Monteleone d'Orvieto: this charming hilltop village, listed among I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("Italy's most beautiful villages"), is a short walk away, with sweeping views over the Val di Chiana.

Within a 5 minutes walk you'll find a supermarket, cafe’, bars, restaurants, gas station and a pharmacy.

Orvieto: One of Umbria's iconic hill towns, famous for its striped Gothic cathedral, underground caves, and local white wine.

Città della Pieve: A quiet Renaissance town known for its brickwork architecture and paintings by Perugino.

San Casciano dei Bagni: Hilltop medieval town with private and public thermal water baths dating back to the Romans for a relaxing experience.

Perugia: Umbria's regional capital, with a historic center, museums, and lively piazzas.

Lago Trasimeno: Umbria's largest lake, great for swimming, boat trips to its islands, and lakeside dining.

Lago di Bolsena: A volcanic lake just across the border in Lazio, with beaches and charming lakeside villages.

Montepulciano & the Val d'Orcia: Southern Tuscany's postcard countryside, Vino Nobile wine, and rolling cypress-lined roads.

Todi: A picturesque Umbrian hill town with a stunning main piazza.

Assisi: Home to the Basilica of St. Francis, one of Italy's most important pilgrimage and art sites.

Rome: The Eternal City is about 1.5–2 hours by car, or 2 hours by train, making it an easy (if long) day trip for the Colosseum, Vatican, and historic center.

Florence: Also roughly 1.5–2 hours away, and conveniently, Il Berneto sits almost exactly halfway between Rome and Florence, so either city is well within reach.

Cooking classes at Il Berneto: Learn to make homemade pasta, local specialties, or traditional Umbrian dishes right at the property.

Truffle hunting: This area of Umbria is known for its truffles; local guides offer hunts followed by tastings.

Wine tasting: Visit local cantine for Orvieto Classico whites or Sagrantino reds.

Hiking & cycling: Trails through the woods and countryside around Monteleone, part of the Monte Peglia natural area.

Horseback riding: Explore the hills on horseback with local stables.

Hot Springs and Wellness: Tuscany's and Umbria’s famous thermal springs, including San Casciano dei Bagni and Bagno Vignoni, are within reach for a relaxing day of natural hot pools and spa treatments.

Local festivals & traditions: Depending on the season, you may catch a Palio, a medieval historical reenactment, a sagra (village food festival celebrating a local specialty), or around Christmas a presepe vivente (live nativity scene). Ask us what's happening during your stay, as dates vary year to year.