Unique, atmospheric and oh-so-luxurious: we love the look of the new Sassi di Matera hotel in Matera, Basilicata, southern Italy. Housed within a warren of 2,000-year-old caves - which are a Unesco World Heritage Site - the hotel has 18 beautifully decorated rooms, all with natural stone walls, open fireplaces and antique furniture, and there's even a spa. Citalia (0871 664 0253; citalia.com) offers three nights' half board from £589, including flights from Gatwick.
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