It happens sometimes to find, after the departure of our guests, a note of thanks for the hospitality received, compliments for the beauty of the place and the care of the apartments, the appreciation for attention, care, availability we seek to express in the management of our farm ...
Sometimes we find simply a drawing like this one of Margaret, one of our nice (and skilled!) guest from the United States.
This makes us happy and proud of our work, where human contact is so important.
But it is very important that guests reviews are made public and available to new guests who want to get an idea of Frallarenza’s hospitality to better decide if it is a good place for holidays they have in mind (one weekend to unwind from everyday, a chance to spend New Year Eve or Easter together with friends, or maybe a longer summer vacation with children, to be divided between relax by the pool and trips to discover the beautiful places that surround us).
What better information for those looking for a farm (and best advertising for us!) than direct opinions and feelings written by guests that have already been at Frallarenza?
Thus, we ask our guests to leave online comments on the portals where Frallarenza is present; we will also report them here on our website with direct link to the original sites to guarantee the reality of these reviews.
If you were a guest at Frallarenza and want to leave a comment, these are direct links to the page where you can write your review:
Below we have copied, with their own
links, guests reviews received on sites where Frallarenza is present from the beginning
of our activity:
03 August 2010 www.agriturismo.it/reviews
1-5
A great stay:This is simply a dream place. It's exactly what we had hoped for when we booked it -- the apartments are very comfortable and big; the owners are as nice as can be; the grounds are beautiful; the pool is great; and the surrounding area is lovely and interesting. The only complaint is we didn't stay long enough.
Kurt A., San Francisco, CA USA
21 July 2010 www.ricksteves.com/graffiti wall/Italian Agriturismos/2010
La Frallarenza: La Frallarenza near Orvieto in southern Umbria is a real gem. There are only two apartments, so it's a very intimate experience; the owners are incredibly sweet people and the place has all you might want -- well-appointed apartments, a warm swimming pool, cooking classes and peace and quiet. We had a blast staying here and exploring the amazing surroundings. The five days we stayed were nowhere near long enough.
Kurt A., San Francisco, CA USA
16 June 2010 www.tripadvisor.it/frallarenza
Fantastic Agri near Orvieto:The two of us stayed at Frallarenza for four nites this June. We had the "small apt", but it was not small; it was a spacious and beautiful self-contained apt. The expansive grounds were immaculately groomed; with a beautiful pool that we did not have a chance to use. They only have two apts to rent, so this place always remains quiet and peaceful. They were about 5 miles to Orvieto, so we dined there each nite using Francesco's recommendations. (Don't miss restaurant La Palombo...get reservations! Fantastic food and very inexpensive).
For only $75EU/nite we felt we got a bargain. Even though this was not a B&B, they stocked our room (for our first morning) with eggs, juice, milk, bread and butter, and a home made fruit tort. Coffee and tea was provided for the entire rental period. We had free wi-fi, the bed was great, the shower had copious amounts of hot water, and the owners were more than happy to help us with any and all reccomendations or local advice.
One caveat. Don't navigate to Frallarenza from the South. Our GPS took us in that way at night and we had about 4-5 miles of gravel roads. If you come in from the North, you might have 200 yards of gravel roads. a much better approach!
Swick, Portland, Ore USA
8 March 2010 www.agriturismo.it/reviews
1-5
natale e capodanno 2009/2010:la struttura è davvero stupenda.. totalmente immersa nel verde della campagna umbra.. i gestori sono persone qualificate e disponibili..merita davvero di essere visitata..
