The Reschio Estate An ancient estate, a millennium-old castle, a forward-thinking family - and the singular aim of protecting and restoring an extraordinary corner of unspoilt Umbria. This is Reschio. Explore 1,500 hectares of pristine wilderness, protected, restored and brought back to thrilling life by a dynamic family. A thousandyear-old castle meticulously restored and stylishly reimagined into a dazzling hotel. Private homes restored to the highest of international standards and tailor made to individual owner’s needs.
The estate services From clever chefs who will magic up a feast for a crowd, to behindthe-scenes magicians who will create a theatrical birthday party, our services cover every eventuality, and make sure that every stay is as relaxed or surprise-filled as you wish. From exploring our ancient forests and flower meadows on horseback, to wild swimming in the lake or having an Italian cooking lesson, Reschio is crammed with delightful experiences.
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How to arrive Flying
Fly into Perugia, Florence, Bologna, Pisa or Rome and be met at the airport by Reschio’s driver service. (Rent a car or have a rental car waiting at your house or at the Hotel Castello di Reschio).
By Car
Travelling by car from the North, or South, take the A1 Firenze - Roma motorway (autostrada), exit the A1 at Valdichiana. Follow the blue signs for Perugia and take the dual carriageway. Exit at Tuoro and follow directions to Mercatale and on arrival follow the road to the right in the direction of Umbertide. Several kilometres after the hamlet of Mengaccini, you will see on your right a sign for Reschio and one for Lisciano Niccone and the Castello di Reschio up on a hill. Turn right and then to the left following the sign Reschio. Turn to the left again and you will see in front of you our offices located in the Tabaccaia di Reschio. The journey from the A1 to the Estate will take less than 45 minutes by car.
Trains
The nearest station is Terontola di Cortona on the main Florence - Rome line.
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Horses Our outstanding stables, launched by our founder, Count Antonio Bolza, in 1999, is home to some of Italy’s finest, most highly skilled dressage horses. Lessons, wild hacks across the estate and early evening performances will introduce you to these magnificent creatures.
Activities There are a variety of activities for guests to enjoy at Reschio including an estate lake with its well-equipped cabin, two Astroturf tennis courts complete with a tennis pavilion, horse riding and miles of mountain bike tracks.
Naturally the flavours of Reschio are readily available from foraging walks, olive oil or wine tastings to cookery classes and, on summer evenings, the open air cinema is a great attraction
The Reschio Centre Just a short stroll from the Reschio hotel is the heart of the estate where our horses, an intrinsic part of Reschio, have their stables. Dressage is practiced in the manéage and riding lessons for all ages and all abilities are available. Tennis courts are up a few steps with a pavilion and, for the less energetic, drop into the Bar Centrale for coffee, a refreshing drink or an aperitif before lunch or dinner in the Alle Scuderie Restaurant. Adjacent is a shop with farm produce including wines, olive oil and honey as well as many of Reschio’s favourite things.
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Ristorante Alle Scuderie
Step into the cool shade of Alle Scuderie and take a seat amongst the lofty fern-trees, head out onto the broad terrace or perch at the long, marble Bar Centrale. With its soaring ceilings, hand-crafted furniture and wide-reaching views, it exudes an air of old-world Italian glamour. Our organic kitchen garden does most of the hard work here, which combined with the freshest local produce, creates simple menus with elegant touches, and pizzas straight from our outdoor oven. Bar Centrale is just the place to pause for a pre-dinner cocktail or post-dinner drink.
From light red wines and rosés, to golden honey and fragrant olive oil, all our products are fully organic and made right on the estate.
Bottega and Accademia di Cucina La
The Bottega di Reschio has a fine selection of wine, olive oil, honey and free range eggs all produced at Reschio and beautifully packaged to take home. There is much more too, many tempting artisanal made items and, if your time at Reschio has unleashed your creativity, there are pocked watercolours, leather notebooks, foraging baskets, secateurs and leather carrying pouches too. Located in Ristorante Alle Scuderie’s piazza is our Accademia di Cucina della Bottega. Choose between a foraging walk in the grounds to pick what takes your fancy and learn to create a variety of dishes or transform the best of our local produce into scrumptious Italian meals.
