Hey there! I'm heading to Italy in July '23 and would love to peel my family away from the big city sites for a little chill time in the country. I'm looking at about 5-7 days between Florence and Rome. Since the point is to get away from the crowds, I'm feeling less like Tuscany is what I want and am considering Umbria. I love the idea of exploring the green heart of Italy and the beautiful hill towns while still actually getting a taste of Italy and not an Italian theme park. That said, here are the things I have to contend with:
- My family is two younger teens and two parents.
- It will be hot, we really want a pool and AC if possible.
- One teen hates mushrooms, the other olives (ugh, I know.)
- My wife is lactose intolerant but LOVES cheese and so gravitates toward goat and sheep cheeses that are easier to digest.
- Did I mention we love cheese?
- I'm a little concerned about a heavy, meat and game diet. Sliced meats don't get the same reactions, but wild boar at dinner wouldn't be well received.
- One of the people in my party has a thing for goats. Like if there is a goat nearby we will need to go and meet it. If it makes cheese we may move in. Did I mention we like cheese? lol
TL/DR: Help me find a central Italy farm stay with a pool, AC, room for 4, and access to cheese and lighter regional fare.