The villa, the region, and everything in between.
La Sosta di Sismano — "the stopping place of Sismano" — is a lovingly decorated home in one of Umbria's most charming medieval hamlets. The villa sits within a small cluster of stone houses, steps from the medieval Castello di Sismano, whose origins date back centuries.
With room for up to 3 guests, it offers an intimate and peaceful retreat. Thick stone walls keep the interior cool in summer, while the terrace provides panoramic views across the valley — the kind of view that changes with every hour as light moves across the hills.
This is not a hotel. It's a home — a place to slow down, cook a simple meal with local ingredients, pour a glass of Umbrian wine, and let the countryside work its quiet magic.
Umbria is often called il cuore verde d'Italia — the green heart of Italy. Landlocked and unspoiled, it's a region of soft hills, dense forests, and ancient towns perched on ridgelines. It has the beauty of Tuscany without the crowds.
The landscape is defined by olive groves, vineyards, and sunflower fields that glow golden in summer. Medieval villages appear around every bend — stone streets, Romanesque churches, and piazzas where locals still gather in the evening.
This is a region for those who want to experience the Italy that most tourists miss: slower, deeper, and unforgettably beautiful.
There's no shortage of day trips and discoveries from La Sosta.
A perfectly preserved medieval town on a hilltop, with stunning views from Piazza del Popolo. Just 15 minutes away.
Famous for its breathtaking Gothic cathedral and underground caves. Explore, then linger over Orvieto Classico wine.
Italy's capital of hand-painted ceramics. Browse dozens of pottery workshops and take home something truly special.
The birthplace of St. Francis, with the magnificent Basilica and its Giotto frescoes. A place of beauty and peace.
Sagrantino di Montefalco, Orvieto Classico, Torgiano — Umbria's wines are world-class. Many estates welcome visitors.
Trails wind through olive groves and along ancient paths between villages. The countryside is yours to explore on foot.
Truffles, fresh pasta, cured meats, local olive oil. Umbria's cuisine is hearty, seasonal, and deeply satisfying.
Medieval Spoleto, the waterfalls at Cascata delle Marmore, and even Rome — all within comfortable day-trip distance.
The Eternal City is around 90 minutes to two hours by car. Visit for the day and return to Umbrian tranquility in the evening.
Sismano is located in central Umbria, just south of Todi. The villa is best reached by car, which also gives you the freedom to explore the region at your own pace.