The Castello, dating back to 1050, is a historical gem brimming with interest and intrigue. Now, after careful restoration, it has been transformed into a singularly unique hotel filled with wit, whimsy and effortless style.
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Courtyard
If these walls could talk… they’d probably tell thrilling tales of the 13th-century owner Marques del Monte, or about the Archbishop of Todi, whose coat of arms from 1610 still hangs above the entrance.
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The rooms and suites contained within these ancient castle walls are imbued with personality and panache, thanks to our organic approach to contemporary design coupled with a discerning nod to the intriguing characters who once called this home.
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Palm Court Bar
A cool respite from the summer heat or a blazing fire in the winter chill, the Palm Court Bar is a place to relax while luggage is whisked to the castle suite.
The
Boot Room
Our open entry Hall has lofty beamed ceilings and a baronial fireplace - a home for your wellies and boots.
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The
Palm Court
A corner of the castle courtyard holds a marvel of design: the Palm Court’s wroughtiron columns and glass ceiling create an exotic fin-de-siècle space, with an air of Agatha Christie mystery (but without the murder). On arriving at the Castello, it is a perfect first port of call. A place to take in an invigorating Negroni, while also absorbing the majesty of the castle’s walls from within. Avail yourself of our afternoon tea trolley too. Or pluck a book from our library, and sit back with another icy glass of something delicious.
Ristorante Al C astello
The western ramparts echo with history, after all this fortified castle was built a 1000 years ago to defend the southern territories from the rampaging north. Reschio’s second restaurant has tranquil views with stunning sunsets and fig trees that gloriously perfume the terrace.
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B athhouse
The castle’s ancient wine cellars, below the Palm Court, have been transformed into our otherworldly Bathhouse. Warm stone steps lead down to a tranquil sanctuary of therapeutic interconnecting spaces, offering holistic, nurturing treatments to soothe both body and soul
The Bath The star of the show is the large, ethereal salt-water pool, lit by a high-up window allowing atmospheric shafts of sunlight to slant into the space. Sink into the water and float across through a vaulted stone arch, to wallow in the connected circular base of the three-storey tower. Sit on the stone bench in the warm water and gaze up at the walls, flooded with natural light from up high and from a window beneath the water level or release the tropical rain shower, which cascades dramatically from the ceiling
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Private Room
Our original red wine cellar has become a private, cosseting space to enjoy with family or groups of friends of up to six people. Set beneath soaring ceilings, this large room includes a crackling fireplace, two “conversation” baths, two massage beds, a soft and welcoming daybed and a well-equipped tea kitchen and juice bar. Adjacent is a private changing room and steam shower.
Down a couple of worn, stone steps is an ancient cave carved out of the solid rock, transformed into a tepidarium - a warm space inspired by the ancient Romans, and the perfect place to relax, stretch and limber up before a tailor-made treatment.
Rooms The Bedrooms are all situated within the castle, on the ground and second floor. The custom-designed furniture includes a four-poster Campaign Bed, the Drinks Bar, the marble & brass basin Wash Stand and in most rooms the Dressing Table. There are also antique and historic pieces in all rooms. If you are travelling with children, please contact us directly to enable us to suggest the best options for your family.
Grand Rooms Situated within the heart of the castle, these rooms are grand and spacious. Purposefully designed to encourage guests to slow down and enjoy the simple pleasures of being within their room. They have the custom designed furniture by ‘B.B. for Reschio’, including the four poster Campaign Bed (kingsize), a bar, the wash basin stand and the dressing table to complement the antique pieces. Some rooms are a little more quirky than others but all contain history from the family that once lived here, from photographs to paintings or sculpture. Size of rooms starting from 50 square meters.
Suites Castello Bespoke furniture - the smooth marble and wood bar, say, or a brass and marble washstand - mix merrily with hand-picked antiques, giving each suite a distinct character. Intriguing touches, such as old photographs and ornaments discovered in local antique markets, reflect the eccentric characters who once lived here.
