Unspoiled Italy: The perfect family holiday in unrivalled Umbria (exam worries aside)

By Jon Sopel Splendid: Orvieto, on its low plateau, is a fine example of the unspoiled terrain of UmbriaWhen the electronic gates opened and we went up the steep, dusty drive with cypress trees on either side, as though acting as an honour guard for our arrival, the Umbrian villa of our winter dreams was at last within touching distance, the pool feet away.The sun was by now casting long shadows