Italy

Drink a toast to your good fortune as you gaze across to Elba from a vast free-standing bath. You breakfast on the view-filled terrace

What a setting! Gentle terraces, gardens, meadows and jaw-dropping views of Mont Blanc - just metres from Courmayeur

The high life at this smart winery. Cellar tours, infinity pool, and beach nearby, couples seeking privacy will love the whole experience

Blissful views to vineyards and mountains from this faithful reproduction of a 16th-century manor. Eat well, hike, bike, sauna and swim

Roomy bedrooms are superbly old-fashioned with big beds and wardrobes, 30s’ lights and polished terrazzo floors. Enjoy views over the lake

Discover warmth, tranquillity and wonderful breakfasts behind the handsome old door of this luxurious small hotel in Lucca

Heavenly sunsets at this farmhouse hotel. Rooms a bold, pretty rustic/modern mix. In the charmed Florence, Siena, Pisa triangle

At every turn something curious, recycled, hand-crafted, memorable - great for relaxing in hidden corners or by the pool, and for parties

Rooms in an old palazzo in the historic centre of town, with a swimming pool, restaurant and café, and lovely beaches a short drive away

A scented garden, delicious local delicacies and those coastal landscapes. This place is a sensory feast

Enjoy the wine festival in June, the truffles in November, and warm hospitality and discreet luxury all year round

Renovated rooms have Empire antiques, muslin billowing at French windows. Eat under candlelit trees where lemon and olive trees surround you

Step through a door in an old wooden gate to discover a courtyard garden on the edge of town close to golden sands

In tranquil Borgomaro, a wonderful hotel spread across three old buildings. Stylish rooms, a tempting pool and delicious Italian breakfasts…

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

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

Vistas of olive groves, village life and the sea; gaze and daydream from this beautiful spot. A Michelin recommended restaurant to boot

Sweet, stylish, fresh hotel with scented patio. Tucked away yet central, an unusually quiet base for exploring Rome