Italy

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

A stately retreat, an oasis of calm and beauty. Picnic on the lawns, enjoy a glass of home-produced prosecco beneath a centuries-old tree

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

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

Pure Swallows & Amazons: a glorious spot for groups who want to get away from it all in a magical lakeside setting, near Lake Como

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

Surrounded by its vineyards, a Tuscan villa for a memorable, stylish treat of a stay - a sophisticated décor and opulence at every turn

Immerse yourself in history, art, culture and extremely elegant breakfasts at this fascinating hybrid of modern glass and ancient palace

Experience outstanding hospitality at this aristocratic palazzo with a Michelin-rated restaurant downstairs and seven unique bedrooms above

Absorb the flavours of the region at this small hotel, with the warmest of welcomes and delicious dinners from brothers Andrea and Roberto

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

Relaxing retreat in car-free village of Casperia, near Rome yet worlds away. Dreamy views, striking interiors in an authentic historic home

Stylish yet intimate, lavish with silks and designer furnishings, this is five-star pampering yet run with genuine warmth

A breath of fresh air 1.5 hours from Milan - generosity in everything: the size of bedrooms, the scope of breakfasts, the feeling you matter

A beautiful old stone house immersed in a sea of olive, citrus, bamboo and oleander facing down to the sea with views of Capri and Ischia

A light-filled B&B packed with family memories and heirlooms in a small hamlet tucked into the foothills of the Dolomites

Cosy B&B suites in the hilltop village of Trebiano Magra with an ancient Roman water cistern turned into a spa

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