Loc. Ronti, Morra,
Citta di Castello, 06010 - Perugia - Italy
*See special amenities below for Small & Elegant Clients
only*
Palazzo Terranova
has received world wide acclaim as one of the finest luxury hotels in Italy. Guests are
welcomed to a feast for the eyes, mind and soul at Palazzo Terranova. Views from its
hillside perch are of endless mountain ridges interspersed with hidden, seemingly virgin
valley -- indescribably beautiful views for nature and serenity lovers. No less remarkable
are the riches inside the villa – a collection of world-class art, antiques and books
that will intrigue the thirstiest mind and satisfy the most receptive soul. This is truly
a one-of-a-kind retreat, perfect for couples as well as for the family or group of friends
looking for absolute privacy amid natural and civilized luxury.
With its twenty hectare garden of olive groves, citrus trees,
vineyards and pastures of wild flowers, the hotel exists in harmony with its secluded
corner of Umbria. High among the hills and valleys of Umbria, 20 minutes from the
town of Cittą di Castello, Cortona, Assisi, and in the centre of Renaissance
Italy, guests are welcomed with faultless hospitality.
Palazzo Terranova is a
10-suite hotel. More accurately, though, it is an elegant home and a "spa for the
mind." Each of its three mountain-view floors has its own book-filled living room,
and the reading selections are indicative of the owner’s wide-ranging international
tastes and interests – "Secret Gardens of Napoli", "The Complete
Personal Journals of Nicholas and Alexandra", a biography of Edith Wharton,
"Knobb’s Complete Opera Book", a larger-than-life commemorative photo book
about Louis Vuitton, "Japan, A History in Art", "Early Christian and
Byzantine Architecture", "Leonardo da Vinci – All Paintings". In all,
there are more than 1,000 books in the villa’s libraries and sitting rooms, virtually
all of them collectors’ pieces.
Contributing to the aura
of refinement is a collection of art and antiques from around the world. Most valuable,
possibly, is a painting acquired recently in an auction at London’s Christies:
"Balshazzar’s Feast" by the Italian painter Andrea Vicentino Michieli.
Candelabra from the sixteen hundreds flank this piece. In the adjacent library is a
Florentine sideboard circa 1700, not to be outdone by a sideboard from France from the
same period. An oil painting by Peter Casteels, dating to1600, graces the wall of a
sitting room on another floor, and two English pieces – a hand-carved walnut and
briarroot bureau from 1695 and a wardrobe of roughly the same age – sit against the
walls in that room. Spain is represented by two stupendous mirrors with hand-painted
borders, these among the newer pieces in the house, being only 125 years old.
Florentine painters spent
over two years hand-painting all the walls and ceilings, using the colors that most
probably would have graced its original walls – pale greens, violets, yellows;
inspired faux designs have been applied in each room, all of which convey the loving
attention to detail guests feel everywhere. The beds are hand-wrought iron, made for
Terranova by a local artisan and, because of their grand size and weight, were assembled
only when they reached the insides of their respective rooms. All the doors and some of
the wardrobes and book shelves in the house are also hand-carved by local artisans.
Much of what guests are
served by Chef Patrizio comes right from the Estate’s gardens; its own olive oil, a
wide array of herbs and vegetables including squashes, lettuces, tomatoes, peppers,
carrots; merlots and cabernets using the Estate’s own vineyards. The chef cooks in a
hearty Umbrian/Mediterranean style, with lots of pastas, lamb, beef, fresh soups and
cheeses – favorites are Tagliata di Manzo al Rosmariona e Racicchio Acciugato, and
Sigari di Ricotta di Bufala e Spinaci, or for dessert Semifreddo alla Amerena con
Pistacchi Tostati. Of course, with the astounding views, most of the summer dining is
outside – either on the lawn or terraces. But the restored, vaulted-ceiling dining
room, lit entirely by candles made especially for the house, could not be more romantic.
Then there is the owner’s wine cellar, with grand, candled chandeliers.
Guest’s activities
can be as strenuous or as relaxed as you like, laze the day away by the pool, visit the
Chef for a master class in the art of risotto or home-made pasta or just curl up on the
sofa in one of our two sitting rooms or in the inglenook fireplace in our bar, the strains
of Verdi floating through the house, and relax with one of our many books to be found on
our bookshelves or stacked on tables throughout the house. The hotel sits at 500 metres
above sea level, so each sunrise and sunset are spectacular when viewed from the front
terrace. The restaurant at Palazzo Terranova is open for guests for lunch and dinner. The
chef prepares new and traditional dishes using the freshest, local ingredients.
