“Our roots and our family, the passion for beautiful and difficult things, thus more rewarding. Our desire of welcoming you in a timeless place, where one can always look ahead. A place that will remain in your heart. A special place. We definitely look forwards to meeting you at Serragiumenta.”.

On a hill in the Calabrian countryside, between the Ionian and the Tyrrhenian Sea, immersed in the hills dressed with vineyards and olive groves, Serragiumenta castle is a charming residence, ideal for those seeking a holiday of any duration, with a special cuisine based on local products, either an equestrian holiday or a special event, starting from weddings, organized in details.
FROM FEUD TO CASTLE, A LONG DISTANT RESIDENCE
Built in the sixteenth century by the tenth Count of Altomonte, Pietro Antonio Sanseverino, the Castle of Serragiumenta bears witness to an ancient and distant history over the centuries, with the Sangineto family that reigned from the early 1300s up to 1381, the year in which the Sanseverino family started to reign.
Serra della Giumenta was indeed one of the 12 sub feuds instituted by Count Filippo di Sangineto due to military and economic reasons. Equipped with an appreciable extension of territory, it was an excellent place for breeding horses of good race.
In the XIX century as reported in a map of the time, it dates back the construction of the church with a baroque altar, the barn – now the Aviary – and other small annexed buildings.
In 1947 it was purchased, together with the surrounding farmland, by Federico Bilotti who took care of a first recovery of the structure, used as a family home, and of the revival of agricultural production in the surrounding land.
The structure of the Castle, perfectly restored, has remained unchanged until today. The interiors, lounge after salon, reveal the atmosphere and the sober taste of the country homes of that time

The charm of the spacious rooms in the residence, the taste of the apartments facing the garden and the new farmhouse in rustic style: the hospitality of Serragiumenta satisfies every desire of stay, of any duration. An Italian breakfast buffet, prepared on the terrace or in the lounges, with soft homemade cakes, jams and fresh cheeses produced on the garden or on the terrace, in the warm and magical light of the sunset over the hills. A wide choice for refreshments, with an aperitif in the garden and dinner on the lawn under a mantle of stars, or more intimate on the terrace, or classic sober and elegant in the living rooms used in residence. For the magic of the cutting of the cake, still the castle and its unique frame.

Attention to every detail: candles of every shape to illuminate an unforgettable moment, fittings made of natural materials, often made in the factory thanks to the curious and passionate creativity of the Serragiumenta staff. For future brides, a small ‘atelier’ with vintage white dresses, timelessly elegant. For the newlyweds first night in residence, and a unique stay in Serragiumenta.

Fulfilling every wish of the spouses … is our mission and desire

The most beautiful, unforgettable day: the marriage at the Castle of Serragiumenta is intimate and joyful, simple and solemn, always elegant. For the spouses, the civil ceremony celebrated in the garden or on the terrace, in the warm and magical light of the sunset over the hills. Wide choice for refreshments, with an aperitif in the garden and dinner on the lawn under a mantle of stars, or more intimate on the terrace, or classic sober and elegant in the living rooms used in residence. For the cutting of the cake always the castle in the background, unique frame. Attention to every detail: candles of every shape to illuminate an unforgettable moment, fittings made of natural materials, often made in the company: all thanks to the curious and passionate creativity of the Serragiumenta staff. For future brides, a small ‘atelier’ with vintage white dresses, of timeless elegance. For newlyweds first night in residence, and a unique stay in Serragiumenta.

At Serragiumenta, cooking means cure, taste and visual experience. Guests, served in the airy and elegant Aviary close to the Castle, the pleasure of tasting unique recipes and Calabrian dishes revisited with passion and wisdom, with zero-kilometer ingredients or farm products: from cheeses to salami, to the meat of the precious black pig, to the rice of the plain of Sibari and the fragrant oregano of the Campotenese heights. The choice of wines means for us careful search and selection of prestigious labels, national and especially Calabrian, in the spirit of enhancing the land. The courtesy, availability and hospitality of Serragiumenta staff will make every moment in the house unforgettable, as well as the pleasant and rich Sunday brunch and the long and tasty aperitifs in the garden.