Rural tourism is the order of the day and is one of the options most chosen by a lot of travelers who want to get away from the madding crowd during their holidays, being in contact with nature but also staying comfortably in rural houses that offer all kinds of services. In Spain it is one of the countries where there are better facilities, but there is another European country that has nothing to envy ours and that has truly spectacular facilities.
It is Italy , a country in which rural tourism has increased a lot in recent years, which is why there is a great offer with very high quality. Here are some of the best country houses in Italy :
– Casa del Grivò, Friuli-Venezia Giulia : An ideal place if you go with children as they have their own open spaces, including a pool that adults can also use. Animals are also allowed. All rooms have a fantastic terrace and you can take a walk to a nearby river for a family picnic day. The food they offer is totally homemade and cooked by the owner, Paola. 
– La Piana dei Castagni, Emilia Romagna : It is a small but very cute house in the style of the Hansel and Gretel story, which is isolated between cherry and chestnut trees. The rooms are in light colors and there are several paintings decorating the wall. The owner lives 10 minutes away and goes every morning to prepare a fantastic breakfast, in addition to helping you prepare all kinds of routes in the area.
– Le Cinciallegre, Umbria : A fantastic house that long ago was part of a small village. It has a cozy living room with a wood stove and plenty of armchairs. It is decorated in a rustic style and in the rooms you have a bathroom and a terrace. It is in a very quiet area overlooking the valley and surrounded by forest.
– Contrada Durano, Le Marche : It is a farm that is on the side of a hill and that at the end of the 18th century served as a refuge for the monks. The rooms are somewhat small but the common areas such as the bar or the lounge are very spacious. Every night they offer dinners made with organic products from the area and they make their own wine. You can take some great walks through the nearby wild fields.