Saragano
Rustic-contemporary albergo diffuso. Medieval stone bones with clean, muted interiors: marble countertops, terracotta floors, wood-beamed ceilings, wicker accents, and open fireplaces in many units. Think slow living, not luxury flash. The pool sits apart from the village on the hillside, the spa has two saunas and a countryside-view Jacuzzi, and Chef Delfina has lived in Saragano her entire life.
Book a Panorama category room or apartment for the best countryside views — the village-facing Deluxe Rooms are charming but compact at 20sqm
Why It Matters
One of the most authentic examples of the albergo diffuso concept in Italy. The village is still lived-in — elderly locals sell vegetables in the piazza and stop for chats with guests. The property was assembled gradually by an airline executive who fell for the place and bought buildings as they came available. Selected for the Michelin Guide. Part of Aethos, Europe's fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality brand.
A 1,000-year-old medieval hilltop village in Umbria, fully transformed into an intimate boutique hotel under the albergo diffuso model. Twenty rooms and apartments are scattered across the original stone buildings of Saragano — a still-inhabited hamlet where about a dozen local families remain your actual neighbors. The vibe is quiet, personal, and deeply local. No TVs anywhere. Just rolling Sagrantino vineyards, church bells at dawn, and some of the most genuinely farm-to-table cooking in the region.
Where You'll Stay
10 room types available
Aethos Suite
The flagship. Two bedrooms each with king beds and en-suite rain showers, a large Jacuzzi bath in the main room, a private terrace with sweeping hill views, and a connecting deluxe room that can convert to a lounge. Adults only.
King · 70 sqm
Apartment
The step-up to apartment living. Views directly onto the piazza or village streets. A real kitchen, dining area, and living room let you settle in and cook if the mood strikes. Rustic style with a modern twist.
King · 30 sqm
Deluxe Room
The entry-level option, set in the heart of the medieval village. Internal views look onto vegetable gardens, village streets, or the old medieval walls. Small but complete — king bed, living area with sofa, bathroom with shower. Adults only.
King · 20 sqmPanorama Balcony Apartment
The best combination for families: wide countryside views from a balcony with table and chairs, working fireplace for cooler months, and space for four. The phenomenal Umbrian hills view includes the pool in the distance.
King · 60 sqmPanorama Jacuzzi Suite
A suite for two built around the in-room Jacuzzi bath — soak while watching the hillside views stretch for miles. King bed, shower, panoramic outlook. Adults only.
King · 50 sqmPanorama Room
No terrace, but the views through the windows are exceptional — uninterrupted rolling hills that flow right into the room. King bed, spacious living area, shower bathroom. Adults only.
King · 30 sqmPanorama Terrace Room
A room with a proper private terrace — sunbeds, a spacious table, and front-row sunset views over the Umbrian valley. For two, adults only. One of the more popular options.
King · 55 sqm
Superior Apartment
A generous two-bedroom apartment right in the centre of the village, looking onto the street and the archway in the inner village wall. Ideal for families or groups of four.
King · 60 sqmSuperior Terrace Apartment
Two bedrooms, spacious terrace with sweeping countryside panorama, and space for up to four. The go-to for families wanting views without compromising on room.
King · 70 sqmTerrace Apartment
The private terrace is the star here — large table, sunbeds, and uninterrupted views of the Umbrian hills and sunsets. One bedroom apartment with all home comforts.
King · 46 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Archery is a traditional practice in this part of Umbria. Proper instruction with a local expert, not just a photo op. Available most mornings — sessions run around 10:30am. Popular with families and groups.
Visit a local cheese factory and learn to make ricotta, mozzarella, scamorza, or pecorino with a local cheesemaker.
Hands-on cooking class with head chef Delfina Vincareti in the CECI kitchen. Learn to make strangozzi (Umbria's signature pasta), ravioli, pizza, or traditional ragu. You eat what you make, with local wine and homemade dessert. Consistently the most praised activity on property.
Rent e-bikes via Good Umbria (www.goodumbria.info) for a day of cycling the gravel roads and hill valleys around Saragano. Advance reservations required; bikes can be delivered to the hotel for an extra fee.
Guided horseback rides through the Umbrian countryside, arranged through the hotel with a local instructor.
Accompanied cycling through the Umbrian countryside with professional guide Jef on gravel roads. A good way to cover more ground than you'd expect.
Arranged through the hotel's concierge service for aerial views of the Umbrian valleys and vineyards.
Join local farmers during the autumn olive harvest. Seasonal — typically October/November. A real working experience on the surrounding groves.
Pottery lessons and painting/art classes available on request. Also 'create your own scent' sessions.
Far from any city light pollution, Saragano's night skies are exceptional. Stargazing sessions run around 11:30pm — contact the hotel in advance to confirm Paul's availability and weather conditions.
A guided tour of the adjacent Tenuta di Saragano vineyard — cellar, cave, and tasting session of their award-winning Sagrantino and other labels.
Head into the surrounding forests in search of truffles and wild mushrooms with the chef or a local guide. Seasonal — best in autumn. Umbrian black truffles are the prize here.
Classes available on-site, including sunrise yoga sessions at the pool. Multiple instructors offer yoga, Pilates, qigong, and meditation.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
On-site bar/lounge. Note: the bar is reportedly often closed — guests are advised to rely on the wine bar and in-room minibar for late-evening drinks.
861 sq ft (80 sqm) of conference space including 2 meeting rooms. Library with fireplace accommodates up to 20 for seated meetings. Popular for corporate offsites and weddings.
A fireplace library that can host meetings for up to 20 people. Also used for relaxation and socializing.
Scenic outdoor terrace with countryside and village views.
Complimentary WiFi throughout public areas and in rooms.
On-site medieval chapel available for weddings and ceremonies.
On-site gym with fitness equipment available around the clock. Personal trainer available on request.
The hotel's own kitchen garden supplies fresh produce directly to CECI restaurant.
Limited-hours room service available.
Free on-site self-parking available.
Pets are welcome. A fee applies (reported at approximately €35 per stay).
Seasonal outdoor pool set apart from the main village on the hillside. Exclusively for guests and Aethos members. Open 8am–10pm (10:30am–5pm for children under 14). Sunloungers, honesty bar, pool-side yoga at sunrise.
Intentional absence of TVs in all rooms — part of the property's philosophy of encouraging guests to engage with the space and surroundings.
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