Defining every retro Italian holiday snap in ultimate style – let us present the Vespa: trendy, practical and iconic… Photo by Amanda Robinson Before the FIAT 500 appeared on the scene, Italy got about almost exclusively by motor scooter. At one point there were more than 100 different motorbike manufacturers in Italy. After the birth […]
Travelling far from the bustle of city life, Rachael Martin heads off the beaten track to find peace and quiet in Tuscany’s Casentino National Park Photos of Casentino by Rachael Martin unless otherwise stated Once more, TripAdvisor figures confirm that Tuscany is at the forefront of Italian tourism and in particular Florence, which comes […]
Beverley Byrne goes to the Masseria San Domenico on the Adriatic coast of Puglia in her quest for wellbeing Science confirms that oil and water do not mix. Yet, at the Masseria San Domenico in Puglia, their combined benefits are said to hold the secret of eternal youth. This family-owned boutique hotel and spa […]
It snowed in Rome last February, and in 2012, though historically it’s actually quite a rare event… Photo by Getty Images This photograph was taken on Monday 26th February 2018, after the ‘Beast from the East’ had dumped several centimetres of snow on Rome, giving the city’s schoolchildren, and many of its shop and office […]
On the outskirts of San Marzano Oliveto, a farmhouse with several outbuildings and many possibilities. The cascina itself is 310sqm over two floors with adjoining cantina and cellar. In front of the main house is an old stable, hayloft and a smaller outbuilding that could be converted. The courtyard is private and there is in […]
Magnificent property in a tranquil location 1km from the wine village of Mombercelli, Piedmont, surrounded by its own grounds and with views of the Alps. This farmhouse has been carefully restored with great care for the original character with many traditional features like vaulted brick or wood beamed ceilings, original staircase and window sills. The […]
In a panoramic setting at the highest point of the hilltop village of Agliano Terme, Piedmont, renowned for its Barbera wines and spa facilities, this cascina offers magnificent views over UNESCO World Heritage vineyards. The main entrance leads to a farmhouse kitchen with dining space, then the spacious, bright living room with exit to the […]
Just 10 minutes from the beach area of the Capitolo of Monopoli, this is a cute property with 3,500sqm garden with fruit and olive oil trees. Three bedrooms, one bathroom, kitchen and dining area. Good condition, ready to live in with only some complementary works required. Set in a rural village belonging to the Monopoli […]
In the heart of the world famous Itria Valley, 5km from the UNESCO town of Alberobello, a lovingly and imaginatively refurbished group of trulli offering flexible living and glorious outdoor spaces. The property is spread over 300sqm of 11 trulli and a lamia (another architectural rural building of Puglia), all of which are close to […]
Facing the marvellous Apulian sandy beaches (30m) in the old town of Monopoli, an entire 300sqm palazzo, completely restored and developed on three floors with nine bedrooms and bathrooms, garden and terrace with jacuzzi facing the Adriatic Sea. The kitchen, living and breakfast area can be found on the ground floor, plus the bedrooms. There […]