Natural beauty Hotels in Italy

A really interesting little hotel combining typical Puglia architecture and hospitality with modern comforts.
This sure is one fascinating little ...

Delightfully modern Masseria with views of the Adriatic. Puglia is a beautiful place and the Agriturismo Borgo San Marco is surely its equal in ter...

Imagine the scene. You are amongst the ancient olive trees of Liguria, three kilometers from the sea. You come to a small rural village that still ...

It is not easy to describe Pollinaria.
On the one hand, much like the Abruzzo region, it breathes history and a simple authenticity of days gone ...

There’s no point in reinventing the wheel. If everything is right there’s no need to change anything. The Agriturismo Preggio is like that, you ...

The Tuscany villa is a dream for many and what is found here, just three miles outside of the beautiful town of Lucca, may well fulfill that dre...

Le Due Volpi started off life as a farmhouse so its countryside credentials are impeccable, an unspoilt rural heaven only some 30 kilometres from t...

Breathtaking scenery, warm hosts, historic house and a fantastic breakfast - the B & B Il Fornaccio in a nutshell. But we’ll expand a little bit.
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It always helps to be located just a few minutes from the golden sand beaches of Cava d'Aliga, Sampieri, Pozzallo, Donnalucata, Marina di Ragusa an...

Situated in the peaceful countryside of Modica, Balarte is a place of aesthetic pleasure rather than simply just a place to relax (though it’s g...

The history of the Borgo Alveria country resort goes back a long, long way. It was built on the site of an ancient monastery in 1451 and then razed...

The perfect hideaway in off the beaten track Chianti, Tuscany.
Chianti is certainly no stranger to the throngs of tourism, a fact which makes it ...

Slow down time... It's slow food and slow life at the Borgo della Marmotta. But here's the rub, odds on you'll want to return to the Bongo della Ma...

Rural beauty and simplicity, Italian style.
Simplicity Italian style is never just plain simple. It is usually simple and beautiful and both t...

We have to thank the Scariati family for the wonderful Borgo de la Pietraia.
Set in pristine wilderness on top of a hill, it encompasses a whole ...

A great place to relax and take in the good things from a beautiful region.
In our book, any excuse to go and experience fine wines, gastronom...

Siracusa – Overlooking the natural port of Siracusa, that’s where you’ll find the Caol Ishka Hotel, located on the bank of the river Anapo only 2km...

The stunning Casa Angelina is a rare find on the Amalfi coast; a hotel that privileges design and blends it subtly with nature’s own display thr...

Wonderfully located and good value for money rural bed and breakfast.
Set in the gorgeous Tuscan hills, and yet only half an hour from Florenc...

This is not one of our typical Secretplaces, but we had to include the location (in the fishing village of Nerano, on the tip of the peninsula) ...

Right in the heart of the Langhe region, a beautiful area of hillside woods famed for its wine and truffles, there lies the impressive Cascina B...

Here’s a conundrum - How can you be old and new at the same time?
Tip: Think about the Castello di Montagnano. Perhaps we’re being a bit esote...

A truly historic Tuscany hotel, right in the heart of Chianti.
Knights in shining Armour, shields, spears, thick stonewalls and an austere bea...

A beautiful, peaceful, luxurious Tuscany Hotel.
The meaning of luxury is often in the eye of the beholder, but by any definition the Castello ...

This is the sort of thing Italy does so well – a retreat amongst olive groves and vines with never ending views of countryside that seems to have b...

What can we say about a place that has simply incredible views of the western shore of Lake Garda? Dimora Bolsone, perhaps?
This renovated 15t...

Countryside hotel with Mount Etna as a back-drop.
Lady Carmela is a most enticing proposition. Behind it lies the tallest active volcano in Eu...

This wine farm in the heart of Chianti (Tuscany) dates back to the 16th century and has now been converted into the Fattoria Tregole B&B.
It c...

The beauty of the scenery tells you that you are in Tuscany, but St Peter's Dome off in the distance indicates that you are just a stone's throw...

Frances Mayes once said “I can think of no greater pleasure than to get lost on some country road in Umbria." We know exactly what she means, fo...

