Christmas & NYE 2019 - Europe

Traditional accommodation and organic food; handy for Bari but set peacefully in the countryside near Toritto, famed for its almonds.

B&B rooms, some with kitchenettes, in a lush garden setting with a river running behind; stroll to the town for restaurants and shops

An old farmhouse in a hilltop town deep in wine country, with a charming owner intent on ensuring you make the most of your stay

Your room overlooks the mill pond - a treat for all seasons in this historic village with its waterways and half-timbered buildings

Where to begin? Sequoias, sycamores and feeders for birds, wonderful Dutch bikes to borrow, delicious homemade yogurts and mirabelle jams…

Writers, celebrities and a First Lady count among previous guests at this opulent villa. Lavish interiors and divine food await...

Delightful, unpretentious, heart-warming B&B, close to the bustling centre of a historic Sicilian town. Laze on the lovely sands…

An inspirational setting and an enthusiastic welcome from your hosts and their young family - lose your heart to its baroque beauty

Elegant B&B tucked down a quiet alleyway close to St Mark’s Square, with friendly hosts and a rooftop offering spectacular views of the city

In a small town in Salento is a cool southern house of elegant simplicity, ideal for a large family, near to beaches & 45 minutes from Lecce

Genuine hosts, fabulous food, a swimming pool and a private speedboat for exploring the coast; a sandy beach is a ten-minute walk away

Set in huge grounds, a grand manor with an elegant décor, a cosy Wing with kilim rugs, a charming Pigeonnier with its own walled garden

A sweet cottage with fun décor and a saltwater pool. Not another house in sight in this gentle Quercy landscape; bustling Montcuq is close

French elegance meets English comfort in Paris by St Germain. Organic croissants, crisp duvets, an open fire... a favourite of many guests

Simple agriturismo with views of sea and mountain. Feast on authentic Sicilian cuisine, drive to the beach in Cefalù in 20 minutes

A paradise of peace, hospitality and blissful breakfasts. Anyone for artichoke frittata, mulberry tarts, warm breads, garden cherries...

Defy summer’s heat - in elegantly simple apartments in Tuscany's forested hills, with a great sun terrace and a gated pool

The perfect house and grounds for those who love real Provence - elegant, tranquil and charming, with views to the Alpilles