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 £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: Agnone - nearest airports Naples and Pescara

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

Town: Acquafredda Di Maratea - nearest airport Naples

Price: 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. .....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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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