CASTELLO di MONTIGNANO Relais & SPA | Loc. Montignano, 6 - 06056 Massa Martana (PG)

CASTELLO di MONTIGNANO Relais & SPA | Loc. Montignano, 6 - 06056 Massa Martana (PG)

History


The origins of the Castle of Montignano date back to 962 when Ottone I of Saxony was crowned in Milan as Emperor of Germany and King of  Italy by Pope John XII and he tried immediately to create ranks of loyal feudal lords in central and southern Italy.
 To Count Arnolfo, a German courtier and a relative of the Emperor, a part of Umbria was assigned as his feudal domain as well as a region, called Arnolfa, which included Montignano.
 In the early years of the 16th century, the Atti family, feudal lords of the Casigliano Castle, extended their lands right up to the boundaries of Montignano which, until the 15th  century had belonged to the Matalucci family, a family of Guelph lineage, allied as well as related to the Atti family.
 The Castle was seriously damaged  by the passing of the French troops, and Todi’s municipality administration board deliberated on the 27th August 1577,  that the population of Montignano was exempted from paying taxes due to the “damage suffered”.
 In 1602, the Priors of Todi sent out an order that the castle walls should be restored and that the door was ”made safe by chains”.
 In the first half of the 18th century, the Spanish, Imperial and French armies came down into Italy due to the Wars of Succession and upset the area’s peace and tranquillity.
 In the 18th century, the Matalucci family restored the Castle: the walls were used as a façade for the new palace, inside the rooms were increased in size and so the castle became a nobleman’s residence, adorned with an elegant loggia, a private family chapel and a garden.
 The Malatucci family became extinct as there were no more male heirs; and in 1775, Lavinia, daughter of Giacinto Matalucci, married Count Francesco Francisci of Todi whose family came from Collesecco, near Avigliano Umbro.
 This aristocratic family played an important role in the Risorgimento period in Todi with Count Federico and his brother Giuseppe both enrolling as volunteers in the wars of independence. Federico, working also in politics, personally handed over Todi’s election results in the 1860 plebiscite to King Vittorio Emanuele II of Naples.
After approximately four centuries, on 28th November 1887, the Francisci family alienated the Castle  of Montignano to Angelo and Vincenzo Tacchi, businessmen from Foligno with a contract stipulated by the Tuderte notary Sebastiano Antonimi. The Tacchi family owned Montignano for 20 years but never showed any interest in the property.
 In 1908, the Alcini family from Massa bought the castle and its estate, including the grain mill. Enrico Alcini, who died in 1940, one of the family’s most remarkable members, was Mayor of Massa Martana and he is remembered for the many initiatives he made in order to improve the town, such as the building of the town’s cemetery.

Wellness - PHILOSOPHY

Castello di Montignano is pleased to welcome you to “Acquadegna” SPA. The spa is named after Santa Degna, patroness of Todi, who, at the very beginning of Christianity  found shelter from persecution and peace of mind right here in Montignano. Situated in the dungeons of the Castle, the SPA combines evocative materials and locations with state-of-the art technologies, blending impressive stone elements with concepts of modern design.  Inspired by Roman Thermal Baths, the SPA proposes the ancient Roman path made up of thermarium-tepidarium-calidarium and frigidarium, brought up to date thanks to modern technology. The Staff Paolo Caschera Beauty & Wellness will take care of your well-being with personalized treatments an therapies conceived to meet every specific need. Method and philosophy have been carefully studied to maintain psycho-physical well-being in harmony with body and mind.

Rooms Guesthouse

All apartments have telephone, TV LCD, heating and refrigerator.

The Guesthouse "Torrione" is the old tower of the Castle dating back to X century, completely restored and situated next to the castle.  It has independent entrance and an external gateway to reach the common areas and halls of the castle. The Guesthouse includes three big apartments called Red, Green and Blue, reflecting the colors of the furniture.

The Red apartment is situated on the ground floor of the tower and has big living-room with stone walls and vaulted ceilings with fireplace,  kitchenette, sitting-room with sofa-bed,  double bedroom with queen size bed and two bathrooms. The color matching between the stones and the red color is highly evocative.

