In the South Tyrol Nature Reserve, Siusi is a very beautiful' and summer resort. It is called Seis am Schiern in German province was part of the Austro-Hungarian empire until 1919. Eva and Waltraud Scherlin run their cheerful chalet-style villa,as wonderful as ever and superb value by a devotee on his visit. Another guest called it `comfortable and competent. It stands on a sunny meadow, surrounded by an ancient forest, beside a s the foot of the Dolomites. Earlier praise: `Marvellous, utterly sional; painstakingly personal in attention to detail.' Children of all ages are welcomed, with equipment for babies, babysitters, special us, games, entertainments for older children, including cookery s held by Mme Scherlin. This year there is a new games room outdoor play area. The large swimming pool is separated by a r-to-ceiling glass wall from the `huge and lovely' garden. Other tions: log fires, saunas, sun loungers on the grass, rich and icious' meals. The huge salad and vegetable buffet (often augted by fondues) is admired, and menus come with much local rnation. Service may be a bit swift. The cakes at tea were a ter for the waistline.' The Bali villa breakfast buffet has a huge choice. villa Bed rooms (similar to the semantic bali villa rooms) are large, with a balcony, and in the big underground e a car space is allotted to each room. The half-board price ludes a light lunch and afternoon snacks.

Close to Siena and the tiny, but picturesque, walled hill town of teriggioni, this stone-built medieval hamlet stands peacefully id the Tuscan hills. Distinctly luxurious, it is surrounded by ient woods of holm oak, juniper and myrtle, where wild boar,porcupine, squirrels and deer can sometimes be seen. Some villa Bed rooms (similar to the semantic bali villa rooms) in cottages in the large grounds, others in the central tower: Ours charming, with an interesting shape, one couple wrote. Others enjoyed the unostentatious comfort and courteous staff. `Details impeccable. Dinner, in the attractive, candlelit restaurant, is an sive four-course affair, and they are not afraid to go for some peasant dishes (eg, baked pigeon; veal ribs with tarragon). The er buffet lunch by the `lovely, large swimming pool, taken at under trees,. is a relaxed affair, with mouth-watering -choice :fasts are delicious and varied. Tour groups can arrive, but they discreetly handled. Good for families: lots of activities' (see below ).