Cristina P, Italy
5 March 2010 www.ricksteves.com/graffiti wall/Italian Agriturismos/2010 and www.tripadvisor.it/frallarenza
Agriturismo Frallarenza-Home Away From Home: I was looking to plan a two week stay in Umbria in order to explore small hilltowns. My main interest was to find a more "central" location to stay at the entire two weeks so we would be able to feel more like we were living in Italy, at least for a brief time. After reading all the wonderful postings on this site regarding Agriturismo Frallarenza, I determined this would be the perfect place to feel like home away from home. There is no way to describe how fortunate we were to have chosen Agriturismo Frallarenza for our two week vacation! Francesco and Serena are the most amazing hosts; helpful not only via email prior to our trip, but wonderfully welcoming once we arrived in Ficulle (area outside of Orvieto where the agriturismo is located). The cottage was clean and inviting, with all kinds of unique and beautiful touches, like hand-made pottery dishes by Serena. The beds were comfortable, with hypo-allergenic pillows (a big plus for me due to allergies to feathers). The rooms were large and airy, with more hand-made touches. Francesco provided us with several recommendations for great small hilltown areas, which turned out to be some of our favorite destinations (Sorano, Sovano, Pitigliano area for one). Serena provided us with some of the most mouth-watering home-cooked food. There just is no negative to staying here, and I will absolutely be returning. I can't imagine staying anywhere else in central Italy, since travel, to me, is more than just sight-seeing. If you have the opportunity to feel like you're part of the community, even for a short time, the trip takes on a whole new level of enjoyment. You absolutely could not go wrong staying with Francesco and Serena at Agriturismo Frallarenza!
ES, Dallas, Tx USA
9 November 2009 www.ricksteves.com/graffiti
wall/Italian Agriturismos/2009
Agritourismo Frallarenza: One of the best experiences
in our trip to Italy was a 2 night stay at Agritourismo Frallarenza
near Orvieto. Francesco, Serena and their son Giorgio were wonderful
hosts from start to stop. We arrived on a Sunday and one of our group
was feeling under the weather. Francesco and Serena offered their food
so that we wouldn't have to go out again. The next afternoon we had
a cooking class with them in their wonderful kitchen/dining area. Nothing
fancy, but wonderful recipes that had been handed down in their family.
We all gathered that evening to enjoy all of the dishes that had been
prepared and the conversation that flowed throughout our dinner. What
a wonderful experience. Thank you Francesco and Serena!
Suzanne Diess, Seattle, Wa USA
16 September 2009 www.agriturismo.it/reviews
1-5 e www.ricksteves.com/graffiti
wall/Italian Agriturismos/2009
stay Sept.'09: We've spent 10 days at this lovely place
with my wife and her brother. Apartment was nice and spacious, swimming
pool with very clean water but what we liked the most was Serena and
Francesco hospitality (we'll remember home made tiramisu for a long
time). Another attraction is close to Orvieto City, really good place
to live. We can fully reccomend this place and believe will back someday...
Mariusz, Poland
17 July 2009 www.agriturismo.it/reviews 1-5
Go to Frallarenza: After staying at Frallarenza for
eight days we were sure about going back there next year. When you want
a beautiful appartment to stay, friendly and hospitible hosts then you
should go there. When you arrive you 'll find not only a very nice and
carefully decorated( clean ) place but also fresh fruit, eggs, home-made
pastry and in the afternoon they brought us a dish of delicious pasta
to eat at night. We felt very welcome thanks to Serena and Francesco.
Not only the house is nice but there is a beautiful garden with a swimmingpool
with sun and shade and it is quiet and peaceful. It is also a good place
to start tours around Umbria. There are beautiful old cities and lakes
nearby.Because the austrada is nearby it is also possible to reach Rome
or Florence. We enjoyed our stay and for us it is a place to remember
and to go back to once more.
Mimi and Jan, Netherlands
13 July 2009 www.tripadvisor.it/frallarenza
Heaven meets earth at Frallarenza: If you seek the
most beautiful place on the planet, the friendliest people who not just
run it but also treat each guest like family, a place that's close to
the action of the big cities and sights like Orvieto (15 minutes), Rome
(90 min) or Siena (60 minutes), look no further. Francesco, Serena and
Giorgio always welcome their guests. Not fancy, just down-to-earth.
A place to relax and unwind, to be yourself, and discover the REAL ITALIA!!
Sunjoo Advani, Breda Netherlands
16 June 2009 www.agriturismo.it/reviews
1-5
Wonderful place!: We can only underline what has been
written so far. This is a beautiful place, run by two lovely people,
a place where one can relax and enjoy the beautyness of the landscape.