Perhaps one guest, writing
in Terranova’s guest book, had it right when she said: "It is a delight to stay
in a home that is both grand and intimate, and in which one’s loftier senses are
simultaneously relaxed and excited. Truly, this is a place where nature and civilization
meet."
Here you will find the following services:
Individual Room Descriptions
SUITE
LA TRAVIATA is an exceptional suite on the first floor which is painted corn yellow and
pale green. It is large and gracious with breathtaking views across the valley. The
luxurious bedroom features a super king size four poster bed and there is an adjoining
dressing room. In the large en-suite bathroom there is a hand carved marble bath and
separate shower room.
DELUXE
BELLINI has the same stunning views as La Traviata. Painted soft peach and dove grey
the large bedroom features a wrought iron super king sized bed. The luxurious
bathroom is en-suite and there is a small walk on balcony overlooking the terrace and
hills beyond. Bellini also boasts one of only two working fireplaces of all the
bedrooms in the main house.
DELUXE
VERDI is painted a clear crystal green and is loved for its beautiful light and wonderful
antique furniture. The room features a super king size four poster bed, and the
bathroom has a bath and a shower. Both the room and the bathroom have stupendous
views from the front of the house.
DELUXE
VIOLETTA leads off the Blue Sitting Room, shared by all the rooms on the second floor, and
has beautiful views of the Umbrian hills. Painted a pale delicate lilac with touches
of yellow in the en-suite bathroom, Violetta is the perfect room for a romantic getaway.
The bed is a super king size four poster made of wrought iron.
DELUXE
LA BOHEME is centrally located on the top floor with wonderful views of the valley.
Painted a warm faded terracotta, the room has a canopied super king size bed, shower room,
and a separate “hydro-massagio” tub.
SUPERIOR
LA BIBLIOTECA is painted in medieval manuscript colours of pink and lilac. Guests
enter into a large sitting room, complete with hand carved stone fireplace between two
archways which lead into the smaller bedroom. Both rooms are lined with 16th century
carved walnut bookshelves and from the small walk on balcony in the bedroom there is a
wonderful view of the hills. The shower room is en-suite.
SUPERIOR
TROVATORE is painted the colour of crushed raspberries, with a separate sitting room
painted in soft raspberry and green. The room overlooks the terrace and has a side
view of the hills and in the afternoon the bedroom is bathed in soft light from the
setting sun. Its super king sized bed is wrought iron and it has an en-suite shower room.
SUPERIOR
RIGOLETTO is a beautiful intimate room on the second floor decorated in soft plum and
apricot. There is a hand painted super king size bed. In the adjoining
dressing room there is a single day-bed making this room ideal for a couple with a child.
Rigoletto also has an en-suite shower room.
LA
PALAZZINA is a charming 3 story villa in the grounds of Palazzo Terranova with it's own
private garden and terrace with view over the hills. It has two separate bedrooms each
with e-suite bathroom. On the ground floor with French doors overlooking the terrace are
the kitchen, dining area and one of the bedrooms. This bedroom can be two single beds or a
double bed. On the second floor is a comfortable sitting room with a large stone fireplace
and French doors onto the garden. The top floor has a beamed bedroom with king size bed
and en-suite shower room (sleeps four people).l
To see photos of Palazzo
Terranova, please click here.
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Palazzo Terranova, please click here.
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view more information on the Umbria area please click here.
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view the cooking classes offered please click here.
2011 RATES
La Traviata
From 460 Euros
Family Suite
From
415 Euros
Biblioteca
From 390 Euros
Bellini
From 390 Euros
Boheme
From
390 Euros
Verdi
From 355 Euros
Violetta
From 355 Euros
Travatore
From 250 Euros
Rigoletto
From 220 Euros
Rates include VAT.
SPECIALS FOR SMALL & ELEGANT CLIENTS ONLY:
- Complimentary upgrade upon availability.
-Welcome drink
- Fruit & fresh flowers in the room at arrival
For more information or to schedule your stay please contact:
Small & Elegant Hotels, International
801 Monroe NW, Suite 104
Grand Raids, MI 49503
TEL: (616) 844-6000 / FAX: (616) 844-6042
E-Mail: res@smallandeleganthotels.com
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