La Palazzetta del Vescovo

Swimming Pool

It has a stunning 360 degrees panoramic view on Perugia, the Tevere valley and the surrounding villages.
The pool is equipped with elegant beds, deck chairs and umbrellas and it also has a large terrace where during the summer period it is possible to reserve a romantic candle light dinner or sip a cool prosecco enjoying unforgettable sunsets.
Dimensions: 18mt x 8 mt x 1,40mt depth

Taste

In the intimacy of the fireplace room or in the panoramic summer terrace, our guests will have the chance to enjoy a large breakfast or the recipes of the Umbrian and Italian traditions.
The food, always fresh and genuine, is accurately selected from small local producers; which originate from simple cuisine, unique in flavors and tastes.
The wine list has a wide selection of the best Umbrian wine producers and the choice of many national and international wineries.

Wellness
The Palazzetta del Vescovo is a charming place where you can regenerate the senses and relax your mind, where you can find yourself and the enthusiasm to recuperate from the daily stresses.
With the help of experts, we have created a program for the week-end that will help find your pysch/physical bilance restored with reflexology and iridology sessions, or as alternative you can choose a relaxing massage.

Activities

Horse riding, hiking, riding a mountain bike, or a motobike, as you prefer!
Here are some ideas to discover the beauties of this wonderful place.
At the Palazzetta del Vescovo we will suggest and guide you through the most ideal itineraries and paths that will show you the artistic, natural and traditional local beauties.

Shopping

The Palazzetta del Vescovo is the ideal base for your shopping:
Starting from the eno-gastronomic (charcuterie and cheeses from Norcia) to the best Umbrian wineries, to the refined ceramics from Deruta and the most prestigious cashmere products in the world.
Futhermore, some of the most famous outlets in Tuscany are very easliy reachable: Gucci, Prada, Loro Piana, Dolce e Gabbana, Versace…

Sport
- Golf: Perugia Golf Club Golf course 18 holes: 6,272 yards, PAR 72, SSS 70
Equipment and Services: Driving Range, Putting Green, Pro-Shop, Bar-Restaurant, Swimming Pool, Golf Bags, Trolley and Golf Carts rental
- School riding : 20 minutes from the Relais
- Tennis court : close to the Relais

Meeting

In a splendid setting, in the maximum quiet and reserve, our staff is happy to organize meetings and seminars indoor or outdoor, conventions and workshop from 10 to 30 persons providing to our clients an accurate and customized service with possibility of entertainment and animation activities.

Weddings

The luxury house offers a unique setting with one of the most beautiful views in Umbria to celebrate the most important day of your life. Celebrate the arrival of a new born baby. A special occasion or event or simply to meet your friends. We are happy to assist in the entire organization using professionals in the field (photography, catering, floral arranging) or you can rent the entire palazzo exclusively for one day.

Sites of Interest

The Palazzetta del Vescovo represents an ideal starting base to go and discover the most important historical towns such as Perugia, Assisi, Orvieto, Todi, Gubbio and hill villages in nearby Tuscany ( Cortona and Siena). In the vicinity there also numerous treasures to be discover like Bevagna, Monte Castello di Vibio with the smallest theatre in the world and Montefalco homeland of the Sagrantino wine.

The House
The original stone house built in 1727 has been completely restored following local artisans expertise and traditions. The floors are covered with handmade “cotto” tiles, all furniture is antique and the old style and atmosphere has been fully recreated to communicate the sense of old times life.
The “Palazzetta del Vescovo” is divided into 2 houses: the main house and a smaller house which used to be a church with a courtyard and it has been modified to become a residence for the guests and it includes a room equipped for people with special needs and it opens on a private garden.

Main house

Ground floor:
- A wonderful and spectacular covered terrace for breakfast.
- Large dining room with a stone fireplace
- Living room to relax, read and have a drink

First floor:
- Living room with a fireplace and a bar corner with drinks
- 4 rooms

Second floor:
- Living room with bar corner
- 4 rooms

Basement
A stone cellar with a terracotta fireplace where enjoying wine and food tasting.
 

There are several theories on the origin of the name: the word Todi or from the etrurian "tudicolare", or even from "tutus" ("a fortified place").

Beside the legends about the origins of Todi, the town was founded by the Umbrian people on 2700 before Christ. Later on, before the etrurians and after the romans held the power of the town, and building up a number of monuments, most of which can still be admired, like the Nicchioni Romani, on Mercato Vecchio square, which at the beginning were probably part of a basilica. On 88 b.C. Marco Crasso took for himself all the wealth of the town, and during the fall of the roman empire the town was robbed and destroyed. During this time bishop Fortunato became the protecting Saint of the town. During the Middle Ages, Todi was always in fight against the close Orvieto. On the XII century it bacame free commun, being this the onset of a very positive period, and marvelous monuments like Capitain Palace, il Priori Palace, the Dome and the very remarkable St. Fortunato Church were built. In the center of Todi, at the top of steep stairs, you would find the temple of St.Fortunato (Bishop of Todi), erected on theXV century in gothic style. On 1236 Jacopone da Todi was born here, one of the firts poets to write in italian dialect and not in latin. On 1500, after a long dark period, the town rised again under the Renaissance influence; dated during this time has to be found the marvelous Consolazione Temple. Many of the public buildings rised during this time are due to the bishop Angelo Cesi.