Piazzano Tuoro sul Trasimeno, Italy
Opened
2000
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Local DesignOutside the door
Medici hunting manor
Centuries-old holm oaks and protected parkland shelter an aristocratic Renaissance hunting retreat oriented around garden living and unhurried seclusion.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Cardinal Silvio Passerini's fifteenth-century hunting lodge retains Renaissance masonry and Medici family crests.
Notable
Estate kitchen gardens supply zero-kilometer produce for dining along the Tuscan-Umbrian border.
Listed
Sixteenth-century architecture preserved with exposed timber beams and terracotta floors in rural Umbria.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
the dividing line between Tuscany and Umbria literally runs through the hotel’s grounds, which means that rather than represent some essential characteristics of one or the other region, it’s free simply to be itself.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The hilltop town of Cortona is ten minutes away by car, while quiet country lanes wind south toward Lake Trasimeno.
The rooms
Rooms occupy the villa and former stables, where terracotta floors and exposed timber beams look out toward the wooded hills.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The outdoor pool is heated to 28 degrees Celsius and sits on a stone sundeck among tall cypress trees.
At the table
Antica Casina di Caccia serves dinner beside a carved Renaissance fireplace, and the vaulted cellar hosts regional wine tastings.
How it began
Cardinal Silvio Passerini built the lodge in the Renaissance, and the rooftop bell tower still bears the Medici coat of arms.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.