Italy

A magical Sicilian island with a cluster of 400-year-old lava rock houses. Charming staff, freshwater pool & generous breakfast buffets

Escape to Real southern Italy, the superb Salento coast and spas - unwind under citrus trees, soaring ceilings, in the pool or roof-top tub

In a small town in Salento is a cool southern house of elegant simplicity, ideal for a large family, near to beaches & 45 minutes from Lecce

Old wooden sleigh beds, check-clothed tables, log fires, a courtyard of centuries-old trees, a claw foot bath. Stacks of character

Walk in the woods, float in the pool with country views, snooze under the linden tree - the house is great too: bright and comfortable

Seaside villa for couples near a village on Sicily’s northern coast. Canoe, surf or swim; explore authentic mountain villages

Contemporary rooms of sweet simple charm on a working farm hidden in the Milanese countryside - close to the big city and the Italian lakes

Slow down! Swim, soak in the jacuzzi, taste Campanian cuisine and wine, explore the national park, pop to Agropoli's beaches...be pampered

Dominating the village is this historic hotel... all frescoes, chandeliers, splendour at every turn. And a handsome pool, too

The brickwork on the windows creates a play of light on summer afternoons, in this oh-so-romantic Umbrian hideaway for couples only

This lovely, beamy, uncluttered Tuscan farmhouse is an elegant lodging for 6 on a vast fruitful estate with pool, and lovely owners

Traditional Ligurian village house with cool, spacious rooms, lush gardens and rooftop terrace with horizon-wide views; charming host, too

Gracious Florentine hospitality, elegance and comfort, gazebo breakfasts, a flower-filled garden with pool and views of olive groves

Move from terrace to terrace tracking the sun's progress and dive into the the deep blue sea from your own swimming platform... bliss!

Strolling distance from the village of Seggiano, peace and beauty fill every corner of this ancient, view-filled retreat

Family-run B&B in an authentic and informal home. Stay for delicious dinners, walk along the river, explore Umbria’s heritage

Eccentric and intriguing - rooms are crammed with curios and collectibles, and the entrance hall is graced with chandeliers and columns

Come to enjoy a glimpse of an elegant past in this pretty townhouse with lovely garden just a bike ride away from Marsala and the beaches