A Twelfth-Century Monastery in the Umbrian Hills
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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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.

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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.










































































