The Monteleone

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“Boutique countryside retreat, set between Orvieto and Perugia, in the heart of southern Umbria. Interiors dominated by wood and raw plaster are calm and cool. There’s an outdoor pool, bar serving snacks, bikes and curated food and wine experiences. Restaurants nearby.”

Hotel review

Recently opened and a great family hotel in the making, is how I would describe The Monteleone. It's almost there and has all the right building blocks, well curated rooms and lovely staff - landscaping and breakfast still bedding in. The hotel is centred on an old farm / medieval village and its surrounding buildings, which have been thoughtfully included into separate accommodation. The rooms in the main block are considered and contemporary: sleek, uncluttered, spacious and calming. Several have an additional single sofa bed - ideal for families with children. The fenced swimming pool is in a sunny spot and surrounded by loungers and bright orange pink brollies and a bar service is on offer with light snacks and sandwiches. Staff are super friendly and knowledgeable - ready at any time to recommend an itinerary or book a local restaurant or experience - truffle hunting anyone.

The Monteleone is a great base for exploring Umbria and Tuscany with Orvieto and Perugia less than an hour away, Montepulciano and the breathtaking Val d'Orcia about the same - what's not to like. But what's even better is that the charming hilltop village of Monteleone d'Orvieto is 7 minutes walk where you can enjoy the delights of Seven Restaurant Cafe recommended by Stanley Tucci in Searching for Italy.

Hugh's hot tip: Don't miss Città della Pieve for an evening aperitivo or dinner al fresco

Hugh Graham-Watson

Recommended for

  • Wine tasting

    • Drive out to nearby wineries for Orvieto and Montefalco tastings, meeting producers in cool cellars filled with oak barrels

  • Country Escape

    • Switch off in Umbrian hills with a quiet pool, farm fresh breakfasts, truffle woods and vineyard views all around

  • Other Activities

    • Head into Umbrian woods for truffle hunting with expert dogs, then taste shavings over simple rustic dishes

  • Sights nearby

    • Step into Orvieto to explore its cathedral Duomo, wander marble streets and soak up cliff top valley views

  • Spa

    • Wellness area offering a hot tub, sauna and a range of rejuvenating massage treatments

  • Cycling

    • Cycle quiet country roads, rolling between olive groves and charming hilltop villages

  • Trekking

    • Hike Monte Rufeno Nature Reserve for wild trails, forests, and peaceful birdwatching

  • Pet friendly

    • Four legged friends are welcome, charges may apply

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

    • Some rooms have a private patio with seating area

  • Family Suites

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Country House

  • Charming

  • Good wine list

  • Full of character

  • Boutique

  • Historic

  • Chic

  • Village

  • Child friendly

  • Wellbeing

  • Traditional

  • Air conditioning

  • Secluded setting

Facilities

  • Rooms

    17 rooms in this hotel

  • Spa

    Wellness area offering a hot tub, sauna and a range of rejuvenating massage treatments

  • Parking

    Free parking is possible on site, no reservation needed

  • Pet friendly

    Four legged friends are welcome, charges may apply

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

    Some rooms have a private patio with seating area

  • Swimming Pool

    Outdoor pool with sun loungers

  • Bar

    Bar snacks and sandwiches

  • Massage

  • Family Suites

  • Communal Dining

  • Bicycles available

  • Airport transfer

  • Sauna/Steam

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Good wine list

  • Room service

  • Garden

  • Child friendly

  • Sitting Room

  • Safe

  • Suites

  • Hot Tub

  • Concierge

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • Air conditioning

  • Wifi

Activities

  • Wine tasting

    • Drive out to nearby wineries for Orvieto and Montefalco tastings, meeting producers in cool cellars filled with oak barrels

  • Other Activities

    • Head into Umbrian woods for truffle hunting with expert dogs, then taste shavings over simple rustic dishes

  • Sights nearby

    • Step into Orvieto to explore its cathedral Duomo, wander marble streets and soak up cliff top valley views

  • Cycling

    • Cycle quiet country roads, rolling between olive groves and charming hilltop villages

  • Trekking

    • Hike Monte Rufeno Nature Reserve for wild trails, forests, and peaceful birdwatching

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