Sicily

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

Free-spirited travellers rejoice! A super house on a volcanic Sicilian island – hike, sail, dive & immerse yourself in local life

Stunning hotel in western Sicily, with enticing views and walks to the top of the mountain. Add perfect rustic food and a sleek chic pool…

Homely villa with large terrace overlooking garden, pool and long views of corn fields, vines, olive groves, mountain and sea…

The ferry transports you from Trapani and in minutes you’re on the dusty track to the villa, within sniffing distance of the turquoise sea

Historic, eco-friendly elegance, views over Etna and Naxos Bay, jasmine-scented gardens... and a charming family feel. Stroll into Taormina

Splash under the Elephant Arch, take a boat to the caves, set off for Tunisia! Then it’s back to a super-private room by the sea

A graceful, airy house with lovely pool and walled garden - for skiers, cyclists, any group keen to explore a strange volcanic landscape

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

Chiara’s blissfully informal hillside home is a hard place to leave... Guests can get involved with cookery courses or the olive harvest

See the sea! Close enough for a bunch of friends and family and yet screened by ancient olives for privacy: 3 idyllic, hilltop cottages

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

Fabulous interiors in a real old farmhouse: here is a beautifully-run Sicilian B&B of class and elegance with infinity pool

An organic farm near coast, village and Etna – super for families, done in simple good taste. Laze in the hammock, visit the coast...

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!

The high life at this smart winery. Cellar tours, infinity pool, and beach nearby, couples seeking privacy will love the whole experience

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