of close contact with history and nature. |
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 | Pietralunga (Perugia) | select * | Abbazia San Faustino is a quaint, 13th century complex nestled in the heart of gentle hills in Umbria. It offers accommodation in 16 superbly appointed elegant rooms and suites with antique furniture, precious fabrics, period or wrought iron lamps... | |
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 | Polesine P.se (Parma) | select * | The old fortified castle built by the Marquises Pallavicino in 1320 is a place where love for good food and local produce has always been a distinctive mark. The magnificent cellars are the extraordinary curing and ageing h... | |
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 | Salsomaggiore Terme (Parma) | select * | Tabiano Castle, which dates from the 11th century, was a military stronghold of the powerful Pallavicino family. It has recently been restored and turned into a relais de charme. The rooms are housed in the watch-tower and in the original main res... | |
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 | Radda in Chianti (Siena) | select * | In the heart of Chiantishire, the territory where “Gallo Nero” Chianti Classico is produced, Borgo di Vescine has kept its original structure of medieval village intact and is harmoniously set within lovely natural surroundings of gent... | |
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 | Sovicille (Siena) | select * | Borgo Il Poggiaccio is a historical 14th-century hamlet nestled between Siena and San Gimignano, which has recently been renovated without spoiling its magical mediaeval atmosphere. The 14 apartments, which vary in size from 40 to 160 sq m, are re... | |
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 | Trino (Vercelli) | select * | The Grange of Borgo Ramezzana, now a splendid hotel de charme, lies at the heart of rice-fields at the foot of the gentle Monferrato hills. Thanks to careful restoration works, the original architectural and decorative features of this neo-Gothic ... | |
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 | Monteriggioni (Siena) | select * | A beautiful, carefully restored 17th century rural village tucked away amid the gently rolling Chianti hills, surrounded by a splendid natural park of over 60,000 sqm , houses Relais Borgo San Luigi, a four-star dream hotel for lovers of nature, a... | |
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 | Assisi (Perugia) | select * | Castello di Petrata, a 14th century imposing fortress, rises on top of a sunny, peaceful plateau, only 6 kilometres away from Assisi. Here, in the heart of green Umbria, the view is breathtaking and sweeps from St Francis Basilica to Rocca Alborno... | |
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 | Gaiole in Chianti (Siena) | select * | The Castle, which dates from the year 1000, is nestled on a hillside amid cypresses, vineyards and olive groves and offers lavish accommodation in elegant suites. The furniture is antique and the rooms have air conditioning, minibar and telephone.... | |
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 | Vignieu (France) | select * | Lush green French countryside, intimate, relaxing atmosphere, warm welcome, impeccable service and top comfort: you have chosen, no doubt, Château de Capeau Cornu, the hotel de charme to enjoy your holidays in the Rhône-Alps region. Th... | |
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 | Collalbo (Bolzano) | select * | The “Ansitz Kematen” Hotel is housed in a 14th century elegant estate beautifully located on a sunny bank of the Ritten plateau above Klobenstein. The main building, the barn and a little church are backed by a ring of centuries-old tr... | |
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 | Ottrott Alsace (France) | select * | Romantic and full of flowers, friendly and fascinating, authentic and savoury... that is irresistibly charming Alsace! The Beau Site Hotel is undoubtedly the ideal venue to set out on the discovery of this splendid region. Nestled in the heart of ... | |
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 | Saint Paul de Vence (France) | select * | Let the “singing” of cicadas guide you towards this heavenly corner and to La Grande Bastide Hotel, a magnificent, lovingly and patiently restored and refurbished 18th century country house, to be pleasantly won over by its ... | |
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 | Senorbì (Cagliari) | select * | In the historic centre of Senorbì, about 25 min. drive from Cagliari, the Hammam Hotel welcomes visitors into an elegant late 19th century manor house with an old oil mill annexe. The original features of the buildings, including “lad... | |
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 | Barberino Val d'Elsa (Florence) | select * | La Canonica di Cortine stands out amidst vineyards, olive groves and woods, half-way between Florence and Siena, in the heart of the Chianti region. The charming hamlet is surrounded by well-kept walls and luxuriant hedges; a stone and terracotta-... | |
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 | Ostuni (Brindisi) | select * | A sudden, heady sensation of wellbeing welcomes guests to this splendid 16th century “masseria” (farmhouse), with all senses wrapped in a special atmosphere created by such pleasant details as the bright white hue of the stone silhouet... | |
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 | Madonna di Campiglio (Trento) | select * | MINIMUM STAY: 2 NIGHTS
