Town: Scerni - nearest airport Pescara

Price: From £58 per person, per night on a half-board basis
 

Near Vasto and convenient for the nicer beaches of Abruzzo, this farm gives a very real experience of typical rural life.

Annie loves the whole “Fattoria Dell’Uliveto experience” – the smiling Luigi and family; the “happy” Yorkshire black pigs; the utterly authentic slice of rural life. Michael loves all that, and the food, of course. .....  Click here for more details    Click here special offers

Town: Citta Sant' Angelo - nearest airport Pescara

Price: 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! .....  Click here for more details    Click here special offers

Town: Loreto Aprutino - nearest airport Pescara

Price: 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. .....  Click here for more details   

Town: Loreto Aprutino - nearest airport Pescara

Price: 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. .....  Click here for more details   

Town: Celano - nearest airport Pescara

Price: 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!! .....  Click here for more details    Click here special offers

Town: Agnone - nearest airports Naples and Pescara

Price: 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. .....  Click here for more details   

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. .....  Click here for more details   

Town: Pescara - nearest airport Pescara

Price: From £60 B&B or £84 H/B, per person, per night. DOUBLE ROOM - SAVE UP TO £188 PER WEEK
 

Behind the modern façade of this hotel lies many a surprise.

Helen loves Villa Maria d’Abruzzo’s excellent “wellness centre”, really good service & comfy rooms with clean lines. Annie marvels that, despite not seeming “her kind of thing”, she just loves staying here – every time! .....  Click here for more details    Click here special offers

Town: Praiano - nearest airport Naples

Price: From £75 B&B or £85 H/B, per person, per night. SUPERIOR ROOM WITH SEA-VIEW & BALCONY - SAVE UP TO £151.20 PER WEEK
 

Overlooking the piazza and the sea, with views towards Positano and Capri, this family-run hotel is elegant and tasteful.

Michael loves Tramonto D'oro's breathtaking views, elegance and fabulous family and staff. Annie especially loves Pepe, who looks after her “like a big brother”. In fact, we adore them all. .....  Click here for more details    Click here special offers

Town: Ravello - nearest airport Naples

Price: From £96 B&B or £122 H/B, per person, per night. SUPERIOR ROOM - SAVE UP TO £204.40 PER WEEK
 

Noted for its good food, the elegant Villa Maria is a traditional Italian villa, with breathtaking views towards the Amalfi Coast. Guests may use the pool at nearby the Hotel Giordano.

Laura M thinks the Villa Maria’s restaurant is the most romantic place in the world! .....  Click here for more details    Click here special offers

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, .....  Click here for more details   

Town: Near Metaponto - fly to Bari or Brindisi

Price: 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). .....  Click here for more details    Click here special offers

Town: Acquafredda di Maratea - nearest airport Naples

Price: 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!!) .....  Click here for more details    Click here special offers

Town: Maratea

Price: 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. .....  Click here for more details    Click here special offers

Town: Torre di Ruggiero - nearest airport Lamezia

Price: From £45 B&B or £56 H/B, per person, per night.
 

Built on the ruins of an ancient monastery and set in the heart of Calabria’s most beautiful mountain scenery, yet only about 40 minutes from the coast, this family estate offers guests a stay like no other. (Rooms and apartments which sleep from 2 to 4)

Michael loves I Monaci’s peace and quiet, the food and the charming, laughing Marina. Annie loves her, too, and her fabulous quirky grasp of English! .....  Click here for more details   

Town: Pianopoli - nearest airport Lamezia

Price: From £940 per week, including car hire.
 

Il Casale is wonderfully imposing and completely surrounded by acres of olive groves. As well as the rooms in the main farmhouse, there is another smaller, fortified house, for self-catering. This is a unique place.(Rooms and a house which sleeps up to 6)

Michael loves that Il Casale is a great base for exploring. Paul loves the impressive farmhouse, the quality and the food. .....  Click here for more details   

Town: Peschici - nearest airports Bari & Pescara

Price: From £56 B&B or £62 H/B, per person, per night
 

Set amongst olive groves, yet close to the sea and the pretty, white town of Peschici, this small, family-run hotel is in a glorious position, with a restaurant that serves delicious, traditional cuisine. Clients love it too.

Alison & Paul love the location and the spectacularly good, wonderful home cooking – and it’s so close to the sea. Laura always enjoys the warm welcome of the really kind and genuine Oscar and Lucrezia. .....  Click here for more details   

Town: Locorotondo - nearest airports Bari & Brindisi

Price: From £69 B&B or £84 H/B, per person, per night. FAMILY SUITE - SAVE UP TO £300 PER WEEK
 

A beautiful ‘trulli’ hotel, two lovely pools, set in the picturesque, Pugliese countryside, not far from Locorotondo, Il Palmento is magical.

