La Preghiera Calzolaro

The La Preghiera luxury bed & breakfast is situated in tiny village of Calzolaro just a few kilometers away from the medieval city of Perugia, in the heart of the stunningly beautiful Umbrian countryside.

La Preghiera occupies buildings dating back to the 12th century, originally built as a monastic complex for the Friars of the Mont'Ulivetani di Gubbio. La Preghiera has been lovingly restored and converted in exclusive country residence by the present owner Liliana Richardson de Tunstill and her husband John.

The main house, the adjacent cottage "Villa Moscatelli", and small private chapel are surrounded by extensive landscaped gardens abundant in sweet smelling rosemary, lavender and thyme. A gentle stream meanders through the sunken garden. In the sunny southern corner of the gardens, one comes across la Preghiera's marvellous eco-friendly swimming pool. From every corner of property, beautiful views of the countryside and the woodland hills can be admired.

Terracotta floors, immense wooden beams and huge stone fireplaces characterize the public rooms of La Preghiera. Each of the eleven bedrooms is elegantly furnished with unique items of hand painted and antique furniture. Only the most luxurious fabrics have been chosen for the drapes and upholstery.

The generous breakfast served at La Preghiera is sure to tempt even the latest of risers out of bed, enticing them with the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, fragrant homemade cakes and piping hot breads, straight from the oven. In the summer season, on request, tasty 3 course lunches and traditional 4 course dinners are served in the loggia or in the dining room.

La Preghiera's small chapel is an idyllic choice of location for intimate wedding ceremonies, baptisms or renewals of vows. La Preghiera is available for partial or exclusive rent.