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You could easily hole up here for a day or two to cycle (mountain bikes are available),
ride horses, or hike through the Monte Subasio nature park to Assisi, around 6km distant.
La Residenza dei Cappuccini
( 331 4358591;
www.residenzadeicappuccini.it
;
Via Cappuccini 5; d €50-65; )
Up the steep,
winding lane lies this little gem of a B&B, which plays up the historic charm with its atri-
um of exposed stone and beams. All rooms come with kitchenettes and a DIY breakfast
basket. Loveliest of all is Saio, with its own fireplace. If you fancy a hack in the hills, the
owners can arrange for you to go horse riding.
B&B
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Palazzo Bocci
( 0742 30 10 21;
www.palazzobocci.com
; Via Cavour 17; s/d/ste €100/160/230; )
Within
the walls of this 17th-century
palazzo
's lavishly frescoed salon, you get a real sense of
Spello's history. Quarters are understated yet elegant, with tiled floors and beams or ceil-
ing murals. There's a garden terrace with soothingly lovely country views and a restaurant
ensconced in a 14th-century mill, which makes the most of Umbrian produce such as Nor-
cia truffles.
HISTORIC HOTEL
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Eating & Drinking
Osteria del Buchetto
( 0742 30 30 52; Via Cappuccini 19; meals €25-30; Tue-Sun)
Right at the top of town near
the Roman arch, you eat at a raised platform with romantic views of the valley towards
Assisi. The food is proudly local, and lingering positively encouraged. Perhaps start with
the
strangozzi
with truffles (or, if in season, asparagus), and move on to the specialty - ex-
pertly grilled steaks.
OSTERIA
€€
Enoteca Properzio
( 074 230 1521;
www.enotecaproperzio.com
; Palazzo dei Canonici, Piazza Matteotti 8; 9am-11pm
summer, 9am-8pm winter)
At the most charming
enoteca
in town, for €30 you can try a half-
dozen Umbrian wines while snacking on cheese, prosciutto and bruschetta.
WINE BAR
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