The Green Apartment is situated on the first floor with great view on the surrounding hills. It features a big open space with queen size bed (marked off by a stone wall which guarantees privacy), kitchenette, fireplace, sofa and bathroom with shower.

The Blue apartment is a loft framed by eight arch-shaped windows with great views. The blue color features the apartment, with its walls and truss ceilings. It has a canopy bed, a functioning fireplace of stone, a sitting-room, a modern design kitchenette and a bathroom. A lovely bathtub at sight with red mosaics completes the apartment.

MATERIAPRIMA RESTAURANT

Materiaprima restaurant features a cozy and evocative ambience where design blend with tradition… enjoy our candlelight dinners surrounded by ancient stone walls and modern piece of furniture, a unique experience in the heart of Italy.

In the Summer have dinner under the stars in our Hortus Conclusus, the evocative rose garden and cloister of Montignano, surrounded by century-old walls and green plants.

In the Wine Bar, a beautiful sitting-room with ancient piano dating back to XIX century, you can drink alcoholics and non alcoholics and taste a refined selections of cigars.

The accurate selection of music hits and songs makes the atmosphere even more evocative..

Cooking classes and wine tastings available every week upon request (from Mondays through Thursdays).

MATERIAPRIMA Restaurant is open for lunch and dinner. Reservation is recommended.

Tel. (+ 39) 0758856113.

Email: info@montignano.com; materiaprima@montignano.com

WEDDINGS & EVENTS

Castello di Montignano is a fairy-tale location for elegant and modern weddings: a unique experience blending history, design and the magic of a Castle.  

The Castle has different areas dedicated to events and weddings suitable for up to 250 people: the park with swimming-pool has a new elegant external structure with cloister dominated by a century-old olive tree and surrounded by a park with swimming-pool and by the façade of the castle.

Inside, there are evocative ground floor halls with old stone arches, walls and vaulted ceilings; the hall on the first floor has an impressive fireplace dating back to the Middle Ages; then the Imperial room on the fourth floor and, finally, Acquadegna Spa with pool, steam bath and cool waterfall for those who wish to have a warm bath after a wedding with some friends… perhaps with champagne and cocktails in the relax area next to the spa. 

The owner, events manager and wedding planner Claudia Bisceglie, upon request, organizes personally every event to be sure of their success.  

All weddings and ceremonies are personalized according to the needs and peculiarities of guests: the result is an unforgettable event with evocative location, gorgeous scenery and great food and drinks selection.

The staff of Castello di Montignano offers all services for events and weddings:

Wedding Planning

Civil ceremonies at the Castle

Scenery and flower decorations

Artists, musicians, singers, performers and dj

Baby-sitting and animation

Audio system and light equipment

Creation of unique and personalized objects

Etc.

Contacts: Tel (+39) 075 8856113

Email: claudia.bisceglie@montignano.com; info@montignano.com

SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES

Castello di Montignano relais & SPA, situated on a hill with view on the Martani Mountains, is ideal for long stays in the nature. Activities for adults and educational programs for children are being organized just for our guests.

Sports and Activities:

Guided mountain bike tours

Horse riding

Guided visit of Todi underground (an adventure tour of rare beauty)

Pic-nic on the Martani Mountains with barbecue

Wine and typical food tastings in nearby vineyards

Cooking classes

Educational programs for children 3-12 years:

Mini cooking-classes 

Visits to animal farm with tutor 

Painting classes

Flower decoration classes

Horse riding courses

For those who wish to explore the surrounding area in freedom, Castello di Montignano has a  bike rental service. 

Our staff is happy to suggest tours and visits to special attractions for children such as Acquarossa park in  Gualdo Cattaneo, Parco del Sole in Collazzone and Marmore Falls, all with equipped areas for funny pic-nics.

Royal Maniace Hotel | Lungomare Ortigia, 13 | 96100 Siracusa Italia

SIRACUSA****  a window on the sea of Ortigia 

Welcome to Royal Maniace Hotel in Siracusa Italy, a superbly situated residence located in the historic city centre of Siracusa along the sprawling emerald blue seas of Sicily.  Standing on the seaside on the small Ortigia island, the cheap 4 star hotel in Siracusa offers panoramic views and breathtaking beauty combined with elegantly styled modern rooms to make your stay a relaxing and comfortable visit.

