Il Palmento
4 Star
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Locorotondo
A beautiful ‘trulli’ hotel, two lovely pools, set in the picturesque, Pugliese countryside, not far from Locorotondo, Il Palmento is magical.
A great trullo hotel, with real style – unique. Great in summer, but Helen loves the stylish & comfortable Il Palmento “for all seasons”. It’s special and there’s just nothing else like it!
from £51 B&B or £66 HB
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Masseria Santa Lucia
4 Star
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Marina di Ostuni
Near Ostuni, and just a few hundred metres from the shores of the Adriatic, is this beautiful masseria, with great facilities.
Sea, massive pool, stylish with superb food - hard to beat & great value. Paul thinks it has something for everyone. Annie loves the relaxed atmosphere and the fantastic food, with a “kitchen garden approach”, which is surprising in a hotel. Fabulous!
from £60 B&B or £74 HB
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Masseria Strazzati
4 Star
Hotel
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Avetrana
Set amongst olive trees and just a few kilometres from Avetrana and the sandy shores of the Ionian, this beautifully renovated farmhouse dates back to the 17th century.
Grand, characterful, in an utterly tranquil spot in the Salento’s ‘hidden’ Puglia…the food is the best! Michael loves that Masseria Strazzati is part of Masseria Bosco, surrounded by olive trees and just a few kilometres from the sandy shores of the Ionian.
from £53 B&B or £75 HB
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Masseria Bosco
4 Star
Hotel
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Avetrana
This masseria is in one of the lesser known parts of Puglia, in a rural setting, surrounded by 110,000 olive trees, with a wonderful swimming pool and not far from the coast. The excellent restaurant means this is a great choice for food-lovers!
Helen & Laura can’t praise this enough. Really “real” Puglia, everything about it is generous, including the owners, whose kindness is boundless.
from £53 B&B or £75 HB
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Palazzo Guglielmo
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Vignacastrisi
Just minutes by car (about 3km) from some of Puglia’s most beautiful coastline, this special B&B is set in one of the Salento’s unspoilt and undiscovered little towns.
A special B&B in one of Puglia’s unspoilt towns, just minutes from beautiful coast. Ray loves the peacefulness and the unhurried, relaxed ambience of Palazzo Guglielmo - a secret jewel of the Salento.
from £46 B&B
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Corte Altavilla
4 Star
Hotel
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Conversano
Right in Conversano’s historic centre, this small, unusual hotel, oozes charm and elegance. We adore it and love its unique and inventive approach to accommodation.
Unique, smart and quirky boutique hotel, in heart of ancient town - great value. Alison loves lovely Conversano for exploring without a car. Laura loves Corte Altavilla’s roof terrace & spa and that the hotel exceeds all clients’ expectations.
from £48 B&B
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Patria Palace
5 Star
Hotel
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Lecce
In the Baroque centre of Lecce, this is an absolutely charming hotel, right opposite the Basilica di Santa Croce. We think that any itinerary in Puglia should include Lecce, by law!
Laura loves that a 5-star hotel can feel so relaxed and friendly and that it’s fantastic value for money. Right in the middle of things, she adores its location.
from £86 B&B or £108 HB
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Il Nocino
4 Star
Hotel
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Noci
Close to the old town of Noci, Il Nocino is stylish, with a lovely swimming pool, set in walled gardens. Quaint and cute, but with real elegance, it is a little jewel.
Stylish, intimate boutique trullo hotel for romantic occasions - a little gem. Laura loves Il Nocino’s attention to detail and finishing touches and thinks it feels really special – it’s one of her “honeymoon short-listers”!
from £40 B&B
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Masseria Torre Coccaro
5 Star
Hotel
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Savelletri
Fantastic food, rustic elegance, flowery terraces, a stunning pool, an incredible spa and indoor pool and a spectacular “designer” private beach - Puglia with luxury, at its best!
Annie & Ray adore Vittorio’s stunning Masseria Torre Coccaro and the blend of exclusivity, luxury, utter authenticity and real character - it’s Puglia with luxury, at its best!
from £110 B&B or £150 HB
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Masseria San Domenico
5 Star
Hotel
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Savelletri
A 15th century masseria, close to its own private, sandy beach and the fishing village of Savelletri, and set in extensive grounds of olive trees and landscaped gardens.
Exclusive elegant retreat - the poshest masseria in Puglia, great spa. Laura loves the Masseria San Domenico’s feeling of exclusivity and dreams of taking a holiday here…one day. Annie & Ray love the masseria’s architecture. It is special.
from £137 B&B
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Masseria Montelauro
4 Star
Hotel
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Otranto
Cool chic rooms in a very stylish masseria hotel in Puglia’s Salento. A fabulous blend of traditional character and contemporary elegance, in a relaxed, unhurried atmosphere.
Masseria Montelauro is stylish & laid-back, with cool, chic rooms. Annie loves the relaxed, unhurried atmosphere of this Salento masseria and the fabulous blend of boutique chic and traditional character.
from £74 B&B
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Al Duemila
3 Star
Hotel
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Felline
NEW ALL INCLUSIVE with real heart - this hotel exudes friendliness and a true Italian family welcome.
Alison thinks this ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGE is fantastic value and great for families on a budget. She loves the pool and the owners, and we all love Nino & Angelo. As Laura and Annie say, “Who could not love those boys?” Great friends of Ray & Annie, they are amazing and can never do enough to please.
