La Badia di Orvieto Orvieto - Umbria.

In the rolling green countryside, just beyond the city to which it owes its name, La Badia di Orvieto is a fabulous four star hotel steeped in the history and traditions of Umbria.

The onetime residence of Popes and cardinals, the Badia, or abbey, dates back to the 12th century. The edifice, complete with spectacular, twelve sided tower, was built on the site of a much older, 6th century abbey, constructed for Lady Rotruda of Lombardy.

Today, the pleasing combination of period furnishings and modern technology in all of La Badia's bedrooms and suites, ensures maximum comfort and romance. From each and every window, marvellous views out over the Umbrian countryside and the tufa rocks of Orvieto can be seen.

Still not feeling pampered enough? Book the hotel's in-room spa service and treat yourself to any of a wide selection massages and beauty treatments, in the privacy of your suite!

Gourmands eager to savor the flavor of Umbria will love Badia di Orvieto's restaurant, famous for its superb regional cuisine. This is where to enjoy delicious Umbrian dishes such as tagliolini with black truffle and juniper-grilled game meats, accompanied by a glass or two of the Badia's own red and Orvieto Classico wine.

A heavenly hideaway, immersed in the peaceful Umbrian countryside, La Badia di Orvieto is the kind of place dream weddings are made of. Religious services are still celebrated in the mosaic floored, 12th century chapel whilst the splendid Oratorio del Crocefisso now provides a unique venue for conferences and business meetings.

Within minutes of the historic center of Orvieto. La Badia di Orvieto is the perfect choice for art lovers keen to visit the city's magnificent gothic cathedral and admire the recently restored frescoes by Beato Angelico, Luca Signorelli and Ugolino di Prete Ilario.

Can't bear the thought of leaving the hotel? Get ready to spend leisurely days, strolling through the grounds, lazing by the panoramic swimming pool or playing tennis on La Badia di Orvieto's courts.