Italy

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

Burrowed into the olive groves of the lush Valle d’Itria, a restored masseria with five trulli, an indoor pool, hot tub and lovely views

Delicious vegetarian cooking, a pool, lemon groves and hazy views of the Hyblaean mountains make a perfect escape near Cassibile

Technically in Florence yet immersed in the Tuscan hills: easy comfort, country character, warm wonderful hosts, heavenly views

Take four houses, three villas, 5,000 olive trees, gardens to die for and huge Tuscan views… an amazing place for gatherings & weddings!

Inviting, inspiring, and perfect for 4. Off the beaten track in little-known ‘Swiss Tuscany’ is a treat for foodies and walkers

Eco-friendly B&B overlooking Lake Como with marvellous mountain and lake views. Heaps of space, generous hosts, a menagerie of animals

Just 15 minutes from Florence, traditional living in the heart of Chianti on an organic olive oil estate - a cut above the average farmstay

The façade is majestic, the palette is exquisite, and the setting is out of a fairy tale. Come for luxury, rusticity and heaven-sent views

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

Sublime views across the Tuscan countryside, seasonal food and the kindest host. Children are welcome, oenophiles will be in heaven

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

High-up, simple apartments, pools with fabulous views; kids play-things and donkeys, the glittering coast, Rapallo and Portofino down below

Escape to the Italian Riviera and this old-school style hotel. Ideal for families and walkers, and with a lovely lush garden and pool

A real Roman treat of a place - step straight out into a colourful thrub of twisting streets, trattorias, boutiques, fountains, monuments

A luxurious springboard for the wineries, villages and treasures of south Tuscany in the magical Orcia valley - if you can bear to leave it!

Rustic rooms on a working farm in Ragusa province, the land of Baroque and chocolate – come for family recipes and soul-stirring scenery

Historic, eco-friendly elegance, views over Etna and Naxos Bay, jasmine-scented gardens... and a charming family feel. Stroll into Taormina