Borgo La Chiaracia

Though less well-known than its central Italian counterpart, the Umbrian countryside is a verdant and tranquil setting for holidaymakers that can rival Tuscany for bucolic fields and rolling hills. Littered with lakes and forests it makes a great retreat to nature, and active holiday goers will revel in the opportunities for long, rambling walks that the landscape offers. Borgo La Chiaracia is a custom-built luxury resort in Castel Giorgio, Umbria. Situated on large, verdant grounds, the hotel has taken the best of local architectural tradition and melded it with state-of-the-art modern technology in the hotel's suites. Guests love the timbered roofs and rich Italian linens typical of the region. The facilities have plenty of charm, too. The hotel's sleek spa features a brilliant indoor and outdoor pool, alongside endless treatment rooms, a hot tub and sauna. The hotel restaurant, headed by a Michelin-starred chef, has already been causing a stir since the hotel's opening, and the hotel's excellent wine cellar means a great pairing with your meal. If it is a luxury escape to the country you are looking for, search no more.