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Il Grappolo
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Region: Abruzzo Town: Citta Sant' Angelo - nearest airport Pescara
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From £750 per week, including car hire
Close to the pretty town of Città Sant’Angelo, surrounded by acres of vineyards, olive trees and open countryside. (Apartments of various sizes sleeping from 2 to 6)
Paul loves Il Grappolo’s welcoming owners and delicious food. He thinks it’s a paradise for couples, but he knows his kids would love it too!
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La Maiella
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Region: Abruzzo Town: Loreto Aprutino - nearest airport Pescara
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From £43 B&B or £59 H/B, per person, per night.
Like a hidden world, tucked away amongst rolling countryside and with beautiful views, you will sample the genuine and time-honoured recipes of the region, with a few secret family recipes thrown in. (Rooms and apartments which sleep from 2 to 5)
Mario and La Maiella’s food, of course, are huge hits with Michael, Ray & Laura M – she adores the animals and the “getting away from it all” feel, too.
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La Maiella
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Region: Abruzzo Town: Loreto Aprutino - nearest airport Pescara
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From £860 per week, including car hire
Like a hidden world, tucked away amongst rolling countryside and with beautiful views, you will sample the genuine and time-honoured recipes of the region, with a few secret family recipes thrown in. (Rooms and apartments which sleep from 2 to 5)
Mario and La Maiella’s food, of course, are huge hits with Michael, Ray & Laura M – she adores the animals and the “getting away from it all” feel, too.
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Le Gole
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Region: Abruzzo Town: Celano - nearest airport Pescara
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From £48 B&B or £57 H/B, per person, per night. DOUBLE ROOM - SAVE UP TO £118 FOR STAYS OF 5 NIGHTS OR MORE
Close to the quaint old town of Celano, which is dominated by a massive castle and mountains, this attractive and comfortable hotel is full of character and typically Abruzzese.
Michael’s abiding memory of Le Gole is the food and especially the enormous steak – no there aren’t dinosaurs left in those mountains, Michael!!
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Masseria Oleandro
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Region: Abruzzo Town: Agnone - nearest airports Naples and Pescara
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From £58 per person, per night on a half-board basis
This small, family-run fruit farm is in a truly undiscovered corner of Italy. (Rooms and apartments which sleep from 2 to 6)
Michael loves that no-one at home has a clue about where Masseria Oleandro is, so it is genuinely undiscovered. He thoroughly enjoyed the wonderful tranquillity and the food.
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Masseria Oleandro
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Region: Abruzzo Town: Agnone - nearest airports Naples and Pescara
Price:
From £925 per week, including car hire
This small, family-run fruit farm is in a truly undiscovered corner of Italy. (Rooms and apartments which sleep from 2 to 6)
Michael loves that no-one at home has a clue about where Masseria Oleandro is, so it is genuinely undiscovered. He thoroughly enjoyed the wonderful tranquillity and the food.
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Palazzo San Pietro
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Region: Abruzzo Town: Agnone - nearest airports Naples and Pescara
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From £78 per night, or from £230 for 3 nights, NOT including car hire
In the heart of the beautiful and undiscovered region of Molise, this old ‘palazzo’ has recently been superbly renovated. Owned by the same family as Masseria Oleandro, guests may use the pool and restaurant at the Masseria’s farm, about 6kms away.
Just 45 minutes from the coast and the motorway, a fantastic drive takes you through stunning scenery with pretty towns set on hilltops, wooded mountains and, at certain times of year, hillsides covered in bright yellow broom,
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Gabbiano
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Region: Basilicata Town: Acquafredda Di Maratea - nearest airport Naples
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From £55 per person, per night on a half-board basis. DOUBLE ROOM WITH SEA-VIEW & BALCONY - SAVE UP TO £136 PER WEEK
Really tucked into the Basilicata coastline, backed by cliffs and right on the sea, this delightful hotel sits on the edge of its own cove.
Ray loves the Gabbiano’s great location and fresher than fresh fish and Annie loves Rosa, who really knows her stuff.
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Hotel Lucania
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Region: Basilicata Town: Terranova Di Pollino - nearest airport Naples
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Stunning scenery and the ultimate Basilicatan welcome, in the very heart of the Pollino National Park. Pino offers his guests delicious home cooking and good wine - you will never want to leave!
