Best Farmhouses in Umbria for Nature Lovers

Q: When is the best time to visit Umbria?

Since Umbria is located in central Italy, the ideal travel period is from April to October. Most farmhouse pools are open from June to September. As many properties are situated on hills, reaching them can be difficult during the colder months, and many close for the season.

Q: How much does it cost to stay at a farmhouse?

Accommodation for two people in Umbrian farmhouses typically costs between €60 and €100 per night. Prices may vary slightly depending on the month. August is the peak season in Italy.

Q: Which towns do you recommend visiting first?

My favorite towns in Umbria are Assisi and Todi. Of course, I also highly recommend including Perugia, Spoleto, Orvieto, and Gubbio in your travel plans.

Q: How many days do you need to see Umbria’s highlights?

With an intensive itinerary, you can cover the main towns in a week. However, I prefer a more relaxed pace—visiting one town per day and taking a rest day every three days to enjoy the countryside or relax by the pool.

Q: Where and how should you eat?

If the farmhouse offers dinner, we always take advantage of it on the first evening to meet the hosts and sample the local cuisine. Breakfasts are usually the Italian standard—coffee and pastries. We either prepare lunch ourselves or combine it with a visit to a nearby town, the same goes for dinner.

Q: Should you stay in one farmhouse or move to a new one each day?

I recommend staying at each farmhouse for at least three nights. Over a week, you can experience 2–3 different properties. Another great option is to choose a dream farmhouse as your base and use it to explore the region for 7–10 days.

Best Farmhouses in Umbria for Nature Lovers

Artur Jakucewicz 2,952 travelers have read

A vacation in Umbria’s farmhouses is a fantastic idea if you love nature, stunning landscapes, and want to experience the authentic countryside of Italy. We’ve visited Umbria more than ten times and always look forward to returning, combining sightseeing with the aesthetic pleasure of soaking in the region’s natural beauty.

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What to Know Before Planning a Vacation in Umbria

When is the best time to visit Umbria?

How much does it cost to stay at a farmhouse?

Which towns do you recommend visiting first?

How many days do you need to see Umbria’s highlights?

Where and how should you eat?

Should you stay in one farmhouse or move to a new one each day?

I present to you a selection of the best farm stays in Umbria, carefully chosen based on our experience and tourist reviews. Some of these properties are former farms converted by their heirs into small hotels, while others continue to host genuine rural life.

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Agriturismo Casale Dei Frontini

Just a 2-hour drive from Rome or 30 minutes from Perugia, and you’ve arrived in paradise.
The Frontini family farmhouse is our favorite place to stay in Umbria. I even celebrated my birthday here once, and we’ll definitely return.

The farm features a small vineyard, grows various vegetables, and raises Chianina cattle—the same breed used for the famous steaks in the neighboring region—as well as rabbits, pigs, and horses.

The animals are cared for by Don Corrado, the family patriarch—a very friendly and kind man who’s easy to talk to. The gardens are managed by Michele and his brother, while their mother, Donna Silvana, runs the kitchen and handles the finances. All payments are settled with her at the end of your stay.

Just a 10-minute drive away is the beautiful medieval town of Todi, perfect for an evening stroll—we’ve done so several times. For a fixed price of €30 per person (with unlimited water and house wine included), you can enjoy dinner on-site. Be prepared for a feast, though—Silvana prepares the dinners and decides what will be served, as there is no set menu. We’re not picky eaters, so this setup is perfect for us, especially since we love the local cuisine. We’ve often noticed that locals celebrating special occasions, as well as tourists from nearby towns, come to dine with Silvana.

A drawback—and a huge advantage—of this stay is that the farmhouse has only four rooms, which are often booked months in advance.

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Agriturismi Farina

The Agriturismi Farina farmhouse is set on over 247 acres (100 hectares) of agricultural land, including fields planted with grains, olive groves, and woodlands where beautiful purebred horses are raised.

Guests can enjoy watching the horses graze freely on the land surrounding the farmhouses. The property also features a garden with a swimming pool and a barbecue area.

The hostess, Veronica, inherited her passion for agriculture from her grandmother Luisa and grandfather Giuseppe. Together, they decided to restore the old 17th-century stables and convert them into farmhouses.

The property lies on the border of Umbria and Tuscany, making it an ideal base for exploring both regions.

Five must-visit places nearby:

Montepulciano – one of Italy’s most beautiful historic villages and a renowned Nobile di Montepulciano wine-producing area;
Cortona – featured in Frances Mayes’ book *Under the Tuscan Sun*;
Perugia – no introduction needed; plan a full day to explore it;
Assisi – the city of Saint Francis, about an hour’s drive away. Consider visiting it in the morning and stopping by Perugia on the way back.
Siena – dedicate a whole day to explore its attractions;
Castiglione del Lago – a lakeside town just a 15-minute drive away. In summer, you can relax at one of its beaches.

When planning your routes to nearby towns, be sure to choose different roads each time—you’ll enjoy at least twice as many stunning landscapes along the way.

