Food and wine
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Cookery in Umbria , traditions of Umbrian cuisine
4 night holiday with hands-on cookery classes at the Relais Villa Monte Solare near Perugia plus wine-tasting , one gourmet dinner and two additional dinners . During your stay we recommend a visit to the historic cities of Perugia and Assisi . This holiday operates with 2-6 people on certain dates but can be operated for just 2 people on dates of your choice too .
About the cookery
The cookery classes are held at Villa di Monte Solare and are taken by the English-speaking chef , Nicola Fanfano , who cooks using mainly organic produce . The classes are hands-on with each of the 6 participants having their own work station . The emphasis is on explaining and instructing you in traditional cooking methods and regional dishes . Each of the three courses lasts approximately three hours and is followed by a meal together .
Where you stay The Relais Villa Monte Solare , a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World , is in the countryside near the village of Tavernelle di Panicale and a few miles south of Lake Trasimeno . Surrounded by undulating hills , woods , fields and olive groves , the Villa was the residence of a noble family and dates back to the 18th Century . Today it is a small hotel of just 25 rooms , family-run and combines a charm and cosiness with high standards of service and comfort . Antique and traditional local furniture complete the picture of terracotta floors , murals and original fireplaces . Facilities at the hotel include two swimming pools for summer use , clay tennis court , spa and cycle hire . The hotel is about 2 hours ’ drive from Rome Fiumicino airport .
The equipe at Villa di Monte Solare
All rooms have bath or shower and WC , air-conditioning , heating , telephone , Wi-Fi internet access , in-room entertainment system with satellite TV , mini-bar and safe .
We include a classic double in our basic price but superior rooms and suites are also available at a supplement .
Fresh pasta making
Example of fine dining at the Villa di Monte Solare Villa di Monte Solare
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