Tuscany

White beaches, turquoise waters and a small, cliff-perched pool… the hum of the crickets, the lapping of the waves, Tuscany by the sea!

A cheery farmhouse conversion for groups outside a village in a non-touristy part of Italy, close to scenic trails and medieval villages

Escape the crowds & head for the Montalbano hills - former hunting ground of the Medicis. This podere is lovely for B&B’ers & self-caterers

Nature pulses and chirps all around you, the food is wonderful, the people delightful, and beds are for walkers: exceptionally comfortable

Gracious Florentine hospitality, elegance and comfort, gazebo breakfasts, a flower-filled garden with pool and views of olive groves

Relaxed rusticity with no airs or graces, just a cluster of characterful buildings great for one big happy gathering

Beauty, charm and tranquillity an hour from Florence, on a bio-sensitive farm known for Chianina cattle and white truffles

Stay just two kilometres from Siena's medieval gates with views over vineyards, lovely interiors and a hot tub

Enchanting farmhouse surrounded by cypresses, vines and olive trees. Some rooms have sea views; breakfasts of pastries and fruit are a treat

Large or small, each flat in the historic Sienese palazzo has Renaissance elegance, modern comfort and owner Antonio’s taste and knowledge

Spoiling, stylish apartments scattered around a tiny Tuscan hamlet. Foodies and culture vultures will be in heaven

Fresh breezes and dreamy views at this wine estate and apartments run by the warmest people. Welcome to the Tuscany of your dreams

Rustic apartments in a tiny hilltop hamlet – dine simply at the restaurant, pick your own veg from the garden, swim in the infinity pool

Anyone in love with Italy and its riches will be happy here - at a B&B in a beautiful city setting, with generous hosts

Technically in Florence yet immersed in the Tuscan hills: easy comfort, country character, warm wonderful hosts, heavenly views

Elegant and intimate B&B in romantic rural Tuscany with breathtaking views and pool. Take a cookery course, head to Lucca for the day

Elegant restored farmhouse in the Valdera with a romantic annexe for two, magnificent views, and a landscaped garden with a swimming pool

In a hilltop hamlet between Florence and Lucca, with views across the Valdinievole, is a stately villa-hotel with a warm homely feel