Il Ghiottone Umbro

Breakfast was exceptional, truly enjoyable and a wonderful start to the day. The hillside views were amazing from the terrace and fabulous to enjoy an aperitivo before one heads out for dinner. There is a free bus service across from the church handy if you want to avoid the hilly streets up to Todi centre. Thomas and Elizabeth are great hosts and we were so glad we made the choice to stay despite not having a car. It was so worth it.

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Il Ghiottone Umbro was truly one of our favorite stays in Italy. From the moment we arrived, we felt completely relaxed — enjoying glasses of wine while gazing out over the incredible Umbrian views. The setting is absolutely breathtaking and feels like something out of a dream. And talking about dreams - we slept like babies - the beds are so cozy. We enjoyed breakfast every morning and it was some of the most amazing food during our stay. The grounds and rooms are lovely and every detail felt thoughtful. The location is also perfect — peaceful and quiet, yet close enough to easily walk into the beautiful town of Todi. Thomas and Elisabeth are such lovely hosts and made the experience feel warm, personal, and special. What a magnificent place to base yourself while exploring Umbria. We are already talking about a return someday soon. A truly special place.

This was an exceptional discovery in Umbria and we cant wait to come back. The breakfast is incredible, the views are magnificent and one feels immediately a beautiful disconnect and peace of mind.

The breakfast terrace is simply stunning. The breakfast itself was really delicious (this facility is also a cooking school), but it is very rigidly staged. We told them that we just wanted the pastries and fruit (we don't eat a big breakfast), and they were a bit testy about us skipping some of the courses. The room decor is gorgeous, as are the property and views. Parking is a total breeze - the property is accessed from a free public lot next to a park. It is a quick walk uphill through the park into the very center of Todi. The rooms have A/C (not common in this area), which is great because Umbria was really, really hot this summer.

Our mattress was awful - thin, limp and lumpy. It felt like an ancient, worn-out summer camp cot. The villa has thick walls, and they don't have Wifi boosters in the rooms, so the Wifi is basically non-existent. If you want to make a call on Skype, it's audio only, and you have to sit right next to the window to get it to work.