Veneto

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

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

Take a few days out of your life to marvel at the 40-year-long restoration of this extraordinary Venetian villa by its charming owners

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

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

Friendly old farm buildings on an ancient estate, transformed into cosy and stylish apartments big and small. Ideal for Veneto adventures.

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

Stay in this bright third-floor apartment with views to Murano and San Michele; you’ll feel nicely Italian rubbing shoulders with the locals

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

Maurizio and Ilaria’s working home is delightful - simple rustic interiors, delicious seasonal food, and a breathtaking setting near Verona

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

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

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

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

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

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