Rolling hills dotted with vineyards, a sprawling garden spread out over a sloped hill and the unmistakable charm of the northern Italian countryside are all in attendance in this classic Piedmont villa. Though there’s plenty to do and see in the surrounding villages, it’ll be hard to tear yourself away from the home itself – the private swimming pool is especially inviting on a hot day, as is the promise of a charcuterie board served with Italian wine and cheese at the outdoor table in the late afternoon. Venture further afield and you can find yourself in nearby Monforte d'Alba, a gorgeous village where you can try the local Barolo wine.

• Your host can help arrange a variety of extra services during your stay, including massages and beauty treatments, wine tours, laundry and dry cleaning, fridge fills, restaurant reservations, private chefs, airport transfers, and car hire.

• If you’re travelling with children, your host can organise babysitting services – alternatively, a live-in nanny can be arranged at a cost of £475-£670 per week.