Sicily

A sparkling house for two and a guest house overlooking azure waters, starry skies and Stromboli’s light show - that’ll do nicely grazie

Romantics will love this small converted hut-on-a-hillside surrounded by pines and olives with stunning views over the old town and the sea

Decamp to this glorious 16th-century Abbey with gardens and cloisters intact, filled with history and hidden away in peaceful woodland

A peaceful, simple retreat with brilliant blue sea views. Fantastic walks, rock climbing. nature galore.... famous couscous festival too

Two-storey wing of an aristocratic palazzo next to Modica’s Sicilian Baroque cathedral, with sweeping city views and a concierge

South of touristy Taormina, in a stunning spot between Etna and the Mediterranean, this gorgeous little hotel has space, style, gastronomy

A scented garden, delicious local delicacies and those coastal landscapes. This place is a sensory feast

Rustic rooms on a working farm in Ragusa province, the land of Baroque and chocolate – come for family recipes and soul-stirring scenery

Those who love architecture and history will be very happy in these centrally-placed flats. Walk to culture, shops and restaurants

Funky candle lanterns for bedrooms, balcony and terrace at this eco-serene bolthole in Modica's historic heart. Beaches are 20 minutes away

Move from terrace to terrace tracking the sun's progress and dive into the the deep blue sea from your own swimming platform... bliss!

Float in the infinity pool above the canyon, dine under the stars, revel in the silence, head off to see flamingos, or world heritage towns

Simple agriturismo with views of sea and mountain. Feast on authentic Sicilian cuisine, drive to the beach in Cefalù in 20 minutes

At the heart of fascinating Palermo, splendid aristocratic hosts welcome you to their historic family mansion filled with heirlooms

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

Secluded villa with a swimming pool surrounded by citrus groves and olive trees; the temples of Selinunte and the coast are nearby

Delightful Silvia makes guests at her bright farmhouse very welcome. Rooms are spotless, dinners are a feast of Sicilian dishes

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