Wine Resort la Ghirlanda

After spending several holidays in Tuscany we decided to give Umbria a go and La Ghrilanda looked like a perfect fit for a quiet trip. We found it to be a very quiet place with within relatively easy driving distance to other towns and villages. There were few sounds other than nature itself to interfere with your time. We booked a room in a separate building made up of two units that quite what we'd expected as it was rather small with little place to set our luggage and still move around. After three nights and visiting most of the surrounding towns ~ Spello, Spoleto, Assisi, Perugia, Deruta, Montefalco, Foligno and a few others decided to move on even though we had paid for seven days. I think that if we'd stayed in the main building we might have stayed longer but it all worked out well. We did not get back any of our money as we checked out early of our own accord which is understandable. All the staff were very personable and helpful with any requests from check in to departure. The atmosphere is very casual which makes for a comfortable stay. The breakfasts were really good with a wide selection of foods ~ no need to go hungry at all! The evening meals which needed to be reserved ahead of time were exceptional. Probably the best, truly Italian meal, I've ever had and the service again, was really great. The grounds are well kept but you know you are in the country which is to be expected as it is an agriturisomo. Would I stay again ~ yes, but as mentioned, it would have to be a room in the main building.

My daughter chose La Ghirlanda as somewhere Dad would like to celebrate a 'big birthday'. She chose well. It is lovely country hotel (former hunting lodge) with traditional period decor. The views across the valley and to nearby Saragano are to die for. The breakfasts bountiful and the dinners splendid occasions. The hospitality and efficiency of the obliging staff was about the best I have encountered. A great bunch of people. Going on the cookery course and winetasting (all adjacent) as well as the freedom to walk through the olive groves and vineyards means we got a real feel for the area and the way of life.

5 nights in wonderful property in beautiful location. Fabulous food and wine; beautifully presented and cooked. Owners and their staff demonstrably care about their guests’ enjoyment and experience and looked after us very well; highly recommend!