Great in summer, but Helen loves this stylish and comfortable hotel “for all seasons”. The fabulous under-floor heating is great for drying your swimsuit! .....  Click here for more details    Click here special offers

Town: Avetrana - nearest airports Bari & Brindisi

Price: From £55 B&B or £75 H/B, per person, per night. DELUXE ROOM - SAVE UP TO £302.40 PER WEEK
 

This masseria is in one of the lesser known parts of Puglia, in a rural setting, surrounded by 110,000 olive trees, with a wonderful swimming pool and not far from the coast. The excellent restaurant means this is a great choice for food-lovers!

Helen, Alex & Laura can’t praise this enough. Really “real” Puglia, everything about it is generous, including the owners, whose kindness is boundless. .....  Click here for more details    Click here special offers

Town: Cisternino - nearest airports Bari & Brindisi

Price: From £750 per week, including car hire
 

The renovations of this beautiful masseria are tasteful and sympathetic. Gregorio’s enthusiasm matches his charm and his pool is absolutely stunning. (Apartments of various sizes sleeping from 2 to 5)

We all agree, but have to let Helen speak for us all – she’ll tell you why! She loves the attention to the tiniest of details, the pool, the cappuccinos and THE MAN HIMSELF! Say no more! .....  Click here for more details   

Town: Avetrana - nearest airports Bari & Brindisi

Price: From £55 B&B or £75 H/B, per person, per night. DELUXE ROOM - SAVE UP TO £302.40 PER WEEK
 

Set amongst olive trees and just a few kilometres from the sandy shores of the Ionian, this beautifully renovated farmhouse dates back to the 17th century.

Laura and Alex love this new addition to the 2010 programme – Strazzati is grand and full of character in a tranquil spot in ‘hidden’ Puglia… and the food is some of the best the region has to offer! .....  Click here for more details    Click here special offers

Town: Locorotondo - nearest airports Bari & Brindisi

Price: From £825 per week, including car hire. TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT - SAVE UP TO £58 PER WEEK
 

These ten trulli apartments, with a lovely pool, are just outside the town of Locorotondo, in the heart of Puglia. (Apartments of various sizes sleeping from 2 to 6)

Paul arranged a big birthday bash here and it was really successful. He loves it and especially Carole & Mino, who are great hosts. In a beautiful setting, they will offer guests, an unforgettable stay. .....  Click here for more details    Click here special offers

Town: Cisternino - nearest airports Bari & Brindisi

Price: From £1025 per week, including car hire
 

Extremely spacious and particularly suitable for adults; sleeps up to 6 - three double bedrooms, with three shower rooms and its own private pool

Ray & Annie love their home in Italy and, of course, think it’s very special and everyone else agrees. .....  Click here for more details   

Town: Cisternino - nearest airports Bari & Brindisi

Price: From £925 per week, including car hire
 

In a spectacular spot, with lovely views towards Cisternino, this trullo is an absolute delight. The separate trullo, in the garden, adds another dimension and is a dream. (Sleeps up to 6)

Ray & Annie have a real soft spot for this trullo, which so reflects the owners – one passionate about her garden and the other passionate about his cooking. .....  Click here for more details   

Town: Cisternino - nearest airports Bari & Brindisi

Price: From £925 per week, including car hire
 

Particularly suitable for adults; sleeps up to 4 - two double bedrooms, with two shower rooms; shared pool

Michael loves the tranquillity of the spot and the quality. Ray especially loves the majesty of the olive tree in and close to the piazzale, and the stunning pool. Annie loves the colours – even the fridge is sky-blue! .....  Click here for more details   

Town: Cisternino - nearest airports Bari & Brindisi

Price: From £825 per week, including car hire
 

Particularly suitable for adults; sleeps 2 - one double bedroom, with shower room; shared pool

Close to all of our hearts for its enchanting location and beautiful views, we all think that Trullo Noce is the perfect romantic hideaway. Laura says that it really brings out the romance in Alex, when they stay there, so, say no more! .....  Click here for more details   

Town: Cisternino - nearest airports Bari & Brindisi

Price: From £695 per week, including car hire
 

A charming trullo, the owners’ pride and joy – and justifiably so. (Sleeps 2)

Laura M thinks that this is one of the cutest trulli we work with. She loves that it is so close to her favourite restaurant and that the owners are so wonderful. .....  Click here for more details   

Town: Cisternino - nearest airports Bari & Brindisi

Price: From £855 per week, including car hire
 

Interestingly restored and furnished, the owners have found a successful blend of contemporary style and traditional trullo. (Sleeps 4)

