Overall: We had a memorable experience in spite of a rainy week. Lots to do and see and lots of diversity. Besides hill-towns, there were Etruscan tombs, La Foce villa gardens, and the lake areas to explore. The villa was a bit remote, but authentically Italian and off the beaten path. Enjoyed Most: The owner had a well-stocked library of travel guides in English, saving us a lot of buying and schlepping around of books. They also provided a helpful binder of suggested itineraries within easy driving distance and a hand-held GPS with the tours already programmed. Wonderful! Enjoyed Least: We did not find the local restaurants particularly friendly. The only thing lacking the first week of May was heat and it turned out to be a cold, rainy week. We did stoke up the fireplace, however. Surrounding Area: Lots to do and see and lots of diversity. Besides visiting hill-towns, there were Etruscan tombs, La Foce villa gardens, and the lake areas to explore. Also castles and monasteries. We never made it to the wineries, but they are there somewhere. Nearby Events or Locales: Torre Alfina was all around us. Very nice, but limited. One week was enough for me here. Tips or Restaurants: I would've liked some information about tours of some local production such as wineries, cheese-making or mushroom growing. Check In Out: We were a little rushed on departure day. The house cleaner showed up at 8:30 while we were still getting ready to leave but she tried to stay out of the way.