On the left is the entrance to an actual villa in Tuscany – technically Chianti country, a provincial region in itself – with a bona fide Tuscan out the front. The landscape on the right is the view from the back of the house.

This blessed place was my accommodation last week. Apart from the sunshine, hospitality and regional delights of a Tuscan holiday, I must confess that being away from a computer for almost five whole days was one of the most delightful aspects of this retreat.