Relais Villa Abbondanzi, Faenza (Ravenna)

With a tranquil, idyllic location in the heart of a beautiful park, this luxurious 4-star superior hotel has superb relaxation facilities and is ideal for a restful, restorative break.

Set in the Romagna hills, the Relais Villa Abbondanzi consists of several structures, including a 19th-century neoclassical-style villa and a number of beautifully converted farm buildings. The hotel boasts stunning original features including wooden floors, wood-beamed ceilings and original fireplaces. The luxurious, air conditioned accommodation is fully-equipped with contemporary comforts and facilities, including complimentary internet access.

At the hotel’s spa and wellness centre, you can work out in the fitness room, relax in the Turkish bath and sauna, or pamper yourself with a range of relaxing and therapeutic spa and beauty treatments. Relax and enjoy a luxurious break in the beautiful Italian countryside.

There is plenty to see and do in the region surrounding the hotel; from visiting the centre of Faenza and its famous ceramics museum, to enjoying bicycle rides through the beautiful surrounding countryside. The nearby city of Ravenna is well worth a visit, as are the charming ancient medieval towns of Brisighella and Dozza. There are various culinary and wine tasting tours in the region, most of them focusing on the Strade dei vini e dei sapori (Roads of Wines and Tastes) which runs through Faenza’s hills. Strade dei vini e dei sapori is the name for the collection of routes in and around Italy that lead to and through the major regional food and wine production areas. Alternatively, you could visit the region’s famous spa resorts in Riolo Terme and Castrocaro or, for something more active, you could play golf on the adjacent golf course or on the nearby greens in Castel San Pietro, Riolo Terme, Cervia and Forli.

The hotel has 14 rooms located on 2 floors. All of the rooms are individually decorated and feature antique-style furnishings, wooden floors, wood-beamed ceilings, fireplaces and richly patterned fabrics. All of the comfortable, luxurious rooms are elegantly furnished and fully-equipped with modern comforts and facilities.