We stayed there one week with our 5-months-old baby and we enjoyed our
stay very much. Thanks to Serena and Francesco! We hope to return. Kathrin
and Michael from Duesseldorf.
Kathrin & Michael, Germany
30 May 2009 www.toprural.it/frallarenza/commenti/olandase
Toplocatie: Al jaren huren wij een landelijke locatie,
waarbij onze behoefte aan cultuur, rust en italiaans eten/wijnen bevredigd
wordt. Frallarenza, waar wij 3 weken verbleven, voldoet hieraan voor
100%. De accomodatie ligt prachtig en is smaakvol ingericht. Eigenaar
Francesco en zijn vrouw Serena zijn fantastisch gastvrij, wij voelden
ons snel echt thuis. In het gedeelte van het huis dat wij huurden (2
personen) was aan alles gedacht, eindelijk eens geen last van zoemende
muggen, door de stijlvol aangebrachte horren voor de ramen. Bij ontvangst
stond er fruit, kersen en aardbeien met slagroom, voor ons klaar.(hadden
gebeld dat wij door files vertraging hadden).Ook werden wij welkom geheten
door Luna, een prachtige, lieve hond. Veel groene ruimte om het huis,
een heerlijk zwembad met lekkere ligstoelen en overal aardewerkpotten
met bloeiende planten (Serena is keramiste) Kregen tips hoe pasta te
maken en de olijolie kwam van eigen persing. Echt een toplocatie, vooral
kattenliefhebbers (6 stuks).
Alfred, Netherlands
13 May 2009 www.agriturismo.it/reviews
1-5
Un angolo di paradiso: Un incantevole agriturismo immerso
tra le colline umbre, lontano da qualunque frenesia cittadina e dotato
di piccoli e quantomai apprezzati comfort (tostapane, macchinetta del
caffè da bar..) L' appartamento piccolo è delizioso, comodo e spaziosissimo.
I propietari gentilissimi e accoglienti.. promosso a pieni voti!
Benedetta e Carmine, Italy
6 May 2009 www.ricksteves.com/graffiti
wall/Italian Agriturismos/2009
Agriturismo Frallarenza: If you’re looking for an Umbrian
experience of a lifetime, don’t miss Agriturismo Frallarenza! Francesco
and Serena are two of the most gracious hosts you could ever hope to
meet!
1. Location: Agriturismo Frallarenza is located in Umbria, near the
beautiful hill town of Orvieto (about 8 easy miles).
2. Accommodations: We had a rustic, but exquisitely charming, spacious,
and very clean three-bedroom, two-bath apartment that, with the additional
loft space, would easily accommodate a group even larger than ours (5
adult family members). Our apartment had a fully equipped kitchen as
well, with everything we needed to prepare all our meals on those days
when we were too tuckered out to go any further than our delightful
veranda.
3. Host family: We were warmly received by Francesco and Serena. They
treated us like family and made us feel right at home. Francesco was
very helpful with maps, tips on the best routes to take, sending those
essential e-mails to let family members know we were OK, and helping
us with suggestions on things to see and do. As soon as we arrived we
had biscuits, bread, milk and eggs in our apartment... the basics that
we needed to help us settle in. Best of all, a homemade breakfast tart
was waiting for us. (We didn’t wait until breakfast... It was delicious!)
4. Cooking Class at Frallarenza: Serena is a magician in the kitchen,
and Francesco is likewise! This cooking class is a must! Don’t miss
it! They gave all of us a culinary lesson that we will never forget.
Serena is the “Gnocchi Queen”! All was done from scratch and so incredibly
good. Our magnificent dinner included an assortment of homemade Italian
dishes, wine from local vineyards (including grapes grown at Frallarenza),
and all was topped off by Serena’s heavenly tiramisu... Worth every
Euro!
5. Value and Satisfaction: At Frallarenza you won’t be “nickel-‘n-Euro-ed”
to death. There were no “hidden costs” or add-on surprises. If you read
the fine print for other agriturismos, you’ll see that this is definitely
an added advantage. Frallarenza was a wonderful Italian travel experience,
but don’t just take our word for it. We hope you’ll be able to confirm
it all for yourself... Soon! Ciao!
