The location:
The fantastic restored farmhouse Borgo Poggiolo (the little hamlet on the hill) has been converted in a comfortable country-house with great atmosphere in respect of the local architecture. It’s located in Umbria, (the green hearth of Italy) and 10 km far from a characteristic village San Venanzo for your daily shopping and about 30 minutes driving from the beautiful Orvieto. The house is perfectly positioned mid way Rome and Florence and near the border of 3 regions Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio. If you like arts, nature, good home -made meals and you are looking for relax in a silent place, you will feel happy here. You can not only make a trip to the well-known towns as Orvieto, Perugia, Assisi, Todi, Spoleto, Gubbio, Città di Castello, Montepulciano, Chiusi, Siena, Viterbo but also Florence and even Rome are easily accessible. The best wine routes of Tuscany and Umbria are waiting for you.
What to do and to see in the area:
Enjoy visiting nearby medieval hilltops towns and admire the work of many renaissance Italian artists. Visit La Scarzuola - The Ideal City created by Italian Architect Tomaso Buzzi on the ground of a 13th century Franciscan convent. Visit chocolate and sweet factory at Perugia where famous Baci are made. Trips to the local caves Tane del Diavolo near Parrano can be arranged. Enjoy Thermal spa in San Casciano dei Bagni . We are situated in a great place for walking or mountainbiking.You can walk to Monte Arale and admire amazing views towards other medieval towns .Greppolischieto ,little medieval hamlet restored in the late 80s by Anna Fendi well known Italian fashion designer.Is a charming place and the view is fantastic.Other lovely walk is to Castel di Fiori. Carry on your walk to Castellieri enclosure turned to fortification since the bronze age and re-used in the Middle ages where some Roman tombs have been found.
Day trips:
Umbria offers a wide choice. From Etruscan through Roman, mediaeval and Renaissance times, the region contains a wealth of evidence of its varied past. Our favourite hill town is Orvieto with its beautiful mosaic fronted cathedral, cobbled streets, good restaurants and lively market. Walking through the streets of Orvieto, you never lose touch with its history through three thousand years.Nearby Orvieto you have to visit Cività di Bagnoreggio and the Bolsena lake.The hill town of Todi (40 km) with its attractive historical centre, stunning piazza and breathtaking views.Situated near the Lazio border a day trip to Rome(150 km) is a must Home of the Vatican, the first stop for most visitors is the wealth of artistic treasures in its museums. There is too much to take in on one day but the Roman Forum and Colosseum are an easy walk from the central shopping streets, as well as the pretty cobbled streets of the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish steps and Piazza Navona.
Other Activities:
Table-tennis, archery, bowling, swimming
