Trullo Melograno & Trullo Noce, Puglia

These two stunning trulli set in the rolling hills, vineyards and olive groves of the Itria Valley have been  sympathetically and stylishly renovated by the Longs. They share a fabulous, huge pool, which is surrounded by dry  stone walls and the views from here are beautiful. You can book them individually, or, as they are close to one  another, you can take them together for a larger party of up to six.

Trullo Noce (sleeps 2): 03/04-10/04 £895 (per property) including a small hire-car

Trullo Melograno (sleeps 4): 03/04-10/04 £995 (per property) including a small hire-car

Nearest airports: Brindisi (45 mins) or Bari (1 hour). Flights from £185 per person.

Il Casale, Calabria

The main casale is an imposing, 19th century farmhouse, situated down a long track, in an elevated position,  amongst 7,000 olive trees, equal distance from the Ionian and Tyrrhenian Seas. There are just seven rooms in the  main house, and in the grounds, in a secluded spot, there’s a smaller version of the main farmhouse, which is the  Antica Casa self-catering house, with three bedrooms, for up to six. Run by the Gaetano family, you will receive  the warmest of Calabrian welcomes… and the food is fantastic – typical, authentic, Calabrian cuisine. Eat here  once and you’ll never want to leave!

Il Casale A 7-night stay over Easter B&B £348 per person; H/B £456 per person (book 7 nights for the price of 6)Antica Casa (sleeps up to 6): A 7-night stay over Easter £1,195 (per property) including a small hire-car

Nearest airport: Lamezia (30 mins) – flights from £285 per person.

Villa Sirio, Cilento National Park, South Campania

Right on the sea, with a sandy beach next door and within walking distance of the pretty town of Santa Maria di  Castellabate, this small, boutique hotel is the perfect getaway for couples. Saunter into the town for an  aperitivo and dine in the hotel’s restaurant, overlooking the sea. Go horse-riding, swimming and snorkelling, and  venture into the hills for walking and wildlife. The Villa Sirio is in a beautifully unspoilt and undiscovered  area of southern Italy, in the Cilento National Park.

Villa Sirio A 7-night stay over Easter B&B from £463 per person; H/B from £551 per person (book by 31/03 for a 10%  discount)

Nearest airport: Naples (1.5 hours) – flights from £185 per person.