Michael and Linda Brown, Lincoln, CA USA
5 February 2009 www.agriturismo.it/reviews
1-5 e www.ricksteves.com/graffiti
wall/Italian Agriturismos/2009
Agriturismo Frallarenza, near Orvieto, Umbria: We
had a lovely 5 night stay at Frallarenza in December 2008, and would
highly recommend this accommodation to anyone desiring a tranquil location
near Orvieto. Francesco and Serena have created, with their own skill,
hard work and artistic and ecological attention to detail, a beautiful
and comfortable house and two guest apartments surrounded by an olive
orchard and vineyard. We stayed with our two children in the smaller
apartment, which was immaculate and invitingly furnished with Serena's
pottery and fibre-art handiwork. Serena's delicious zucchini pasta and
breakfast tart (and their newly pressed olive oil) were awaiting us
upon arrival, and the kitchen was furnished with all necessities, including
ingredients for our first breakfast. What made our stay especially special
was the helpfulness of our hosts, and our "cooking lesson"
night with them and their son Giorgio, during which we discovered like
concerns and shared ideas with Francesco for a more environmentally-progressive
future. Grazie a Serena also for a fun pottery lesson and the lovely
pieces we purchased from you; and grazie a Giorgio from our kids for
the fun ping pong recreation! We wish them all the best in their endeavours.
Gillian & Steve, Kingston, Ont Canada
15 November 2008 www.ricksteves.com/graffiti
wall/Italian Agriturismos/2008
Agriturismo Frallarenza: Our stay at Agriturismo Frallarenza
near Orvieto, Italy was wonderful. Serena, Francesco and their son,
Giorgio made us feel very welcome. The apartment was spotless, quiet,
and very comfortable. Their special treats in the refrigerator when
we arrived were delicious and perfect for a relaxing eveining after
driving all day. Francesco's advise on places to visit was also very
helpful and their crafts are beautiful. I recommend Agriturismo Frallarenza
to everyone.
Donna, Seattle, WA, USA
20 October 2008 www.ricksteves.com/graffiti
wall/Italian Agriturismos/2008
Agriturismo Frallarenza: My husband and I are just
back form 3 weeks in Italy and we stayed at Frallarenza for 2 nights....we
wished it was longer!! What a peaceful oasis...we were very warmly received
by Francesco and Serena and made to feel at home right away. Francesco
was very helpful with maps and things to see, and Serena had made us
a baked zucchini pasta and a tiramisu...what a wonderful welcome surprise
after a day of travelling. There was also a breakfast tart and a very
well stocked kitchen , with bread, biscuits, milk and eggs....so very
generous and helps you settle in straight away because all the essentials
are there. The smaller cottage we stayed in was decorated beautifully..thankyou
Serena for the vase of fresh flowers...it was a warm, cosy country cottage
experience, perfect for relaxing. Easy drive to Orvieto. We would very
happily return and will stay longer next time. A truly wonderful place
to stay where a lovely Italian family share what they have with you.
Sharon Williams, Melbourne, Vic Australia
12 October 2008 www.ricksteves.com/graffiti
wall/Italian Agriturismos/2008
Agriturismo Frallarenza: If you are looking for peace
and quite in the Umbrian countryside not far from Orvieto, this is the
place. My wife and I were warmly received by our hosts Francesco and
Serena with a cassarole dish and breakfast tart that was very much appreciated
after our long drive and was very tasty. I also highly recommend Francesco's
red wine, very good with pasta and only 5 euros a bottle. Serena makes
her own pottery and scarves of which my wife came home with. Of particular
convenience was have a washing machine and wifi at our disposal. There
are several cats on the farm that make themselves availble for petting,
and Luna their beautiful german shepard, is always grateful to snap
from your hand, an offering from the fig tree. This place was a real
pleasure and our hosts were incredible.
