Tuscania (Viterbo)
On the border between medieval Tuscania and Etruscan Tarquinia, immersed in the typical countryside of Tuscia Maremmana, the agritourism is a small oasis situated on a rise, flanked by the wide valley of the Marta River and facing south toward a dreamlike view, ranging from the outline of the towers of Tarquinia to the sea.
The agritourism has been recognized by the Ministry, with the 5 sunflowers, which is the highest rating related to Agritourisms.
It has a charging station for electric vehicles.
The agriturismo is the result of the conversion of an old country farmhouse. The owners, farmers for several generations, aim to raise awareness of the rural world and the changing seasons.
Each room, carefully furnished with pieces of furniture by craftsmen and antique art, is cosy and has all facilities, an independent entrance and Wi-Fi internet (which is also available in the communal areas).
The agriturismo is home to a permanent show of work by Mariella Gentile, an emerging artist from Viterbo, whose works are exhibited in the various rooms.
The agriturismo offers a range of services ranging from a restaurant, in a large hall with an open fire and wonderful views, and a stable, to a swimming pool and nature, river and mountain bike trails.
The restaurant serves traditional food with an attentive choice of highest quality, locally sourced ingredients.
The swimming pool is equipped with loungers and a hammock, where guests can relax and enjoy the silence of the landscape.
Guests can enjoy ad hoc or organised excursions, to be agreed according to the season, along the gorge, near the River Marta or along footpaths through the fields to discover the landscape.
The centre is situated near what for centuries was the road linking Tarquinia and Tuscania, still today unspoilt by invasive building, where visitors can glimpse the ruins of medieval abbeys and Etruscan necropolises.
The beaches of Tarquinia and Montalto di Castro are a few minutes’ drive away. To the north is Lake Bolsena, whose towns host festivals, art shows and other events. Viterbo is home to the terme dei Papi, known for their hot spring waters (40°-58°C), rich in sulphur salts and calcium bicarbonate.
The whole of the Tuscia Viterbese area is within easy reach, and is home to nature reserves, archaeological sites and nature parks, such as the frescoed tombs of Tarquinia, the Renaissance villa of Bagnaia, the Sacro Bosco of Bomarzo, and early medieval hermitages in the gorges of the River Fiora.
The sporting and riding events in the land of the Maremma horse and cattle are highly recommended.