Veneto

A hop from St Mark’s Square, this long-standing hotel - a delightful family affair - could not be better placed for exploring Venice

The view is pure Canaletto, the vibe is modern and laid back. Just minutes from all Venice’s best bits, but with far fewer tourists

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

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

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

A tranquil agriturismo within easy reach of Padua. Superb views of the Euganean Hills, chic bedrooms and fine wine to sample

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...

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

Immerse yourself in sentiment and romance at Valeria’s charming Veronese villa. The walls sing with framed opera programmes and music scores

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

Find gilded mirrors, rich brocades, Fragonard toiletries and an unexpected roof terrace at this 6-bedroom guest house near St Mark’s Square

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

An elegant, super central bolthole for two (or three): stroll everywhere, hop on a vaporetto, sit in piazzas drinking cappuccino, live like a local

A peaceful, family-run agriturismo surrounded by fertile fields. Enjoy authentic interiors and fine breakfasts, dinners in summer too

Within sound of gondoliers, all you would want from a luxury hotel in an intimate palazzo of real Venetian pedigree…hard to believe it’s B&B

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

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