Vocabolo Moscatelli

Umbertide, Italy

A twelfth-century monastery in the green heart of Umbria, redesigned for the design-minded traveler.

Property Overview

Vocabolo Moscatelli is a carefully renovated twelfth-century monastery set in a tranquil valley in northern Umbria, surrounded by centuries-old forest and within easy reach of Arezzo, Cortona, Perugia, and Gubbio. The twelve rooms and suites blend the property’s historic bones with a mid-century design sensibility throughout. Umbria sees far fewer visitors than neighboring Tuscany, which is rather the point.

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SmartFlyer Exclusives

  • Welcome amenity
  • Personal welcome card
  • Early check-in and late check-out (subject to availability)
  • Upgrade on arrival (subject to availability)
  • Fire pit experience (where Cathi and Fred, the owners, invite guests to enjoy homemade limoncello around the bonfire)

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Agent Tips

  • Breakfast, anytime you want it, with no need to set an alarm because the hotel serves breakfast à la carte, all day long.
  • Ask Antonio to walk you through making your own bottled VocMos Negroni, a good souvenir to take home with you.
  • Visit Paolo at his family home nearby for a hands-on Umbrian cooking class with homegrown vegetables, fresh pasta, and lunch at the end of it.
Accommodations

The best of Italian design.

Vocabolo Moscatelli's twelve rooms and suites are designed by Florentine studio Archiloop and highlight the best of Italian design, with locally sourced furnishings and custom tile-work by Cotto Etrusco running throughout. Bathrooms are generous, with richly colored handmade tiles and deep cantilevered bathtubs, some set out on private terraces. A separate annex in the gardens houses four additional rooms and suites, each with its own garden and outdoor furnishings. The Spa Suite adds a private outdoor Jacuzzi, a glasshouse with chimney, and an in-room sauna.
Pool

A travertine pool in a twelfth-century monastery garden.

The travertine pool sits within the monastery grounds, offering a quiet spot to decompress and take a dip between excursions into the Umbrian countryside.
Restaurant + Bar

Where Umbrian produce takes the lead.

Vocabolo Moscatelli's restaurant draws locals, passing visitors, and in-house guests alike, which is always a good sign. The kitchen follows a vegetable-centric philosophy, with the chef sourcing sustainably and locally from across Umbria; meat and fish appear on the menu, but in a supporting role. Seating spans an indoor dining room, outdoor tables, and a conservatory. Matite Bar is the social heart of Vocabolo Moscatelli, a square-configured space that feels more like a kitchen table than a bar counter, where guests and locals gather, often over a casual game of chess. The cocktail list is short and locally inspired, with made-to-measure drinks encouraged alongside a focused Champagne and wine selection that leans into the Umbrian wine scene. That said, if you know what you want, the team will make it.
  • Vibe
    An adults-only monastery in the Umbrian hills, simple, refined, and dreamy.
  • Who's it for?
    We love Vocabolo Moscatelli for design and architecture enthusiasts, conscious travelers, and anyone ready to disconnect somewhere genuinely off the beaten path. It’s a place for those who appreciate staying in historic buildings and getting a good glimpse of the local culture.
  • Location
    Vocabolo Moscatelli sits in northern Umbria, quieter and less visited than neighboring Tuscany, and all the better for it. Assisi and its UNESCO-listed Basilica of St. Francis are under an hour away, as is Perugia, the region's lively university capital. The team's favorite nearby stops include Montone, a mountain village twenty minutes from the property; Montefalco, Umbria's most celebrated wine region; and Cortona, just over the Tuscan border, for local shops and wine bars. Florence Airport is an hour and a half away, Rome's is three hours, and Lake Trasimeno is forty-five minutes.

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