Veneto

A 15th-century Venetian palazzo,lovingly restored: come for stylish rooms overlooking the Grand Canal and a designer’s insight into the city

A fascinating place steeped in history and abuzz with prize-winning winery activity. Plus rustic cottages, golf, a restaurant and 2 pools

A peaceful, happy agriturismo surrounded by fertile fields. Smartly decorated interiors and a fine spread of home-produce for breakfast

Come with friends for a cookery course, or with the kids, and enjoy the creative feel of the place - and the food! Venice 40 mins by train

Stately and sturdy Italian farmhouse on a vast noble estate, a great place for a proper family holiday, with fun for all ages

A small top terrace can be booked for romantic evenings and you can lunch or dinner at the delightful floating restaurant

A love of the Far East is evident here. Calm spaces, an oriental tea room and comfortable bedrooms. A tranquil slice of the East

Tucked just off the Grand Canal, genuine family heirlooms dress this ground-floor flat within a storied Renaissance palazzo in San Polo

Light and airy artisans’ cottages on a working wine estate, with the splendours of beautiful and historic Veneto on all sides

A stately retreat, an oasis of calm and beauty. Picnic on the lawns, enjoy a glass of home-produced prosecco beneath a centuries-old tree

Huge country villa with a swimming pool and 15th-century chapel on 300 acres of grounds; explore the Po Delta by boat, bike or horseback

For walkers, bikers, WWI historians, mushroom hunters, lovers of fine breakfasts and warm, quirkily characterful surroundings

Gracious hosts, a mix of 17th-century style and contemporary design with comfort in spades, just minutes’ from the Rialto Bridge

A light-filled B&B packed with family memories and heirlooms in a small hamlet tucked into the foothills of the Dolomites

Classic-modern luxury, a charming young hostess and a peaceful setting – perfect for breakfast-lovers, wine buffs and all the family

Luxuriate in style by the Grand Canal, take a drink up on the terrace, or stroll to St Mark's Square just 3 mins away...

A stylishly converted hillside folly in its own wildflower meadow. Romantic and secluded, but with the best of Veneto within easy reach.

Elegant B&B tucked down a quiet alleyway close to St Mark’s Square, with friendly hosts and a rooftop offering spectacular views of the city