Small Boutique hotels in ITALY

Standing in a fine ornamental Italian garden, Villa Verganti Veronesi enjoys an excellent location on a quiet street in Inveruno. Set in a delightfully restored and maintained classically styled mansion, this boutique property offers exclusive bed and breakfast accommodation in a quiet, sophisticated setting. Almost perfectly equidistant between Milan's Malpensa airport and the Fiera Milano, this splendid property is ideal for both business and leisure visitors alike. Milan city centre is just 30 kilometres away, and there are bus services nearby for links to the town centre and the rest of the region. Villa Verganti Veronesi has a large outdoor swimming pool and a tennis court. Breakfast is served in the dining room, or outdoors on the veranda-terrace in fine weather. Villa Verganti Veronesi has just six luxurious double rooms, all elegantly appointed and spacious. The rooms are air-conditioned, come with large double or twin beds and feature a range of modern amenities, including flat-screen TVs, internet connection and mini-bars. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms with complimentary toiletries. Accommodation is also available in the two bedroom annex.

Standing in a fine garden surrounded by alpine meadows and a larch forest, this magnificent property enjoys a spectacular location overlooking Lago de la Muta in San Valentino de la Muta. Villa Waldkönigin is set in a painstakingly restored early 20th century villa and a striking new wing, built to reflect the art-nouveau splendour of the original building. The property is a just few steps away from the centre of this charming village, and three-quarters of a kilometre away from the St. Valentin-Haideralm ski runs and cable car. Villa Waldkönigin's high Alpine setting means that it is perfect for winter sports enthusiasts, with downhill and cross-country skiing, snowshoe excursions and ski-touring all available from the village. The lakes are often frozen in winter, and are a favourite spot for ice-skaters. In spring and summer, guests are also spoilt for choice, with the possibility of hiking and mountaineering, mountain biking and golf in the majestic scenery of the Val Venosta. Within the hotel itself, guests can enjoy a magnificent indoor swimming pool and the spa centre, with a Finnish sauna, a Turkish bath, Kneipp area, solarium, jet showers and a charming relaxation room. A range of massages and beauty treatments are also offered. The hotel's restaurant serves exquisite modern cuisine and selected regional and Mediterranean wines. Villa Waldkönigin has 23 rooms and suites offering high standards of comfort in a charming natural environment. The rooms are lined with Swiss pine, and the scent of wood creates a calming, relaxing atmosphere. Guests can choose between rooms in the stylish art-nouveau main building and the modern environments of the new wing. All rooms are fully equipped with all modern amenities.

Set in a huge garden ornamental garden surrounded by extensive parkland, this splendid family owned and run property is located in an a meticulously restored country mansion, originally dating back to the late 16th century. Standing on the edge of the little village of Luca, this charming boutique hotel offers luxurious accommodation in a tranquil rural setting. Villa Zuccari's situation in the heart of the Montefalco wine region means that it is ideal for exploring this delightful corner of Umbria, often called "the green heart of Italy". The historic cities of Perugia and Assisi, with their magnificent medieval and renaissance landmarks, are within an easy drive of the property, while the spectacular hilltop town of Trevi is just 9 kilometres away. Villa Zuccari is host to a fine restaurant, "Le Zuppiere", which has a display of antique soup tureens in its spacious vaulted dining hall. The restaurant serves delicious menus based on traditional Umbrian cuisine, with the accent on the finest local produce. There is also a comfortable lounge bar and a quiet library, both featuring the magnificent period décor of this fabulous building. Outside, guests can enjoy relaxing dips in the large infinity pool, surrounded by rose and herb gardens.

Situated in the quaint town of Lagundo near Merano, Italy, this beautiful and historic villa offers its guests a unique stay. The rooms of VillaVerde Aparthotel surround a natural swimming pool and garden and guests can enjoy the Austrian-style coffee house, a fireplace room, the veranda, or the terrace. The coffeehouse serves its guests breakfast every morning and is even a place to enjoy an aperitif with locals in the evening. VillaVerde Aparthotel offer its guests pure relaxation. The rooms of VillaVerde Aparthotel are all incredibly equipped from the temperate duvets and luxury toiletries to the spacious terraces and views of the garden. The rooms even offer a rain shower to really enforce that feeling of a vacation. The immaculate VillaVerde Aparthotel offers a 20m salt-wtered and heated pool or even a natural pool where you can dip your feet in. The spa is a must-do for massages and treatments. If you want to explore, there are many restaurants or even light hiking in Merano and surrounding areas.

