Veneto

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

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

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

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

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

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

A stylish, grown-up retreat from the bustle of La Serenissima, with welcoming owners who will help you discover the real Venice

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

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

Luxuriate in style by the Grand Canal, take a drink up on the terrace, or the courtesy boat to the Cipriani’s Lido Club…

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

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

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

20km from Treviso airport is the ‘pearl of Veneto’ - full of history, luxury and unsnobbish charm. Here you are, in the heart of it

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

Central, tucked-away palazzetto with historic features given an arty makeover without losing authenticity; gentle but passionate owners

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

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