Castello di Baccaresca  

Perched on a private 240-hectare estate in Umbria, just outside Gubbio, this restored medieval castle-country house sits amid woods, small lakes and hiking trails. Popular Umbrian highlights — Gubbio, Assisi, Gualdo Tadino, Monte Cucco and the Frasassi caves — are all within easy reach; Sant'Egidio Airport is roughly 38 km away.

Inside the medieval walls you'll find rooms and suites that mix antique furniture with contemporary touches. Each air-conditioned room is unique and features modern bathrooms, minibars and flat-screen TVs, plus countryside views that invite morning walks on the estate.

Recharge at the full-service spa with massages, body treatments and facials, or sweat it out in the sauna and steam bath. Swim in the outdoor pool, rent a bike to explore the trails, browse the library, or picnic on the grounds. The property is pet-friendly and offers free self-parking and a 24-hour concierge; airport transfers are available for a surcharge.

Event-ready with a business center, conference hall and wedding services. Complimentary wireless internet, multilingual staff, luggage storage and on-site parking keep meetings and special events running smoothly.

Dine at Ristorante del Castello for authentic Umbrian dishes, grab a snack at the coffee shop/cafe, or unwind at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM, and limited room service is available.