Paul loves the spaciousness and stylish interior. Laura loves the fabulous, very private location and views over vineyards and pretty countryside. .....  Click here for more details   

Town: Oliena - nearest airport Olbia

Price: 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. .....  Click here for more details    Click here special offers

Town: Ragusa - nearest airport Catania

Price: From £1195 per week, including car hire
 

Set in the beautiful Ragusa countryside, once home to the Knights of Malta, this small, converted, fortified monastery, has been renovated with care and attention to detail. This is a very special place. (Rooms and apartments which sleep 2)

Unique is the word that Helen & Laura keep using. They love that the Eremo is unlike anything else and it is so friendly – it is special. They love the area and surrounding landscape, too. .....  Click here for more details   

Town: Ragusa - nearest airport Catania

Price: From £88 B&B or £130 H/B, per person, per night. DOUBLE ROOM - SAVE UP TO £300 PER WEEK
 

Set in the beautiful Ragusa countryside, once home to the Knights of Malta, this small, converted, fortified monastery, has been renovated with care and attention to detail. This is a very special place. (Rooms and apartments which sleep 2)

Unique is the word that Helen & Laura keep using. They love that the Eremo is unlike anything else and it is so friendly – it is special. They love the area and surrounding landscape, too. .....  Click here for more details    Click here special offers

Town: Taormina - nearest airport Catania

Price: From £92 per person, per night on a B&B basis. SUPERIOR ROOM WITH SEA-VIEW & BALCONY - SAVE UP TO £1,104.24 PER WEEK
 

In an oasis of serenity and calm, this gracious hotel is a haven of elegance and style - a place to pamper yourself.

This is Helen’s favourite. She loves the location, the ambience, the beautiful terraces and views, the crisp bedrooms and the discreet, but attentive, service. In fact, she never stops going on about it!! .....  Click here for more details   

Town: Acireale - nearest airport Catania

Price: From £775 per week, including car hire
 

In a wonderful spot, overlooking lemon groves to the sea, this working fruit farm is a delight. (Apartments of various sizes sleeping from 2 to 4)

Laura loves the fantastic views of Etna and Gabriella’s amazing (and potent!!) Limoncello, made from her own lemons. Annie enjoys “pinching” one or two, to perfume her suitcase for weeks! .....  Click here for more details   

Town: Taormina - nearest airport Catania

Price: From £116 per person, per night on a B&B basis. SUPERIOR ROOM WITH GARDEN & SEA-VIEW - SAVE UP TO £400 PER WEEK
 

This world-famous hotel, converted from a 15th century convent, offers guests a fantastic half-board idea and a comfortable feeling of exclusivity that makes any stay special.

Annie loves that it’s not slick and perfect. She adores its sense of history, its “personality” and its dining experience – it’s her favourite magical 5- star in Southern Italy! .....  Click here for more details    Click here special offers

Town: Cefalu - nearest airport Catania or Palermo

Price: 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. .....  Click here for more details    Click here special offers

Town: Castelmola Di Taormina - nearest airport Catania

Price: From £76 B&B or £90 H/B, per person, per night. SUPERIOR ROOM WITH BALCONY/TERRACE WITH ETNA VIEW - SAVE UP TO £196 PER WEEK
 

This hotel is very special. With the atmosphere of an Italian country house and stunning, unimpeded views of Etna, we just love it.

Ray & Annie love the Etna views – “the best firework display ever!!” – and their favourite Sicilian wines. They adore Giuseppe and his ideas for “slow tourism” (even though he’s the most hyperactive person they know!) .....  Click here for more details    Click here special offers

Town: Casalvelino - nearest airport Naples

Price: 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)! .....  Click here for more details   

Town: Casalvelino - nearest airport Naples

Price: 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)! .....  Click here for more details   

Town: Paestum - nearest airport Naples

Price: From £45 B&B or £59 H/B, per person, per night.
 

An agritourist hotel, like no other, this working country estate has a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere.

Annie & Ray love Tenuta Seliano’s TOTALLY laid-back atmosphere, the superb honest food, the family – and Nicolas and the buffalo, of course! .....  Click here for more details   

Town: Santa Maria Di Castellabate - fly to Naples

Price: From £70 B&B or £85 H/B, per person, per night. DOUBLE ROOM WITH SEA-VIEW & BALCONY - SAVE UP TO £148.40 PER WEEK
 

Right on the sea front, this small and elegant hotel gives its guests a very special experience and is an absolute jewel. The charm is in the detail and, not just the sea-view, but also the perfume and music of the sea.

Annie loves the Villa Sirio and Helen fell in love with it before she even went there…then fell for it all over again, when she did! .....  Click here for more details    Click here special offers