The luxurious new resort, Borgo Egnazia is nestled in the foothills of the Apennine Mountains and has the original ancient road to Rome passing beside the front gates. Spread across 20 hectares, the resort includes a luxury hotel, 28 three-bedroom villas, and an Apulian-style vil...

. The property has hilltop gardens that overlook the surrounding orchards, vineyards and olive groves. Castel Monastero also has its own church for intimate christenings or vow renewals, and there are three restaurants that will be overseen by Gordon Ramsay. One

, meadows and olive groves. Prices from £2,450 per week.For more ideas on travel to Europe, see our travel section.

is situated within easy reach of Florence, Lucca and the beautiful beaches of Forte dei Marmi. Guests can enjoy both morning and evening sun or take cover in the large shady pergola and appreciate stunning views of the wooded hills and olive groves. Exposed

, cool forests, rural crafts and solid, stone-built houses has been here for centuries, the landscape dotted with silvery olive groves, while vineyards cling tightly to the southern flanks. A visit here is a must if you want even a glimpse of the real

, Greece, is a luxurious all-suite spa hotel located at the heart of the Sani Resort, a 1,000-acre family owned ecological reserve with evergreen landscapes, pine forests, olive groves, turquoise waters and white sandy. There’s a crèche for babies from 4

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of them in a separate house, ideal for largefamilies or small groups of friends. Youcan swim in the large pool or simply doze in the olive grove. The chefis Italian, so expect home-made pasta in addition to delicious localProvençal specialities, made

an expansive backdrop of rural loveliness with row upon row of olive groves on all sides.Designed to replicate the ancient city of Egnazia, there are echoes of Moorish, Turkish and Norman influences in the architecture, with churchly arches and columns

is surrounded by an expansive deer farm and 1,000-tree olive grove. The Eco Package includes a Maori Tour, with an exclusive tree-planting ceremony, a Kaikoura night-sky tour, seal watching by kayak and, most importantly, Hapuku Lodge will plant enough native