I've just returned from my fourth stay at bed-and-breakfast "Alla Madonna del Piatto" which says something about its great beauty and charm. Hosts Letizia and Ruurd have done all they can to make their rural home spotless, extremely comfortable, warm and utterly appealing. There is always plenty of hot water, firm beds, good lighting, perfectly fitted bathrooms, spectacular views, and... More

Located up a winding country road near Assisi, this was a treat! The rooms are clean and comfortable; ours had a view over the valley to Assisi's skyline in the distance, very evocative in the early-morning mist. Letizia gave us excellent directions and recommendations for dining and sightseeing in Assisi and nearby Perugia. I only wish we could have fit... More

We stayed for 5 nights and had a fabulous time. Letizia is what makes this place so wonderful. She is so warm and friendly and makes you feel like this is your house. The common areas of this farmhouse are very nice. We really enjoyed spending time with other travelers in the evenings either in the main room or out... More

A friend of mine recommended Alla Madonna del Piatto to me when I mentioned we wanted to explore the Italian countryside. No, she said, don't go to Tuscany, visit Umbria.This place was exactly what we wanted. Charming hotel with wonderful views of the countryside. But the cherry on top of the sundae is the staff. Letizia will feel like at... More

We spent 5 days at Alla Madonna del Piatto and thoroughly enjoyed it. The room was clean and comfortable with a big window view of Assisi. The two patios are both great for relaxing. Letizia and Ruurd are fantastic caring hosts and were of great help in planning daytrips, dining recommendations etc. We did the cooking class and loved it.... More

My husband and I stayed at Alla Madonna del Piatto for three nights and took a cooking class, too. This B&B is beautiful, and tastefully decorated with all the things Letizia and Ruurd have collected in their travels. Letizia is a wonderful hostess,attentive, generous, gracious and a passionate, informative teacher! Her passion and love for all things Umbrian and cooking... More

We stayed with Letizia and Ruurd at their gorgeous B & B for 3 nights to finish off our trip to Italy and it was just wonderful. They are charming hosts and Letizia is just a sweetie. We also did the cooking class and I loved it. Met 3 other interesting couples from all parts of the world and we... More

As this summer moves into fall in San Francisco, we are remembering our visit the prior summer to Italy. We were on a mini-mission to find & try to promote Umbrian artists, we are artists and try to reach out to others as we travel the world. Prior to our arrival, we had the good fortune of happening upon Letizia... More

My wife and I took her parents on their first trip to Italy and Alla Madonna del Piatto was one of two places we stayed. It was an excellent value in a gorgeous setting with very comfortable accommodations. It is a renovated country house in the hills just outside Assisi (from our window we could see St. Francis' basilica across... More