The scandi architect

A lovely, leafy setting on a cobbled street for this peaceful retreat just off the high street in lively Stockbridge

A rarity, a smart little eco-hotel in the middle of Palermo with a roof terrace – a nifty base for exploring the delights of the city

Sleek modern interiors now grace this ancient building with architectural joys, a courtyard garden and rooftop terrace with views

A 15th-century courtyard hides a petite, chic apartment where contemporary mixes with noble age to stunning effect. Live like the locals

A 200-year old townhouse on a charming cobbled street with stunning views from the terraces over rooftop Olhão and down to the sea

A real Roman treat of a place - step straight out into a colourful thrub of twisting streets, trattorie, boutiques, fountains, monuments

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

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

Tranquil apartment in an art nouveau building near the historic centre, with congenial hosts, spa-like bathrooms and breakfast in your room

A peaceful, very stylish bolthole for 2 on the doorstep of glorious Holyrood Park, with Edinburgh’s sights a stroll away

Spacious rooms and a cosy apartment a stone’s throw from Avignon’s historic sights. Retire to the heated pool after a busy day sightseeing

A very special design-led garden apartment on the ground floor of an elegant 1835 house on one of the prettiest crescents in the city

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

Stylish apartment overlooking a vibrant market in the old city, with restaurants and historic attractions in easy walking distance