Our Favorite
Countryside & Seaside Lodgings in Italy
Liguria
Hotel ***
Very friendly small hotel about 10 km from Monterosso, right on a large sandy beach with gorgeous views of the bay and the castle from every room. Elevator and all amenities. From 100. EURO/night
Hotel ****
Good hotel with very nice rooms right off the waterfront in a resort town just south of Portofino. Elevator; air conditioning; all amenities; Internet point; very near the docks and train station; free on street parking or paid garage parking. Golf; tennis and riding very nearby. Open year-round. From 80.75 EURO/night
Hotel ***
Newly refurbished, small and friendly, only 11 rooms on the beach at Monterosso al Mare. Air conditioning; satellite TV; elevator. From 150. EURO/night
Piedmont
Historic Residence
Classic Piedmont B&B near Asti; five-star gourmet restaurant. From 85. EURO/night
Lombardy
Historic Residence
Unforgettable views of the whole lake from this romantic hilltop residence surrounded by gardens. With only three rooms and one apartment, a total of only 9 people are ever here at once. The ultra-modern rooms offer air conditioning, Internet access and private bathrooms. Breakfast is available nearby. From 80. EURO/night; 500. EURO/week
Hotel ****
Small, friendly family-run residence hotel in a nature park surrounded by six hectares of olive groves. The views of Lake Garda are spectacular; the panoramic swimming pool and children’s pool are surrounded by colorful bougainvillea, oleanders and geranium. Elegantly decorated rooms, suites and apartments offer all modern amenities; apartments also have a sitting room and kitchenette; many have terraces or balconies. From 120 EURO/week
Veneto
Historic Residence
Panoramic, peaceful, elegant winery just outside Verona; 15-minute drive to the Arena (about 15 Euro cab fare); charming rooms and four apartments; air conditioning; satellite TV; mini-fridge and electric kettle in each room; Modem or DSL access in the rooms; visits and tastings at the on-site Amarone winery; swimming pool. From 90. EURO/night
Historic Residence ****
Classic Venetian villa outside Treviso; no car needed; all amenities; swimming pool; bar; room service.
Tuscany
Farm Apartments / Historic Residence - 3-night minimum stay 
One of Tuscany's leading agriturismo wineries offers apartments and rooms in a perfect location for day trips; NON-SMOKING PROPERTY; air-conditioning; telephone; satellite TV; hair dryer; swimming pool; state-of-the-art spa; restaurant April 1-October 31; breakfast on request; 6-day cooking/excursion or Food & Wine Lover's program also available; visits to on-site wine cellars. From 91. EURO/night; from 569. EURO/week
Historic Residence
Classic Tuscan stone country house totally restored in 2010. Beautiful views of Pienza, state-of-the-art biological swimming pool, only a 15-minute walk from the property. From 80. EURO/night
Farm Apartments - 3-night minimum stay (7-night minimum stay in July and August)
Apartments for 2-6 on a winery estate just outside Florence; telephone; shared washing machine; restaurant; pool. From 106. EURO/night; from 831. EURO/week
Historic Residence ***
Simple rooms in the former home of a famed 20th-century artist, near the beach in Camaiore; restaurant; parking. From 120. EURO/night
Single Family House - 7-night minimum stay
Classic Tuscan country house for 7 plus a second house with an apartment for 2+2; swimming pool; fireplace; washing machine; dishwasher; wireless Internet; barbecue; satellite TV; hair dryer. From 732. EURO/week
Farm
Beautifully furnished apartments in ancient farmhouses on a panoramic hilltop near San Gimignano. Air conditioning; swimming pool; restaurant; DSL Internet access; short stays accepted all year. From 150 EURO/night; from 900 EURO/week
Farm - 3-night minimum stay
Classic Tuscan winery with spectacular views, soft breezes, friendly owners and well-appointed apartments for weekly stays and rooms for nightly stays. Swimming pool, winery visits, window screens, wireless Internet access. From 60 EURO/night; from 300 EURO/week
Farm - 7-night minimum stay
Very authentic apartments in an ancient hamlet converted to a winery right at the very center of Tuscany. Great for seeing the whole region. From 470 EURO/week
Historic Residence ****
15th-century villa with 37 rooms, including many family rooms; restaurant; heated swimming pools, one for adults and one for kids; tennis court; air conditioning; elevator; direct-dial telephone; satellite TV; hair dryer; Internet point in lobby. From 84. EURO/night
Farm
Historical stone buildings on a panoramic hilltop along the old pilgrims way near San Gimignano. Air conditioning; swimming pool; DSL Internet access; short stays accepted except in July and August. From 80 EURO/night; from 430 EURO/week
Historic Residence - 3-night minimum stay