Suite Castello Twin A light, spacious and airy twin-bedded Suite Castello on the 2nd floor. This corner suite has panoramic views in both directions, overlooking Reschio’s San Michele Church to the Sorbello Castle in Tuscany beyond and our Spanish horses in the meadows below. In its mediaeval incarnation this room was where silk was produced, now with its rich textures of hand embroidered linen sheets to velvet Poggibonsi Lamps, the two sumptuous queensized double beds make it ideal for a family or perfect for friends exploring Umbria.
Grand Suites Our generous Bedroom Suites follow an organic style, with wood-beamed ceilings and pleasingly eclectic furniture. Bespoke pieces, crafted by our in-house B.B. for Reschio team, stand cheek-by-jowl with antiques, while characterful accents include original oil paintings and vintage photographs. Some rooms have large stone-carved fireplaces, perfect for lounging next to with a book.
Grand Two Bedroom Suite Combine a spacious Grand Suite with the adjacent double room and create a flexible two bedroom suite with its own main door to an inner hall, ideal for families. Indulge in old world glamour in this elegantly designed space, with magnificent beams and an exotic hint of the Silk Road trade routes with an intricate embroidered Turkish suzani draped on the sofa while antique pieces stand alongside custom designed furniture by ‘B.B. for Reschio’, including four poster Campaign Beds (king-size), both rooms have a bar and wash basin stand. The sitting room has a simple daybed, an open fire and the master bedroom has his & hers dressing areas. Combined size of the Grand Suite with 2 bedrooms is 150 square meters
Suites San Michele Exposed stonework, terracotta bathroom floors and an Umbrian feel make themselves at home alongside custom-made furniture, beautiful Italian fabrics and unique four-poster beds. The feel is warm and vibrant with antique oil paintings and traditional photography on the walls. Located just next to the Parish Church of San Michele Arcangelo, outside the castle walls, these suites have heart-soaring views along the Niccone valley, and those on the ground floor have their own private gardens.
The Tower Suite Combine a spacious Grand Suite with the adjacent double room and create a flexible two bedroom suite with its own main door to an inner hall, ideal for families. Indulge in old world glamour in this elegantly designed space, with magnificent beams and an exotic hint of the Silk Road trade routes with an intricate embroidered Turkish suzani draped on the sofa while antique pieces stand alongside custom designed furniture by ‘B.B. for Reschio’, including four poster Campaign Beds (king-size), both rooms have a bar and wash basin stand. The sitting room has a simple daybed, an open fire and the master bedroom has his & hers dressing areas. Combined size of the Grand Suite with 2 bedrooms is 150 square meters.
Sunk like a glimmering optical illusion into the verdant lawns is our incredible outdoor pool. Located just outside the castle walls - and mirroring the historic, time-worn ramparts - the water gently overflows the stone rim of the pool to the grass at its edge, while tall umbrella pines provide balmy shade. Showers and changing rooms are available beneath the deck of the adjacent Il Torrino, and another pool-side deck offers a perfect front-row seat to the water. Leafy niches between the trees and around the gardens, meanwhile, offer more secluded spaces for families or couples.
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Torrino Bar
The former watchtower continues to play a vital role providing castle-dwellers with poolside sustenance. Il Torrino is an airy pool bar where everything from a quick espresso or cappuccino, freshly-made juices or cocktails, tempting gelati or madeto-order panini are served to those on its chic outdoor deck beneath imposing umbrella pines or tucked away in leafy niches offering secluded spaces to hide away.
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Private Spaces at Reschio
If you feel the urge to be tucked in a special place where no one can find you, book one of the secret spaces at Reschio, where two or, sometimes more, can be secluded in luxury. Maybe dine, or drinks at sunset, an especially indulgent time in the Bathhouse or be lost in your own wild experience, whatever you choose, contact Concierge and they will be able to book somewhere for your exclusive use.
