Tenuta la Bandita, Sassetta, Italy

• Swoon-worthy rural retreat : Perched on a hill amid 35 hectares of lush cypress, olive and chestnut trees, Tenuta La Bandita is the ultimate Italian country hideaway. This converted 19th-century farmhouse exudes the rural charm of times gone by, with atmospheric interiors showcasing beautiful antiques and original features like vaulted ceilings and exposed brick and timber.

• Regional delights: Dominated by a huge stone fireplace, the intimate La Bouganville restaurant is an ode to the region's culinary heritage. Savour homemade pasta and fresh meat and produce sourced from the surrounding Maremma region - the kitchen proudly champions its zero-kilometre, farm-to-table philosophy. Top it up with a glass of local wine, and in summer, dine out on the terrace over views of the gardens and rolling hills beyond.

• Inspired setting: Secluded and utterly picturesque, the hotel's verdant grounds are the perfect place to relax and unwind. Soak up the sun from pretty manicured gardens before cooling off in the pool, or stay active with a game of tennis on the private court and perhaps a scenic hike, cycle or horseback ride through the magical landscape around you.

Entry requirements

The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.