Situated high up in the heart of the stunningly beautiful Pollino National Park,
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Masseria Di Tempio
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Region: Basilicata Town: Near Metaponto - fly to Bari or Brindisi
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From £60 B&B or £76 H/B, per person, per night. DOUBLE ROOM - SAVE UP TO £106.40 PER WEEK
This impressive and elegant Masseria is close to lovely, sandy beaches, two good golf courses, and is just over the border of Puglia. It is an ideal location for golfers, sightseers or simply for those wanting a relaxing holiday.
Helen loves Masseria Di Tempio’s architecture, the pool, the FOOD! Alison loves the “fab pool”, the huge proportions (even the bathroom sink), the understated elegance and the FOOD (farm to plate).
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Villa Cheta
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Region: Basilicata Town: Acquafredda di Maratea - nearest airport Naples
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From £60 B&B or £88 H/B, per person, per night. SUPERIOR ROOM - SAVE UP TO £170.80 PER WEEK
A fine old villa in a stunning location, overlooking the sea. It is our privilege to offer this special hotel which serves Italian food and wine at their very best. This is a real favourite of ours.
Helen loves the country house feel, Biagio, the food, the comfy beds, the terrace and the stunning views. Ray & Alison love the romantic, refined atmosphere. Annie loves EVERYTHING!! Alex thinks it’s five star (without the 5th star!!)
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Villa Delle Meraviglie
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Region: Basilicata Town: Maratea
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From £47 per person, per night on a B&B basis. SUPERIOR ROOM - SAVE UP TO £89.60 PER WEEK
Surrounded by woodland, this small hotel is in typical Mediterranean style and is in a beautiful location, overlooking the sea.
Laura loves Villa Delle Meraviglie’s surrounding woodland, Mediterranean style and beautiful location, by the sea.
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Costa Azzurra
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Region: Calabria Town: Capo Vaticano - nearest airport Lamezia
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From £52 per person, per night on a half-board basis. DOUBLE ROOM - SAVE UP TO £104 PER WEEK
Situated in a panoramic location on the famous Capo Vaticano and close to its beautiful beaches, famous for their white sand and crystal, turquoise sea. (Rooms and apartments which sleep from 2 to 6)
Alex loves everything that Costa Azzurra does so generously – the gardens, the pool and, of course, the weekly barbecue.
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Costa Azzurra
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Region: Calabria Town: Capo Vaticano - nearest airport Lamezia
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From £840 per week, including car hire. COTTAGE - SAVE UP TO £46 PER WEEK
Situated in a panoramic location on the famous Capo Vaticano and close to its beautiful beaches, famous for their white sand and crystal, turquoise sea. (Rooms and apartments which sleep from 2 to 6)
Alex loves everything that Costa Azzurra does so generously – the gardens, the pool and, of course, the weekly barbecue.
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Hotel Patria Palace
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Region: Puglia Town: Lecce - nearest airports Bari & Brindisi
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From £87 B&B or £109 H/B, per person, per night. DOUBLE ROOM - SAVE UP TO £228 PER WEEK
In the Baroque centre of Lecce, this is an absolutely charming hotel, right opposite the Basilica di Santa Croce. We think that any itinerary in Puglia should include Lecce, by law!
The two Lauras love that a 5-star hotel can feel so relaxed and friendly and that it’s fantastic value for money. Right in the middle of things, they adore its location.
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Borgo San Pantaleo
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Region: Sardinia Town: San Pantaleo - nearest airport Olbia
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From £55 per person, per night on a B&B basis. DOUBLE ROOM - SAVE UP TO £192.40 PER WEEK
In the middle of the historic centre of San Pantaleo and close to wonderful, sandy beaches, this small, contemporary hotel, with lovely pool, is ideally situated.
Helen loves Barbara at Borgo San Pantaleo – “she runs it with a fervour that’s a joy to behold”. We call it the tardis, because, deceptively plain outside, it blossoms inside.
