Unwind in this warm simple home, where mint and rosemary scent the air, cicadas hum, and the views are amongst the finest in Italy

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

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

Marvel at the castles of Val d’Aosta, the exquisite landscapes and the chocolatiers of Turin. Return to a grand piano and birdsong

There's art to spot amongst woodland groves, a natural swimming pond with water lilies and spacious apartments in a country house. Heavenly

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

Nothing is too much trouble for Roberta, your super-organised hostess who loves her city, her B&B and looking after her guests very well

A jaw-dropping setting for a memorable family holiday – a grand 18th century castello with all the comforts of home