Relais Il Canalicchio Country Resort & Spa

When I saw this place online, I decided that it was the place where I wanted to be. It's rare to find a hotel where the reality is much better than the pictures! Well appointed room, great breakfast, stunning location. And, on top of that, a superb service: it's unusual to find such committed and warm people at every level, from the maid, maintenance, waitress up to the front desk. It has been by far one of the best stay in the last years. However, perfection is not of this world: due the the unusual hot weather, our A/C was struggling. They tried everything, several times, unfortunately to no avail. Despite this inconvenience, I am strongly recommend this Hotel.

This relais has a magical setting, high up on the hill and the building is an original 500-600 year old town that they have converted into a castle full of rooms and seperate apartments. We stayed only one night with our two young children in a classic room and it was very comfortable. We were shown a superior room that was just beautiful and spacious with a lovely Juliet window looking over the castle piazza. We only chose the classic as it had an upgraded air conditioner on a 36 degree day otherwise we would have loved to stay in the superior. The price is exceptionally reasonable, of course the rooms are not contemporary as they are decorated more old fashioned to fit in with the aesthetic of the castle. Hubby and the kids had a marvellous swim in the lovely pool that overlooks a view beyond unbelievable, while I watched with a few lovely vinos the bar had on offer. Breakfast has plenty to choose from and is also on the terrace with this picturesque view. Staff were friendly at all times. Check in and check out were easy. You definitely need a car to get here. We would love to come back next time for a few more days to enjoy the castle and area more.

Exceptional place lost in the countryside south of Perugia. Beautiful experience. Excellent restaurant. Unique view (from the high hill amazing view through the horizon) and environment (everything in the traditional stone brick architecture with amazing designs). Truly a Good time.

Be very careful! On approaching the property we wondered what we were letting ourselves into. The car park was overgrown and the place was deserted. Reception were particularly unhelpful...restaurant closed at 2pm and even though we arrived just before that time, there qA no offer of food or room service. We had prebooked a meal for 7.30pm (in January!) only to be told that they had a block booking, the restaurant did not open til 8pm and even then we would have to come along after 9pm and choose from a set menu that was for the block booking. Booked a Country Superior Dependance. The room was terrible. It was clean but it was sparse and barren compared to the web pictures. The sofa was stained and ripped and the terrace was dressed with 2 half empty tubs...the hotel later explained due to the weather albeit no other hotel on our trip had such issues. The living room would challenge anyone's idea of comfort. We requested a room change but could only be offered a similarly uninspiring room without a balcony..but the promise that we could change the next day. On reflection we decided not to stay. Reception then tried to offer other rooms albeit they had earlier said we had seen the one available. Reception, after a prolonged call with the hotel director, insisted on a 2 night no show cancellation charge notwithstanding that we had shown up and the hotel had been unable to offer the accommodation booked as described on its website. Despite numerous exchanges since, the hotel insists on keeping its 2 days payment. Frankly they need the money to put some furniture and feeling into the room that we were offered. Just compare the pics! As I say...this is the only hotel I have ever walked away from.