There’s no shortage of modern day amenities nearby either, all easily within walking distance.  Take a seat at one of the many cafes and relax with an aperitif as you take in the warm Sicilian sun.

Try some of the Sicilian cuisine at the many restaurants found in the area, sampling some of the best food and wine Italy has to offer. And at night, check out some of the hot spots that can be found by having a luxury hotel in the city centre of Siracusa!

ROOMS

The Royal Maniace Hotel Syracuse offers 21 elegantly styled rooms all equipped with modern amenities.  Each room is decorated in elegantly styled contemporary furniture, lined with parquet flooring, and makes use of light and cream colors to create a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. Several of the cheap rooms in Siracusa Italy also have a terrace overlooking the sea.

SERVICE

The Royal Maniace Hotel Siracusa wants to make your stay as pleasant and carefree as possible, offering a wide range of facilities and services.  Guests arriving by car can take full advantage of private parking located nearby. 

In the mornings enjoy breakfast outside in the garden area, and during the day get cold refreshing drinks and cocktails from the bar lounge area. 

IN HOUSE RESTAURANT

The in house restaurant offers samplings of Sicilian foods throughout the day and room service is available 24 hours a day.  Other extra services available for a supplement include babysitting and child services, laundry service, and pet friendly services for small pets.

Valle Rita - Azienda agricola e Borgo rurale -Ginosa (Taranto) Puglia

Valle Rita - Azienda agricola e Borgo rurale -Ginosa (Taranto) Apuglia 

Valle Rita is part of the old Girifalco farmhouse and is situated 72 metres above sea level. It boasts a tower dating back to the 11th century. The Girifalco estate has always been strategically important and rich of farming land: it belonged to important families as the Doria family in the 16th century, the Marquis Alcanices and grandees of Spain from the 17th to the end of the 18th century, when the property was donated to S.M. Maria Crristina of Austria, the last feudal lord until 1924. After that, the estate and the farm were divided. Today, the estate-farm belongs to the Lunati family, who were initially enchanted by the beauty and the charme of a secret, hidden land, full of history and very peaceful. This has inspired them to restructure the whole estate always aware of its authenticity and historical value.

APARTMENTS

There are 9 apartments, 2 to 5 beds each, for a total accomodation of 30 persons. The charming apartments are tastefully decorated with Mediterranean colors. They are all equipped with air conditioning, refrigerator, television, linen and kitchen utensils for a perfect and comfortable holiday. Each apartment is sourrounded by greenery, offering guests the chance to live outdoors enjoing nature and the relaxing seasonal colours of the countryside. Valle Rita is especially proud to propose two apartments, or rather two exceptional villas nestled in citrus-gardens, which have become a favourite destination

of our international guests.

LAUREL/LEMON GRASS

These small and very comfortable apartments are located
close to the ancient farmyard. They are composed of a room with twin beds, a bathroom with shower and an entrance hall whith a kitchenette and a small table. Outside there is the garden and a patio. They are equipped with air conditioning, Tv, fridge, linen and kitchen utensils.

LAVANDER/ROSEMARY

Adjacent to the ancient farmyard, these apartments are composed of two big spaces: a large double room, a living room with a built-in kitchen, a fire place, a sofa bed and a dining area; then there is a bathroom with shower. Outside there is the garden and a patio. They are equipped with air conditioning, Tv, fridge, linen and kitchen utensils.

JUNEPER/BROOM/ORANGE BLOSSOM

These apartments overlook the Olive yard. They are characterised by a patio surrounded with rose trees. They are composed of a large and sunny living room with kitchenette, fridge, a dining area, and a sofa bed; then there is a double room, a dressing room, a bathroom with shower and outside there is a patio and the garden. They are equipped with air conditioning, Tv, cutlery plus kitchen utensils.

 

BEEHIVE

Situated in the Rita Valley surrounded by citrus-trees, it is only 500 m. away from the main Farm House court. Casa Api is one of the largest apartments and it comes with absolute privacy. The name is reminescent of the farmer workers who lived there and produced a delicious organic honey made from orange blossoms. This is still the case today. It is composed of a large living room with kitchenette, fridge, fireplace, two twin bed rooms, a bathroom with shower and a private garden. It is equipped with air conditioning, Tv, linen
and kitchen utensils. Stone steps leads from the garden to a private small church.

