While the Lunigiana is pretty rural, and prices often unusually low, there comes a time when you think, "perhaps I shall splurge, and look down upon the peasants and their selfie sticks."

Well, I have a suggestion for you. Castello di Pontebosio Luxury Resort is a 17th century manor, and has been recently restored to fulfill all your regal fantasies. There's a restaurant, a Spa center, rooms and apartments.

The castle sits on the Torrente Tavarone, a seasonal drainage with a new bridge that takes you into the village.