Penny Wainwright shares some of the best places to eat and stay, and explores some of the Po Delta’s top sights and attractions Photos by Penny Wainwright What to see & do MyFeCard A MyFeCard gives over-18s free entry to many of Ferrara’s museums. A two-day card costs £10.50, a three-day card is £12.50. The […]
The mighty Po flows for 400 miles across Italy and in many ways defines the north of the country. Penny Wainwright visits the area where it meets the sea… Photos by Penny Wainwright The Renaissance city of Ferrara and the River Po Delta are a UNESCO World Heritage Centre, linking Ferrara, the Delta and its […]
Seafront villa in a friendly village in one of the most visited and loved holiday destinations on the island, just 30 minutes’ drive from the international airport of Olbia, 15km from the 9-hole golf course of Puntaldia and also near the modern 400-berth Marina of Ottiolu. The villa is part of the Borgo del Mare […]
Spacious and light 247 sqm Piedmont farmhouse in exposed bricks, in green countryside with 1 ha of grounds, 2km from Vigliano d’Asti, 5km from Mongardino. On the ground floor, large living room with fireplace, kitchen with woodburning stove, bathroom, utility room, storage space and work shed. Upstairs: 3 bedrooms and a bathroom; plus a cantina […]
Cascina in the heart of the Monferrato hills, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, just 1.5km from the village centre of Montegrosso d’Asti, surrounded by lush vineyards and enjoying an enchanting view over the entire valley and the village of Agliano Terme. The house of 236 sqm is independent, has a spacious courtyard and a total […]
In countryside just outside the village of Magomadas and just 5 minutes from Bosa and the beaches, Villa Il Sogno is a haven of tranquillity. This independent villa is set in half a hectare of gardens with various fruit trees, including orange, mandarin and grapefruit. It enjoys a panoramic sea view and is positioned perfectly […]
216 sqm farmhouse high in the Monferrato hills with views over rolling vineyards and the Tanaro river, and within walking distance of the village. Recently renovated to high standards; the current owners have created a light, delicate habitation. The ground floor is open plan with a spacious kitchen to one side, the dining area in […]
Città della Pieve, Umbria. Exclusive, newly restored countryside residence of 140 sqm. Large living room with fireplace, dining area with kitchenette, bedroom and bathroom, plus beautiful porch. Upstairs, master bedroom with en-suite plus 2 bedrooms with bathrooms, and a large terrace. The property is surrounded by 3,000 sqm of fenced private land. There is covered […]
Tremezzo, Lago di Como. Newly built, detached villa of 200 sqm with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, garden and swimming pool. It’s located in a quiet and sunny position with lake views and 350 sqm garden. In the basement is a garage, technical/laundry room, plus storage and hobby room. On the ground floor is an entrance […]
Spacious apartment within walking distance of the village centre. The house is on the ground floor and consists of a spacious living room with open kitchen and doors to a 20 sqm portico and garden, plus 2 spacious bedrooms and a bathroom. At the entrance are shared parking spaces, while 1 underground parking space of […]