Chris & Warren , United Kingdom - Wednesday, September 23, 2009
My partner and I have been going to Borgo Poggiolo regularly for 10 years now and have always found it to be the perfect oasis of peace and quiet, the property being wonderfully situated amongst the rolling hills of the Umbrian countryside. The accommodation, which is rustic and modest, is extremely comfortable and completely appropriate to its very rural setting. We love the extensive grounds and the feeling of being away from the usual tourist areas, although Orvieto, Assisi, Perugia and Todi and nearby, mostly less than an hour's drive. Furthermore, boasting the luxury of such a wonderful swimming pool, with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, makes lazing around, sunning yourself, and eating and drinking a most delightful temptation; one which we have giving into willingly on many occasions!
Borgo Poggiolo offers a good selection of different-sized apartments and rooms which suit anyone from the single traveller to large groups and, over the years, we have stayed in most of the accommodation and can highly recommend it!
Moreoever, the hospitality of the owners, Giampaolo and Sylvia is exceptional in that they are able to combine a relaxed and friendly manner, with a business-like efficiency and attention to detail. Although this property is basically self-catering, Borgo Poggiolo also offers catering (although this needs to be ordered in advance) and is to be highly recommended. The joy of sitting down and having four courses of local Umbrian cuisine brought to you without even having to choose from a menu is always a delight; whether it be home-made boar stew, pizzette or deliciously creamy home-made panna cotta.
I have stayed at Borgo Poggiolo with just my partner, with a small group of friends and, as we did this summer, taking over the whole place with a group of 20, and this magical place has always provided us with just what we needed, however many of us that there were.I would highly recommend Borgo Poggiolo to anyone, indeed, I have done so, and many of my friends and family have, like us, completely fallen in love with our hide-away in the 'cuore verde' (the green heart) of Italy.