Tuscany

Sublime views across the Tuscan countryside, seasonal food and the kindest host. Children are welcome, oenophiles will be in heaven

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

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

Visit Florence, Arezzo, Siena… or revel in the beauty and peace of Casa Zia, surrounded by wilderness and lovely birdsong

First class hospitality on a medieval farm. Explore Tuscan villages, breakfast on fresh fruit, sleep in four-posters with garden views...

A spacious country place to come home to after exploring Tuscany - a minute's stroll from a great restaurant, and a short drive from Siena

Big beautiful apartments in a serene setting in southern Tuscany, with pool. And courses for everyone - organised by one delightful family

A vast hilltop estate of interlocking apartments and mighty views presided over by an elegant and bubbly Signora

A very special place with a big heart. Breakfast on pecorino and fresh figs, head for Siena and return to the lush garden and perfect peace

Nowhere beats Tuscany for art, wine and Giotto-like hills, including the Orcia Valley. Plus: stunning gardens await outside your door

A superb palazzo in beautiful old Florence with 12 rooms, a cocktail menu and breakfast in your room. Arty, stylish and near the Duomo

Immersed in 30 Tuscan acres of vineyards and olive groves is a friendly eco agriturismo - bliss for peace-seeking foodies and families

A well-converted and independent space with saltwater pool, rose-rambled terrace and covered pergola. Close to all the Tuscan treasures

Restored farmhouse with a swimming pool on a 700-acre wine estate in the Valdera surrounded by hills, farmland and authentic villages

Sharing 2 pools and incomparable views is this hilltop retreat… close to blissful markets, but with a B&B cook for reluctant self-caterers

Five rustic apartments perched on a hillside in the Tuscan countryside; visit local wineries or take the train into Florence in 25 minutes

A roof terrace is the spot for breakfast or sundowners or nightcaps - the classic panorama of Florence is thrilling. Welcoming and friendly

Generous simplicity and organic farm cooking in this rustic Tuscan farm with library, yoga, family apartments and natural lily-dotted pool