Stone farmhouses aren’t hard to come by in Umbria, but this one’s a cut above. You’ve got wide-open countryside views to soak up from the pool, the garden, or over a long lunch under the pergola. There’s an outdoor kitchen, two inside, two living rooms, a library to tuck yourself away in, and even a gym. It’s elegant but homely – the kind of place that doesn’t try too hard and makes you feel at ease straight away. And when you’re ready to explore, Monteleone d'Orvieto – officially one of Italy’s most beautiful villages (and yes, that’s a hard-won title) – is just down the road.