We visited at end of July 2017. There is so many things to enjoy about this place. Given that…read moreItaly has been in adrought/heat wave, this place was a boon as it sits on top of a hill (gorgeous views) and was relatively cool.
The view, the atmosphere, the fresh air, the hospitality, the food, the animals, the pools & kids playground, the hospitality, the delicious fresh milk and farm eggs and did I mention the hospitality? I heard that Gubbio is known for its black truffles and asked Roberta where to eat lunch at Gubbio for truffles and lo and behold after conferring with the kitchen, she declared truffles will be served at dinner. She also helped me arrange horseback riding at a nearby farm and was nice to my terrorsome 3 year old. I think all the rooms here have a view of the valley. The animals are well taken care of. You get to see geese, rabbits, chickens, pigs, goats and cows. They raise the regional speciality cows (Chiansi?) and and wild boar. They are also known for their red wines in spite of the fact that Gubbio is not known for winery, the temperate weather up the mountain makes for a great combo.
Also come in November to participate in olive (oil) harvesting and Sept for (wine) grape ones. July is good for harvesting a sun tan by the poolside.