LITTLE ANGEL

This is the largest villa at the guests’ disposal, once it was the Shepard’s lodge. It is situated only 900 m. from the main Farm House court. At the back of the apartment, you’ll find
the aged 18th century palm-groves  where Queen Maria Cristina loved to relax. It is composed of a large living room with a kitchen, a fridge, a fire place and a sofa bed; a double room, a twin bed room, a storage room and a bathroom with a bath-tub. It is equipped with air conditioning, Tv, linen and kitchen utensils. Outside, you’ll find a private garden with an old wood-burning oven.

RESTAURANT

Life revolves around delicious food and great wine in Apulia and that is also the case in Valle Rita! We offer mediterranean flavors and tastes that will seduce even the most demanding palates. The recipes are based on seasonal products from our own organic farm: only the freshest ingredients that our chef will prepare, cooking a refined cuisine which combines quality research and local tradition. The cellar offers wines produced by our family business in Basilicata, labels that have won many national awards with wines from either DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) or IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica) status. The restaurant is situated in two rooms where two large twin fireplaces embellish the décor. It once housed workers from Lecce who were here to harvest tobacco-leaves. Another pleasant area of our restaurant is the harmonious garden also opened to non-resident guests on reservation.

SERVICES

Valle Rita offers many facilities to its guets to allow you to totally relax and fully enjoy the charm of our authentic countryside. In this historical site, there are different activities ranging from relaxing bike rides to educational meetings on organic farming techniques, from dives into the beautiful panoramic swimming pool overlooking the vast countryside to playing tennis and much more. Valle Rita also offers its guests a romantic bar sourrounded by prickly pears and an ancient stable that is ideally suited for business-meetings, game-playing, relaxing and cooling down during the hot summer days or just sipping a glass of wine after dinner. There are also beautiful beaches nearby, as well as horseriding schools and golf courses.

ITINERARIES - THE IONIAN COAST

Valle Rita is situated along the Ionian Coast, a few kilometres from Ginosa Marina, Castellaneta Marina and Metaponto to the West. Taranto is situated not far to the East. The main attractions of this territory are the sandy beaches, the unspoilt nature and the magnificent remains of ancient Greece, the Magna Grecia. The landscapes are beautiful with their wide sandy beaches, vast pine forests and luxurious vegetation. Here the cities of Magna Grecia arose in the 8th century: Metaponto, Heraclea (now called Policoro), Siris and Pandosia. Historical traces are visible at the archaeological sites of Metaponto and Policoro. The park of Metaponto is of great historical and archaeological importance. It includes the monumental remains of the urban sanctuary dedicated to Apollo Licio and the adjacent Agorà. Named “Southern California” due to the flourishing agriculture, the Metapontina plain is now the flagship of Lucania economy.

MATERA

Matera, whose origin is lost in prehistory, is among the oldest and most picturesque cities in the world. Situated just 40 km from Valle Rita, be sure to expect a surreal scenery: the Sassi of Matera, part of the Unesco World Heritage Patrimony. It has the charme of a very ancient city where you can easily trace the history of Man from the Paleolitic until today, from the neolithic villages to the vast urban areas of Civita and Sassi. The original center of town is the “Civita”, dominated by the cathedral, besides which the sassi-districts “Barisano” and “Caveoso” have emerged. The urban structure of these districts consists of an intricate succession of narrow stairs, caves and palaces. The “Gravina”, the “Murgia” and more than 120 rock churches with byzanthine frescoes make this place unique, where Man has used the scarce resources of land without destroying it but by literally integrating in it.

THE ITRIA VALLEY

Trulli, stone walls, farmhouses, ancient Mediterranean villages, castels, cathedrals, monasteries, underground mills, cellars, festivals, religious festivals, and popular traditional dances: this is the Itria Valley. It is dominated by olivetrees grown in the lands of the old farmhouses (“masseria”,) which are small stone fortresses. Here the coast is marked by long sandy beaches, dunes and protected natural reserves. There are many traces of the ancient Messapian civilization like the small conic houses (“Trulli”) all over the valley which are stunningly beautiful. Here are some of the “must-see” villages in the Itria valley: Alberobello, for the originality of the houses (the “Trullis”) and Castellana Grotte known for its karst caves which are among the largest and most picturesque in Italy.

