Name: Santa Maria Degli Ancillotti
Address: Località Sterpeto, 42, Assisi, 6081, IT

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Fantastic Service. Host speaks Italian and English. Superb property. Friendly and accommodating. Very high end feeling as the property is gated and served by a gate opener.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2018

Thomas E.

A warm, clean, wonderful place to stay

My wife and I stayed 5 nights in mid-October. We had a wonderful experience. Let me try to count the ways: (1) our suite was large, quiet, well furnished, and newly renovated with a beautiful bathroom and rain shower; (2) the location is convenient for touring Assisi and other hill towns, or for walking in the countryside from the Villa; (3) the food was excellent, and Alessio arranged dinners at small, delightful restaurants on the two nights we did not eat at the Villa; (4) the price of the suite was very reasonable; and last but most important is the genuine warmth of Alessio, the owner. He and his wife and sister stand out even among Italians in their friendliness and hospitality. The Dutch couple at the table next to ours told us they had been coming to the Villa for many years. We understand why and hope to do the same.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2018

Jack

Absolutely the best!

I simply can’t say enough good things about our stay at Santa Maria degli Ancillotti.

Beautifully situated among hundreds of olive trees with long-range Mountain views, the place is peaceful and quiet. When you are ready to wander, you are a half hour or less from fantastic mountain-top ancient towns like Assisi, Spello, Montefalco and many other Umbrian treasures.

Allessio, the proprietor, is a born host in the finest tradition. He greeted us warmly upon our arrival, and suggested we enjoy the dinner that his family prepares nightly as an additional service for guests. (5 courses, 40 euros). We had already made dinner reservations nearby, but decided to accept Allessio’s suggestion and cancelled our restaurant reservations. Oh my goodness. Certainly among the best meals we enjoyed in all our two weeks in Italy! (And we are foodies who always sought out the highest rated places!)

After the first meal, we decided we would eat ALL our dinners at Santa Maria degli Ancillotti there while in Umbria.

Two other couples were there while we stayed, and we quickly learned that they had been there many times, and that more than 50 percent of Alessio’s guests were repeat guests. Some come for weeks on end.

We had a marvelous time in Italy visiting several great areas, and my only regret from our entire Italy trip was that we didn’t schedule MORE time in in Umbria staying at Santa Maria degli Ancillotti!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2018

Anne

The only thing that is negative about this accommodation is that you have to actually leave at the end of your stay. Alessio and family are the most lovely and warm people. The sense of home
Becomes apparent immediately. Many guests have returned repeatedly which is telling. The food and wine is astonishing and made with great skill and pride. Alessio is very sweet and sincere and is helpful in giving recommendations for visiting the beautiful Umbrian region. If you go
To Italy this hotel represents the best of the country.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2018

Bernice

This was the most relaxing, beautiful place. Our hosts were wonderful! We had dinner there and it eas fabulous! Was sad I didn’t have more days to stay there!

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2018

Bibi

Absolutely loved this property!! Driving up to it at first was a little challenging with the narrow roads but once we got there, it was amazing, we were so pleasantly surprised!! Everything is top notch, Alessio and his family were incredible and took great care of us! The breakfasts are absolutely the best we've had to date and the dinners were outstanding!! We look forward to returning one day soon!

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2018

Joyce

A great place!

Wonderful in all respects

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2017

Fran

Perfect relaxation and Italian hospitality

A wonderful, friendly and comfortable place in the heart of beautiful Umbria. The food was amazing too!

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2017

Jackie

Lovely rural retreat

We spent three days being looked after by the wonderful Alessio and his team. Nothing was too much trouble for them. Delicious breakfasts and dinners gave us the energy to explore the sights of Assissi. The pool and gardens are immaculate and the lovely dogs and five baby kittens added to the joy of our trip.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2017

Carol

Weekend retreat.

I stayed for 3 nights for a personal retreat. It was amazing. The family is so kind and helpful. The food is out of this world - the best in Italy. It is worth just going for the 6 course homemade meals. I did not have a car to go sight seeing but I was fine to take walks and enjoy the pool. I will go back.

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2017

Kevin

Delightful

Not enough space here to do the place justice. Believe me you will not be disappointed

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2016

chris

Excellent location

Excellent location, very friendly and accommodating staff, spacious comfortable room with fantastic view across the valley. Home cooked food was prepared especially for us as there was only one other couple at the hotel and it was very nice/simple Italian food.

We would have liked to stay a few more nights here to enjoy the relaxing atmosphere and surroundings!

