THE FACTS ABOUT VILLA DI PIAZZANO

Italy

Built as a hunting lodge in 1464, this imposing villa is now a relaxed and civilised country hotel run by the Italo-Australian Wimpole family. This is a great base from which to explore the artistic treasures of both southern Tuscany and northern Umbria. CONTACT Localita Piazzano, Tuoro sul Trasimeno, Perugia (00 39 075 826 226; www.villadipiazzano.com) COST Doubles from 185 euros