R E S C H I O H OT E L & FA R M H O U S E S U M BR I A , I TA LY
Extraordinary! When Count and Countess Antonio Bolza first made Reschio their family holiday retreat in 1984, they had no idea that the vast, overgrown Umbrian estate concealed a multitude of ancient ruined farmhouses and a castle on which construction first began in the year 900. For the family, the estate was a chance to restore the surrounding Italian countryside to its natural glory. The result is a timeless capsule of Italy as it once was and always should be: dense oak forests, wild flower meadows, rolling hills, shady olive groves and the air heady with the sounds and scents of birds, insects and wild animals that find sanctuary here. For the family, the reincarnation of the castle into the truly magnificent 36-room Hotel Castello di Reschio was a fantasy brought to life. As you pass through the entrance where the working florist is artfully arranging wildflowers destined for your suite, you are overcome with a sense of wellbeing. Stroll via the bar to the light- and plantfilled conservatory, where the grand piano is a subtle hint of the jazz and classical performances that bring summer evenings to life. At Reschio you have the sense that the clock has stopped to fix you in an era of sublime rustic perfection.
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