We also recommend visiting the nearby thermal baths:

Chianciano (Chianciano Terme), www.termechianciano.it
Rapolano (San Giovanni Terme Rapolano), www.termesangiovanni.it
Bagni San Filippo, free for everyone
San Casciano dei Bagni, www.fonteverdespa.com

Antica Residenza Montereano

The ancestors of Andrea and Giacomo, the current owners of the Antica Residenza Montereano farmhouse, built it in the 19th century.
The property is located just 3 miles (5 km) from the beautiful town of Gubbio, surrounded by greenery and tall trees, and features a swimming pool with panoramic views.

The location is strategically excellent, sitting near the border of Umbria and Tuscany—perfect if you plan to explore both regions.

The farm produces olive oil and grows grain crops. Accommodation includes rooms for 2–4 guests and apartments for up to 6–7 people. When booking, you can specify dietary preferences, such as gluten-free breakfasts, or hobbies, and Andrea and Giacomo will do their best to accommodate your requests.
Also check out my exclusive selection of the best farmhouses in Tuscany.

Borgo Pulciano Agriturismo

Borgo Pulciano is a unique medieval village set on a 10-acre (4-hectare) estate comprising six farmhouses.
It’s the perfect place for a relaxing vacation in Umbria and for exploring the region.

The vast grounds are thoughtfully laid out and feature two swimming pools, so it’s easy to avoid noisy children if any are vacationing nearby. For children, there’s also a dedicated playground, and adjacent to the village is a 1.2-mile (2 km) wellness trail for walking.

In Umbertide, just 2.5 miles (4 km) from the farmhouse, you’ll find a beautiful medieval fortress.

Relais Parco Subasio

I wrote a detailed review of Relais Parco Subasio in this article. This former farmhouse has been converted into a charming small hotel by the current owner, Cristian.

A major highlight is its location—one of the highest in the region. In summer, there’s a pool, and nearby you’ll find Assisi and one of my favorite restaurants, Da Giovannino. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of the city.

Antica Fonte

The Antica Fonte farmhouse is located on a picturesque hill, just 1.9 miles (3 km) from Assisi. The owners are Paolo and Daniela.

Guests have access to a fully equipped kitchen, allowing you to prepare meals and enjoy dining on the terrace. The property is surrounded by lush greenery and peaceful silence, interrupted only by birdsong in the morning. If you’re looking for a quiet place with minimal neighbors, this is an ideal choice. Please note that there is no swimming pool here.

Relais Il Cantico della Natura

From the grounds of the stone farmhouse Relais Il Cantico della Natura, built in the 16th century, there are stunning views of Lake Trasimeno.

The rooms offer views of olive groves and forests. The property includes a restaurant, a small fitness center, a sauna, and a Turkish bath.

Cerqua Rosara Residence

The apartments at the Cerqua Rosara Residence farmhouse are perfect for an extended vacation—this enchanting place requires a minimum booking of two nights.

The property includes everything you might need, including a washing machine, dishwasher, charcoal grill, and swimming pool. Chickens, ducks, goats, and a donkey live on-site. If you’re traveling with children, they will be thrilled. The surrounding area is perfect for walks.

Agriturismo Casanova

Agriturismo Casanova is set on a picturesque hill near Gubbio.

Guests can enjoy an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, barbecue facilities, a hammock, and a rocking chair.

Agriturismo il Castello

The Il Castello complex is located at an altitude of 600 meters in a 13th-century farmhouse within the Monte Subasio Natural Park, just 3.7 miles (6 km) from Assisi.

Get ready to connect with nature and wake up to the crowing of roosters.

Guests can also dine at the on-site restaurant, which serves traditional Umbrian dishes prepared with organic vegetables grown on the property.

Eremito – Adults Only

The eco-friendly resort hotel Eremito is for adults only and is housed in a restored 14th-century building surrounded by a 7,400-acre (3,000-hectare) nature reserve.

The hotel accepts guests aged 18 and older; children are not permitted. A rare option in Italy, it offers all-inclusive stays starting at approximately €330 per night for two people. It’s ideal for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle, enjoy peace and quiet, and reconnect with nature. There is also a space for yoga practice.

My Ideal Daily Itinerary for a Vacation in Umbria

We typically follow this daily schedule while staying in Umbria:

At sunrise, we go for a run and do some light exercise while enjoying the dawn and listening to birdsong—though this step can easily be skipped.
Breakfast around 8:00 AM.
We head out to explore a town, walking for several hours and staying for lunch, which across Italy usually starts around 12:30 PM. After lunch, we might stroll a bit more or head to another town. We generally return to the farmhouse in the afternoon to relax by the pool, read, or take a nap.
Around 6:00 PM, we enjoy a walk nearby to work up an appetite, as the farmhouses are almost always located in stunning settings. When we’re in the mood for more adventures, we drive to a nearby town to combine dinner with an evening stroll. Another excellent option is to open a bottle of wine at sunset and enjoy it on the apartment terrace as an aperitif.