Umbertide, Umbria

Vocabolo Moscatelli

A twelfth-century monastery in the hills near Umbertide, restored as twelve rooms with a pool, a bamboo dome and a chapel for massages.

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A Twelfth-Century Monastery in the Umbrian Hills

Via del Refari 2, Calzolaro, 06019 Umbertide (PG), Italy
12 Rooms and Suites
Pool & Chapel
Restored Monastery

Vocabolo Moscatelli sits in a quiet valley at Calzolaro, near Umbertide, ringed by old woodland a short drive from Tuscany. Frederik Kubierschky and Catharina Lütjens, both from European luxury hospitality, took on an abandoned twelfth-century monastery here and restored it into a hotel of twelve rooms and suites, behind walls more than 800 years old. Inside, the history is set against mid-century Italian design, hemp linens, handmade tiles by Cotto Etrusco and canopy beds in coloured metal by Lispi, with art by Edoardo Cialfi, Massimiliano Poggioni and the sculptor Kossuth on the walls.

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Deluxe Room – Villa

Fits 2 Persons · 25–30 m² room

A room in the villa with a king-size bed, a small seating area and tiles by Cotto Etrusco.

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Deluxe Garden – Annex

Fits 2 Persons · 27 m² room

Earth tones, a chaise longue and a private garden in the annex.

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Spa Suite – Annex

Fits 2 Persons · 33 m² suite

A private garden with a wood-fired jacuzzi and a glasshouse with a fireplace, plus a sauna indoors.

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Junior Suite – Villa

Fits 2 Persons · 40 m² suite

Blue velvet armchairs, a black bathtub for two and a metal canopy bed by Lispi.

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Junior Suite Garden – Annex

Fits 2 Persons · 45 m² suite

A loggia, a living room and a king-size bed, opening onto the garden.

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Terrace Junior Suite – Villa

Fits 2 Persons · 56 m² suite

The red one: a red canopy bed by Lispi and a black double bathtub out on the terrace.

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Garden Suite – Annex

Fits 2 Persons · 57 m² suite

Up a stair from its own garden, with a pastel canopy bed and a bathtub set into the window ledge.

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Suite – Villa

Fits 2 Persons · 58 m² suite

The green one, with a large living room and a black bathtub for two on the windowsill.

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Terrace Suite – Villa

Fits 2 Persons · 75 m² suite

The blue one: a big living room, a walk-in closet and a private terrace with an outdoor bathtub.

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Amenities

An outdoor pool with pool service, a bamboo dome for yoga, massages in the old chapel, a fire pit for the evenings and a restaurant and bar open to the garden.

MAIN AREAS

Gardens, outdoor pool with pool service, bamboo dome, private chapel, fire pit, conservatory, restaurant and bar

RESTAURANT

VocMos Kitchen, seasonal vegetable-led cooking by chef Nicolò (daily 8:00–21:30, breakfast à la carte all day, pizza night on Sundays); Matite Bar for cocktails and regional wines (daily 18:00–00:00); in-room dining

CHILDREN & PETS

Adults and children over 14 only; dogs welcome, with dog-sitting on request

PARKING

Free parking on site with electric car chargers

NEARBY

Cortona, about 30 minutes by car

Perugia, about 45 minutes by car

Assisi and Gubbio, within an hour by car

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A candlelit dinner by the fire in the chapel at Vocabolo Moscatelli

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UMBERTIDE | OCTOBER 2026

Old Stone, Long Lunches and a Chapel by Candlelight

Tucked away in the rolling hills of Umbria, Vocabolo Moscatelli seamlessly blends historic soul with contemporary design. Rooms are thoughtfully divided between the main heritage villa and the garden annex, each defined by a distinct aesthetic character. Highlight stays include the Green Suite, featuring a dramatic black bathtub set right against the window, the Blue Terrace Suite with its open-air bath, and the expansive Spa Suite—a secluded sanctuary complete with a private garden, sauna, wood-fired jacuzzi, and a glasshouse with its own fireplace. In the annex, garden rooms step directly onto lush, open lawns.

The culinary ethos at VocMos Kitchen is equally considered. Chef Nicolò places vegetables at the center of the menu, bringing together regional produce from local Umbrian growers with subtle Middle Eastern and Asian notes. Life here moves at an unhurried pace: breakfast is served à la carte all day long, lunches stretch casually under the sun, and dinner shifts naturally between the glass conservatory and the garden—with freshly baked pizza taking center stage on Sundays. As night falls, the Matite Bar serves seasonal cocktails and regional wines until midnight.

Across the grounds, unique architectural features anchor daily rituals. A woven bamboo dome provides a peaceful backdrop for yoga and movement, while the estate’s historic private chapel has been reimagined as an intimate venue for tailored massages or candlelit dinners. Evenings center around the open fire pit after days spent by the outdoor pool.

Ideally located within driving distance of Cortona, Gubbio, Perugia, and Assisi, Vocabolo Moscatelli serves as both a tranquil Umbrian base and an exclusive hideaway available for full buyouts, weddings, and retreats.

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