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We've uncovered Special Places to Stay all over Italy, including a solar panelled 18th-century home with organic vineyard, a snug cottage for two in the Lakes and a smart B&B in Milan with splashes of modern colour. Explore stylish apartments in a Venetian villa, a Florentine hotel with Art Deco chic and a simple mountain-top retreat. Delve into rustic agriturismi from Piedmont to Sicily serving divine home-grown dinners or a 16th-century villa in manicured grounds. Over 350 places are listed and more than 100 have rooms for under €100.
Wonderful places for wine-tasters, hikers, lovers, families big and small – and plenty in cities, too, including Venice, Rome, Florence, Lucca and Milan. Your own beach on an island, or an entire hamlet? From the simple to the luxurious, in landscapes untouched by the centuries.
“Crammed with wonderful places for skiers, wine-tasters, hikers, lovers, families big and small, there’s a sprinkling of something for everyone.”
Italia
“Alastair Sawday’s guide to Italy has lots of off-the-beaten track, eco-friendly recommendations.”
The Guardian
“An impressive array of villas and flats offering everything from B&B and self-catering to luxury, full-board accommodation.”
The Sunday Telegraph
“If you’re looking for a truly authentic and unique place to stay in Italy, then Alastair Sawday’s Special Places to Stay Italy is the perfect guide.”
The Italian
“This is much more than a standard accommodation guide, for the highly personal and intimate writing in each review creates a strong sense of place.”
The Sunday Telegraph
Kate Shepherd is a fluent Italian speaker, has lived in both the North and the South of Italy and has travelled throughout.