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Houses
Scattered around the wild expanse of Reschio are 8 magnificent houses, available for rental. All are former farmhouses, once in ruins but now carefully and meticulously restored by the Bolza family. Keeping to the original footprint of the farmhouses, each house is truly unique and thoroughly liveable. What they all have in common, though, is the location, sitting amongst our charming hills with undisturbed views of the pristine estate.
Arrighi High on the hills of Reschio is the impressive Arrighi, a former watchtower and farmhouse that dates back to the 11th century. Stroll across the wide, paved courtyard, past the stone fountain and into this warm and welcoming house, with its light, modern interiors, cool sandstone floors and soaring ceilings. Outside, the glass-encased staircase tower is an architectural show-stopper, but what’s most striking about Arrighi is its surroundings - it’s hard to drag yourself away from those sweeping views over the estate, the Niccone valley and over to Tuscany.
LIVING SPACE 570 m2 INTERNAL FEATURES Underfloor heating ground floor Radiators other floors Heated towel rail all bathrooms Air conditioning all bedrooms Unlimited WiFi Internet access Hair dryers all bathrooms Fly screens Alarm system
OUTDOOR FEATURES Dining area Swimming pool Bread oven Private parking External lights
STAFF & SERVICE Maid service 6 days per week Pool service 6 days per week Concierge service 24/7 emergency service reschio.com
SLEEPS 12
BEDROOMS 6
BATHROOMS 6
POOL 18x4
Barco There’s a pleasingly synergic symmetry to Barco that stems from its landscaped courtyard, the focal point of the house. Inside, curving arches and an open-plan feel give a breezy sense of space, while the central dining room brings the outdoors in, opening right out onto the terraces leading to the swimming pool, garden and spa-bath. It’s here, on the shady terrace, that you’ll want to spend your day, nose in a book or dining outdoors, gazing at uninterrupted views of the castle and of nearby Castello di Sorbello. The location is spoton, too, close to Ristorante Alle Scuderie, the stables and tennis courts. BARCOLINO is the spacious self-contained one-bedroom guest cottage in the grounds, available when the main house is not occupied.
LIVING SPACE 550 m2 INTERNAL FEATURES Underfloor heating ground floor Radiators other floors Heated towel rail all bathrooms Air conditioning all bedrooms Unlimited WiFi Internet access Hair dryers all bathrooms Fly screens Alarm system
OUTDOOR FEATURES Dining area Swimming pool Spa bath Bread oven & outdoor kitchen Private parking External lights
STAFF & SERVICE Maid service 6 days per week Pool service 6 days per week Concierge service 24/7 emergency service reschio.com
SLEEPS 12 +
BEDROOMS 6+
BATHROOMS 6
POOL 18x4
Bell’Aria Bell’Aria is a perfect example of how the Reschio team works closely with house owners to create an utterly unique and bespoke home that is both aesthetically beautiful and liveable. This is Italian elegance with a touch of English country house charm - where modern style meets traditional materials, where refined luxury meets kick-off-your-shoes comfort. Take your pick from numerous outdoor lounging areas – on the terraces, by the pool, on the lawns - and take in the views over Reschio’s private nature reserve and, on crisp clear days, all the way to the Apennines.
