Relais Tenuta Del Gallo

“An unforseen evening”

We arrived in this Relais for dinner because it had been suggested by a friend of us who works not so far (15km).The hosts, a sweet couple from Rome, were amazing, friendly and professional!The location was simply speechless: well-finished in the forniture and nothing but breathtaking for the sight… more

We arrived in this Relais for dinner because it had been suggested by a friend of us who works not so far (15km).The hosts, a sweet couple from Rome, were amazing, friendly and professional!The location was simply speechless: well-finished in the forniture and nothing but breathtaking for the sight of the sourranding valley.But let's talk about the food;probably it would be already enough, if I said that our youngest kid (an 8 yrs old man) after the first appetizer said: daddy this carrot sauce is terrific, definitely the best sauce that I have ever eaten!But I think that these two kind hosts snd their cook deserve more...they brough him a main dish (ravioli with bologna and pistachio) which was incredible, and in the meantime I was delighted by a superb pork cooked at low temperature and servedwith a Digione's mustard in wheats, not so easy to find in Italy, while my wife's taste buds were surprised by a perfect raw fillet, blood rare, served with black truffle cut to flakes there at the moment.Even the desserts surprised us, especially the cream brulé with licorice ice cream.At the end the owners offered us spirits and coffees and they started to chat with us for a while.....a perfect example of great host: obviously they could increase their quality, everyone can, but I can honest say that they havedone a great job so far! The next time that we will pass around this surprising area with my wife, I will stop by the Relais with her so as to enjoy also the experience of the rooms, the infinity pool and the beautiful plants in ted garden (roses, olive trees, etc.) ....the hosts deserve nothing less...and the guests as well 😉!

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“LOVELY RETREAT IN THE COUNTRYSIDE WITH A ”ROYAL” FLAIR”

If you are looking for a hide-away in a beautiful setting and tranquil environment – look no further! La Tenuta del Gallo will fulfill your wishes and needs. In the middle of no-where in the Umbrian countryside this lovely little Relais offers all you need for a few nights “away from it all” – or a… more

If you are looking for a hide-away in a beautiful setting and tranquil environment – look no further! La Tenuta del Gallo will fulfill your wishes and needs. In the middle of no-where in the Umbrian countryside this lovely little Relais offers all you need for a few nights “away from it all” – or a full holiday – without you having to leave the property, should you wish. Or make it your base for exploring Umbria for a number of days, which my husband and I did on our recent self-drive tour of Italy. You will instantly feel at home. The Relais is situated on the grounds of a huge olive grove and surrounded by a beautiful park-like garden with flowering rose-beds and subtropical vegetation and boats a very tempting infinity-pool with stunning views of the olive grove and forested hills. Sunbeds and comfortable chairs abound around the pool and in the garden in order for you to find just the spot that suits you the best for liking up the sun, read a book in the shade or a chat with your fellow travelers. Peaceful and tranquil. All while you are pampered by the host and staff offering delicious home-made food on the large covered terrace or in one of the fine indoor saloons. The limited number of rooms and hence guests make the experience intimate, stress-free and almost family like. And then you feel a bit “royal”… The style of the Relais is difficult to explain or pin down. From the outside it looks like a large old farm – but once you enter you get the feeling of being at a mini castle or manor house with a row of saloons with big sofas, fireplaces, trinkets and furniture from bygone days, while the rooms bid you goodnight with large four-poster canopy beds… You are simply brought back in time. Most guests enjoy all their meals at the Relais – but it is not a must or anything. All you need to do is to let the staff know, if you will be requiring dinner or not. We ate two out of four nights at the Relais and enjoyed well cooked and tasty meals. For longer stays the menu card may be a bit too small to offer sufficient variation though. The nearest town is the small hilltop village of Amelia – a some 7 km drive away. We went in there for dinning but must admit that the village is too small to have much to offer in this respect (one nice restaurant in the old section though – but a great genuine pasticceria and gelateria). As this was our first visit to Umbria we were eager to explore the region and in that connection we did a lovely day excursion to the wine-town of Montefalco with tasting enroute and a rustic Italian lunch at one of the little restaurants in the town-square. A lovely little hilltop village, that we can truly recommend. We did likewise visit the Frascassi Caves – a 2 hr. drive away in neighboring Marche. So absolutely worth a visit too though. But you need not go anywhere – if resting, relaxing, swimming in the pool, strolling the grounds and enjoying good food is your agenda in a beautiful setting – Relais de Tenuta del Gallo is the right place! We hope to come back.

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“Peaceful retreat in Umbrian hills”

Peaceful agriturismo in the hills of Provincia di Terni, near Amelia, Umbria. Beautiful area, magnificent views. Great local food. Friendly host. High standard facilities including wonderful gardens and swimming pool.