"How did it strike you on arrival?You have to drive up a dirt road in Bevagna (a town on the way to Gubbio from Rome) to get to this agriturismo. It's effortless Italian charm at its best—a simple inn run by welcoming hosts with views for days. Nice. What’s the crowd like?This place is so far off the beaten path, you might be the only English speaker around. The good stuff: Tell us about your room.Rooms are simply furnished with wooden beds, tables, armoires, and the terra cotta floors typical in Umbria, but the views are the real selling point. From up here, you can see Umbria's rolling hills, olive groves, and vineyards that stretch all the way to Assisi. Maybe the most important topic of all: Wi-Fi. What’s the word?There's free Wifi and the signal is quite good, but you're coming here to relax so turn off your phone! Staff: If you could award one a trophy, who gets it, and why?The owner Marco is super down-to-earth and welcoming. He invited me to lunch with a big group of his family and friends, who all treated us like family. Anything stand out about other services and features? Whether it’s childcare, gyms, spas, even parking—whatever stuck with you.The food here is fantastic. It's nothing fancy—just simple, rustic Italian cuisine, but it's made using the freshest ingredients and adhering to the tenets of the Slow Food movement. You could spend three hours just savoring an al fresco lunch of bruschetta, salads, and pasta by the outdoor pool. What was most memorable—or heartbreaking—about your stay?Where to start? The location, on a hill dotted with olive groves overlooking Umbria's valleys. The food is some of the simplest and most delicious you'll ever eat. The owner, Marco, welcomes you in like family. The most heartbreaking this is that eventually you'll have to leave. Bottom line: worth it, and why?This hotel is more than worth the money, time, and effort if what you're after is an authentic taste of Umbrian life. Just be aware that you'll need a car to get here and around the area, and you might want to brush up on your Italian." - Laura Itzkowitz
