Umbria has a way of seducing quietly, and
Relais Todini plays that card beautifully. Set on a hilltop near Todi, surrounded by the vineyards of a vast 1,000-hectare estate, this is the kind of place where old stone, terracotta floors and wide valley views do most of the work before the first glass is even poured. The wine connection is built into the landscape itself, with vines all around and a setting that feels deeply tied to the agricultural soul of the region.
Inside, the relais leans fully into Umbrian character. There are 8 rooms and 4 suites, each recently renovated with a mix of antique and modern furnishings, plus fireplaces, frescoes, tapestries and period details. The panoramic restaurant terrace looks toward Todi, and the wellness side goes well beyond the usual spa formula, with treatments, a chromotherapy Turkish bath, a wine-bath suite and an outdoor heated jacuzzi facing the hills.
What makes a stay here even more memorable is the balance between the grandeur of an old-country estate, but also the warmth of a place designed for long lunches, slow mornings and evenings shaped by the Umbrian landscape.
9.5 exceptional
Price from
ZAR 5,260 / night
