Italy

Enjoy southern life in a charming palazzo in Trapani. Come for coastal drives and baroque basilica, hand-twirled pasta and fresh calamari

Big beautiful apartments in a serene setting in southern Tuscany, with pool. And courses for everyone - organised by one delightful family

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

An amazing family retreat: sample the delights of the menu, run free in the gardens, curl up by the wood-burner with a book

Stately and sturdy Italian farmhouse on a vast noble estate, a great place for a proper family holiday, with fun for all ages

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

Secret terraced gardens and glorious Tuscan views. Laze away days by the pool house or soak up a wealth of culture in nearby Monterchi and surrounding area

An L-shaped former farmhouse is now a gorgeous place to stay, just half an hour from the sea or the mountains and near interesting villages

Tranquil hilltop B&B with simple, stylish rooms, a swimming pool; the Adriatic coast is a short drive away

Gorgeous suites in a Tuscan agriturismo surrounded by gardens and vineyards and with a pool: charming Arezzo is within walking distance

Cosy rooms and an infinity pool on a wine estate dating from 1877; feast on country-style breakfasts and tour the historic cellars

Charming owners are happy to share their grand, historic home. Orange trees and old pillars surround the impressive pool

Stroll to the piazza for dinner, retreat to your designer eyrie with roofscape and distant mountain views – and a wood-burning stove

Tranquil apartment in an art nouveau building near the historic centre, with congenial hosts, spa-like bathrooms and breakfast in your room

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

You won’t be short of things to do at this charming little spot; hike, swim and sunbathe. Gaze out over the lake with glass in hand

A lovely old stone farmhouse, filled with light and with a pretty garden, slimline pool and sleek interiors in a hushed hilltop hamlet

Escape to a rural idyll on a working olive and citrus farm in the toe of Italy. Attentive hosts, good for kids and great food!