This article appears on The Guardian.

Explore Italy’s most fertile and interesting regions at these atmospheric guesthouses where you’ll feast on fantastic local food and wine

Agriturismo Funghi e Fate, Emilia-Romagna

Whimsical drawings of fate, or sprites, adorning the walls aren’t the only reason this agriturismo has a touch of magic. Its lushly forested surroundings surpass any Under the Tuscan Sun fantasies and while the husband-and-wife team speaks minimal English, their sense of hospitality transcends language barriers. For nearly two decades, Giovanni and Cristina have been welcoming travellers with open arms – not to mention bountiful breakfasts of homemade tarts, cakes and jams from their organic fruit orchards.

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