Umbertide, Italy
A restored monastery in the Umbrian hills near Umbertide, where handmade Cotto Etrusco tiles, Chef Nicolo's seasonal tasting menu, and a private chapel set the tone for slow, design-led stays.
Stone walls hold centuries of silence. Vocabolo Moscatelli is a restored monastery near the hamlet of Calzolaro, surrounded by gardens, fields, and forest rolling across the Umbrian hills. Inside, handmade tiles by Italian artisans Cotto Etrusco line bathroom walls in bold colour. Hemp linens dress the beds. A private chapel doubles as a dining room after dark.
Customization is key here. The property works as a private-hire venue or an intimate open hotel. The ENCOUNTERS evening series brings guests and locals together for cultural conversation. Seasonal celebrations, from passata-making to pizza nights, root each stay in Italian rhythm. History whispers through the architecture. Design inspires in every detail.
The swimming pool sits among gardens with views over the Umbrian countryside. Wander through fields and forest paths that surround the monastery grounds. Seasonal events anchor the calendar. Passata brings guests together to make tomato sauce the traditional way. Pizza nights fire up the oven. The ENCOUNTERS evening series hosts cultural conversations on the property.
Arezzo, 55 kilometres east, rewards a day trip with Tuscan art and architecture. Umbertide, the nearest town, is a short drive for markets and local life. Back at Vocabolo Moscatelli, the chapel opens for private dinners under candlelight.
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VocMos kitchen occupies the heart of the monastery. Chef Nicolo leads a seasonal tasting menu shaped by Italian tradition and what the land provides. Mornings begin with an a la carte breakfast, unhurried and precise.
The Matite Bar serves drinks in a space that feels more living room than lounge. On certain evenings, dinner moves to the private chapel. Candlelight replaces overhead fixtures. Stone arches frame the table. Pizza nights and passata events add a communal pulse, turning guests into participants rather than spectators.
The Spa Suite holds its own private world. A wood-fired outdoor jacuzzi sits in a generous garden surrounded by lush vegetation. Starry Umbrian skies replace any ceiling. Inside, a private sauna warms the stone-walled annex.
A glasshouse outdoor living room connects the two. Two loungers face the garden. A fireplace crackles when evenings cool. These facilities belong to Spa Suite guests alone, making the experience deeply personal and unhurried.
Vocabolo Moscatelli occupies a building that has stood for centuries. Restoration rather than demolition is the foundation of its approach. The monastery's original stonework, arches, and chapel remain intact, reducing the need for new construction materials.
Cotto Etrusco tiles are handmade by Italian artisans using traditional methods. Hemp linens replace synthetic bedding. Seasonal cooking at VocMos kitchen follows what the land produces, minimising long-distance sourcing.
Vocabolo Moscatelli offers 9 accommodation types.
Spa Suite - Annex
The Spa Suite is the hotel’s most wellness-focused option, set in the annex with a generous private garden and a strong indoor-outdoor feel. It stands out for its in-suite sauna and outdoor Jacuzzi, making it the most explicitly spa-oriented accommodation…
Garden Suite - Annex
The Garden Suite is a romantic annex suite that emphasizes space, softness, and a close relationship with the outdoors. Its defining features are a large black bathtub for two, a round canopy bed, a private garden, and a comfortable living…
Terrace Suite - Villa
The Terrace Suite is one of the largest accommodations and is located in the main villa. It is defined by its expansive footprint, a dreamy terrace furnished with Paola Lenti pieces, and a black bathtub for two. The suite combines…
Suite - Villa
The Suite in the villa offers a classic, spacious layout centered on comfort and relaxation. It is located in the main villa and includes a well-appointed living room, along with an oversized bathtub for two that serves as a signature…
Terrace Junior Suite - Villa
The Terrace Junior Suite brings together the lighter scale of a junior suite with the lifestyle appeal of a private terrace. Set in the villa, it features a spacious outdoor area with Paola Lenti furniture and a black bathtub for…
Junior Suite - Villa
The Junior Suite in the villa is a compact but distinctive room with a soothing blue-toned design. Its standout feature is a black bathtub for two integrated into a sculpted cement window ledge, paired with an adjoining cushioned nook that…
Deluxe Garden - Annex
The Deluxe Garden is the smallest of the named garden-facing options and is located in the annex with its own private garden. Its earth-toned palette is meant to blur the line between indoors and outdoors, creating a grounded, serene atmosphere.…
Deluxe Room - Villa
The Deluxe Room in the villa is the most compact villa category and is presented as a straightforward, elegant accommodation for two. The property’s general room concept suggests individually styled interiors with kingsize beds and carefully selected furnishings, and this…
Junior Suite Garden - Annex
The Junior Suite Garden is a charming annex accommodation with a more intimate layout than the larger suites. Its connecting archway between bedroom and living area gives it a soft architectural flow, while the private loggia and garden extend the…
Slow down in a restored Umbrian monastery. Chef Nicolo's tasting menu, Cotto Etrusco interiors, and starlit jacuzzi evenings wait.
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