Glenn, Sacramento, CA USA
4 October 2008 www.ricksteves.com/graffiti
wall/Italian Agriturismos/2008
Agriturismo Frallarenza-Orvieto: The most wonderful
experience of a month of touring Italy! A must for those that like great
hospitality, delicious food, homelike experience and meeting a lovely
Italian family. There are two apartments available and they are decorated
with loving care and artistic talents of Sarena and Francesco. A central
location for exploring Umbria and Tuscany regions of Italy. You will
arrive to delightful Italian dishes and a kitchen well stocked for food
preparation. Sarena is a talented cook, weaver, and pottery maker. Francesco
is a hard working farmer with olive groves and grape vineyards. Don't
forget to purchase a bottle of his delightful wine! You will not want
to leave as they make you feel so welcome and treat you like family.
I hope to return to Frallarenza in the near future and highly recommend
this Agriturismo to everyone wanting a true "Italian Experience".
Nancy Meyer, Medford, OR USA
27 August 2008 www.agriturismo.it/reviews
6-10
our beautifull week in Umbrie: We have stayed 1 week
in the beautifull house of Serena and Francesco. This stay has been
the best of all our stays in Italy and we hope we will go back soon. The Umbrian
region is amazing, Orvieto is one of the most beautifull little cities we have ever seen. This
together with the hospitality of Serena and Francesco has given us a week to remember.
Luc Lauwers, Belgium
27 August 2008 www.toprural.it/frallarenza/commenti/spagnolo
Sencillamente extraordinario: Durante una semana hemos
estado disfrutando de la hospitalidad de esta familia. Eramos 7 personas
y un bebé de 9 meses. La casa está muy bien en todos los
sentidos, habitaciones, comedor, cocina, piscina de superlujo. La situación,
muy cerca de Orvieto, a 1 hora de Siena, Asís y un poco más
de Florencia y Roma. En el corazón de Italia: paisaje, pueblos
preciosos y gente muy amable. Es altamente recomendable por todo ello,
hemos venido entusiasmados y los niños, 3 y el bebé, tambien.
Jose Luis, Spain
18 July 2008 www.ricksteves.com/graffiti
wall/Italian Agriturismos/2008
Umbria/Tuscany, Agritourismo Frallarenza: Our family
of 10 which included our three grandchildren(11,8 & 5)enjoyed a
wonderful week with Serena, Francesco at their lovely olive farm. We
arrived at different times and Serena made sure that the delicious fresh
zucchini lasagna, that she made for us, was still warm when the last
of us arrived at 9:30 PM. The apricot tart was a very unexpected treat
as well, as were the fresh eggs & milk for our breakfast. The architecture
of the house was designed by them so that each apartment looked like
a country villa all by itself, as it was built in a semi-circle on a
hill. A super idea! We used both apartments and they were charmingly
decorated with Serena's lovely handmade pottery, ceramic items too numerous
to mention, as well as crocheted lamp shades. Her colors fit perfectly
with the Umbria/Tuscany feel of the countryside. Francesco was very
helpful and giving of his knowledge of the land, his farm, directions
and things to do and see. He made us eager to see the towns around us
and gave us directions for the easy train ride in and out of Rome. Our
time at their farm was peaceful in such a serene surounding and the
children were able to recoup from their sightseeing by using the pool
and the ping-pong table, and just checking out the area. We were also
able to use a laptop computer, which surprised me. This villa was rated
***** stars by all of us and the family we stayed with were extremely
warm and inviting. This was a vacation that will be remembered by all
of us.
Joan DesRoches, Midland Park, NJ USA
9 July 2008 www.ricksteves.com/graffiti
wall/Italian Agriturismos/2008
Agritourismo near Orvieto- Agritourismo Frallarenza:
My family of four just returned from a magical first tour of Ialy. Our
stay at Agritourismo Frallarenza was one of the highlights. Hosts Francesco
and Serena made us feel so welcome and at home. They have done a wonderful
job of remodeling their farmhouse; our apartment was spacious, cool,
and comfortable. We enjoyed meals on the porch, Serena's homemade lasagna
and tort, and table tennis with Francesco and Giorgio. We hope to return
one day and enjoy a longer stay!