Small farmhouse owned by antique dealer/professional decorator; restaurant; air conditioning; satellite TV; DSL access free of charge; swimming pool. From 115. EURO/night
Single Family House - 7-night minimum stay
Typical Chianti stone farmhouse with wonderful views; secluded estate that once belonged to the Mona Lisa; easy to get to and great for touring; two apartments for 4 each; fireplace; satellite TV; swimming pool. From 1213. EURO/week
Farm Apartments / Historic Residence - 3-night minimum stay in rooms - 7-night minimum stay in apartments
Standalone villa for 6, charming rooms and spacious apartments next door to a 900-year-old castle; winery; swimming pool; satellite TV. From 95. EURO/night; from 630. EURO/week
Single Family House - 7-night minimum stay
Very authentic standalone house for 10 on a working farm 20 km south of Siena. Watch or participate in the wine harvest, olive picking, sheep milking. Washing machine, dishwasher, swimming pool, telephone, restaurant 500 yards away. From 1566. EURO/week
Farm Apartments - 3-night minimum stay except in High Season
Beautifully appointed apartments and a separate house for 6+2, just south of Siena; dishwasher; swimming pool; tennis; Internet access; covered parking; shared washer. From 92. EURO/night; from 704. EURO/week
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Farm Apartments - 3-night minimum stay
Views on all four sides from these authentic farmhouses with five beautifully appointed apartments for 2-6; air conditioning in one apartment; window screens; washing machine; pool; onsite winery; cooking lessons nearby. From 91. EURO/night; from 569. EURO/week
Farm Apartments - 7-night minimum stay (but shorter stays may be available on request)
Separate houses for 4-8 on a small farm with a flourishing orchard and garden for guests; telephone; satellite TV; Internet access and Internet point; window screens; dishwasher; shared washing machine; pool; tennis. From 996. EURO/week
Farm Apartments - 3-night minimum stay
Upscale yet authentic apartments on a renowned Chianti estate; one separate house; on-site restaurant; swimming pool with children's and adults' sections; tennis court; sauna and steam bath; fitness room; all units are non-smoking; some have air conditioning, almost all have kitchenette or kitchen; all have direct-dial telephone with DSL line; satellite TV; window screens; safe; cooking lessons available; walk to town. From 120. EURO/night; from 900. EURO/week
Single Family House - 7-night minimum stay
Truly authentic Tuscan farmhouse for 4+2 on Renaissance estate; air-conditioned bedrooms; dishwasher; satellite TV; telephone with ISDN line; wi-fi; washing machine; swimming pool. From 1602. EURO/week
Single Family House - 7-night minimum stay
Comfortably furnished home for 9 outside Empoli; all amenities; window screens; swimming pool; huge private garden. From 1864. EURO/week
Single Family House - 7-night minimum stay except in low season
Plenty of atmosphere in this villa for 10 in an aristocratic Florence suburb; swimming pool; fireplace; satellite TV; wireless Internet; dishwasher; washer and dryer; telephone; window screens; brick barbecue. From 2400. EURO/week
Single Family House - 7-night minimum stay
Beautifully furnished Renaissance villa for 8 very near Florence; swimming pool; air-conditioned bedrooms; satellite TV; telephone with ISDN line; wi-fi; washing machine; dishwasher; can also be combined with a cottage for 4 on the same property. From 1648. EURO/week
Seaside Apartments - 3-night or 7-night minimum stay
Studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments about 450 yards from the beach; swimming pool; air conditioning/heating; Internet access; several restaurants only 300 yards from the property. From 380. EURO/week
Single Family House - 7-night minimum stay
Very authentic farmhouse for 5 in the hills just north of Lucca; great location in a quiet little town only a few yards from basic shops and a cafe; beautiful garden; swimming pool; dishwasher; fireplace; washing machine; satellite TV; whirlpool tub; telephone. From 1457. EURO/week
Umbria
Historic Residence *** 3-night minimum stay
A dream come true: stay in a room at a medieval castle and take your meals in the baronial dining room. Great for those who wish to interact with the owners; swimming pool; satellite TV; some rooms have air conditioning and DSL access. From 80. EURO/night
Near Rome
Historic Residence
19th-century country estate with two double rooms, three apartments and two cottages, in the country north of Rome; 40 minutes by train to the city; swimming pool; fitness center; wireless Internet access. From 75. EURO/night
Historic Residence
Farmhouse lodgings on an organic estate overlooking Lake Bolsena; restaurant, tennis, swimming pool. From 67. EURO/night
Historic Residence
Comfortable accommodations near Lake Bracciano; air conditioning; satellite TV; equitation lessons and horseback rides; swimming pool; tennis courts; gourmet Slow Food restaurant; nearby train into Rome. From 120. EURO/night
