Holiday Home in Paciano near Lake Trasimeno

It is a nice agritourism with a wonderful view of the valley. The owners are wonderful people and are always available to provide information or useful advice for a pleasant vacation. We are only giving 4 stars because the dirt road to the house makes getting out a bit complicated; it is very bumpy.

An extraordinary view that requires a bit of effort because there is a fairly long gravel road to travel. There is a very nice swimming pool, a very kind welcome from Caterina and her husband, as well as her father, Cesare, who was present every day for the farm and maintenance of the property. The location is good for exploring Umbria: we had a great stay!

A contrasting note. The first hitch was the unpaved access road—it was a nightmare, even in good weather; we lost two tires there. Once we reach our goal, fortunately, it is much more exciting. A breathtaking view and charming, attentive hosts. Of course, don't expect a high-tech accommodation: mismatched and incomplete dishes, a tiny dish rack, a shower with a refreshing jet, a swimming pool with unstable tiles, and rather formulaic communication with the agency that manages the property. Fortunately, all of this was made up for by the warmth and helpfulness of the local people, by absolutely stunning sunsets, and by an ideal geographical location for exploring Umbria.

We stayed two weeks at Paradiso Selvaggio and loved it. Paolo and Caterina are very helpful with local recommendations, responsive to requests, and generally making you feel at home. The location is about 12m from Paciano by a very rough gravel road - it's daunting at first, but you get used to it. The payoff is a westerly view from the top of Monte Pausillo, looking out over the valley where Umbria and Tuscany meet. The sunset is phenomenal, and we tried to be home for it every night. There are ample options for touring into northern and western Umbria - Perugia, Assisi, Spello, and Orvieto are all within an hour - as well as eastern central Tuscany - Sienna, Montacino, Multipuciano. If you've had enough of Etruscan hill towns Paolo has suggests for more nature-oriented visits. Panicale, right next door, is good for dinner, as is Citta della Pieve. And if you just want to stay home with the pool, you're good. Highly recommended.