Argentario Golf & Wellness Resort

A contrast to many of Tuscany’s more traditional properties, the Argentario is a low-rise design hotel, literally built into the hillside in the heart of the unspoilt Maremma region.

A haven for sports lovers, the golf course is arguably Italy’s most beautiful, but tennis, horse-riding and five-a-side football are also on offer, while the concierge can arrange off-site activities, including sailing trips, watersports and transfers to a nearby beach club.

Beyond the soaring, space-age lobby are four classes of room, ranging from minimalist to modish safari-style, complete with freestanding stone tubs.

There’s a Bond villain-style vibe to this place for sure, so long as that villain enjoyed golf, wellness and good food.