Italy

A spacious country place to come home to after exploring Tuscany - a minute's stroll from a great restaurant, and a short drive from Siena

Superb, all-organic agriturismo built of straw bales and offering wonderful home-grown natural food, a delightful family, great walking

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

Simply furnished, tasteful rooms - perfect for a country getaway! Enjoy coastal views at breakfast or explore the village.

Modern comforts combine with antique charm and breathtaking Lake Como views. Heaven for lovers, peace-seekers and (older) families

Immersed in 30 Tuscan acres of vineyards and olive groves is a friendly eco agriturismo - bliss for peace-seeking foodies and families

Only an hour from Rome, deep in the Sabine Hills, three apartments in an ancient castle hamlet sharing a stunning garden. Dreamy

On the edge of Govone, a food and wine lovers’ B&B. Your warm hosts’ refined taste does not miss a beat: all is immaculate from top to toe

Aesthetes will love the clean lines, purity of design and views to the sea through olives, on the coast between Polignano and Monopoli

Relaxed rusticity with no airs or graces, just a cluster of five characterful buildings - wonderful for one big happy gathering of up to 21

A lovely large pool and garden to share – Tuscan country views from bright rooms, hike from the door - visit Lucca, Pisa, Florence, Siena

Sea views, fulsome breakfasts and plenty of fresh air on a traditional farm. A rustic treat: Southern Italian rural life at its best.

Delightful, rustic retreat (offering B&B too) for families, romantic couples and singles. Food, views and owners are lovely

Two villas on opposite shores of a big lily-covered lake, fed with natural spring water from the Ticino river and surrounded by gardens

A stunning veranda wraps itself around the house: doze off in a wicker armchair or sip a drink at dusk as the sun melts into the valley

Farmhouse B&B with thoughtful hosts and superb breakfasts; Michelin-star dining is in the village and thermal baths are near

A peaceful, happy agriturismo surrounded by fertile fields. Smartly decorated interiors and a fine spread of home-produce for breakfast

An L-shaped former farmhouse is now a gorgeous place to stay, just half an hour from the sea or the mountains and near interesting villages