Campania / Amalfi Coast
Hotel ****
Classic Amalfi Coast resort hotel on the water near Amalfi; all amenities; restaurant; swimming pool; private beach and landing. Four-night private excursion program also available. From 112. EURO/night
Hotel ****
Small family-run seaside hotel in Praiano; swimming pool; fitness center; Turkish bath; sauna; restaurant; shuttle to beach; open year-round; four-night independant Amalfi Coast Tour available in winter; no car necessary. From 85. EURO/night
Seaside Apartments - 3-night minimum stay
Modern apartments for 2+2, 2+4 and 2+6 with sea view, in a quiet neighborhood of downtown Sorrento. Walk to all public transportation. Air conditioning, satellite TV, telephone, swimming pool privileges nearby. From 85. EURO/night; from 450. EURO/week
City Apartments - 3-night minimum stay
Ultra-modern design apartments in the heart of Sorrento; elevator; direct-dial telephone in living room and bedroom; a/c; central heating; satellite TV in living room and bedroom; hair dryer; swimming pool nearby. From 139. EURO/week; from 882. EURO/week
Bed & Breakfast
Spotless rooms and one separate house on a friendly citrus estate; fabulous views of the Bay and Vesuvius from the terraces; air conditioning; rooftop hot tub; swimming pool 70 meters away; satellite TV; complimentary wireless throughout; complimentary Internet point in the lobby; shuttle service from Sorrento or the train station; fantastic breakfast; dinner available mid-May to mid-October. From 60. EURO/night
Hotel ****
Beautifully restored villa hotel with only 14 rooms, 4 junior suites and 1 special suite, on a cliff overlooking the Gulf of Naples. All amenities; elevator; restaurant; swimming pool; complimentary shuttle to/from town. From 130. EURO/night
Hotel****
Hypoallergenic and environmentally friendly hotel with swimming pool only 50 yards from the main square. Elevator, air conditioning, all amenities, swimming pool, beach privileges, parking. From 105. EURO/night
Hotel
Sleek, modern rooms with playful op-art decor, one block from the epicenter of Sorrento. Five minutes' walk to all transportation and the public parking garage. Elevator, air conditioning, all amenities, roof deck. From 80. EURO/night
Single Family House - 7-night minimum stay
Comfortable apartment for 6 near Ravello with two bathrooms; close to shops and restaurants; terrace with panoramic views; air-conditioning/heating; washing machine; satellite TV; wireless Internet access; telephone on request; parking. From 155. EURO/night; from 989. EURO/week
Single Family House - 7-night minimum stay
Very affordable home for 4 in the town of Praiano, a great location because it's the halfway point along the Coast; panoramic flowering terrace and garden; telephone with modem hook-up; air-conditioned bedrooms; dishwasher; washing machine. From 1408. EURO/week
Historic Residence
Historic country villa with antiques and gorgeous views, near Paestum and the beach; a/c; satellite TV; direct-dial phone; Internet point and access in the rooms; swimming pool; restaurant; bar; covered parking. From 47.25 EURO/night
Single Family House - 7-night minimum stay
Authentic Amalfi Coast living in a modern apartment for 4; ample terrace with wonderful views; central heating; restaurants nearby. From 545. EURO/week
Single Family House - 7-night minimum stay
Old World house for 6 + 1 in the Fornillo neighborhood of Positano; patio with lemon garden; 750-square-foot terrace with lush plantings and unforgettable views; washing machine; cordless phone (on request); TV; private garage. From 2622. EURO/week
Sicily
Historic Residence ***
Outside Noto just 4 km from the beach; rooms for up to 4 people; air conditioning; swimming pool; restaurant; elevator; a/c; TV. From 75. EURO/night
Historic Residence
Charming farm about 40 minutes inland from Catania; rooms with bathrooms; restaurant; horses. From 70. EURO/night
Hotel ***
Newly renovated Mediterranean style rooms in a pine forest high on a hill outside Erice with one of the most breathtaking views in Sicily. Air conditioning, balconies, some sea view, restaurant. From 52 EURO/night
Hotel ****
Charming inn occupying an ancient farm with views of Mt. Etna; close to Catania Airport; rooms for up to 4 people; air conditioning; swimming pool; restaurant; satellite TV. From 75. EURO/night
Historic Residence
Beautifully furnished and renovated historic country winery with rooms for 2-4 people; sea views, restaurant, wine bar, swimming pool, air conditioning, satellite TV, Internet access, free parking, winery tours and tastings
Hotel ***
Sleek, modern hotel right on the beach between Trapani and Castellamare; private equipped beach; swimming pool (March-October); restaurant; air conditioning; wireless Internet; satellite TV. From 59.50 EURO/night