The Monteleone, a new boutique hotel located on the border of rural Umbria and Tuscany has officially opened its carefully restored 19th century doors…
Set among the rolling hills of Monteleone d’Orvieto, one of Italy’s most evocative hilltop villages, framed by medieval walls, olive groves and verdant countryside, The Monteleone is a 17-room retreat promising intentional slow living – a timeless sanctuary rooted in its surroundings, where guests are invited to pause and rediscover the beauty of simplicity.
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Intentionally minimalist and harmonious, The Monteleone’s aesthetic is defined by balance, understated comfort, and timeless elegance, with light playing a central role throughout. Its conservative restoration embraces the authenticity of its origins while infusing the space with contemporary sensibility – introducing modernity through refined, clean lines and pared-back pieces, juxtaposed against materials such as weathered stone, ‘cotto Toscano’, raw plaster, tactile fabrics, and iron and wood crafted by Umbrian artisans, allowing traces of time to remain visible while creating a fresh, multi-layered aesthetic that mirrors the Umbrian landscape.
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Guests at the retreat can stay in one of six room categories – from Superior Room to Suite. Six of The Monteleone’s 17 rooms come complete with their own private garden featuring sun loungers and a table for al fresco snacks and aperitivo, while its Signature Suite includes a dedicated relaxation area featuring a standalone bathtub. Each telling its own unique story, the rooms have been designed to invite calm and a sense of wellbeing, combining purposeful pieces that focus on form and function with a soft, neutral palette to offer a relaxed, uncluttered environment.
A defining chapter of The Monteleone’s identity is its collaboration with Rome-based architecture and design firm, STUDIOTAMAT, who curated four of the retreat’s signature suites – including the Superior Garden Suite and the Deluxe Serra Suite – each conceived as an intimate micro-environment that balance craftsmanship, proportion, and emotional resonance, creating a collection of spaces that are serene, tactile, and quietly luxurious.
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Wellness at The Monteleone is grounded in the outdoors and shaped by seasonality. Here, wellness is not in performance but presence. The Monteleone invites guests to experience a slower rhythm and to reconnect through simple pleasures such as a morning coffee overlooking the hills, walks among olive trees, aperitif at golden hour, and immersive countryside moments shaped by the seasons. The retreat champions an approach to luxury that is never imposed, but quietly discovered.
Guests can unwind beside its seasonal outdoor swimming pool and take in the sweeping panoramic views across the landscape, or retreat to its open-air spa to make use of the sauna and jacuzzi. Guests can also walk across the spa’s unique, sensory barefoot path, composed of natural, textural elements that are designed to stimulate circulation and encourage the practice of grounding. A Technogym-equipped fitness room allows guests to maintain wellness rituals while taking in the views and tranquillity of the setting.
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From May, The Bistrot at The Monteleone will offer an elegant selection of composed platters and refined, understated dishes, crafted with exceptional ingredients sourced from local farms and vineyards that share its commitment to sustainability, provenance, and quality. Operating seasonally in the summer months, the hotel’s Pool Bar will be open daily, serving refreshments and light snacks.
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Guests are also invited to explore the surrounding area through curated, bookable experiences developed in collaboration with local producers and artisans, allowing them to discover the unspoiled beauty beyond its walls – enchanting woodlands, olive groves, abundant vineyards, and picturesque villages.
Through close collaborations with nearby wineries and olive mills, guests can discover first-hand the flavours that define this region.
The Monteleone has recently acquired the olive grove adjacent to the property, which will become a natural extension of the retreat. Playing host to intimate events and experiences, here guests will be able to enjoy a series of culinary encounters, all framed by the village’s ancient, medieval walls. Guests will also be invited to take part in the annual olive harvest, becoming part of The Monteleone’s history through this storied tradition.
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