City Breaks

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

An exquisitely restored 1850s townhouse, steeped in history, with a sweet garden and within walking distance of the historic centre of Porto

A light, bright Georgian townhouse in a residential street directly opposite the lovely Lido and restaurant, near Clifton Village

A comfy home from home in a peaceful street with charming hosts and much to entertain on the doorstep and beyond

Three immaculate rooms in a 17th-century building; step out onto winding streets lined with trattorias, boutiques, fountains and monuments

It's worth the schlep up the hill to get to this calm oasis of a B&B with homemade crêpes at breakfast and a huge glass veranda with views

Small and elegant family-run hotel with airy bedrooms, plenty of private spaces and a bus to take you to the centre of bustling Avignon

A B&B full of personality in Le Marais with beautiful old bedrooms and a tranquil courtyard. Run by charming, informative Jean-Luc

A 15th-century Venetian palazzo, lovingly restored with stylish rooms overlooking the Grand Canal and a designer's insight into the city

Great for comfort, beauty, character and home baking. Borrow vintage bikes to explore Cambridge: Christine knows it inside out

Peace and ancient beauty in the heart of Chartres, tranquil suites with an exquisite rose garden to wander round

An elegant hotel in the quiet side of town with stylish rooms, lovely food and a courtyard garden for cocktails before dinner

Get to know Lisbon with ease from this generous and comfortable townhouse hotel bang in the middle of the city centre

A superb palazzo in beautiful old Florence with 13 design rooms, a cocktail menu and breakfast in your room. Arty, stylish and near the Duomo

Wander the city, discover islands, visit Vesuvius, eat in lively restaurants, savour the street food of Naples

Luxuriate in style at this central Lecce palazzo with gorgeous rooms, delicious breakfasts (lunch & dinner by arrangement). Walk everywhere

An elegant hotel that feels like a well-kept secret, with charming staff, understated rooms and great restaurants a short walk away

Two studio-style apartments filled with art and sculptures inside a beautiful 18th-century orangery, minutes from magnificent Versailles