Tenuta di Canonica

• Former medieval watchtower turned boutique hotel
• Sprawling Mediterranean gardens, terrace, and outdoor swimming pool
• Traditional Umbrian cuisine and gourmet local wines

Tenuta di Canonica is a former medieval lookout tower that has been transformed into a charming country hotel in the heart of Umbria. Sitting less than four miles from the town of Todi and close to the border of Tuscany, Tenuta di Canonica is the perfect launchpad for discovering the artistic culture of central Italy. Tenuta di Canonica has the grace of craftsmanship shining through the property, with locally baked terracotta floors and vaulted ceilings.

There’s even a medieval springwater well located within the property. Some of the ancient Roman walls and foundations have been sympathetically showcased amid contemporary steel staircases and plush, welcoming furnishings. There are plenty of places to relax during your stay at Tenuta di Canonica, including a small library on the first floor, and a grand lounge on the ground floor that features an antique billiard table, grand piano, and a large stone fireplace where a crackling, welcoming fire is lit during cooler months. By day, the hotel can arrange gourmet Umbrian wine tastings, wellness experiences, golf, Vespa tours, and delightful al fresco cooking experiences.

When you’re not exploring local bounties, you can find refuge in the garden, where an open-air lounge of an Indian Mandip provides cushions for lazing as you enjoy pretty faraway views of Lago di Corbara. Tenuta di Canonica is situated within sprawling grounds teeming with lush green lawns, and Mediterranean plants and flowers, including olive and fruit trees, that are further surrounded by a scenic backdrop of forest.

You can admire delightful views over the Tiber River Valley on the terrace, which features an outdoor swimming pool - the perfect place to cool off under the hot Umbrian sun. Rest your head in a selection of 13 guest rooms and suites, which blend contemporary comfort with antique furniture, and fine, locally-crafted linens and tapestries. All the rooms are air conditioned and include a telephone, mini bar, hairdryer, personal safe, and complimentary WIFI. Children and pets are welcome at the hotel, and babysitting services are available with advanced notice.

The hotel has 13 rooms (official rating 4 star)