Italy

Elegant B&B with a swimming pool and restaurant on a 17th-century wine estate in the hills between Parma and Reggio Emilia

Immerse yourselves in this peaceful retreat with an elevated pool surrounded by olive groves, almonds, fig and citrus trees

Homely villa with large terrace overlooking garden, pool and long views of corn fields, vines, olive groves, mountain and sea…

Live in the lap of luxury in a 600-year-old regenerated farmhouse, enjoy fine fittings, great lighting, games, castle view and infinity pool

Immerse yourself in sentiment and romance at Valeria’s charming Veronese villa. The walls sing with framed opera programmes and music scores

For walkers, bikers, WWI historians, mushroom hunters, lovers of fine breakfasts and warm, quirkily characterful surroundings

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

Anyone in love with Italy and its riches will be happy here - at a B&B in a beautiful city setting, with generous hosts

Agriturismo at its best - delightful hosts, communal meals of superb home-grown food, homely rooms, a garden filled with fragrant flowers...

A sweet family-run hotel off a cobbled lane in a vibrant area but with peaceful bedrooms wrapped around a courtyard of orange trees

A roof terrace is the spot for breakfast or sundowners or nightcaps - the classic panorama of Florence is thrilling. Welcoming and friendly

Creative dinners, a sparkling pool and views of the Morainic Hills at a laid-back agriturismo close to Lake Garda and Verona

Unwind with a book under the rosy pergola... or walk out of the front door and into the Apennines! Simple, charming inside and out

A much-loved Tuscan villa restored to elegance: dinner on the terrace, frescoes, rose garden, a small spa…and Florence a 20-minute drive

1800s coastal watchtower meets organic farm at a small hotel with a proud restaurateur and sea views from high mezzanine rooms

South of touristy Taormina, in a stunning spot between Etna and the Mediterranean, this gorgeous little hotel has space, style, gastronomy

Unwind in a hammock, in the pool, in a balconied rose-coloured bedroom – meander local markets, pick a pepper, cook up a feast and have fun

A medieval monastery, stunningly revived, in untouristy, car-free Pisciotta. Sip greco on the terrace; scramble through olives to the sea