Characteristic accommodation, typically in betifully restored buildings with gardens, typical of the area. These places are intended for 1 or 2 week holidays for those wanting to simply 'get away' and relax or to explore a particular area of Italy. With this in mind, whether the location is countryside, mountain, seaside or lakeside, we have selected only those places where during the summer months, you have the possibility to swim on your doorstep - this may be a pool within the grounds, a beach just footsteps away or the crystal clear waters of a mountain lake or river. These are in most cases, accommodation only holidays. Places to stay can be just about anywhere so you would almost certainly need a car, whether your own or hired locally.

by-TRAIN: fly to the recommended airport and take a train to the place you will be staying for your short break. Airport transfer times are generally less than 1h30 by train. Almost all FLY-TRAIN breaks can be enjoyed as a FLY-DRIVE break, but in general convenient and cheaper by train.

SELF-DRIVE: fly to the recommended airport, hire a car, and drive to the place you will be staying for your short break. Airport transfer times are generally less than 45 minutes by car.

WE-MEETU holidays: fly to the recommended airport where we will meet you on your arrival at the nearest airport or mainline railway station, and take you to your hotel either by car or mini-bus.

All places to stay are selected according to the folloing criteria: Comfortable journey times from the main regional cities and airports - Countryside, seaside, island, lake and mountain locations - Charming places to tay on a B&B or s/c basis - Highly recommended places where we would personally be happy to spend a whole week in, or longer.