LIVING SPACE 540 m2 INTERNAL FEATURES Underfloor heating Heated towel rail all bathrooms Air conditioning all bedrooms Unlimited WiFi Internet access Hair dryers all bathrooms Fly screens Safe Alarm system
OUTDOOR FEATURES Dining area Swimming pool Outdoor lounge with fireplace Bread oven Tennis court Private parking External lights
STAFF & SERVICE Maid service 6 days per week Pool service 6 days per week Concierge service 24/7 emergency service reschio.com
SLEEPS 12 +
BEDROOMS BATHROOMS 7 6+
POOL 18x4,5
Cercoschene Completely restored and furnished in April 2021 Cercoschene has profited from the whole of Reschio’s design ethos. Architecture, interior design, bespoke furniture from B.B. for Reschio, it has all come magically together. Stepping over the threshold into a new double height entrance with an unsupported solid stone staircase, it is a real show stopper. Terraces, some covered in wisteria or protected by mature fig trees, are all around the house, each with stupendous views over olive groves and vineyards to ancient oak and chestnut forests beyond. An outside dining area, with a bread oven is a few steps from the panoramic swimming pool and lounge where an open fireplace will tempt you into evenings of chatter and stargazing. One of the four bedrooms is an independent studio, with kitchenette. The writer’s desk is for those that want to bring their work with them, but with these views you might be inspired to write poetry
LIVING SPACE 370 m2 INTERNAL FEATURES Underfloor heating Heated towel rail all bathrooms Air conditioning all bedrooms Unlimited WiFi Internet access Hair dryers all bathrooms Fly screens Alarm system
OUTDOOR FEATURES Dining area Swimming pool Bread oven Private parking External lights
STAFF & SERVICE Maid service 6 days per week Pool service 6 days per week Concierge service 24/7 emergency service reschio.com
SLEEPS 8
BEDROOMS 4
BATHROOMS 4
POOL 16x4
Piantaverna This delightful farmhouse, nestled on a slope bang in the centre of the estate, is a recently restyled gem. Light-flooded interiors and bespoke furniture, carefully selected by the Reschio design team, mix cleverly with period pieces, creating a stylish, organic feel. Unlike other properties, Piantaverna’s infinity pool sits on a terrace above the house, surrounded by fragrant lavender gardens and with dreamy views of Reschio’s rolling hills. You’ll happily lose a day here, relaxing in the balmy shade of old oak trees.
LIVING SPACE 428 m2 INTERNAL FEATURES Underfloor heating ground floor Radiators other floors Heated towel rail all bathrooms Air conditioning all bedrooms Unlimited WiFi Internet access Hair dryers all bathrooms Fly screens Safe Alarm system
OUTDOOR FEATURES Dining area Swimming pool Private parking External lights
STAFF & SERVICE Maid service 6 days per week Pool service 6 days per week Concierge service 24/7 emergency service reschio.com
SLEEPS 8
BEDROOMS 4
BATHROOMS 4
POOL 15x4
Spinaltermine Tranquil, secluded and peaceful: Spinaltermine is in a remote corner of the estate, surrounded by undisturbed wilderness and with jaw-dropping views across Reschio and the surrounding hills. This is one for those seeking a slice of nature in its purest form. Wild oaks, olive trees and scented rosemary beds surround the summer house and infinity pool outside, while inside, the cool monochrome furnishings coupled with rustic, Italian touches create a modern, chic retreat.
LIVING SPACE 370 m2 INTERNAL FEATURES Underfloor heating Heated towel rail all bathrooms Air conditioning all bedrooms Unlimited WiFi Internet access Hair dryers all bathrooms Fly screens Alarm system
OUTDOOR FEATURES Dining area Barbeque grill Swimming pool Pool area dining Private parking External lights
STAFF & SERVICE Maid service 6 days per week Pool service 6 days per week Concierge service 24/7 emergency service reschio.com
SLEEPS 10
BEDROOMS 5
BATHROOMS 5
POOL 15x4
Tisciano This house still retains the sense of the farmhouse that it was centuries before, despite the drop-deadgorgeous interiors within. The aromatic gardens lead directly into Reschio’s ancient olive grove with forests extending beyond. It is a haven for wild life. The light and bright spacious interiors lean heavily on 1950’s Italian design, while outside you are spoilt for choice with the extensive outdoor lounging areas – loggias, pool terraces, alfresco dining and all with outstanding views across Reschio’s private nature reserve.
LIVING SPACE 585,70 m2 INTERNAL FEATURES Underfloor heating Heated towel rails in the bathrooms Air conditioning in all bedrooms Gym Unlimited WiFi access Hair dryer in each bathroom Mosquito nets Alarm system
OUTDOOR FEATURES Dining area with pergola Walled vegetable Garden Bread Oven Portico sitting area with fireplace Pool loggia with minibar Swimming pool Private Parking
STAFF & SERVICE Maid service 6 days per week Pool service 6 days per week Concierge service 24/7 emergency service reschio.com
SLEEPS 12
BEDROOMS 6
BATHROOMS 8
POOL 18x4,5
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