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: Silvi - nearest airport Pescara

Price: From £795 per week, including car hire

Near Pescara, this working farm is in an elevated position, with views of the sea, which is only 4km away. (Rooms and apartments which sleep from 2 to 4)

Paul loves La Gaia’s elevated position, closeness to sea and he has a special soft spot for Gaia, too! .....Click here for more details   

Town: Silvi - nearest airport Pescara

Price: From £49 B&B or £60 H/B, per person, per night. DOUBLE ROOM - SAVE UP TO £92.40 PER WEEK

Near Pescara, this working farm is in an elevated position, with views of the sea, which is only 4km away. (Rooms and apartments which sleep from 2 to 4)

Paul loves La Gaia’s elevated position, closeness to sea and he has a special soft spot for Gaia, 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: 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: 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: 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: Torre Di Ruggiero - nearest airport Lamezia

Price: From £685 per week, including car hire

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 £51 B&B or £70 H/B, per person, per night. DOUBLE ROOM - SAVE UP TO £150 PER WEEK

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   Click here special offers

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: 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: Fasano - nearest airports Bari & Brindisi

Price: From £78 per person, per night on a B&B basis. SUPERIOR ROOM - SAVE UP TO £300 PER WEEK

Ideal for couples, this small masseria has touches of quality and cascades of flowers everywhere. Every time we visit, we love it more.

Laura loves the feeling of exclusivity and the “secret garden” atmosphere of the orangerie and pool. Laura M says, “It’s just got style!” .....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

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: Alghero - nearest airport Alghero

Price: From £975 per week, including car hire

This small ‘borgo’, close to Alghero really is something special – the apartments and villettas are in a raised position with beautiful, open views over the surrounding countryside. (Villettas and apartments which sleep from 2 to 8)

Helen loves Casale Del Monte’s superbly appointed apartments and dreams of taking a whole bunch of family and friends. .....Click here for more details   

Town: Alghero - nearest airport Alghero

Price: From £780 per week, including car hire

On a working farm, guests will enjoy this rural location, outside Alghero, and the excellent restaurant, close by. (Apartments of various sizes sleeping from 2 to 6)

Michael loves Il Frutteto’s lovely pool and excellent agritourist restaurant, within staggering distance! .....Click here for more details   

Town: Resuttano - nearest airports Catania or Palermo

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

Town: Resuttano - nearest airports Catania or Palermo

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

Town: Piazza Armerina - fly to Catania or Palermo

Price: From £895 per week, including car hire

Near Piazza Armerina, Il Glicine is a small organic fruit and vegetable farm with two cottages and a pool, in an enchanting setting, in the heart of Sicily. (Sleeps 2)

One of Ray & Annie’s favourite places in the world! They love the tranquillity and peace; the sheer beauty of the location; the amazing landscape; .....Click here for more details   

Town: Canicattini Bagni - nearest airport Catania

Price: From £765 per week, including car hire

In a rural, unspoilt part of Sicily, these lovely apartments with delightful pool and restaurant are in a wonderful spot, near to the historical town of Palazzolo Acreide. (Apartments of various sizes sleeping from 2 to 5)

Laura loves the nearby pretty villages and towns, the walks and flowers in lovely Sicilian countryside, the fab pool and the owners, who are “just the nicest people in the world”. This is such a happy place to be! .....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: Comiso - nearest airport Catania

Price: From £750 per week, including car hire

Not far from the picturesque town of Comiso, and only a half hour’s drive from some lovely beaches, Villa Alfredo is a very well preserved example of a grand, farm estate. (Apartments of various sizes sleeping from 2 to 5)

Alex loves the atmosphere, its location in “the heart of Baroque” and the owners, who have “Baroque at heart”. .....Click here for more details   

Town: Alia - nearest airport Catania or Palermo

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

Town: Alia - nearest airport Catania or Palermo

Price: From £720 per week, including car hire. ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT - SAVE UP TO £44.75 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. .....Click here for more details   Click here special offers

Town: Castelbuono - nearest airport Catania or Palermo

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

Town: Marina Di Casalvelino - nearest airport Naples

Price: From £48 B&B or £61 H/B, per person, per night.

Only about 3km from the sea, and on the very edge of the Cilento, this small farm is surrounded by young olive trees. (Rooms and apartments which sleep from 2 to 7)

Laura M loves La Donatella’s taste of rural life and Donatella’s cooking. .....Click here for more details   

Town: Marina Di Casalvelino - nearest airport Naples

Price: From £795 per week, including car hire

Only about 3km from the sea, and on the very edge of the Cilento, this small farm is surrounded by young olive trees. (Rooms and apartments which sleep from 2 to 7)

Laura M loves La Donatella’s taste of rural life and Donatella’s cooking. .....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: 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: 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