IL BAROCCO LECCESE

The center of Apulian baroque is Lecce, a city long known for its extraordinary architecture, sculptures and baroque paintings. It is absolutely unique. Walking through the streets of Lecce, you can admire facades (made with warm sandstone) of extraordinary churches, palaces and mansions: an eternal witness of the most wonderful art of Baroque. It is unique in its genre and that’s why we speak of “Barocco leccese”, Lecce is therfore also known as the “Florence of the South”.

CASTELLO DI GABIANO - GABIANO - MONFERRATO - ALESSANDRIA

CASTELLO DI GABIANO

 GABIANO - MONFERRATO - ALESSANDRIA - ITALY

All the charm of the picturesque hills of Monferrato




The Castle

Located at the foot of the Alps, an hour and a half from Genoa and Milan, one hour and thirty minutes from Alba from Turin, the Castle of Gabiano is a very well guarded secret.

A world apart, a short walk from the main tourist destinations in the area, which welcomes its guests in treated areas and in line with its tradition of quality.

After several years of careful restoration, the doors are opened the Hunt House. Mansion evokes the historical tradition of hospitality to hunters of the past, enjoy the view over the castle and the surrounding landscape and is home

to "The three watches", "Chess"

and "The Ride": the perfect environment to discover and enjoy in complete relaxation, the fascinating world of wine

Elegance, charm

Welcoming and luminous dwellings

Wines

The 'farm of the Marquis Cattaneo Adorno, with its 260 hectares of vineyards of which 20, is known for the high results in terms of uniqueness and quality of its wines, but above all because it keeps the smallest and oldest of DOC 'Italy.
The Reserve Gabiano "A Giustiniani Matilda", is obtained from grapes of Barbera with dark berry and crunchy, in a historic vineyard that the Princess had done the same to start.




Azienda agraria Cattaneo Adorno - Via San Defendente 2 - Gabiano Monferrato - 15020 Alessandria - Italy

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Art Resort Galleria Umbertois a small jewel settled in a historical monument in the very Heart of Naples. A luxury 4 stars rated recently opened hotel in renowned Galleria Umberto I, nearby Piazza del Plebiscito, the Royal Palace, San Carlo theatre and Maschio Angioino, priceless places to visit for tourists coming from all over the world.


Conceived and furnished in a XIXth century Patrician house style, Art Resort is a rarity to be unveiled, in a typical Baroque style ambience. Creamy yellow walls, sky-blu ceiling decorated with plaster frames, shiny marbles, large mirrors, elegant busts, characteristic statues of Neapolitan crib art, seasight original gouaches and Capodimonte porcelains in our hotel represent a mandatory stop for the traveller who wants to explore the meaning of "Neapolitan way of being".
Modern technologies are combined to these unique features to let your stay in XIXth century Naples feeling as much comfortable as possible.

                 CHRISTMAS IN NAPLES 2011

Come and experience the real Christmas spirit .. thanks to its Small tipical markets, Naples is the Christmas city par excellence, just think of the famous Via Crib!

For the occasion, we offer this package:                                                

• Two nights in a classic, superior or Junrio Suite
• Christmas cookies on arrival
• Continental breakfast buffet (on request served in the room)
• Whirlpool (superior room or junior suite)
• FREE WIFI
• Evening appetizer
• 4 hours visit to the historical centre (San Gregorio Armeno)

Masseria TORRE MAIZZA - C.da Coccaro, sn - 72015 Savelletri di Fasano (Brindisi) Puglia - Italy

WELCOME

Torre maizza an ancient Masseria set in a vaste estate overlooking the mediterranean sea.

A 5 star luxury resort with AVEDA SPA, Torre Maizza offers all the amenities and activities fora n exclusive vacation in Puglia

THE MASSERIA

The Masseria is set in a vaste agricultural  estate overlooking the Mediterranean sea which is only at 1.5 km.

