Hotel Vannucci  

Nestled in the historic centre of medieval Città della Pieve, Umbria, under 300 metres from the Cathedral of Saints Gervasio and Protasio. Lake Trasimeno sits roughly 15 km away and the nearest airports are about an hour to an hour and forty minutes by car. Pet-friendly and family-friendly — small pets accepted on request and rooms that sleep up to four.

Housed in the renovated Villa Mirafiori with hand-carved furniture and Perugino-style panels, the hotel mixes historic charm with clean, modern touches. Thirty rooms range from Classic to Deluxe, some with balconies or sitting areas; all have minibars, air conditioning, safes and daily cleaning. A manicured garden, large veranda and a fenced solarium surround a seasonal zen pool (open May–September and included in the price).

Sauna, Technogym-equipped fitness centre and a spa area with Jacuzzi and treatment rooms. Seasonal outdoor pool with poolside seating and a pool bar. Concierge services, multilingual staff, laundry/dry cleaning, complimentary continental breakfast each morning and free on-site parking.

Complimentary wired and wireless internet available in rooms and common areas keeps you connected. 24-hour front desk and concierge support for bookings and transfers.

Zafferano Pievese restaurant serves regional and national dishes à la carte, with meat and fish specialties and a 300-label wine cellar. Rich continental buffet breakfast is served daily (cakes made by the in-house pastry chef). Room service is available during limited hours, and in summer dinner is often served on the garden veranda; the restaurant closes in November.