Laura Kirkland, WA USA
5 July 2008 www.ricksteves.com/graffiti
wall/Italian Agriturismos/2008
Agriturismo Frallarenza, Orvieto, Umbria: Frallarenza
is a small and charming farm and agriturismo run by Francesco and Serena,
who produce olive oil, perfect organic veggies, and lovely pottery creations
(courtesy of Serena) which decorate both rental apartments. We stayed
in the larger of the apartments (five adults, 2 pre-teenagers) and found
both comfort and space to spare. Sitting on the kitchen counter when
we arrived was a huge homemade fruit tart; ingredients for breakfast
were in the fridge; and a warm greeting awaited us from the owners.
We had Frallarenza to ourselves during our stay and thoroughly enjoyed
the sounds and smells and sights of the countryside. We cooked "in"
most of the time because of the abundance of fresh pasta and vegetables
in the area-- and our dinners were both inexpensive and delicious. Frallarenza
is actually located in the small town of Ficulle, about 12 miles north
of Orvieto, and made an excellent base for visiting Orvieto, Civita
di Bagnoregio (the "dying city"), Assisi, Perugia, the free
thermal springs at Saturnia (my favorite), and for horseback riding
near the shores of Lake Bolsena. Proof positive of a happy stay at Frallarenza:
if, as we did, you can get 7 members of the same family, all of different
ages, to agree that Francesco's and Serena's hospitality was the best,
you must stay at this small agriturismo for sure!
Linda Carraway, Tampa, FL USA
2 July 2008 www.agriturismo.it/reviews
6-10
We wanted to stay longer: Frallarenza is a lovely
place, made cozy and personal by its owners, Serena and Francesco. We
stayed in the larger apartment ( 5 adults and 2 children ) and found
space and comfort to spare. Francesco did much of the construction himself
and the wonderful decorative touches, such as the ceramic lampshades,
dinner ware, towel hooks, etc. were made by Serena. Upon arrival, we
found a yummy fruit tart in the kitchen as well as supplies for breakfast
the next morning. We would happily return to this small farm in the
Umbrian hills to re-experience its charm and the kindness of our hosts.
the Carraway family, USA
7 May 2008 www.agriturismo.it/reviews
6-10
un week end molto piacevole: Consiglio vivamente a
tutti quest' agriturismo, i motivi sono la bellezza del paesaggio, in
mezzo a ulivi e viti, l' ottima qualità dell' appartamento, il
grande spazio per i bambini e l'accoglienza discreta e per niente invadente
dei proprietari.
Francesco, Italy
1 February 2008 www.agriturismo.it/reviews
6-10 e 28 Gennaio 2008 www.ricksteves.com/graffiti
wall/Italian Agriturismos/2008
Wonderful stay at Frallarenza: My husband and I stayed
a week at the lovely Agriturismo Frallarenza as a part of our Italian
honeymoon and consider our visit there to be one of the major highlights
of an incredible trip. We stayed in the small apartment, which actually
felt rather spacious for two people and included a nice kitchen to prepare
meals and enjoy the bounty of Italian food and wine that we sampled.
The proprietors, Francesco and Serena, were wonderfully generous with
their time and always willing to give us tips on where to go in the
surrounding areas. Serena is a gifted artist, whose ceramics (cups,
bowls, tiles, even the sink!) grace both apartments and are available
for sale. Also, we were lucky to be staying at the farm during the annual
olive harvest and got the chance to pick olives with the family. My
husband and I highly recommend Agriturismo Frallarenza and hope to return
there ourselves one day.
Stephen and Joey Kearney, Oakland, CA USA
6 November 2007 www.ricksteves.com/graffiti
wall/Italian Agriturismos/2007
Agriturismo Frallarenza, near Orvieto: My husband,myself
and friends from Germany recently spent several wonderful days at Agriturismo
Frallarenza. We stayed in the Big Apartment,, as they called it where
Serena met us with a smile and baked goodies. The apartment was very
inviting and comfortable, decorated with Serena's special touch. Francesco
was always helpful when it came time to plan each day's trip and Serena
recommended a restaurant which turned out to be our favorite in all
of Italy. We went back 3 nights in a row! The agriturismo is centrally
located to most of the hilltowns which was great! We were able to take
in all of the hilltowns I wanted to see. Feel free to e-mail with any
questions.
