Italy

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

Unwind in this pretty cabin with everything you need inside, a pool with views outside and stunning countryside wrapped around you

You'll feel peaceful here in elegant surroundings with your own private balcony and lakeside views from the lounge, kitchen and bedroom

A secluded, secret escape for 2 with your very own pool, sun dappled veranda and charming interiors. Lovers and dreamers will be happy here

Be deeply comfortable, pampered and/or sporty in stupendous mountain scenery; the thermal waters have worked their magic here for 2000 years

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

Stock up on delicious, soft sheep's cheese nearby, return to a sweet house with salvaged finds and charm aplenty. A super bolthole for 2

Fine linens, cool pool and outdoor oven for this soothing barn renovation in a dreamy corner of Tuscany. Friendly owners can cook on request

Immerse yourself in over ten thousand olive trees, wander through lemon and orange groves, eat wonderful food cooked by a Pugliese chef

A trulli hamlet immersed in nature, on the wilder side of Puglia with visits to white-washed hilltop towns and cooking with Nonna Maria

What a surprise to find a masseria in the heart of a Puglian village. Welcome to Anna’s elegant agriturismo

Come for a traffic-free medieval hamlet in sleepy Maremma with easy-going hosts, a beautiful garden and views over the valley to the hills

Garden and mountain views from this pretty villa for two - Lake Como shimmers below. Pick up morning pastries in picturesque Mezzegra

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

Romantics will love this small converted hut-on-a-hillside surrounded by pines and olives with stunning views over the old town and the sea

Indulge the senses here, where producing organic honey, lemons, oil and wine is a way of life, and the hospitality flows