Grove Cottage Umbria

08/09/2024

Excitement is brewing at Grove Cottage Umbria as we eagerly anticipate the upcoming two months. September and October in Umbria boast the most delightful weather, with temperatures hovering in the mid to high 20’s. It's also harvest season, featuring olives, grapes, truffles, and saffron in October.

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Join us for the end of summer and indulge in the flavors of Umbria and Tuscany. Wine tastings, cooking classes, and food festivals await you. To learn more about the magic of late summer and autumn, check out my latest post. https://www.centrostorico21.com/autumn-magic-in-citta-della-pieve/

Umbria is undoubtedly the perfect year-round holiday destination but autumn is a glorious period to visit. The landscape is ablaze with beautiful autumnal colours, the otherwise tranquil countryside is a buzz of activity.

04/09/2024

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29/08/2024

Escape to Grove Cottage this September and discover the beauty of Umbria, Italy in the most perfect weather! ☀️ Only one week left, 10th - 17th so don't miss out - book now and make some amazing memories! 🍂

15/08/2024

Buon ferragosto tutti

BUON FERRAGOSTO15/08/2020

04/07/2024

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02/06/2024

Buona festa Italia

15/05/2024

“🌿🌸 Driving up to Grove Cottage is like entering a fairytale! The breathtaking view takes my breath away every time. Surrounded by nature’s beauty, I feel truly grateful to call this place home. ”

02/05/2024

🎶🌿 Calling all music lovers! 🌿🎶
Check out my guide to Umbria’s summer music festivals. From blues to jazz to rock and dance music, this region is bursting with vibrant music scenes waiting to be discovered.

Top six music and Theatre festivals that Umbria has to offer! From blues to jazz to environmentally conscious tunes, Umbria music festivals cater to every music lover's taste.

12/04/2024

Mark you’re calendars the delightful Cetona in fiore is bs k this year. For more information click the link below 👇

Cetons's inspiringly gorgeous flower market and exhibition in the stunning sixteenth-century Piazza is one of my favourite springtime events.

09/04/2024

Ciao Tutti, With temperatures already in the mid-high 20's celsius thoughts are turning towards summer holidays - Join us☀️ www.grovecottageumbria.com

11/02/2024

05/02/2024

🔶️ CITTÀ DELLA PIEVE RECEIVES THE PRESTIGIOUS ORANGE FLAG 2024-2026

The Orange Flag is awarded through a certification process to municipalities inland that know how to express great excellence in terms of environmental, cultural, food, hospitality and social innovation and that find tourism a concrete opportunity to relaunch.

E' la certificazione ai comuni dell’entroterra che sanno esprimere grandi eccellenze in termini ambientali, culturali, enogastronomici, di accoglienza

26/01/2024

Thanks to our amazing guests for recognising our hard work and their appreciation of Grove Cottage we are delighted to announce we've received Booking.com's traveller award 2024. Grove Cottage provides the perfect luxury haven for all seasons as well as being just a short walk from the historic, lively town centre.
We hope you'll join us in 2024 to discover for yourselves what makes Città della Pieve and Grove Cottage so special, And what led to the Michelin and Lonely Planet guides recognising Umbria as being the top-spot to visit in Italy
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26/01/2024

Our beautiful Grove Cottage Umbria has been crowned a winner of booking.com traveller’s award 2024! To all our wonderful guest thank-you and to the globetrotters out there, come experience the splendour and enchantment of the award-winning Grove Cottage in Umbria. Don’t wait, the la dolce vita awaits.
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02/01/2024

Happy New Year from Grove cottage - And thank you to all our visitors in 2023. We do hope if you are passing through Umbria in 2024 you'll have the opportunity to visit and experience the unique treasures this region has to offer and discover what makes it this years Italian favourite in both the Lonely Planet and Michelin guides.
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30/12/2023

Looking for some fun cocktails for your New Years Eve get together, look no further check out my updated post MY ITALIAN COCKTAIL CLUB for some amazing Italian tipples.
https://www.centrostorico21.com/my-italian-cocktail-club/

The aperitivo is more than just a drink it is a moment of the day, a recurrent feature of the daily italian life. Discover 21 of my favourite italian cocktails

21/12/2023

Looking for some last minute gift ideas? The look no further, check out my post below 👇

https://www.centrostorico21.com/leos-christmas-gift-guide/

Add holiday cheer to your gift shopping with this unique collection of gifts from organic farm products to interactive cooking classes!