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Terranobile
4 Star
Hotel
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Bari
Ray & Annie are thrilled to offer Terranobile, a real little boutique jewel, on the outskirts of Bari, with a stunning pool and spa, and perfect for a long weekend or as a “tag-on” to discover the delights of this beautiful city.
Terranobile is a boutique jewel on outskirts of lovely Bari with stunning pool & spa. Ray & Annie love this real little boutique jewel – an undiscovered city break destination, just perfect for a long weekend.
from £54 B&B or £78 HB
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Bellevue Syrene
5 Star
Hotel
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Sorrento
In an incomparable position, built into the cliff, this hotel is a haven of elegance and graciousness, with beautiful colonnaded terraces, overlooking the sea.
Helen loves Bellevue Syrene’s incomparable views and thinks it’s SO VERY smart and stylish.
from £112 B&B or £174 HB
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Borgo Alveria
4 Star
Hotel
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Noto Antica
Only about 15 minutes by car from Noto and 90km from Catania airport, we can’t enthuse enough about this slice of paradise.
Annie & Ray can’t contain their excitement over this boutique agritourism. They think it’s fabulous in every way and just their sort of place. Donkeys and design! Borgo Alveria is a new generation of agritourism with a real “Wow” factor.
from £66 B&B or £87 HB
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Borgo San Pantaleo
4 Star
Hotel
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San Pantaleo
In the middle of the historic centre of San Pantaleo and close to wonderful, sandy beaches, this small, contemporary hotel, with lovely pool, is ideally situated.
Helen loves Barbara at Borgo San Pantaleo – “she runs it with a fervour that’s a joy to behold”. We call it the tardis, because, deceptively plain outside, it blossoms inside.
from £49 B&B
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Casa Angelina
5 Star
Hotel
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Praiano
The epitome of ultra-modern luxury, the boutique Casa Angelina will blow you away. Sumptuously comfortable & contemporary, light, sun, sea and sky form an inescapable backdrop.
Ultra-modern boutique luxury, jaw-droppingly beautiful, amazing views, fantastic food. Romantic & very chic, Annie adores this new generation Amalfi Coast – it’s so very white! Casa Angelina is a place for beautiful people….and her!!
from £118 B&B
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Casa Celestino
3 Star
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Sant’Angelo d’Ischia - nearest airport Naples
Casa Celestino is a real gem. Just a few minutes’ stroll from the square, and right by the sea, it has been renovated recently, with great taste.
Paul loves Casa Celestino’s crisp colours and lovely location – a real little gem.
from £67 B&B or £84 HB
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Casa Talia
Hotel
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Modica
When Marco and Vivianna left the hurly-burly of Milan, to discover a slower pace of life and a better place to live, they could have chosen anywhere. They chose Modica and we understand why.
Annie & Ray love beautiful and unspoilt historic Modica, and they both adore this secret boutique hideaway, Casa Talia – a B&B with a difference.
from £57 B&B
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Casa Turchetti
Hotel
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Taormina
This small and exclusive “bijou boutique” hotel is in the heart of Taormina and we just love its location, the elegant rooms and its hosts, Pino and Francesca. This is a very special place.
CONGRATULATIONS TO PINO & FRANCESCA. Casa Turchetti has won the ECOLABEL Award for the Best Hotel in its category in Taormina.
from £95 B&B
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Centrale Palace
4 Star
Hotel
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Palermo
A beautifully restored palazzo, right by the Quattro Canti, in the very centre of Palermo, with a roof terrace giving panoramic views over the city.
Laura loves the contrast of the excitement of Palermo and the perfect calm retreat of the Centrale Palace – that aperitivo, overlooking the rooftops, always tastes so good!
from £72 B&B
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Costa Azzurra
3 Star
Hotel
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Capo Vaticano
Situated in a panoramic location on the famous Capo Vaticano Costa Azzurra is close to beautiful beaches, famous for their white sand and crystal, turquoise sea.
Paul loves everything that Costa Azzurra does so generously – the gardens, the pool and, of course, the weekly barbecue. Not far from the airport, it is also a great choice without a car.
from £49 HB
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Donna Carmela
4 Star
Hotel
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Carruba di Riposto, near Taormina
Only about 30km from Taormina, 40km from Catania airport and a few from the motorway, this small hotel is ideally placed for touring the wonders of Sicily, and is a perfect choice for a weekend break or a long summer holiday.
Annie & Ray love the warm welcome, the modern chic style, and Ray is in his element in this wonderfully lush garden and very special nursery.
from £63 B&B or £88 HB
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Due Torri
3 Star
Hotel
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Rome
In the historic heart of the city, this small hotel provides guests with a homely and welcoming base for exploring the city. We particularly chose it for its friendly and helpful staff.
Helen loves Due Torri’s location & quirkiness.
from £79 B&B
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Eremo Della Giubiliana
5 Star
Hotel
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Ragusa
Set in the beautiful Ragusa countryside, once home to the Knights of Malta, this small, converted, fortified monastery, has been renovated with care and attention to detail. This is a very special place. (Rooms and apartments which sleep 2)
Unique is the word that Helen & Laura keep using. They love that the Eremo is unlike anything else and it is so friendly – it is special. They love the area and surrounding landscape, too.
from £84 B&B or £128 HB
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