Villa Abbazia
Hotel and restaurant in a village
This 17th century palazzo reveals its charms with a discretion which will capture your heart as at first sight. Tranquil and intimate, the Villa Abbazia has another ace up its sleeve: a unique location at the crossroads of numerous treasures. At the juncture of the rose-coloured peaks of the Dolomites, the Prosecco route - a delicious white wine from the region - and the romantic splendours of Treviso and Venice, there's only one thing wrong with this residence: your choices are too vast. For golfers, the 18-hole course in Asolo - christened “the town of one hundred horizons” - will merely make this dilemma even more difficult… ...Read more
Italy, Follina

L’Albereta et Restaurant Gualtiero Marchesi
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux and hotel in the country
Press a button and, like magic, the ceiling of your room will disappear: contemplate the stars from your four-poster bed. This is just one of the many enchanting features which delight guests staying at the Albereta, a former manor tucked away in a century-old park in the heart of the Franciacorta vines. You might have to choose between the customized wellness treatments in the 1,400 m² Henri Chenot spa and the delightful pleasures of the palate conjured up by maestro Gualtiero Marchesi, the father of modern Italian cuisine. Unforgettable. ...Read more
Italy, Erbusco

Hotel Borgo San Felice
Hotel and restaurant in the country
Located at the center of the Italian “boot”, the Borgo San Felice combines all of the pleasures of la dolce vita. The property is made up of an entire village including its old chapel, large pool, cellars and the Chianti vineyard which surrounds it. The infinite pleasures of this inn can be discovered through the authentic Mediterranean cuisine and exceptional wine cellar, as well as in the Wellness Center. Exploring the surrounding area during delightful bike excursions only adds to the enjoyment. Amongst other things, the medieval beauty of the picturesque villages of Chianti, just a few kilometres away, will guarantee your eternal attachment to this property and this region of Italy which is overflowing with light and magic. ...Read more
Italy, Castelnuovo Berardenga (SI)

Il Bottaccio di Montignoso
Hotel and restaurant in a village
Located at the foot of the green hills of Tuscany and the golden beaches of Forte dei Marmi, this 17th century old oil mill is now an elegant country inn. Its eight exclusive suites provide the perfect, harmonious setting to enjoy the delights of Versilia, so beloved by artists. With its unique collection of furniture and paintings and the subtle flavours of the cuisine, Il Bottaccio evokes a world of sensations and emotions. The spa and the indoor pool, the sunny, Mediterranean cuisine combining the flavours of the mountains with the aromas of the sea, the wine and the grappa treasures found in the cellar elegantly round off Il Bottaccio’s offering. ...Read more
Italy, Montignoso

Hotel Certosa di Maggiano
Hotel and restaurant in the country
In 1975, the oldest Carthusian monastery in Tuscany became a privileged place for an exceptional stay. Step across the threshold and discover courtesy, charm, character, calm and a cuisine that is sure to please even the most discerning palates. 17 rooms, each with a different style and decor, boast panoramic views of the gentle Tuscan landscapes. In the vicinity lies the cathedral, museums and fountains of Sienna, medieval villages, vineyards and the castles of Chianti, Brunello and Val d’Orcia. ...Read more
Italy, Siena

Da Vittorio
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux and hotel in the country
Just half an hoaur from Milan, with its fashion temples and irresistible shopping temptations, the Cerea family has created a residence that has lived- up to excellence and Italian style. Da Vittorio is first and foremost a charming villa with its gardens and two nearby lakes. Just ten minutes from Bergamo, it also extends an invitation to a gourmet journey to savour Lombard specialties such as polenta, cheese and meat. The chefs, Enrico and Roberto Cerea, treat cuisine like designers. The hotel, which also has a traditional patisserie and an exquisite wine cellar, has launched a “Gourmandise Line” so you can even take some of the treats home with you. ...Read more
Italy, Brusaporto

Villa del Quar
Restaurant and hotel in the country
Nestling in the heart of the Valpolicella vines, the Villa del Quar, just 5 minutes from Verona, reflects tradition, conviviality and romanticism. You will be fascinated by the soft murmurings of the countryside, the atmosphere in the guest rooms and public areas, the fine wines… not forgetting the haute cuisine combining the traditions of Veneto with Mediterranean flavours. The clover-shaped pool brings a pleasing freshness to this sun-drenched Villa and its elegant atmosphere delightfully immerses you in the gentle embrace of the Italian Renaissance. In 2010 Villa del Quar was further enhanced with the addition of a conservatory with tropical plants, an ideal setting for the staging of events. ...Read more
Italy, Pedemonte, Verona

Il Falconiere
Hotel and restaurant in the country
The splendid 17th century residence is located between Umbria and Tuscany in the beautiful countryside of Cortona. It is an exclusive and well restored jewel, formerly home of the poet Antonio Guadagnoli and then owned by the Baracchi family since 1860. The rooms reflect the elegant style of simplicity, typical of Tuscan villas. Some of the rooms are located in the Villa, others by the Chapel, overlooking the vineyards or inside the Thesan Etruscan Spa. The sublime cuisine with sunny flavours is matched with great wines, like the ones produced in the Baracchi Winery with its vineyards and the wine cellar situated in the estate. Many pleasant moments of intimacy, relaxation and wellbeing will make your stay unforgettable. ...Read more
Italy, Cortona (Arezzo)

Villa Fiordaliso
Hotel and restaurant on a lake
If Romeo and Juliet had enjoyed a happier ending to their story, you could easily have imagined it being played out here. 20 minutes from Verona, the two lovers would have met secretly on the banks of Lake Garda - one of the largest and most charming in Italy. Like you, they would have strolled along the pontoon and private beach of Villa Fiordaliso, a neoclassic marvel with its facades of Siena stone, its long hedges of lemon trees and its lounge decorated with Venetian stained glass. They would have taken refuge in a delightfully romantic room named after a flower: Iris, Mimosa, Orchid, Magnolia… and would perhaps have lingered in the elegant piano bar in the San Marco Tower which overlooks the water. And then? Well, you write the rest… ...Read more
Italy, Gardone Riviera

dal Pescatore Santini
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux in the country
When the grandparents of Antonio Santini opened the Pescatore in 1926, it was a small family restaurant. Today it is one of the most renowned restaurants in Italy. Between Cremona and Mantua, in the Parco dell’Oglio nature reserve, the members of the family share the tasks. At the stoves, Nadia and Giovanni prepare nostalgic, abundant cuisine: frogs legs gratineed in fine herbs, pike in virgin olive oil from Umbria, with parsley, anchovies and capers or tortellini with goat’s cheese, ricotta and white Alba truffles. In the dining room, Antonio, Alberto and Valentina instill a warm atmosphere and uncork their best bottles - grands crus from France and Italy. ...Read more
Italy, Canneto S/O (Mantova)

Caino
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux and hotel in the country
Childhood friends Maurizio Menichetti and Valeria Piccini opened this restaurant in 1987 on the very premises where Maurizio’s parents once had a trattoria. Valeria’s outstanding cuisine quickly became one of the most renowned in the country due to dishes which sing the praises of the region. In Italy where female chefs are increasingly prominent, this unusual gourmet stop-over is an absolute must. ...Read more
Italy, Montemerano