Private Oasis in the Centre of Town
Review Submitted: March 18, 2009
Date of Stay: February 2009
I stayed here for several weeks in what would usually be the "off-season", but ended up basking in the Umbrian sun on the terrace in February!
The apartment is lovely, just as described - the pictures give a good sense of the place. The light is great, and everything is provided. But the real value is the location; you literally step out your door onto your terrace, surrounded by mountains and ancient towers, then from there into a medieval street.
I liked being able to walk everywhere, including the grocery stores, restaurants and places like the Rocca, Duomo, Ponte delle Torri etc. There are also several great walks through the local hills nearby, which are well-marked and well-traveled.
Norma & Laurie are awesome hosts, no wonder so many of their guests return (including myself.) They relish being ambassadors of Spoleto, and will do everything they can to help you in planning and enjoying your visit. You really don't need a car, but you do need to be up for walking steep-ish hills, and negotiating stairs and cobblestones.
I have recommended this place to friends & family, as it provides a great base to explore Spoleto and the nearby towns. You'll feel like a local in a few days, nipping out for a cappuccino in the morning, and joining the evening "passeggiata" with everyone else down the Corso Garibaldi.
There are numerous superb restaurants quite close to the apartment, to mention a few favourites; Tempio del Gusto, Osteria del Matto, Mucca Pazza, Apollinaire, Osteria Vecchio Camino (right around the corner.)
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