Cosy and romantic

A stroll from Bath Spa train station this stylish city centre hotel will make foodies, shoppers and culture-seekers very happy

Elegance and ease mark this gentle group of Loire-Valley buildings, with soft-textured interiors and the owners’ fine hospitality and food

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

Friendly, humorous hosts give you colourful bedrooms with gorgeous linen and generous Aga-cooked breakfasts with homemade bread and muesli

Two-storey wing of an aristocratic palazzo next to Modica’s Sicilian Baroque cathedral, with sweeping city views and a concierge

Step back in time at this wonderfully authentic château, loved deeply by its owners - 25km from Beaune and the Route des Grands Crus

Rustic, relaxing, comfortable and fun with pool and play area, river beaches, great hosts, peaceful countryside, an hour from Porto

Ultra-green credentials combine with sheer luxury, and valley views to Fowey. Stroll there down the hill (or owner Colin can drive you!)

Stroll the tiny cobblestone streets; join the locals at the village bar; hire a guide to show you Abruzzo’s stunning national park

A stylish cottage for two in a cluster of renovated farm buildings: set out for country walks, hire bikes, swim in the river

Small boutique hotel in a natural park, with a swimming pool and amazing meals – explore the park or drive five minutes for authentic tapas

Luscious Loire valley on the doorstep of this comfortable country-house hotel with a friendly feel, big comfy bedrooms and formal gardens

Great to hide away peacefully here - linger over breakfasts brought to your door, plunge in the pool, pedal off into the countryside

A gorgeous house, beautifully refurbished in contemporary style, with chic interiors and a swimming pool in a sublime English garden

The real Deal: cool interiors, a relaxed feel & good food in this creative corner of town, minutes from the sea. The perfect weekend escape

Stylish villa with a large swimming pool and panoramic views of open countryside, yet in easy reach of restaurants, museums and the coast

A stylishly converted hillside folly in its own wildflower meadow. Romantic and secluded, but with the best of Veneto within easy reach.

Immerse yourself in nature, wildlife, sustainability and slow food high up on the edge of a National Park