Gourmet Escapes

The perfect antidote to the stresses and strains of modern day life. If you are looking to get away from it all without giving up on the good things that modern life has to offer, then you will have found the perfect spot in the Agriturismo M...

The “Antica Dimora del Gruccione” is a 17th century mansion of Spanish design, entirely made of stone with arches, barrelled ceilings, wooden beams and ancient wrought iron throughout the structure, and furnished with confortable original antiques...

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 Tuscan landscape and its private groves of olive trees and vines. The building dates back to the 16...

A lovely little Tuscany hotel still off the beaten track. Unless you are a connoisseur of fine white truffles, you may never have heard of San Giovanni d’Asso, a small hamlet nestled comfortably in the hills of this beautiful and relati...

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 in the 9th Century. Legend has it that in 988, Otto III, to give him his English name, spent a night...

For such a well visited country Italy sure does have some hidden gems. Take the Locanda del Feudo, for instance, a real place of discovery which values tradition, charm, fine cuisine and wine above all else. Above all else is actually an ap...

Masseria Prosperi is a perfect mix of nature, animals and elegance. There, up to 18 people can be accommodated. Common areas are: the living room with the kitchen (which can be used only if the whole house is rented); the relax area with heated...

This is what happens when all the right raw materials are in place and you transform a seaside cum moutainside cum countryside historic country house into an entirely up to date stylish boutique accommodation. You see, the Relais Monaci delle...