Relais Il Canalicchio

Perched on a hill above Canalicchio in Collazzone, this spa hotel sits inside an Umbrian regional park. It’s a short drive from the Regional Museum of Ceramics and the Tiber River, and within easy reach of the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels and Basilica San Francesco d’Assisi. Pet-friendly and family-friendly, it’s a peaceful base amid vineyards and olive groves.

The relais feels like a little restored hamlet — castle-like walls, an old millstone and country arches give it historic charm. Rooms are air-conditioned with LCD/flat-screen TVs, minibars, safes and private bathrooms (bathtub or shower, bidet). Interiors lean rustic-country with wide windows and valley views for a calm, intimate vibe.

Pamper in the spa with massages and body treatments, or take a dip in one of two outdoor pools and the solarium. There’s a fitness center, poolside bar, arcade/game room, library and BBQ area. Free self-parking and complimentary wired and wireless internet are on-site — and you’ll often wake up to birdsong and valley breezes.

A business center and meeting/board-room facilities are available, plus complimentary wired and wireless internet, 24-hour reception, concierge and luggage storage. Free on-site parking makes meetings easy to reach.

Il Pavone serves local Umbrian cuisine in a quiet, intimate country setting with valley views. Enjoy poolside drinks at the bar/lounge or order room service during limited hours; breakfast is included to start your day before exploring the countryside.