Italy

Beautiful B&B in idyllic setting, with natural salt water pool and plenty of relaxed communal spaces

Historic, indulgent, atmospheric – and the Contessa is so warm. Vineyards, restaurants, operas, walks...La dolce vita on Slovenia's border

Gorgeously restored villas with breathtaking views. Chill out on the terrace, sample the owner’s homemade wine, and the wood-fired pizza!

Refined palazzo with a rooftop terrace near the historic centre of Ostuni. The Valle d’Itria region and the coast is on your doorstep

Delightful, rustic retreat for families, romantic couples and singles. Food, views and owners are lovely

Light and airy artisans’ cottages on a working wine estate, with the splendours of beautiful and historic Veneto on all sides

Charming, simple and elegant B&B with a lovely garden and kind owners in an area renowned for its good wine and food

Feel at ease in a lovely old townhouse filled with pictures and personality and including a separate loft apartment

Italian style marries Californian comfort, with views over hilltop towns, vineyards and the majestic Sibillini mountains beyond

A stylish Sicilian farmhouse that feels like a home with hotel luxuries. Come for a generous welcome, lovely beaches and gorgeous local food

Welcome to a beautiful space for six in Sicily’s chocolate capital - baroque jewel Modica. Laze in the garden, dip into the pool

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

You probably won't want to leave the sheer beauty of this place, so make the most of your stay - there's history galore, wine tours, culture

An oh-so-special B&B in Palermo's ancient heart. This city at the edge of Europe, with its Arab-Norman-Byzantine heritage, is fascinating

Traditional accommodation and organic food; handy for Bari but set peacefully in the countryside near Toritto, famed for its almonds

A small top terrace can be booked for romantic evenings and you can lunch or dinner at the delightful floating restaurant

A real gem set back from the hustle and bustle but perfectly placed to explore the city's many charms

An Italian farmhouse with soothing views, a scented garden and a big swimming pool where you can unwind in peace and comfort