Manduria | Masseria Potenti

Still the heart of a working farm, the manor house and outbuildings near Manduria, just south of Taranto, date from the 16th century.

Casacanditella | The Old Manor

A fine retreat at any time of year, the Castello di Semivicoli has a particular attraction during these sultry dog days

Malborghetto | Casa Oberrichter

We recently had a fairytale weekend at the Casa Oberrichter B&B and restaurant in Malborghetto

Isola di Mazzorbo | Venissa

Mazzorbo is one of the lesser islands in the lagoon, sparsely populated and happily overlooked by tourists.

Castel di Lama | A Royal Retreat

In the lush southern hills of the Marche region, with a view that sweeps from the Adriatic coast to the Apennines, lies Borgo Storico Seghetti Panichi.

Virgilio | The Pettifogger Inn

In a renovated 19th-century villa surrounded by extensive gardens, Paola Leali offers 5 capacious guestrooms with chic contemporary décor

Capri | Tiberio Palace

Very urbane and very boutique, the Tiberio Palace oozes a sort of genteel charm galvanized by some smart contemporary furnishings.

No Frills Italy

Here are some personal hints for visiting Italy on a budget – no frills but no real hardships either.

Torgiano | Wine Wellness

The spa area design, is all sinuous curves, intended to evoke a bunch of grapes in its layout and colour and brimming with references to, well, wine.

Corrubbio | Venetian Disguise

Byblos Art Hotel Villa Amistà is all these, in a clanging, jolting medley.