Eremito Hotelito del Alma: A Monastic Escape Away from the Digital World in Umbria
18 Rooms | Yoga | Pool | All-Inclusive Dining
Built in the traditions of 13th-century Italian masonry, Eremito is a boutique hotel modeled after the monasteries of the Middle Ages, nestled within the UNESCO Monte Peglia Biosphere Reserve — a breathtaking natural landscape spanning over 3,000 hectares in the heart of Umbria. This unique retreat offers a refreshing reinterpretation of luxury, inviting guests to embrace peaceful, ascetic relaxation while stepping away from digital distractions. There are no phones, televisions, or fridges in the property's 18 rooms, allowing for a true immersion in tranquility.
Instead, guests will discover a calm, beautifully appointed ode to minimal living. The hotel, handcrafted from local stone, features rooms equipped with floor heating and hand-embroidered sheets and duvet covers, enhancing the serene atmosphere. The 18 rooms are divided into seven Garden View Celluzze, seven Valley View Celluzze, and four Deluxe "Priore" rooms. The main difference between the Garden View and Valley View rooms lies in their outlook, while the Priore rooms are slightly larger and feature a standard double bed in place of a French bed. Large windows offer breathtaking views of the rose garden or the expansive green valley, creating a seamless connection between the indoors and the beauty of nature.
Eremito's organic garden flourishes with a rich variety of fruits, herbs, and vegetables, and stands as a living expression of the hermitage's deeper philosophy — one rooted in respect for the land, simplicity, and self-sufficiency. Its harvest plays a vital role in the kitchen's carefully curated all-vegetarian menu. Guests can indulge in exquisite homemade risottos and pastas, thoughtfully prepared and served al fresco amidst the tranquil surroundings of the gardens.
Each meal is a celebration of local flavors, emphasizing the hotel's commitment to a nourishing and sustainable dining experience. In the evening, the refectory is softly illuminated for dinner eaten in silence, accompanied by the resonant strains of Gregorian chant — an ancient sound that moves gently through the life of the hermitage. Eremito's dining experience is fully all-inclusive.
For those seeking wellness, Eremito features a heated stone pool and a tranquil stone steam room, providing a perfect sanctuary for relaxation and rejuvenation. Guests are encouraged to immerse themselves in mindfulness practices, as each area of the hotel is designed to promote peace and introspection.
Sustainability is not merely a consideration at Eremito — it is a founding principle. The property is B Corp® Certified, reflecting its commitment to the highest social and environmental impact standards. Remarkably, Eremito produces more electricity on an annual basis than it consumes, a result made possible by the integration of a photovoltaic system with storage, vacuum solar thermal panels, and a solar tracking concentrator. Together, these systems generate the energy required for the operation of the facility, including heating, cooling, and domestic hot water — all illuminated at night by the warm, intimate glow of candlelight.
The building itself was designed with energy efficiency at its core. The structure incorporates external thermal insulation, local stone exterior cladding, a radiant underfloor heating and cooling system, and achieves an A4 energy rating — solutions that help maintain comfortable conditions throughout the year while minimizing energy use.
Beyond energy, Eremito takes a holistic approach to its environmental footprint: rainwater is collected in dedicated cisterns and reused for irrigation, amenities and cleaning products are organic and biodegradable, and charging stations connected to the photovoltaic system are available for guests arriving by electric vehicle.
Forests, trails, and rolling hills embrace the hermitage on all sides within this UNESCO Monte Peglia Biosphere Reserve, making Eremito not only a place of inner retreat, but a gateway to one of Italy's most unspoiled natural landscapes. It is an ideal escape for solo travelers seeking stillness, meaning, and a deeper connection with the world around them.
Sustainability Criteria
- Solar panels and collectors for electricity and warm water cover 70% of the hotels consumption as of now while the goal is to cover 100%
- There are no A/Cs as the stone walls help keeping the rooms cool in summer
- LED light bulbs are used and at night light comes from candles
- The entire hotel is vegetarian and provides an extra vegan menu if requested
- Eremito has it’s own vegetable and fruit garden
- Leftover produce is being composted
- Eremito is single-use plastic free, including in-room bottles
- Toiletries are offered in dispensers and all waste is separated and recycled
- Materials used throughout are recycled and upcycled
- Water consumption is tracked consciously
- There’s a water well that provides the hotel with water for the pool which is filtered with salt only
- Rainwater is being collected and used for irrigation
- Bathroom amenities are with organic ingredients
- Eremito has a yoga room overlooking the mountain landscape and offers meditation and daily silent dinners
- Electronic equipment is reduced to it’s basics
Features & Activities
- Adults only 18+
- Hotel in the Mountains
- Hotel Close to Nature
- Pool at the Property
- Hotel offers mind, body wellness retreats
- Spa Treatments Available
- Vegan menu options or all vegan hotel
- Yoga Room and Classes
Location
Arrival by plane:
Rome Fiumicino International Airport (approx. 2 hours), Florence International Airport (2 hours), Perugia International Airport (approx. 01.30 hours)
Arrival by car:
FABRO exit the A1 Milan-Naples or “highway of the sun” near the highway.
Arrival by train:
Nearest station: FABRO FICULLE. The journey is approximately 1.30 mins from Rome and 1.50 mins from Florence, 1.30 min with a change at Terontola-Cortona from Perugia.
