Agriturismo Poggio Degli Olivi - Guest House

Great place to unwind

This was a very nice hotel, and I think in the summer, when the pool would be open, it must be even better. The view of Assisi at night is awesome. My only two problems were that it was l5 miles outside of Assisi, which made it difficult for myself and my traveling partner, since we were travelling via Eurorail. This hotel is only accessible by auto. The other problem was a language one. We are english speaking, with a very little Italian, and most of the hotel staff had no knowledge of English.

Hilltop Palatial Estate

My son and I stayed at Agriturismo Poggio Degli Olivi for two days in June 2008. We expected much less for the price. There was good signage to find it. We had a well-built little cottage of our own with a living room, bedroom, kitchen and bathroom, with a rustic beamed ceiling, insulated windows, tastefully decorated with a lovely landscaped yard. It was completely quiet except for the sounds of hundreds of birds chirping, especially in the morning. Near the stone villa which is the reception area, lounge and restaurant area is a large swimming pool and tennis court. The grounds themselves are tastefully landscaped, and there are trails and other roads one can hike on. The estate is on a hilltop surrounded by acres of olive orchards and views for miles around. They have a wonderful restaurant (Had stuffed guinea fowl on a bed of peas, and homemade gnocchi with black truffles in the sauce.) The staff spoke English and was polite. Be aware to check in before 7 PM. On this vacation, we traveled all the way from Milan on down "the boot" and this place was a highlight of our trip.

Traveler's tip on local attractions

The agriturismo is within reach of Deruta, the famous ceramic town, Perugia, Assisi, and many other charming hill towns in Umbria.

A Must-Stay in Umbria

Hotel sits upon a hill overlooking acres of olive grove and vineyards. On clear days, You can see Perugia and Assisi. Hotel staff were friendly (and bilingual) and ready to accommodate. The hotel restaurant is very nice, but dinner hours are limited (7:30-9:30 pm). We selected the half-board option which provides one lunch or dinner per day. Since we spent the day traveling, the $25 Euro dinner worked best for us. The wine list is very comprehensive. May I suggest the Umbria classic, a 2001 Sagratino by Avanti. The gourmet food was simply 5-star. All freash ingredients came from the Poggio or nearby farms. Breakfast buffet is available for $8 Euro. Our family of 4 enjoyed the duplex-apartment just down the hill from Reception/ Restaurant. There are plenty of acres to walk while admiring the olive grove, the commanding views and other farm residents, namely pigs, horses and goats. Guests are 20 mins from Assisi and 10 mins from Torgiano, a small town with terrific restaurants and vineyards. The town of Bettona sits high, along a winding road. Caution: The road around the walled town is single lane. We successfully made the trip in a mid-size SUV and found little difficulty navigating often small, dirt roads. Buy a bottle of the Poggio’s own olive oil. It is absolutely delicious! We are planning a return trip in Spring 2008. More to Follow...

Traveler's tip on local attractions

If going to Assisi, park at the Porto Nuovo area. It cost $7 Euro for 7 hours. If traveling from the A1, don’t miss the nature preserve along Route 448. It offers spectacular views of a lake and river valley. Gas up before leaving the A1 or E45. Bring boots to walk the groves.