Enjoying a fine location in a quiet little village, just a few kilometres from the centre of Parma, Villino di Porporano is set in a delightfully restored country cottage. Standing in a fine garden, this charming bed and breakfast establishment offers comfortable accommodation in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Villino di Porporano's rural situation means that it is ideal for relaxing visits to Parma and the surrounding region. Many of Parma's most important landmarks, including the cathedral and the baptistry, the basilica of Santa Maria della Stecata, the Palazzo della Pilota and the Palazzo Ducale are just a short drive away. A handy bus route, just a few steps down the street, can take guests right into the centre of the city. Villino di Porporano has a fine lounge, situated in the old byre of the cottage. Decorated and furnished in the magnificent restored rustic style of the whole property, a splendid buffet breakfast is served here every morning, with home-made pastries and cakes, fresh bread, ham, cheese and eggs and delicious beverages. In warm months, breakfast can be taken in the garden, which features a large swimming pool surrounded by lawns and shady trees.

VIS Urban Suites & Spa, just steps from the historic center and the bustling port, emerges as a modern and sophisticated accommodation option. This contemporary aparthotel combines clean architectural lines with fine materials and minimalist details that create a serene and welcoming atmosphere. The rooms at VIS Urban Suites & Spa are true urban retreats. Equipped with air conditioning, a minibar, electric kettle, desk, and private bathroom with complimentary toiletries, each suite combines modern technology and absolute comfort. Many offer enchanting views over the streets of Bari, creating a direct connection with the city from the comfort of your room. One of the hotel's main attractions is its exclusive spa, a true wellness sanctuary in the city center. Guests can enjoy a wide range of services, including a sauna, Turkish bath, and hot tub. VIS Urban Suites & Spa also features a restaurant and bar where local cuisine takes center stage. Breakfast can be enjoyed buffet-style, à la carte, or Italian-style, featuring fresh, seasonal produce. In the evening, the restaurant transforms into an ideal retreat for savoring dishes that pay homage to regional tradition with a contemporary twist. The hotel's prime location makes it an ideal starting point for exploring Bari. Gems such as Bari Cathedral, the Petruzzelli Theater, the Central Train Station, and the Basilica of St. Nicholas are just a ten-minute walk away.

Enjoying a fine location in the heart of the Trentino countryside, Vivere Suites & Rooms is a design property set in a spectacular new building. Standing in the midst of vineyards and olive groves, the hotel is a short distance from the charming little town of Arco. Ideal for relaxing holidays in this beautiful area, Arco boasts a number of sights and attractions, including its spectacular hilltop medieval castle and the Palazzo Marchetti. The town is popular with rock climbers due to the excellent walls in the area, and the region is also a favourite with mountain bikers. Lake Garda is just five kilometres away, perfect for wind-surfing and sailing. Guests at Vivere Suites & Rooms can enjoy the delicious olive oil and wine produced on the property's olive groves and vineyards, as well as honey and jam from small local farms and bee-keepers. Guest can also take advantage of the hotel's spa and wellness centre, which offers a wide range of treatments and massages. Accommodation at Vivere Suites & Rooms consists of six spacious suites, all decorated in a modern, airy manner in keeping with the avant-garde style of the whole property. The rooms are air-conditioned, come with large double beds and feature a range of modern amenities, including flat-screen satellite TVs and Wi-Fi internet connection.

This charming property enjoys a spectacular location, perched on a hillside overlooking the terraced vineyards of Valtellina and the town of Sondrio. Wine Hotel Retici Balzi is a luxury boutique hotel offering comfortable accommodation in a quiet rural setting. Just a short drive from the provincial capital of Sondrio, with its museums, churches, galleries and restaurants, this hotel is perfectly placed for exploring this beautiful region. Wine Hotel Retici Balzi offers guests magnificent views of the Valtellina valley, Grumello castle and the Bergamo alps from its rooms, common spaces and terrace garden. This mountainous region is a paradise for hikers, mountaineers and mountain bikers, and skiing is also available at a nearby station. The hotel's "Valtellina Corner" organises wine tastings, and a number of local products are on sale, including Bresaola dried beef, cheeses, jam and honey. Cookery classes can also be arranged. Guests can also take advantage of the hotel's wellness centre, which has a Jacuzzi, sauna and a relaxation area with a garden. Wine Hotel Retici Balzi offers guests a delicious buffet breakfast consisting of home made breads, cakes, biscuits and jam, along with a fine selection of local cold meats, cheeses and honey. For lunch and dinner, there is a wide range of excellent restaurants in the area, and hotel staff will be happy to provide expert advice on places to eat and on local wines and vineyards.

