La Palazzetta del Vescovo
Intimate, antique-furnished country relais with strong owner-host personality. Think old bishops' palazzo meets warm Italian family home — period furniture, original fireplaces, marble bathrooms. Not a spa retreat, not a design hotel. A quiet, personal, food-and-wine-focused escape.
If you want half board (aperitif + 4-course dinner), book it directly with the property — it is not bookable through OTAs. Price is approximately €42 per person.
Why It Matters
One of Umbria's most personally run small relais, set on a 2-hectare estate with an infinity pool that overlooks the entire Tiber Valley. Only 9 rooms, meaning Paola and Stefano can actually pay attention to you. The cooking classes and guided wine/olive oil tours are a serious draw for food travelers.
A 1763 former summer residence of the Bishops of Todi, La Palazzetta del Vescovo is a nine-room family-run relais perched on a hilltop outside Fratta Todina, with unobstructed views over the Tiber Valley. Owners Paola and Stefano Zocchi greet every guest personally, and the place genuinely feels more like staying with well-connected locals than checking into a hotel. The architecture is all exposed stone, hand-made terracotta floors, chestnut beams, and Montefalco fabrics — and the infinity pool might have the best view in Umbria.
Where You'll Stay
3 room types available
Junior Suite
The most spacious accommodation category at the Palazzetta. Retains original architectural features — exposed beams, terracotta floors — with antique furnishings and Montefalco fabrics on the drapes and bed covers. King bed with Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop mattress, and a bathtub in the en-suite marble bathroom. Views over olive groves and vineyards.
King
Romantic Room
The entry-level category, still individually furnished with antique pieces and quality textiles. Named for its atmosphere rather than its size. En-suite bathroom, king bed, and the characteristic warm color palette of the property. Some rooms in this category may be located in the nearby annex building, which is also suitable for guests with reduced mobility.
KingSuperior Room
Individually appointed room with period furniture and original architectural details. At least one superior room includes a bathtub. King bed, marble bathroom, and the same attention to textiles and finish as the suites. Panoramic views over the valley from most rooms.
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Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Hands-on cooking classes in the Umbrian tradition, arranged by the owners on request. A genuine way to learn local recipes directly from the people who cook them every day.
Individual organized tours with language guides to the major Umbrian and Tuscan art cities — Perugia, Assisi, Orvieto, Gubbio, Spoleto, Cortona — arranged on request by the owners.
Specialized guides available on request for trekking in the surrounding Umbrian countryside. The terrain around Fratta Todina and the Tiber Valley offers good walking routes through olive groves and vineyards.
Horseback riding facilities available in the vicinity of the property.
Mountain bike excursions with specialized guides available on request. The rolling hills of southern Umbria provide varied terrain for cycling.
On request, the relais organizes individual guided visits to top local wine cellars and olive oil producers, with tastings included. The Montefalco wine zone and several excellent Umbrian producers are within easy reach.
Large deck-level infinity pool set in a commanding position overlooking the Tiber Valley. Sunbathing area with lounge chairs. Seasonal — open in summer, not heated. Pool towels provided.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Some rooms in the nearby annex building are suitable for guests with reduced mobility. Contact the property directly to confirm specific accessibility requirements.
Staff can arrange ticket reservations for local attractions, events, and transport.
Complimentary wireless internet throughout the property. Wired internet access also available in rooms.
Elegant function rooms suitable for intimate weddings and small business meetings. The pool terrace and gardens are available for outdoor ceremonies.
Two-hectare estate with a garden planted with roses, approximately 400 lavender bushes, Mediterranean herbs, and a small olive grove.
Large outdoor pool with deck-level infinity edge overlooking the Tiber Valley. Seasonal (not heated). Pool towels provided.
Private transfer service to and from the nearest airport available for a fee. Must be arranged in advance via email after booking.
Free on-site private parking. Not guarded.
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