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Su Gologone
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Region: Sardinia Town: Oliena - nearest airport Olbia
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From £95 per person, per night on a half-board basis. DOUBLE ROOM - SAVE UP TO £240 PER WEEK
Set amongst the most spectacular mountain scenery, yet only about half an hour from the sea.
Ray & Alex love Su Gologone’s taste of mountainous Sardinia, that slightly wild feel. Laura loves the colours, the plants, the hospitality and the “perfectly imperfect” sumptuousness.
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I Fratelli
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Region: Sicily Town: Resuttano - nearest airports Catania or Palermo
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From £745 per week, including car hire
Near Resuttano and nestling in a valley, surrounded by spectacular countryside, this former country estate and farm has been restored to provide comfortable and interesting accommodation. (Rooms and apartments which sleep from 2 to 7)
Both Lauras love “the feeling” of being in the middle of nowhere, with spectacular landscape as far as the eye can see, as well as the two lovely brothers and the chef and his “yummy” food. Mostly organic and produced on the farm.
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I Fratelli
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Region: Sicily Town: Resuttano - nearest airports Catania or Palermo
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From £49 B&B or £59 H/B, per person, per night. DOUBLE ROOM - SAVE UP TO £36.40 PER WEEK
Near Resuttano and nestling in a valley, surrounded by spectacular countryside, this former country estate and farm has been restored to provide comfortable and interesting accommodation. (Rooms and apartments which sleep from 2 to 7)
Both Lauras love “the feeling” of being in the middle of nowhere, with spectacular landscape as far as the eye can see, as well as the two lovely brothers and the chef and his “yummy” food. Mostly organic and produced on the farm.
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Santa Anastasia
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Region: Sicily Town: Cefalu - nearest airport Catania or Palermo
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From £80 B&B or £110 H/B, per person, per night. CLASSIC ROOM - SAVE UP TO £240 PER WEEK
In a magnificent setting, between Castelbuono and Cefalu, and only 10 minutes’ drive from the coast, this is an unusual and special agritourist hotel, in a stunning position.
A great hit with Laura! Santa Anastasia is close to two of her favourite places – Castelbuono & Cefalu – and she loves the views over the vineyards.
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Villa Pina
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Region: Sicily Town: Alia - nearest airport Catania or Palermo
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From £39 B&B or £48 H/B, per person, per night. DOUBLE ROOM - SAVE UP TO £112 PER WEEK
Near Alia and set on a hill, with fantastic views all around, this family-run farmhouse has been renovated to offer comfortable rooms and apartments. (Rooms and apartments which sleep from 2 to 4)
Michael loves the wonderful landscape and views, the absolutely fantastic food and Pina and Lino, of course.
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Villa Tommaso
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Region: Sicily Town: Castelbuono - nearest airport Catania or Palermo
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From £100 per night, NOT including car hire, or from £875 per week including car hire
On the outskirts of Castelbuono, near Cefalu and only 13km from the sea, these apartments in a castle are surrounded by beautiful countryside. Diego is a wonderful host. (Apartments of various sizes sleeping from 2 to 4)
Michael really enjoys the company of Villa Tommaso’s congenial hosts and the “quality, slow food experience” of Castelbuono.
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La Fattoria
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Region: South Campania Town: Casalvelino - nearest airport Naples
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From £46 B&B or £55 H/B, per person, per night.
In the heart of the Cilento national park, close to the little town of Casalvelino, this property is set amidst the most lovely countryside, and is only a short drive from the coast. (Rooms and apartments which sleep 2 to 5)
Alex & Laura love La Fattoria’s location, the hills (big ones!) and the variety of activities. Alison, Annie & Ray agree and they ALL love the animals, the tranquillity, the superb food, genuine hospitality, and the kind family (especially Mum)!
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La Fattoria
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Region: South Campania Town: Casalvelino - nearest airport Naples
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From £725 per week, including car hire
In the heart of the Cilento national park, close to the little town of Casalvelino, this property is set amidst the most lovely countryside, and is only a short drive from the coast. (Rooms and apartments which sleep 2 to 5)
Alex & Laura love La Fattoria’s location, the hills (big ones!) and the variety of activities. Alison, Annie & Ray agree and they ALL love the animals, the tranquillity, the superb food, genuine hospitality, and the kind family (especially Mum)!
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