Giardini Penelope, Italy

• Secluded sanctuary: Immersed in the verdant hills of the Castelli Romani, Giardini Penelope is an oasis of calm where nature and water are the paths to ultimate peace. Spend blissful days at the private wellness club, where you’ll find elm gardens, saltwater lagoon pools, olive groves and restful terraces dotted with sunbeds scattered across 8000 sqm. Stroll by the koi pond or through the rose garden, take a dip in the whirlpool, or simply stretch out in the solarium and soak up this serene atmosphere.

• Rustic repose: Countryside meets modernity in the 18th century farmhouse at the heart of the resort, where colourful vintage wallpaper and exposed brick sit alongside brushed gold fittings and stylish furnishings. Guest rooms continue this harmony with muted earth tones and dark wood, plus all the mod-cons you’ll need for an ultra-comfortable stay.

• Nourish the soul: Taste the care and dedication that goes into food at Giardini Penelope, starting with a hearty breakfast. Produce is carefully selected, some of it straight from the hotel’s own gardens. For evening meals, a generous handful of authentic Italian restaurants are within walking distance of the hotel. You could also opt for an exquisite dinner at the hotel's partner restaurant La Botte di Ferro in nearby Grottaferrata, serving innovative sushi and seafood dishes made with the finest locally-sourced ingredients.

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.