We have just returned from our fourth visit to the Locanda del Gallo and are already planning our next year's retreat. Add our voices to all the previous reviews, the villa is like no other, the staff is extraordinary, the setting breathtaking, the meals four-star. There is no pretense here, just incredible beauty and the opportunity to slow down and... more

You'll have seen that everyone gives the Locanda del Gallo five stars. There's a reason for this: it is difficult to fault. We stayed for five days before going on to Tuscany, and explored Umbrian hill towns such as Gubbio and Montefalco. We always looked forward to returning to spend time round the wonderful infinity pool, lounge around under the... more

Locanda de Gallo is like heaven on earth. It is the most peaceful place, wonderful views, beautiful rooms and Jimmy is a brilliant cook and a great guy. We stayed there for five nights and did not want to leave! It is really worth a visit .... best place we have ever stayed in. more

We have returned to the Locanda four times over the last four years. It is situated on a hilltop outside Perugia and is an excellent base for exploring the beautiful towns and villages of southern Umbria. It's also a wonderful place for recharging your batteries. The setting is idyllic and there are lovely views over the surrounding wooded hills and... more

Who could have imagined such a place? Our original intention was to spend a week in Tuscany. But then a friend mentioned Gubbio and upon doing a search, I came across Locando. I booked it as it had a pool and I thought after a week of sight seeing, we might well enjoy a relaxing afternoon by the water. But... more

I absolutely love this place. We've stayed here twice, the first time for a week long yoga retreat. It a great place to get away from the tourist traps and unwind. The food is awesome (thanks Jimmy) and the owners (Eric and Paula) bend over backwards to help you out with train / car reservations, maps and directions. They have... more

Eric and Paola are delightful hosts: very down to earth, self-effacing, approachable, and humorous! We loved not only our room, which was exactly like the pictures (!) but found it to be luxurious and well appointed. The architecture of the house and its furnishings are done with much thought and taste, down to the last detail. Not only that, but... more

Set high above the Tiber Valley between Gubbio and Perugia, this elegant hotel is everything one would want in beauty and authenticity. The house has a long, interesting history, the hosts Paola and Eric are gracious, and the food is excellent. more

We found Locanda del Gallo a little by chance and realised within 10minutes that we have never satyed in such a magical place. The owners, the chef (Jimmy) and all the staff were absolutely wonderful people and made our stay delightful. It is perched high in the mountains offering stunning views on all sides that should be used for post-card... more