Some simple facts about the Hotel Capo La Gala stand out above all others: The location (tucked underneath terraces of olives and lemons in its ...

This truly is a great base for discovering the beautiful region of Cinque Terre. You drive off the main road of Levanto and within 6 km arrive at a...

Stunningly located hotel in Camogli.
Dramatically perched along the seaside with accordingly spectacular views of paradise gulf (the reason fo...

When we say seaside hotel, we mean seaside hotel.
The completely renovated Hotel del Lido is literally on the water’s edge. Not any water’s edge,...

In spring 2004, Alain Ducasse indulged his passion for Italy by setting up a new resort in the heart of the Tuscan Maremma, inspired by the charms ...

A World Heritage site since 2004, the Val d’Orcia is one of the most unspoilt areas of Tuscany.
A beautiful area that fits perfectly with an i...

How do the Italians do it? As if it were not enough to boast some of the finest, most beautiful cities and monuments in the world, they also have t...

The white washed walls of the Santa Isabel and its Arabesque construction are dramatic enough but to this you can add the location as it ascends...

A classy and atmospheric hotel in the heart of Piemonte.
The region of Alba is blessed with a number of man made and natural wonders. This is ...

Wonderfully romantic and scenic hotel by Lake Garda. Ideal for honeymooners To many people, Lake Garda with its azzure waters, lakeside vineyard...

Wonderful views of the Amalfi Coast make for a special stay.
Fabulous vistas that pan out for ever, wonderful terrace from which to enjoy them...

The sun, the rocks, the trees. And above all the sea. Four elements that pretty much narrate the story of two enchanting residences surrounded b...

A truly unique accommodation with jaw dropping views of the Amalfi Coast and Ravello. Just when we thought we had run out of superlatives to des...

Once the home of a poet and now a beautiful hotel above the town of Cortona, Tuscany, we fell in love with Il Falconiere, its views across the T...

A secluded hideaway in Tuscany.
Well, if you want to get away from the rest of the world to relax your mind, body and soul, then Pardini’s Her...

Prices for this hotel are shown as estimates (minimum to maximum). They change regularly depending on a number of factors, including availabilit...

Decidedly Italian, decidedly Umbrian, decidedly enchanting. Umbria is to many people the Tuscany of yesteryear, a bucolic heaven where Italians fro...

Welcome to one of Tatlers 101 top hotels - la Bandita. You'll find it midway between Florence and Rome and just south of Siena is the Val d'Orcia, ...

You’ll love this place” is how a guest lovingly talked about the La Locanda.
In truth, it is a dream set in some of the most unspoilt landscapes ...

Tremendous views over the countryside of Maratea and over its famous Christ.
This 18th century monastery (once home to Visitandine nuns, no le...

Who was Ottone III? History buffs might recognise him as none other than the Holy Roman Emperor (and King of Germany, for that matter) way back ...

Do you like animals? Would you miss having a Television in your room? Would you find it stimulating to eat dinner around a communal table with othe...

Nestling on a small hill between Pietrasanta and Camaiore, Locanda al Colle proposes peace and privacy in a completely charming setting.
This anc...

Peaceful, panoramic, secluded and utterly wonderful.
The Locanda del Gallo is one of those beautiful and peaceful old houses set in gorgeous c...

The Locanda Palazzone is a beautiful contradiction in terms.
It is considered to be one of the oldest hotels in the whole of Italy, having starte...

Wonderful collection of houses located in an equally charming hamlet in south Tuscany.
Rolling hills, woodlands replete with deer, hares and o...

Imagine waking up in the morning, rolling over and having, just to yourself, views across the waters of the Bay of Naples to Mount Vesuvius. Mai...

Il Frantoio seems to be one of those perfect places and it is definitely one of our favourite accommodations in the whole of Puglia.
Set in 70...

A beautiful, secluded Puglia farmhouse that combines rustic charm and contemporary comforts.
The Masseria Montelauro is one of those wonderful...

We love the Masseria Montenapoleone’s own initial description as being "located in Puglia, southern Italy, somewhere between magic and forgotten...

Originally built in the 1500s, the main building of Masseria San Domenico was, once upon a time, a lookout from where the Knights of Malta would...

