Hotels in Tuscany — Hotel Villa la Grotta, Siena, Chianti, Tuscany. A four star luxury hotel dating back to the ninth century, located in the heart of wine country, just 20 minutes from Siena. Hotel Villa la Grotta, Siena
Swimming pool
40 minutes south of Siena, La Locanda del Loggiato is in the heart of the spa village of Bagno Vignoni, with 8 romantically restored rooms available for bed and breakfast. Locanda del Loggiato, Siena
Sleeps 2 to 10+
This elegant canal-side hotel in Venice offers a warm welcome, an excellent restaurant, and a central location near the Rialto Bridge and the Grand Canal. Hotel Al Vagon, Venice
Sicily — Enjoy the nature, history and ancient traditions of the island from this holiday hotel on the outskirts of Taormina. With views of the ocean, Mount Etna and providing a superb mix of tradition and modern luxury. Hotel Villa Ducale. Hotel Villa Ducale, Messina
An idyllic setting, splendid views, a warm welcome and an aura of perfect peace conspire to make Tuscany Rural one of the most lovely rural retreats in Tuscany. Rooms with pool between Siena and Grossetto. Tuscany Rural, Grosseto
The very comfortable, state-of-the-art Hotel Le Palme, Arona, is one of the finest Lake Maggiore hotels, Italy. Just 2km from Arona, its 48 rooms over two floors offer something for everyone. Hotel Le Palme, Novara
Small and welcoming, four star Hotel Restaurant Corys is in a wonderful, elevated position just outside the picturesque town of Cortona, with panoramic views over the Tuscan border into Umbria. Hotel Restaurant Corys, Arezzo
Al Bastini is a beautifully restored 18th century farmhouse set in seven acres of terraced hillside close to the mediaeval walled city of Lucca. Heated swimming pool, air conditioning. Al Bastini, Lucca
Sleeps 8 to 10+
Swimming pool