My husband I visited El Marsam in April, 2001, and again, in July, 2008. We had spent a great week in Rome, and were excited about our return trip to El Marsam. El Marsam is a three hundred year old stone home atop the Appennines in the province of Umbria. It has been, and continues to be, lovingly restored by... more

My friends and I spent a week at the El Marsam and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. We felt welcomed, well fed and will someday return for another stay. The breakfasts were the best offered during our entire tour of Italy as were the exceptional dinners. I loved everything offered and when you go be sure to ask for a pizza... more

The moment we drove through the gate we knew we had chosen the right place to stay in Umbria. The renovated farm house was beautiful, the smell from the flowers and fruit trees was intoxicating, and the view was magnificent. Our hosts, Ginda and Mike made us feel welcome right from the start. Since we had never stayed in a... more

Five of us stayed at El Marsam for a week in May and found it delightful. Our hosts were charming , helpful in planning day trips, and both are excellent cooks. The setting and the farm house were serene and beautiful. more

We go to Italy every spring, but hadn't spent time in Umbria for years. This May we had the good fortune of finding El Marsam in Umbertide, our new favorite home away from home. Mike and Ginda were very gracious hosts, and we just fell in love with them and our studio and their beautiful land. Ginda was fantastic before... more

When I read the review from the couple in NY (Sept 2005) I had a hard time believing they had stayed at the same place. We found Ginda and Mike to be excellent hosts in their beautiful home, in an even more beautiful setting. The food was extremely good and we noticed that fresh, local ingredients were used for prepraration... more

i recently returned from a 2 week visit to italy.....my third time. i love this country!!!! i had not experienced the tuscan region before and made arrangements to stay at a b&b for 3 nights prior to leaving for home. i cannot tell you how lovely my stay was at elmarsam. first, it is a beautiful 400 year old farm... more

We have to tell you about a wonderful bed and breakfast called El Marsam ("Artist's Studio") outside of the little Umbrian town of Umbertide (near Perugia). Ginda and Mike Simpson, the proprietors of this wonderful Umbrian/Tuscan villa were the perfect hosts, providing us with unforgettable gourmet meals and carefully thought out written recommendations of local and regional attractions. We stayed... more

Why we keep going back ….. The answer is simple – El Marsam is a true haven of tranquility set in a glorious part of Italy. The accommodation is clean, comfortable and well cared for, the gardens are delightful and the sincere, warm hospitality from our hosts, Ginda and Mike, never fails. They are always glad to give help and... more