This is the real deal, the authentic stuff – a true masseria in Puglia, made completely out of local stone and a testimony to the ancient civilizat...

A historic accommodation in off the beaten track Tuscany.
Tuscany still has its undiscovered parts, and the Monsignor della Casa Country Resor...

Palazzo Terranova is a Truly wonderful and refined Umbria Hotel. As one drives along the Umbrian hills, the views seem to go on forever, as does...

If you want barren hotel like service then look away. If, on the other hand, you are looking for authentic Tuscany, a wonderful mix of history, ...

Italy isn’t just about the rolling hills of Tuscany, the imperial history of Rome or the fiery Mediterranean temperament of the south. People so...

We can’t say that this beautiful lodge with 11 wonderful rooms is on the Amalfi Coast neither is it Sorrento. Sitting on the very point where th...

This is the closest most of us will get to George Clooney. He has a house nearby in Lake Como and, goodness, you can see why he chose the area. ...

The area surrounding the Relais Sant Elena is one of those special places – ancient Tuscany with its soft rolling hills and great panoramas, tur...

You can tell a hotel is out of the ordinary or special, especially a simple B & B, when on booking it offers you a selection of pillows to choose f...

Like the “3 Little Piggies” fable, this house was built from straw. Unlike the “3 Little Piggies” fable you can’t huff and puff this house down. St...

The area around the Tenuta Centoporte may be beautiful with great beaches nearby, etc, but guests will always be happy to return to this elegant...

This is a truly outstanding place, set in truly outstanding grounds where the sights and aromas of the vineyards (see below), picturesque villages ...

Our complex includes a group of Trulli and Lamie houses. Careful restoration work has permitted us to maintain their architectual characteristic...

Small and perfectly formed, the location of this pretty 18 room villa isn't bad either, as it looks out onto the magnificent panorama of Lake Garda...

It takes courage and vision to create something as beautiful as the Villa Bordoni. The importance of carefully selecting the right details to sh...

Tuscany certainly brings a number of evocative images to mind. Those rolling hills, views to die for, cultured ambience, history, not to mention fi...

The centenary Villa dei D'Armiento is a wonderful new addition to the portfolio of “Maison de Charmes”  in the region of Sorrento.
It started ...

This is the sister estate of the Borgo della Marmotta (and part of the “Le terre di Poreta project”). What a good looking sister too! Five gorgeous...

A word of warning about staying at the Villa La Favorita. You might never be the same again after an evening’s truffle hunt in the surrounding h...

The Villa Fontelunga – a typical, yet cosmopolitan Tuscan Villa.
Three friends, two English and one Italian, one day got together to set up th...

Charming aristocratic country house in the heart of Chianti country
The Villa Il Poggiale is a sister hotel to the Johanes, Johlea and Antica ...

Villa La Bianca was founded by the great writer and literary critic: Cesare Garboli. Since its opening, we have been trying to keep the original na...

There are very few hotels as special as this. A late Renaissance villa nestled in a meander of the River Arno just five miles from the historic ...

Beauty, serenity, authenticity and hospitality are the key words to describe Villa le Barone.
Staying at Le Barone is very much like visiting fri...

A beautiful, relaxing and elegant Umbrian country house.
Villa Lemura was originally the summer residence of the noble Perugian Donnini Mancin...

Some places – not many, for sure - are so stunning, so imbued with history, beauty and culture that they take the breath away. The Villa Mangiac...

It may be somewhat trying walking up all those steps to get to the Villa Rina, but boy is it worth it once you get there! Amalfi, its wonderful ...

Oh how we love this sort of place - a perfect example of a beautiful home from home. As the Villa Rosmarino itself states “you don’t simply stay at...

This beautiful villa seems to be glued to the side of the mountain with views of the sea from every angle.
There really is no better way to say y...

Situated on the top of a splendid hill, and surrounded by a forest of 40 acres, only a few minutes from Gargnano (7,5 Km) and from the Gardesana St...

“An enchanted place, spectacular, beautiful. Heavenly.” These are some of the adjectives used by guests to describe the rural bliss that is La Fatt...