A 17th century farmstead beautifully restored and lovingly cared for, where traditions of Trentino are safeguarded, in Sant’Antonio di Mavignola, about 6 km from either Madonna di Campiglio or Pinzolo. I... | |
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 | Val Masino (Sondrio) | select * | At the heart of unspoilt natural surroundings, Relais Bagni Masino is housed in a lovingly restored 17th century residence and keeps the flavour and atmosphere of the good old days still intact. You reach the hotel through a conifers shade... | |
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 | Travo (Piacenza) | select * | One of the loveliest unspoilt corners of Emilia-Romagna, in the valley crossed by the waters of the River Trebbia and dotted with old castles and picturesque medieval villages, houses the Relais Borgo Colombara. The ancient Residence, stunningly l... | |
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 | Monforte d'Alba (Cuneo) | select * | We at Relais Di Vino are pleased to welcome visitors to Monforte d’Alba, at the very heart of a generous land with distinctive flavours and aromas, especially of wine, which has shaped the history of these rolling hills for generations. Each... | |
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 | Subbiano (Arezzo) | select * | An ancient 12th century monastery hospital, Torre Santa Flora used to be a resting place for legionaries and passers-by. The traditional heritage of warm hospitality has therefore been fully restored. 15 individual rooms (some with fireplace and h... | |
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 | Faenza (Ravenna) | select * | The Relais Villa Abbondanzi is a 4-star superior hotel near the centre of Faenza, the world capital of ceramics and a jewel of neo-classical art. The hotel is surrounded by an extensive private park with ancient trees and a 9 holes golf course alo... | |
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 | Massa Martana (Perugia) | select * | An early 17th century monastery, lovingly restored and frescoed to its original splendour, San Pietro Sopra le Acque now welcomes its guests to 15 beautifully appointed rooms, with antique handicrafted furnishings in prestigious Umbrian style, and... | |
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 | Ayas (Aosta) | select * | MINIMUM STAY: 2 NIGHTS
A tiny Walser settlement founded in 1518 at the heart of the Alps, at about 2000 ms, has been brought to new life thanks to the commitment of its owner. The communal oven, watermill, chapel and “rascards... | |
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 | Gaiole in Chianti (Siena) | select * | Casa al Vento is a charming medieval hamlet in the heart of Chianti, few miles away from Siena, surrounded by vineyards, olive trees and wood. The Borgo, elegantly restored by the Gioffreda family, is the ideal venue for lovers of nature, sport, g... | |
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 | Sant'Angelo in Formis - Capua (Caserta) | select * | Tenuta San Domenico is a recently restored 18th century estate brought back to its ancient splendour in the verdant countryside of Campania near Capua. The main building rises at the core of a magnificent 10 hectare-wide park studded with flower s... | |
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 | Todi (Perugia) | select * | One of the buildings constituting a fortified system around the town of Todi, Torre Almonte rises on top of a gentle hill and enjoys a stunning view over the surrounding countryside. The tower, originally built in the 12th century, was widened the... | |
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 | Pisticci (Matera) | select * | A few steps from the picturesque town of Pisticci, the 4 star Torre Fiore Hotel Masseria is housed in a carefully restored military outpost dating from the 16th century. This historical “masseria”, whose main building used to host the ... | |
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 | Dolo (Venice) | select * | The Villa Alberti Hotel is housed in a charming 18th century Venetian Villa on beautiful Riviera del Brenta, a few minutes away from either Venice or Padua. The location is really unique, on the bank of the historical waterway where the somptuous ... | |
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 | Manziana (Rome) | select * | Villa Clodia is a prestigious late 19th century residence, which can boast an enviable panoramic view of both Lake and Castle Bracciano and of the ancient Roman Aqueduct. It is splendidly set in the quiet centre of Manziana, a stone’s throw ... | |
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 | Spoleto (Perugia) | select * | On a hilltop a few kilometres from Spoleto, in the heart of green Umbria, Villa Pianciani overlooks the surrounding landscape and offers a breathtaking view of Assisi, Montefalco, Spello and Spoleto. The villa is an elegant late 18th century mansi... | |
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 | San Cipriano Picentino (Salerno) | select * | Villa Rizzo is a wisely restored old “masseria” at the heart of a 12-hectare wide expanse of hazel and olive groves with a lovely panoramic view over the Picentini Mountains, yet within a short distance from the centre of Salerno and h... | |
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 | Colle di Val D'Elsa (Siena) | select * | The historical noble residence, splendidly set amid the gentle Chianti hills, has been turned into a charming three-star hotel which preserves all the evocative fascination of the past, to offer its guests an elegant and exclusive stay. The villa ... | |
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