01/12/2023

Come explore the wonderful boutique and bespoke stores in Citta della Pieve this holiday season, your sure to find something for everyone on your list. If you need some inspiration check out my latest blog post below 👇 Happy December folks

Embrace this holiday season with my eclectic guide to 21 unique local gifts from organic farm products and fashion accessories to artisanal crafts and immersive experiences on offer.

23/11/2023

Happy thanksgiving to all my American friends and family. I hope you’re day is filled with lots of love, joy and pie. Cheers 🥂

11/11/2023

Come join us for the winter jazz season. Book your stay today

UMBRIA JAZZ WINTER ORVIETO, ECCO IL PROGRAMMA DELLA TRENTESIMA EDIZIONE

🎷 Cinque giorni pieni di musica, cento concerti, oltre 30 protagonisti tra musicisti e band che si alterneranno in cinque splendide location e nelle vie del centro storico di con Piazza Duomo che si colorerà di suoni e luci per dare il saluto al nuovo anno. E’ la trentesima edizione di Umbria Jazz Winter Orvieto dal 28 dicembre 2023 al 1 gennaio 2024!

🎺 I protagonisti
▪️Joe Lovano
▪️Michael Gibbs
▪️Steve Wilson
▪️Peter Washington
▪️Lewis Nash
▪️Danilo Rea
▪️Fabrizio Bosso
▪️Nico Gori
▪️Piero Odorici
▪️Chico Freeman
▪️Antonio Faraò
▪️Cécile McLorin Salvant
▪️Sullivan Fortner
▪️Marvin Sewell
▪️Alexa Tarantino
▪️Yasushi Nakamura
▪️Keita Ogawa
▪️Alexa Tarantino
▪️Enrico Rava
▪️Alessandro Lanzoni
▪️Francesco Cafiso
▪️Ray Gelato & The Giants
▪️Funk Off
▪️Nick The Nightfly
▪️Olivia Trummer
▪️Lorenzo Hengeller
▪️Accordi Disaccordi
▪️Sticky Bones
▪️Filippo Bianchini
▪️Luca Mannutza
▪️Lovesick
▪️Virginia State Gospel Choir
▪️Kaleidoscope Quartet
▪️Berklee/Umbria Jazz Clinics Award Group

⬇️ Il programma completo
🔗 https://www.comune.orvieto.tr.it/umbria-jazz-winter-orvieto-ecco-il-programma-della-30esima-edizione/

🎫 Info e biglietti
https://www.umbriajazz.it/programma/

26/10/2023

Dolcetto o scherzetto?
Is how you say trick or treat in Italian.
Want to learn more about Italy’s days of the dead.
Click the link below

This time of year brings more than harvests and merriment - It's a time to celebrate All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day.

23/10/2023

The weather has finally settled into the coolness of Autumn here in Bella Umbria which makes for the perfect time to take in the healing warm thermal waters, check out my post to discover 21 of my favorite thermal spots all with in an hour of Citta della Pieve.
https://www.centrostorico21.com/my-italian-thermal-spa-club/

Umbria offers many ways to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature. Among these, the most regenerating is certainly a visit to the numerous natural spas that populate the green heart of Italy.

18/10/2023

If you love white truffles then this festival is the place for you. To see the full program of events click the link below.
Don't forget that this coming weekend it's the fabulous saffron festival right here in Citta della Pieve-https://www.centrostorico21.com/event/zafferiamo-2022/

The 42nd edition of "Gubbio Land of Truffles" combines gastronomy, culture, and tradition in the historic heart of Gubbio. A spectacular display of culinary delights greets visitors, with the aroma of acclaimed white truffles permeating the atmosphere. Renowned chefs serve up truffle-inspired dishes...