On the ridge of the hills between Lake Maggiore and Lake Orta, in an 18th century park, the Sartori family built a modern, prestigious country house for their family vacations. Now available to families and groups seeking a Lake Maggiore holiday home rentals, these three houses can sleep up to 20. Villa Sartori. Villa Sartori, Novara
Situated in one of the major wine growing areas of the region, the Vecchio Podere Santa Cristiana offers either B and B or self-catering accommodation on a working vineyard in Piedmont. Vecchio Podere Santa Cristiana, Asti
Sleeps 2 to 10+
The family-run Hotel Genio is close to many of Turin's museums and tourist attractions. It has 120 rooms and suites, each with satellite TV, pay-TV, modem connection and minibar. Hotel Genio, Turin
This four-star hotel is in the centre of the city of Turin (Torino) and is close to the Porta Nuova (the main railway station). Built in 1800, the Hotel Crystal Palace has both elegance and all the modern amenities you'll require. Hotel Crystal Palace, Turin
Lying 15 minutes from the city centre, this Turin hotel is near both to the Polytechnic University and the main railway station (Porta Nuova). With 62 luxuriously appointed single, double and triple rooms (each with its own kitchenette), this is the ideal Turin hotel for longer stays, work or study breaks. Hotel Residence San Paolo, Turin
Located in a traditional Turin building near the Lingotto Congress Centre, the comfortable Jolly Hotel Ligure has 169 air-conditioned bedrooms, a lift, restaurant, lounge bar and nightclub. Hotel Ligure, Turin
This Turin hotel is situated in the business and commercial district, west of the city centre. Fast and frequent metro trains get you into the historic heart of Turin in just five minutes. The four-star Blu Hotel is in the Collegno district of the city, and has a fresh, contemporary and colourful design (the hotel was only finished in 2003). Blu Hotel, Turin
Beautifully situated in the heart of Turin, the three-star Hotel Nazionale puts the business district, the prime shopping streets, and must-see tourist sights on your doorstep. This Turin hotel is situated on one of the city's most elegant streets, just a short walk from the main railway station at Porta Nuova, which also contains the airbus terminal. Hotel Nazionale, Turin
