La Posta Vecchia, Ladispoli, Rome, Italy
Fancy a real Roman holiday? You've come to the right place. Not only are you just 40 minutes from the Eternal City and brilliantly situated for exploring the area's wealth of ancient towns, but this Renaissance-style seaside estate-turned-hotel (and former home of American billionaire J. Paul Getty) also has bragging rights to a private beach, archaeological ruins, a private museum, 15 acres of parkland, an intimate health and beauty centre – where uniquely only one guest or couple is taken care of at any one time, and delectable culinary delights with a side of sensational Tyrrhenian sea views at The Cesar.