Immersed in the olive groves that date back to the year 1000 you can walk through fruit and vegetables plantations and our own raisins. Smell the perfume of Mediterranean bushes, myrtle and jasmines.

ROOMS AND SUITES

26 rooms of which 2 suites wioth private pool and jacuzzi, 5 junioor suite deluxe, 1 junior suite, 15 superior rooms,3 classic, all rooms have garden, bathtub, hairdrier, wirelless internet, pay TV, safe, minibar, cordless telefone, Tivoli audio

SERVICES

Restaurants

 In the masserias we believe in researching the local environment for natural materials, we believe in the km zero philosophy, we always collaborate with local farms from were to choose the best local Murgia lamb and podolic beef, the chickens and turkeys, the Masserias were they make the best cheeses; burrata, canestrato, caciocavallo.

We have a network of people that looks for the wild materials such as: porcini and cardoncelli mushrooms, wild asparagus and snails, myrtle, wood berries and many more. The nearby fishing village of Savelletri offers the best of  fish of the day: scampi and violte shrimps, red tuna,snappers,monfish and turbots, seafood and local spiny lobsters.

Above all the fruits and vegetables produced in our estate.

Maizza offers a choice of 4 restaurants: 

The Restaurant Le Palme with creative cuisine with a magnificent rooms with high ceilings overlooking the pool or on the terrace with great view of the orange garden. 

Our Chef Vito Giannuzzi won the Italian Championship of Mediterranean Cuisine March 2009.

Restaurant Egnathia at gthe adiacent sister property Masseria Coccaro with vaulted star ceilings in the old stables dating back to 1600 with a magnificent pergola and terraces full of bouganivillae and jasmines with great views of the countryside – tipical Mediterranean cuisine.

Cabana restaurant poolside with light menus under the pergola for lunch.

Coccaro Beach Club, the exclusive sea restaurant with fish, sushi and oyster bar.

SPA AVEDA 

Set in an atmosferic Tower in the Spa we used natural materials such as wood, rice paper, flagstone and the view of the olive trees and the sea. There is a large gym technogym, indoor pool, whirpool,Turkish bath with eucalyptus oil. 

THE TREATMENTS - the treatments at the Masseria use herbs and fruits organic from the estates property of Aveda. The moss, yucca, aloe vera, camomill, lime,esotic fruits, herbs, essential oils will permit to follow a real fitotherapy personalized to your needs. 

MASSAGES – a vast choice from traditional ayurvedic, to water mattress, shiatsu and foot reflexology, but what is more important is the experience of our therapists, we believe that the centre of the therapy is always the human touch.

SERVICES

COCCARO BEACH CLUB: the beach

An exclusive luxury lounge on the cristal clear Salento sea.

In a long stretch of private sandy beach with secular dunes, a long beach were to walk all the way to the local fishing village.

A wooden teak terrace under white tents and private gazeboes for privacy.

A fantastic fish restaurant, fish and oyster bar and of course is possible also to taste the cuisine and the cocktails from the bar directly on you sunbeds on the beach.

A lounge area under the palms were there are the massage and treatments pavillons under tents and canes.

A quiet mini club with babysitters for the kids.

A trendy boutique with the newest clothes fro Milan,Paris, Formentera and Marakkech.

Beach volley and Football small pitch. In the summer becomes the trendiest location for exclusive parties with the best DJs and the Most Beutiful People.

Anchored facing the beach our private motor yacht with the skipper for water sky or for excursion to the sea caves of Polignano a Mare, the antique port of Monopoli for swimming in quiet bays and scuba diving

Golf

Puglia is the region in south of italy with the most Golf courses.

Five 18 holes golf courses in 1 hour radius.

Torre Maizza has its own 9 holes Golf, in an incredible setting with huge olive grives overlooking the sea with sand and pitching green, putting green and driving range.

MEETINGS

Masseria Torre Maizza is venue for meetings and events, with our vaulted ceilings in the olive mill, beautiful  lounges with  fireplaces for smaller meetings or wine tastings.

We specialize in post congress with our activities: wine visits,bicycle rides, golf, beach activities,quad bikes,SPA, cooking schools, please contact us for more info etc.