Island holidays

The high life at this smart winery. Cellar tours, infinity pool, and beach nearby, couples seeking privacy will love the whole experience

A Slow holiday in Sardinia: homemade wines, gorgeous garden, rustic suite, sumptuous breakfasts... hike among cork oaks, snooze in a hammock

Achingly trendy, a design-lover's dream with infinity pool, wine on the terrace, pampering spa and a sunny bay at your feet – stunning

For the fit and adventurous - a bathing jetty, a beach, a restaurant/bar and private patios facing the sea. Take the sea taxi to Funchal

Quirky lights and vintage 60s pieces add character to an immaculate home bathed in light and serenity – launch pad for stylish temptations

Smart bedrooms with Bauhaus furniture, a saltwater pool, and scrummy breakfasts taken at your leisure. Family-run and delightfully friendly

Informal, rustic wing of the manor house. Sleep on a French rosewood bed, bathe in a roll top tub by candlelight, glass of wine in hand...

Modern villa with a rooftop terrace on an exclusive residential estate, surrounded by lush vegetation and only minutes from the beach

In wild Jura, surrounded by fields and heather-covered hills, a secluded farmhouse with cosy rooms and sublime views of Small Isles Bay

Step through a door in an old wooden gate to discover a courtyard garden on the edge of town close to golden sands

Eco swimming pool, solar panels, a farmhouse with funky yurts and finca casitas with open-air kitchens, two mins from white sandy beach

Secluded villa with a swimming pool surrounded by citrus groves and olive trees; the temples of Selinunte and the coast are nearby

Pop into the village pub, curl up by the wood-burner, bliss out in the secret garden with swing, picnic table and shimmering sea view

Explore the coastal paths on foot or by bike, or simply sunbathe next to the pool... Leafy gardens, comfortable rooms and excellent dinners

Superb house in central Cowes with generous spaces, high-modern interior, a warm timber-clad atmosphere. For lovers of sea, sail and beach

Refined rooms in a boutique hotel close to the Île d'Oléron’s sandy beaches. Feast on regional specialities, explore the island on bike…

Rustic rooms on a working farm in Ragusa province, the land of Baroque and chocolate – come for family recipes and soul-stirring scenery

A graceful house for B&B or self-catering, with a very pretty pool and a restaurant on-site. Hospitality and sheer rustic-chic...