Their website is agriturismo.it/Frallarenza/enindex.asp
Becky, Indiana USA
15 October 2007 www.ricksteves.com/graffiti
wall/Italian Agriturismos/2007 e www.agriturismo.it/commenti
6-10
Frallarenza near Orvieto: My wife and I spent 3 fantastic
weeks In Italy from the Southern end to Tuscany country. We stayed at
4 different agriturismo (Renovated farms) during our long stay. Each
and every one was a different experience. Our only regret was that we
didn't stay longer at this special one. Although of the 4 all welcomed
us, Serena and Francesco welcomed us like no others. We were invited
into their home for a cooking lesson (No cost), and also the best dinner
we had in our stay in Italy. We were also invited for a ceramic lesson
given by Serena and a Master (again free). We always felt welcome if
we needed anything, or simple directions for our day trips. Our apartment
was also the best of the 4 we stayed at, and very reasonable too. Serena
decorated it with all of her special touches, making you feel like you
were back home. The only regret was that we didn't make this the longest
stay of all. We will be going back in the next 12 to 24 months, and
will make this our number one stay. Orvieto is only minutes away (15
km or 10 miles), and really worth seeing. If you're going to Italy,
make this a sure thing on your Visit. The family gave us that home feeling,
and not like we were in a Hotel. I could go on and on about this stay,
but experience this for yourself.
Bob Christian, Mount Prospect, Illino USA
18 September 2007 www.reviews/commenti
11-15
momenti di relaxi: The Frallarenza is such a beautiful
place! Serena and Francesco have done everything to make holidays there
relaxing and comfortable. We stayed in the smaller flat with evening
sun at the terrace, and from the moment of our arrival we felt almost
at home. The flat and the garden are beautifully done, Serena and Francesco
are really friendly and warm. We can really recommend this place and
hope to return there one day!
Beate und Christian, Germany
18 September 2007 www.agriturismo.it/reviews
11-15
bellissimo!: siamo stati da Francesco e Serena una
settimana ad Agosto 2007. L'agriturismo è splendido, l'appartamento
molto accogliente e funzionale. L'ospitalità e la simpatia di
Francesco e Serena hanno reso questa vacanza indimenticabile. bellissime
le serate trascorse ad ascoltare il canto delle cicale e dei grilli....
che nostalgia!
Eleonora colosio, Italy
6 September 2007 www.agriturismo.it/reviews
11-15
We found the ideal place for summer holidays: We stayed
at bigger apartment in August of 2005, 2006 and 2007 together with another
family, and found that here was the ideal place for a family, composed
by children, to enjoy a real Italian agriturismo. On the date of arrival,
Serena's torte and a full of tomato always welcomed us. We learnt Italian
cooking and made ceramic dishes from Serena and Francesco.That was wonderful
experience.
Hiro, Japan, resident in Italy
20 August 2007 www.agriturismo.it/reviews
11-15
5 stars are not enough!: The warmest of welcomes from
a delightful family - a beautifully decorated appartment with Serena's
own ceramic fittings, Francesco's own organic olive oil, plus pool,
vegetable garden and the natural, architectural and archeological wonders
of the Umbrian region. WE'LL BE BACK!
