A little piece of Eden in Italy. Il Carrubo is at once blissfully quiet, and an easy walk to restaurants, sights, hiking and shops. Special mentions to the gardens and the endless views beyond them (both are stunning), the attentive but light-touch service and the breakfasts (fresh, homemade and varied). It’s rare to find a place to stay that has thought of everything and executed each of those things perfectly, but still warmly welcomes you as though you’re their first guest.