Countryside

Tuscany, Provence, the German Allgäu or even a trip to the département Lot-et-Garonne (which is highly recommended)? Here are our favorites of hidden countryside gems.

Filodivino

Le Marche / Italy

Divine wine & wellness resort in the hills of Le Marche with eight lovely rooms & suites. Doubles from around 370 euros per night.

La Donaira

Andalusia / spain

Perfect eco-retreat with spa, horses and gourmet restaurant. Doubles from 880 euros all inclusive

Mukti Cottage

Nieu Bethesda / South Africa

Holiday home for up to four people in the middle of the Karoo in South Africa. The whole house comes from 190 euros per night

7 Koppies

Franschhoek / South Africa

Fantastic 7 room property in the Winelands with swimming pool and own restaurant in the house. Doubles from around 350 euros including breakfast

Es Racó de Artà

Artà / Mallorca

Holistic sanctuary north of Artà with swimming pool, Yoga retreats, suites & restaurant. Doubles from 468 euros (low season)

Manoir Laurette

St. Martin Petit / France

Lovely B&B with British hosts, five rooms, swimming pool and tennis court. Doubles from 160 euros.

Il Casale Denari

Lombardy / Italy

Historic estate, very classically and stylishly renovated – with nine rooms & a lovely swimming pool. Doubles from 215 euros.

Palazzo Marconi

Puglia / Italy

New palazzo in the centre of Puglia with two beautiful large flats. 25 mins to the sea. Flat from 220 euros

Roncolo 1888

Reggio Emilia / Italy

Stay on a winery, in the middle of the Emilia Romagna hills – with swimming pool and gourmet restaurant. Doubles from 395 euros.

Follonico

Tuscany / Italy

Eco-resort & charming retreat with 6 enchanting rooms and swimming pool in the garden. Doubles from 260 euros

Agriturismo Il Rigo

Tuscany / Italy

Truly sustainable farmhouse and small hideaway where guests enjoy life. PS: The food is just divine. Doubles from 130 euros.

Palazzo Previtera

Linguaglossa / Sicily

Small, fine and very exclusive B&B in the centre – with its own art gallery and view of Mount Etna. Doubles from 160 euros.

La Foleia

Piemonte / Italy

Two beautiful, very exclusive holiday homes for max. 4 people in Piedmont near Lake Maggiore. Also bookable with cook and experiences. From 650 euros.

Villa Arcadio

Salò / Lago di Garda

18-room bijoux with swimming pool and gourmet restaurant in a historic palazzo overlooking the lake and the bay of Salò. Doubles from 280 euros.

Agrivilla i Pini

Tuscany / Italy

Beautiful organic farmhouse with swimming pool and fully vegan restaurant on site. Doubles from 390 euros including dinner.

Les Rosées

Mougins / France

Dreamy sanctuary outside Mougins, with pool and restaurant. Rooms with breakfast approx. 250 euros.

Domaine de Manville

Provence / France

Super charming resort with your own golf course & gourmet restaurant on site. Doubles from about 365 euros.

Grillenöd

Bavaria / Germany

Charming farm with animals and two lovely holiday flats with a view of the countryside. Flat from 139 euros.

La Comuna

Girona / Spain

Pretty apartments in the historic town of Girona. You can pick between four sizes and a penthouse for up to eight guests. From around 190 euros.

Tenuta Bertarello

Viterbo / Italy

Eccentric & luxurious farmhouse with a focus on organic culinary delights. Doubles from 350 euros / night incl. breakfast

Maison Valvert

Bonnieux / France

Very personal B&B with four rooms, three cottages, a tree house and beautiful pool in the garden. Children must be older than 12 years. Doubles from 150 euros.

Bauernchalet

Bavaria / Germany

Exclusive chalet house in the middle of a Bavarian village, not far from the mountains. From 390 euros for up to six people.

L’ Escale du Ciel

Provence / France

True hidden gem (B&B) with only three rooms and spectacular swimming pool overlooking the mountains. Doubles from 190 euros.

Gut Pohnstorf

Meck-Pomm / Germany

Six beautiful holiday flats in a historic estate 2h north of Berlin, in the middle of nature. Flats from 109 euros per night.

Maison Duroy

Nérac / France

Small bijoux of Swiss hosts who have fulfilled their dream to host guests in this wonderful wine region. Doubles from 180 euros.

Prati Palai

Lago di Garda / Italy

One of the very few hidden gems on the Lago di Garda. B&B with only eight classical rooms, overlooking the lake. Doubles from 212 Euro.

Corte Campioli

Le Marche / Italy

Charming small hotel with only 7 guest rooms / apartments and restaurant. Doubles from 200 Euros for two.

Seezeitlodge

Saarland / Germany

Wellness haven in the west of Germany, located directly on a lake. Golfers welcome as well! Doubles from 208 per person including dinner.

Tenuta Cammarana

Sicily / Italy

Rural country estate with small rooms and authentic dining experience. Doubles from 180 to 250 Euros.

The Rainhof Barn

Freiburg / Germany

Small barn, beautifully renovated by a creative couple from Freiburg. Cool detail: Sauna in the rooftop. Doubles from 129 euros.

Haltmair am See

Rottach-Egern / Bavaria

Personal and charming B&B with spa, tennis court and gourmet restaurant next door. Doubles from 140 euros.

Corte San Pietro

Matera / Italy

Relaxed design sanctuary with eleven lovely rooms in the sassi of Matera. Doubles from 160 euros.

Hussnhof

Bavaria / Germany

Bring the kids! Holiday apartments, Bavarian Gemütlichkeit and even some Alpakas in the garden. From about 370 Euros for the apartment per day.

Gutshaus Lexow

Lexow / Germany

Welcome to the German countryside north of Berlin with lakes and nature and good vibes. Apartments & rooms from 100 euros per night.

Villa Sommerach

Bavaria / Germany

In the countryside, winemaker Max Müller welcomes guests to celebrate, relax and test his gorgeous wine. The room starts at 100 euros.

Haidl-Madl

Bavaria / Germany

Discover nature and extremely well furnished apartments in an old farmhouse facing the forest. Flats from 160 euros per night.

Chateau de Picheny

Champagne / France

Romantic chateau with only three charming rooms and lovely private dinners. Doubles from 180 Euros .

Casas del Naval

Villanueva de la Vera / Spain

Two beautiful holiday homes in the middle of a farm and a view of the Sierra de Gredos mountains. Whole house from approx. 235 euros per night.

Manoir de Surville

Normandy / France

Charming ensemble of half-timbered houses with lots of nature, gourmet dining and some wellness. Doubles with breakfast from 202 euros.

Staller Holidayfarm

Chiemsee / Bavaria

Stylish lofts / apartments near a beautiful lake, with bathing pond and sauna house. Apartments from 215 euros per night.

Il Borgo del Balsamico

Reggio Emilia / Italy

Balsamic factory, hideaway, park and traditional country estate with seven rooms and one flat. Doubles from 130 euros incl. breakfast.

Cabanas No Rio

Comporta / Portugal

Simple wooden cabanas for two pax right by the river near Comporta. 200 euros per night for the huts.

Cantzheim

Kanzem / Germany

Renovated manor house of a renowned winery in a prime location. Doubles from 139 euros including breakfast.

Casa Maria Luigia

Modena / Italy

Gourmet-Heaven with Massimo Bottura restaurant, lovely rooms and a lot of art. Doubles from 450 Euros including breakfast.

The Drake Devonshire

Lake Ontario / Canada

Colourful seaside resort with 13 rooms & quite fancy restaurant . Doubles from 199 US-Dollars.

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