Piedmont

A magical medieval castello, gloriously gothic with tower, moat and ghost, fit for a Shakespearian play.

Walk in, curl up and make yourself at home: Paolo and Flavia’s apartments are simple, stylish, and awash with character and charm

On the edge of Govone, a food and wine lovers’ B&B. Your warm hosts’ refined taste does not miss a beat: all is immaculate from top to toe

Plunge into Langhe wine country from this scenic, family-run B&B with kindly owners, delicious breakfasts and sweeping views to the Alps

Agriturismo at its best - delightful hosts, communal meals of superb home-grown food, homely rooms, a garden filled with fragrant flowers...

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

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

An old farmhouse in a hilltop town deep in wine country, with a charming owner intent on ensuring you make the most of your stay

Apartments with a designer touch in a peaceful, rustic setting; private gardens, shady terraces, infinity pool, stunning views

In a quiet, ancient country town – outdoor breakfasts and indoor style: trompe l’oeil decorations, frescoes, vaulted panelled ceilings

An elegant restoration, this house is a testament to the owners' love of art and antiques.

Culture, cuisine and stunning architecture - Turin has it all. Tuck yourself away in this quiet palazzo after a day wandering its streets

Old wooden sleigh beds, check-clothed tables, log fires, a courtyard of centuries-old trees, a claw foot bath. Stacks of character

Hilltop farmhouse converted into a light and spacious, contemporary country house where vintage and modern happily mix. Stunning views, too

In the vine-clothed hills around Alba and Bra, a family estate at the heart of Italy's best wine region. Food and views are marvellous

Cow bells are the only thing you hear, mountains the only thing you see, the air is pure, the living simple and the food truly delicious

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

Living the dream! Play boules in the garden, swim in the natural pool and revel in Monica’s wonderful cooking served with local wines