A 2night stay in paradise! Secluded area of Umbria, takes you back in time when you arrive at Titignano which is a Medieval Castle turned into an Agriturismo. It overlooks the Corbara Lake, with a nice drive through the hills: a good ride for motorcyclists! We were with a group of friends. During the day we explored the nearby towns of Orvieto and Todi, afternoons lounged by the pool and during the evenings were treated to the best food ever tasted! We even were lucky to have a room in the castle! Definately a must try!

I can't even remember how I stumbled across Titignano, but I am very, very glad that I did. It is peaceful with picture postcard views and an amazing central square.

The room we had was enormous.

The food is out of this world, homemade Italian pastas, meats and very drinkable wine grown on the estate.

Up a dust track - yes, rustic - yes, in the middle of nowhere - yes, but nevertheless the place is magical.

We wanted to stay for three nights but they only had availability for two. I would hate not to be able to go next time we're in Italy, so please try and keep this place a secret!!

We spent one night at the Fattoria Titignano, near Orvieto, in Oct '09--a 4,000-hectare working farm with a history that goes back 3,000 years. Our room was very nice with a modern private bath and a stunning view of the Tiber valley. The buffet-style dinner and breakfast, served in the old manor hall, were very good--most of the food coming from the farm. Our room and two meals cost just 60 euro per person.

We travelled to Titinagno after spending a day in Siena and Tuscany. We got lost getting to the road from Orvieto, so we arrived after dark. First let me say, the road to get there is one of the windiest, most mountainous road I have ever been on, and I have spent time in the NC mountains. I would recommending arriving here in daylight, which is what we tried to do. It took about 40 minutes to travel the 20 or so kilometers from Orvieto.

Upon arrival the place looked abandoned. An eerie quiet and darkness all around, with a few lights in the square, 2 cars, and no people around. However, when I went in they were expecting me and showed me to our room on the square.

Dinner was a little later, and sure enough, about 30 other people were staying on the grounds, just hidden from our view as we arrived. Dinner was wonderful. A full 7 course meal with wines and water included. Wonderfully prepared, although I would not recommend they go out on the "fried chicken" limb again. Probably the worst dish I had on the trip, but everything else was wonderful.

There were some issues with the room. We turned the TV on to relax a little before dinner, but it didn't work. The toilet made strange noises for about 10 minutes after the flush. Finally, there was no hot water in the morning. After I inquired, they investigated for about 15 minutes, and then I believe turned it on from the main house.

Overall I would still recommend Titinagno. A unique experience staying in a 700 year old building. Family style dinner was fabulous. And the view from the square was beautiful, worthy of a postcard.