Hazelnuts & Hill Country

A 19th-century farmhouse set among vineyards and hazelnut groves, this villa has been transformed into a retreat that makes the Lazio countryside feel like your own private corner of Italy. The pool sits at the heart of outdoor life here – sunlit, surrounded by rolling hills, and lit up after dark. Wander beyond it and you'll find roughly 7,000 square metres of grounds planted with olive trees and cypresses. A covered dining terrace is ideal for long, unhurried lunches, while a home gym keeps mornings purposeful. Civita di Bagnoregio, the dramatic clifftop town, is a twenty-two-minute drive away.

Home truths:
* You're about 3 kilometres from the nearest village, so you'll want a car for shopping, eating out, and exploring the area. There's free parking for up to four cars on the driveway.
* The villa has three levels, but the lower-ground cellar is not accessible to guests and the top floor is reserved for the owner – though the owner is not present on site during your stay.
* The pool is open from the last Saturday in April to the first Saturday in October, so if you're visiting outside those dates you won't be able to use it.
* The two bedrooms on the first floor with divisible king-size beds can be split into twin configurations – worth letting your host know in advance if you'd prefer that setup.
* Your host can provide a cot and high chair for little ones upon request – just bring your own cot linen.