Go to page:     Home     3     Accommodation     Location     Favourite places      Prices & contacts Situated in the Valley of the Fireflies, the farmhouse is the owners own home.   In 1995, the owner, Peter Hobday, wrote a book called "In the Valley of the Fireflies" about his and his wife Victoria's experiences of restoring the house and their discovery of Umbria's saintly and sinful past.  (You can order the book by clicking on the image on the left.)  In the spring and early summer the fireflies come out at dusk creating a magical sight - a myriad host of living lanterns. A large archway of French windows leads to the terrace where breakfast can be taken under a shade tree. Further along the stone terrace is a long trestle table under a vine and wisteria covered pergola - perfect for dinner/supper. Umbria Wines