La Casa di Pietra

The house is detached and you can catch the sun, or shade, all day on comfy deckchairs, eat at a long communal table gazing at those views, slip into the pool, or wander to the bottom of the garden for a lovely stone walled snug where you can gather to natter. It’s very quiet up here apart from the wind in the trees and birdsong; on occasion deer might wander about. Interiors are cool with white walls and no clutter, the dining room is enormous and there are books, board games, cards and a big smart TV.

Bedrooms (two downstairs, three up) have exceptional views of the forests and mountain range for peaceful starts with a cup of tea; bathrooms are high end, all with big walk-in showers. Cooking for a gang will be a breeze in the snazzy kitchen with loads of gear and you’re left a welcome hamper with prosecco and biscuits.

Swim in the lakes, hike in the mountains, eat mushrooms, truffles, wild boar, local cheeses and salamis.