Just outside the town of Alghero on the idyllic island of Sardinia is the Wine Resort Ledà D'Ittiri. What awaits guests is a serene landscape of lush greenery surrounding what once was an old country home. Now restored, but with its original charm, the hotel emits a rustic but elegant charm through its wooden accented interiors and artisanal furniture. The hotel has many olive groves and vineyards to explore including tastings. Breakfast is served daily with only the best ingredients, and the swimming pool is an excellent place to cool off from the hot sun. There are only nine rooms in the whole resort meaning each one is carefully taken care of and the hospitality that the owners provide is outstanding. No matter the room choice, each is bright and relaxing. The island of Sardinia is full of hidden gems and secret coves. The beach of Punta Negra is just a short drive away to explore the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean. The nearby wineries offer a perfect cultural experience to enjoy the prosperity of the land.

Perched at 700 metres altitude in the foothills of Mount Etna, Wine Resort Villagrande is situated in a magnificently restored and modernised heritage farmhouse, with a history stretching as far back as the eighteenth century. Wine Resort Villagrande offers luxurious accommodation and first-class facilities in a beautiful rural setting. Surrounded by the carefully tended, geometrically arranged vineyards of the Barone di Villagrande estate, Wine Resort Villagrande is perfectly placed for exploring this beautiful corner of Sicily. Within easy reach of both the peak of Mount Etna and the sea, the resort is ideal for trekking and excursions, mountain biking, adventure trails and 4X4 trips. Guests wishing to venture a little further afield can enjoy golf, boat trips, or snorkelling and diving in the blue waters of the Ionian sea. Barone di Villagrande's enotourism activities range from vineyard and cellar visits, wine tastings, to a full range of gastronomic and cookery activities. With just four rooms, including two classic doubles and two junior suites, intimate, relaxing stays are guaranteed at Wine Resort Villagrande. All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom (with shower or bath), hair-dryer, air-conditioning, mini-bar, TV, and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Boasting a fabulous location on the waterfront in Donnalucata, Zafran Boutique Hotel & Restaurant is situated in one of this charming village's most iconic buildings, a noble residence dating from the late 1800s. After an extensive restoration, this fabulous property recently opened as a small boutique hotel, and offers luxurious accommodation, fine cuisine and friendly, welcoming service in a matchless seafront setting. The perfect spot for relaxing stays in this pretty fishing village, made famous as one of the locations for Inspector Montalbano, Zafran Boutique Hotel & Restaurant is just footsteps from the wide, sandy beach of Donnalucata, and is also within easy reach of the village's most emblematic attractions - the harbour, the Fish Market, the church, the Blue Moon ice cream shop... With a unique mix of heritage elements and modern, avant-garde design, Zafran Boutique Hotel & Restaurant offers light, airy spaces, skilfully combined with the classical lines of the original 19th century mansion. Zafran is also an art hotel, with a permanent exhibition of the works of the Austrian sculptor Erwin Hauer, along with a fascinating selection of paintings and more than one million pieces of hand-placed mosaic tiles. Zafran's strikingly designed restaurant serves delicious, artisan cuisine, based on authentic Sicilian dishes and the finest, locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. Specialities include fish and seafood, freshly landed from Donnalucata's small, traditional fishing fleet.

Zash Country Boutique Hotel set in historic vinyards and citrus groves near Mt Etna in Italy features comfortable modern design and authentic Sicilian hospitality. With just 9 private rooms distributed throuout the estate, Zash Country Boutique Hotel has views of the sea and the gulf of Taormina, and is perfect for a relaxing romantic getaway or an exclusive special event in the Manor House or the old winery. Discover this Mediterranean gem and experience what a luxury vacation is all about.

Enjoying a fine location just a few hundred metres from the spectacular Abbey of Neustift in Vahrn, Zum Alten Moar is a traditional mountain hotel offering delightful accommodation in an authentic Alpine atmosphere. Recently having undergone a thorough renovation, this charming property is set in a lovingly restored historic inn, originally dating from the 18th century. Built in a traditional Alpine style, the hotel's cosy décor features delightful oak wood flooring and pine wall linings, warm Loden fabrics and custom-designed furniture. Ideal for outdoor holidays in both winter and summer, the Plose ski runs are within easy reach of the property, while the charming Tyrol town of Bressanone, with its famous cathedral and pharmacy museum, is just three kilometres away. Zum Alten Moar also has a fine restaurant specialising in traditional regional cuisine and delicious pizzas baked in an authentic wood stove, all using the finest local ingredients and herbs from the hotel's garden. Zum Alten Moar's splendid buffet breakfast is served in the cosy dining room, and the hotel has a number of lounge and dining areas for all occasions. Guests may also enjoy the beer garden for snacks and drinks, and there is a children's play area.