Hundreds of excuses for going to Italy! This collection of 345 places not only provides you with beautiful houses to stay in but with ready-made contacts and friends. Choose a B&B at the foot of Mount Etna, a medieval hamlet in Le Marche, an eco-pod in Puglia, an entire hamlet in Tuscany. Pick a farm that runs pottery holidays, or one that organises truffle hunting. Our Ethical Collection helps you find places with a commitment to the environment, the community or local and organic food.
New to this edition are yet more places in Sicily and Sardinia and the emerging tourist regions of Puglia and Campania. You'll also find many self-catering properties across the country - great for big groups and celebrations. Stay in a room for €43 a night or splash €5,000 on a plush hotel; 100 places have rooms for €100 or less.
“Delightful, hand-picked accommodation.”
Italia
“lots of off-the-beaten track, eco-friendly recommendations.”
The Guardian
“A must-read for inspiration on Italy.”
Brides
“An impressive array of villas and flats offering everything from B&B and self-catering to luxury, full-board accommodation.”
The Sunday Telegraph
“If you're looking for a truly authentic and unique place to stay in Italy, then Alastair Sawday's Special Places to Stay Italy is the perfect guide.”
The Italian
Florence Oldfield looks after both our Italian and French titles. She has lived in Italy and has a passion for Italian culture.
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