The Relais Alla Corte del Sole is an ancient monastic village skillfully transformed into a charming romantic Hotel, between Tuscany and Umbria. The site is the sixteenth century even if the original dates back to the fourteenth century, when used as a refreshment during pilgrimages between Chiusi, Castiglione del Lago and Arezzo.
History
There is a harmonious blend of rustic dwellings in the architecture of the Relais, in which the antique uses have been knowingly re-valued and redesigned, giving full respect to the features passed down over the centuries. Certain antique structures that had been modified or destroyed over the years have been restored. This ancient hamlet dates back to the sixteenth century but the original core appears to have originated halfway through the fourteenth century when it belonged to the Order of St. Stephen. It could have been defined as a resting area and landmark for religious travellers and pilgrims heading towards Chiusi, Castiglion del Lago, and Arezzo.
This information supports the theories of historians who believe that the Renaissance settlement was built over early-Christian foundations, which accounts for its exclusively religious use during the late-Middle Ages. It is worth mentioning that even Saint Margaret appears to have rested here after the death of Arsenio, before she permanently settled in Cortona. One of the finest assets of the restoration of the Relais lies in the true history that has been revived, so that even today the silence and peace that characterize it give its guests a sense of well-being for both the mind and body. At the same time, the needs of the modern world are met, a world in which we constantly search for space and atmosphere on a human scale, in which we can pass our free time.
The Relais Alla Corte del Sole-at the sun’s court- is located near Lake Trasimeno, facing Cortona, and at the border of the Sienese territory of Montepulciano. So you may enjoy the view of one of the most evocative lakes in Italy, while at the same time being very close to some of the most important cities in Tuscany for art, monuments, and landscapes: Cortona, Montepulciano, and Siena.
Restaurant Time spent in our new restaurant is quite an event, whether you dine on the covered terrace overlooking the beautiful landscape or in the refined atmosphere of the dining room. After opening the restaurant in the summer of 2005, our guests now enjoy fully the owners' experience in the art of dining, with a menù that skilfully elaborates both tradition and innovation.
Breakfast In an elegantly furnished dining room, with an old Tuscan style and a warm atmosphere, the Relais offers its guests an Italian and international buffet breakfast that satisfies every need. It is a pleasant and relaxing moment of the day, something to remember and to talk about when you are back home from your vacation.
The wine-cellar During their stay, guests can visit our ‘cantina’—wine cellar—where they can taste or purchase wine, products both from our zone and from various Italian regions, and try some delicious snacks.
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Large private garden
- Outside swimming pool
- Free private parking
- Laundry service
- Excursions reservation desk
- Bike riding
- Babysitting
- Car Rental
- Wine Tasting
There are 18 rooms and suites of varying sizes, all of which have been individually designed and decorated. All rooms are independently air-conditioned, an also contain Satellite television, Minibar, Safety Deposit Box, telephone connection for outside calls and free wireless access. Each room is supremely sumptuous and decorated with relaxing colours and tones. The richly coloured fabrics, classic antique furnishings, fine paintings, decorative beams, stone tiled floors and bathrooms with hand-painted frescoes create a wonderfully romantic atmosphere and a real sense of grandeur.
Classic Room
The Classic Room is furnished with equisite antique furniture, paintings and lavish fabrics. The bathroom has been expertly hand-painted with frescoes and there is a King Size wrought iron bed. The detailed architecture is particularly impressive, with beamed ceilings, ornate wooden doors and terracotta floors.
Deluxe Room
The Deluxe Room is furnished with classic antique furniture, fine traditional paintings and contemporary but elegant fabrics. The bathroom is decorated in soft colours with amazing fresco paintings, and the King Size wrought iron bed is romantically canopied. The exposed beamed ceilings, stone tiled floors and original wooden doors are traditional and beautiful.
Junion Suite
The Junior Suite is beautifully comfortable. The Suite is decorated with contemporary artworks, classic antique furnishings and finished with rich fabrics. Warmly decorated and a deep comfortable King Size bed create an inviting ambience, with a touch of romance. The bathroom is beautifully hand-painted with frescoes. There is one of these Suites with a Jacuzzi bathtub. The beautiful architecture of exposed beamed ceilings, stone terracotta floors and antique doors are very impressive and pleasing.
Suite
The Suite is luxuriously comfortable, spacious and is decorated with relaxing colour tones and highlighted by beautiful fabrics. The Suite is furnished with classical antiques and paintings to create a feeling of elegance. The architecture is impressive and tasteful with exposed beamed ceilings, stone tiled floors and the bathroom is beautifully hand-painted.
Grand Suite
The Grand Suite is approximately 55 sqm in size. The Suite is supremely sumptuous, spacious and decorated with relaxing colours and tones. The richly coloured fabrics, equisite antique furniture, fine paintings and feature fireplace create a wonderfully romantic atmosphere. The architecture is breathtakingly beautiful and impressive. The beamed ceilings, stone tiled floors and with a bathroom hand-painted with frescoes, give a sense of grandeur.