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2016

AviaJoe

Ideal for relaxing & enjoying the Italian campagna

When you visit Assisi, you are already searching to feel close to God, and what better than nature and the beauty of His creation to give you that feeling!!
This place is the ideal retreat. The hospitality of the owners and the personal attention is incomparable to any other place you've stayed at before. The place is surrounded by the immaculate beauty of nature, in the distance the sound of church bells and nearby nothing but the sound of birds and crickets. If you love walking and/or jogging in nature you will love this place. I would get up at 5:45am and take a long jog/walk on a trail surrounded by green fields and shaded by all sorts of trees only to enjoy on my way back to the residence the sunrise while I stroll past gardens of olive trees.
At 8am sit back and enjoy a homemade Italian breakfast while sipping on the best coffee you could ever have.
The owner is a young warm and friendly guy that makes you feel as though you've been friends forever.
Relax by the pool during the warm afternoon while reading a book that you can pick-out from their library.
In the evening come savor a five-dish dinner freshly made just for you and enjoy a wide selection of their best wines.
Believe me if I tell you, you cannot get enough of this place!
Go there, leave your work and worries behind you and just experience what life is really supposed to be about...
Thank you Alessio for a wonderful experience... I will see you again real soon!

6/10

Pleasant

28 Sep 2015

Verified traveler

Apartments and hotel are completely separate

It's important to note, since it's not clear from the booking sites, that Santa Maria Degli Ancillotti and Il Falchetto apartments are separate entities. We were given keys to the apartment and did not enter the premises of the hotel which is down the road with a separate gate. In fact they could not even accommodate us for breakfast or dinner since they were fully booked.
We arrived around midnight and rang the bell at the hotel. There was no answer for several minutes and when someone finally answered she said check-in ended at 10 pm and to return tomorrow. Only when we told her that we had 2 babies in the car did she agree to come out and meet us. She was very unpleasant and continuously scolded us for arriving at that hour (despite the fact that the reservation stated that late arrivals would be accomodated). In fairness we later understood that it was a family run business but beware that if you arrive past 10 pm you will not be welcomed!
The apartment itself was comfortable, clean and the kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed to cook.
There was no cleaning service and towels and sheets were not changed during the 5 nights we stayed.
The location was a perfect point from which to visit various towns in the area. The view was beautiful.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2015

Dale

Outstanding

Great place. Great food. Great room and swimming pool. Easy parking. English spoken.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2015

Bridie

Beautiful accommodation, incredible hospitality

On a recent trip to Umbria my husband and I used Santa Maria degli Ancilloti (in the new farmhouse - only 400 years old!) for 3 nights and we really couldn't fault it. The hospitality of Alex and his family was first class - so welcoming and friendly - you can understand why his customers keep coming back. The location was beautiful and very well equipped, although you did need to think about whether you needed anything from the local supermarket 10 minutes away before you sat down to watch the sunset with a vino. The option of dining at the main farmhouse restaurant was taken advantage of and we were not disappointed. An easy drive to Assisi and lots of beautiful Umbrian towns. I will certainly recommend to anyone I know.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Oct 2014

Verified traveler

Wonderful view, nice rooms and very nice property.

My husband and I stayed in one of the guest suites (mini-apartment) while in Umbria. We loved the rural location. The views are wonderful and the hotel and apartments are very nice. We had dinner at the hotel one evening and it was the best meal we had while in Italy which is saying something. The nearest village is about a mile away so you will want to have a car when staying at this location.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Sep 2011

Verified traveler

Santa Maria Degli Ancillotti apartments

We stayed in one of the apartments, which are quite some distance away from the main hotel (about 300 m) in a different gated area. The apartments are comfortable, but the kitchen is very small and the cooking equipment in our 4 person apartment would only suffice 2 people. There is also a very small sofa, which again is just about fine for two people but would not seat more. The air conditioning is not as strong as conventional air conditioning, so it was able to cool the rooms down but not as much as one might expect. The apartments have a shared terrace (no private terrace), which can become slightly uncomfortable if some of the other quests smoke (which is very common in Italy). Also, if your apartment is not on the ground floor, you will have to carry everything (food, drink) down the stairs. There is a swimming pool with a separate seating area for each apartment, so there is no worry that all seat and umbrellas are taken by others. The swimming pool is quite basic, with a constant depth of about 1.20 meters, so no shallower area for small children. Also, there is only a three step ladder to get in and out of the pool, which again would only be suitable for mobile adults. Finally, guests are allowed to bring dogs and these dogs are allowed to run around the premises freely. This is great if you are a dog lover, but bot so great of you are not.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2022

Giulia

OSPITALITÀ, BUON CIBO E RELAX.

Ospitalità, buon cibo e relax sono le parole chiave per questa location.
Tutto è curato nei minimi dettagli, i proprietari sono persone gentilissime e sanno come coccolarti.
Colazione e cena con prodotti di qualità, sempre freschi e soprattutto ben cucinati.
Andate a trovare Alessio e la sua famiglia perché non ve ne pentirete.
Grazie di tutto,
Antonio, Giulia e Moka.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2022

Mats

Helt fantastiskt ställe, och maten är obeskrivligt god.

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