Veneto

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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