Help yourself to the farm’s strawberries and peaches, hop in the car to Colares, laze on the lovely terraces, gaze at the view!

Just the spot for a stylish French break - come by ferry, forget the car, eat fab meals and relax in easy, inspirational surroundings

Big house in peaceful lush oasis among the bananas, vines and aloe vera, a 20-minute walk down into Funchal

A super stylish barn conversion with roaring wood-burner. You’re tucked in a quiet corner with lush gardens, woods to wander, a pond to row

In pure Herefordshire countryside, a medieval timbered house in a peaceful hamlet. Anita grows veg for delicious 3-course dinners

Foodie B&B with a delightful owner tucked away in the sleepy centre of a medieval village with good shops and restaurants

Stylishly interior designed, with elegant garden and pool. The perfect retreat after a day at the beach or visiting the ruins at Empuriès

Central Sintra airy apartment - leafy street, minutes from local food market, popular tascas and a tram that takes you to the beach

Victorian rectory with fresh, sunny bedrooms and garden views. Home-laid eggs for breakfast, lovely old garden and meadow to explore

Central Lisbon with panoramic views over the city. Easy atmosphere, richly decorated romantic rooms, cosy bar, wonderfully friendly staff

A spoiling country escape to one of Hampshire’s oldest houses with a welcoming whisky and home-grown breakfasts

Thatched crofter’s cottage with comfortable, peaceful bedrooms. Tea and cake on arrival, walks up Bredon Hill and the Cotswolds to explore

Delightful surprises await guests at this striking palace - an enchanting internal garden, a frescoed interior, superb food. A real gem

Art, books, big city garden and friendly hosts in a family home. Close to the underground, cafés, delis, museums, theatres and university

Spoiling, stylish apartments scattered around a tiny Tuscan hamlet. Foodies and culture vultures will be in heaven

Atmospheric manor with heaps of history, sumptuous bedrooms, a cornucopia of quirky finds, an open-hearted host – it’s a treat to stay here

A relaxing country house with graceful interiors, a panelled dining room, a wood-burner in the bar and great views from the sitting room

Funky candle lanterns for bedrooms, balcony and terrace at this eco-serene bolthole in Modica's historic heart. Beaches are 20 minutes away