Would you like to organize a holiday in Assisi while respecting nature? Here are the best eco-friendly farmhouses and B&B in the spiritual heart of Umbria. Assisi is a well-known destination for its charm and attractiveness. The Saint Clare’s Basilica, the Saint Damian’s church, and the Basilica of Saint Francis are worth a visit. The place is the perfect destination if you love relaxing holidays, as well as if you are looking for an active holiday. Starting from Assisi with your bike you can discover other typical Umbrian borghi (villages) along the bike path Assisi-Spoleto, which along its 60 km crosses beautiful locations, such as Cannara, Bevagna, Trevi. You will cycle in the middle of nature and the Umbrian countryside while enjoying the idyllic surroundings. If you are looking for a truly relaxing and sustainable holiday close to nature, Assisi offers several eco-friendly accommodation options. From eco-friendly farmhouses in the Assisi countryside to amazing bed & breakfasts in the historic center, let’s discover the greenest locations close to Assisi.
An Eco-Friendly Bed & Breakfast in the Historic Centre
La viola B&B is a historical house located in the historic centre of Assisi, close to all of the main attractions of the city and equipped with three rooms, renovated with care and attention to sustainability.
Why it’s eco-friendly: it’s reachable without car, arriving in Santa Maria degli Angeli by train and then taking a bus to the centre of Assisi. The B&B uses eco-friendly cleaning products and energy-saving LED bulbs.
Not to be missed: the Saint Clare’s Basilica, the Cathedral of San Rufino, the Piazza del Comune and the main church with the Temple of Minerva are all worth a visit. Do not forget to visit the Basilica of Saint Francis!
An Eco-Friendly Farmhouse at the foot of Mount Subasio
Malvarina, one of the best eco-friendly farmhouses in Umbria, is located at the foot of Monte Subasio, an 11-minute drive from Assisi. It offers a panoramic view of the surrounding nature. The rooms and the rustic houses are the result of the architectural recovery of an old farmhouse.
Why it’s eco-friendly: it’s reachable without a car and it offers a bicycle rental service. It removed single-use products and uses ecological cleaning products.
Not to be missed: the traditional dishes of the Umbrian cuisine, cooked with love with products that come from their organic farm, such as extra-virgin olive oil.
A relaxed and welness Holiday
Un Casolare in Paradiso is located just a few kilometers from Assisi and it’s the perfect place if you want to enjoy peace and quiet in the middle of Umbrian nature. It’s the perfect location for those of you who love horses, given that the farmhouses are inside a farm that breeds horses.
Why it’s eco-friendly: the farmhouse pays special attention to its environmental impact, there’s recovery and reuse of rainwater, the lightbulbs are energy-saving lights, and “eco” activities are promoted.
Not to be missed: the outdoor swimming pool with a breathtaking view of the mountains, the yurta and the sauna in the woods.
A Farmhouse surrounded by Greenery to Know the Alpaca
The eco B&B and holiday farm the Path in the Woods is a 15-minute drive from Foligno and a 28-minute drive from Assisi. It is the perfect place to relax and escape from the daily life. If you spend the night here, we suggest visiting the places nearby, such as Rasiglia, the famous brook’s village.
Why it’s eco-friendly: it uses solar panels to warm water. Moreover, the electricity comes from 100% renewable energy.
Not to be missed: the animals in the garden, such as alpaca, bees, etc… They also offer courses on alpaca wool spinning and on natural soaps.
The most Scenic and Eco-friendly Farmhouse
The family-run farmhouse La Mora, located in Santa Maria degli Angeli, with a breathtaking view of Assisi, is perfect for a family holiday. The property has a swimming pool, a playground, and a soccer field.
Why it’s eco-friendly: the farmhouse offers organic and zero-kilometer food, they use water flow reducers, and more than 80% recycling is carried out.
Not to be missed: the local and organic products, such as extra-virgin olive oil, jams, and seasonal fruit.
An Organic Farmhouse to Enjoy Nature
The Holiday Farm San Lorenzo is an eco-friendly accommodation facility surrounded by the unspoiled nature of Umbria, in Valfabbrica, close to Gubbio, Assisi, Perugia, Spello and Spoleto. Suitable for a family holiday, full of relaxation and good food. If you like to walk we recommend that you walk part of the St. Francis’ Way, from Valfabbrica to Assisi.
Why it’s eco-friendly: energy comes from photovoltaic solar panels and the products that are used are all organic and 0-kilometer.
Not to be missed: the summer English camps for children from 7 to 12 years old and the paths of educational farm for all ages, to learn more about the animals and the flora and fauna found here.
The Umbrian Farmhouse with the Best Homemade Food
The agriturismo Il Corniolo is a magic place near Canneto, a small town and only a 10-minute drive from Perugia and about 40 minutes from Assisi. If you prefer to travel with more sustainable means of transport, at the entrance of the farmhouse you will find a bus that leads to the centre of Perugia. The apartments are housed in a recently renovated old farmhouse.
Why it’s eco-friendly: the organic and 0-kilometer food, the flour, the pasta, and the crackers are made with wheat coming from their fields. Even the jams are produced with organic fruit from their orchards. The farmhouse recycles over 80% of its waste and engages in various projects to support the local economy.
Not to be missed: if you love nature and walks this farmhouse is the right place for you! Around the farmhouse there are fields where you can go for walks and a few miles away Mount Tezio and Mount Malbe offer many paths.
What is your dream place between these eco-friendly farmhouses and bed & breakfast in Assisi?