Mireille and Philip Gray, Martigues France
24 July 2007 www.ricksteves.com/graffiti
wall/Italian Agriturismos/2007
Agriturismo near Orvieto: We recently spent one week
at a wonderful agriturismo near Orvieto. This farmhouse is located in
quite peaceful area on the tuscany-Umbria border. We loved the fresh
figs and tomatoes from the garden and the lovely tart that was waiting
for us when we arrived. The pool was perfect after a morning of site
seeing especially for our 2 teenagers. Serena and Francesco are great
hosts and made our stay very relaxing. Check out their website at www.frallarenza.it
Cheryl, Castlegar, BC Canada
26 June 2007 www.agriturismo.it/reviews
11-15
Veramente accogliente: Siamo stati ospiti a Frallarenza
il fine settimana appena trascorso. Cosa altro aggiungere ai commenti
positivi già letti? Il posto è carino, l'appartamento
curato e pulito(siamo stati nel grande), la piscina è OK, Francesco
e Serena, i proprietari, sono persone disponibili e discrete. I bambini
si sono divertiti un mondo. Torneremo senz'altro.
Fulvio Fagotti, Italy
18 June 2007 www.agriturismo.it/reviews
16-20
The best place to stay in Italy: We went to Italy
for seven years in a row now. The last three times we have stayed at
Frallerenza.It's simply the best place we have ever stayed at. The owners
Serena and Francesco make you feel really welcome and at home. The appartments
are designed very practical and the interior and decorations are beautiful.
Serena makes her own pottery. The bigger appartment is perfect for a
family or for a bigger group of people travelling together. The smaller
appartment is alse perfect for couples or small families. The location
is very convenient. The swimming pool is locatad very nice and perfect
for as well smaller as bigger children.Orvieto is really nearby but
also for example famous cities like Siena and Rome are easy to visit
from here.
Nicole Advani, Breda Netherlands
29 May 2007 www.ricksteves.com/graffiti
wall/Italian Agriturismos/2007
Great Italian Agriturismo-Umbria: If anyone is traveling
by car thru Umbria (near Orvieto) and looking for a nice place to stay...We
loved this place: Agriturismo Frallarenza. The accomodations are spacious,
comfortable, and beautiful (and they have a pool!). The prices are unbeatable.
Francesco and Serena were warm, wonderful hosts. They have done most
all of the work themselves on their place, organically farming 10-15
acres of grapes and olives in addition to pursuing careers in weaving,
ceramics and blacksmithing/farrier work. Their place is 20 minutes fom
orvieto and +/- 1-1/4hr. by train from Rome. This was our first experience
w/ Agriturismos. It was a great way to end a lovely time in Italy. It
was a paradise!
David, Seattle, Wa USA
13 September 2006 www.agriturismo.it/reviews
16-20
Lovely place with great hospitality: Frallarenza is
a beautiful Umbrian stone farmhouse nestled in quiet green countryside
just two hours from Rome and 20 minutes from Orvieto. The house has
been extended by the owners, Francesco and Serena, with infinite care
and skill creating two appartments - one family sized and one for a
couple. Using their craft skills with wood, ceramics and fabrics they
have created a very comfortable and classic rural Italian home that
their website photographs do not do justice to. The house is surrounded
by their own organically grown grapes, olives and vegetables and Serena
welcomed us with a package of tomatoes, oil, cake and bread. The pool
overlooks their cherry orchard and with only two apartments on site
should never get very busy. We found it a very relaxing place to stay
and in a good location for exploring many Umbrian hill towns - although
you will need to negotiate a few hairpin bends to get to them.
Daniel & Melanie, England
9 September 2006 www.agriturismo.it/reviews
16-20
Bellissimo posto e grande ospitalità: Il posto
è magnifico, i proprietari veramente molto gentili e ospitali.
L'appartamento in cui siamo stati è bellissimo, indipendente,
curato nei minimi particolari, accogliente e pulitissimo.
Ad accoglierci, stanchi dal viaggio, una torta squisita fatta in casa!
Interessante anche la possibilità di frequentare dei corsi di
terracotta e telaio.
Abbiamo in programma di tornarci.
Lucia Gaudenzi, Italy
7 August 2006 www.agriturismo.it/reviews
16-20
Vero Relax: Sono stata in quest'agriturismo nel luglio
2005, e ne sono rimasta veramente contenta. Immersi nel verde, nella
tranquillità più assoluta. I proprietari sono persone
squisitissime, l'appartamentino è curatissimo e molto pulito.
E' l'ideale per un soggiorno di relax.
Simona Reder, Italy
