Waking up to views of lush green meadows and olive groves will put a spring in your step at this ecofriendly agriturismo (farm stay), less than 15 minutes' drive from Assisi. Its six rooms and spacious self-catering apartment have all been tastefully designed and feature wrought-iron beds, antique furnishings and intricate handmade fabrics. Note there's a minimum two-night stay.
If you can tear yourself away from the vine-draped terrace, book onto one of owner Letizia's regular English-language cooking classes – for a preview of her recipes check out her cookbook, A Kitchen with a View. Half-day classes cost €120 per person.
The agriturismo is 8km north of Assisi near the Castello di Petrata – see the website for detailed directions.