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Casas Valleparaízo
Camacha, Madeira
From €88 p/n

Self-catering

9 places for 2 - 6
A bountiful setting, verdant with fruit trees and alive with birdsong. Cottage interiors are unfussy and spotless in country style
Callachally House
Isle of Mull, Argyll & Bute
From £110 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

3 rooms for 2
A charming timewarp of a house on Mull – books, curios, family antiques – where the food is delicious and the hill walking remarkable
The Stable at Buddle Place
Niton, Isle of Wight
From £84 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 6
Families and walkers will be happy at this unfussy seaside retreat with beaches down the road and coastal paths right by your door
The Long House Padmore
Whippingham, East Cowes, Isle of Wight
From £330 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 14
A stylish hideout for lovers of clever design, with plenty of space and light. A short drive from Cowes, beaches, boating and fun
Fianca l'Osso
Belvédere Campomoro, Corse du Sud
From €110 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

4 rooms for 2 - 4
This B&B is a superb base to explore the island's glittering bays, vibrant coastal cities, mountains, valleys and forests
Mangiabove Guesthouse
Marina Di Ragusa, Ragusa
From €110 p/n

Hotel

7 rooms for 2 - 4
A scented garden, delicious local delicacies and those coastal landscapes. This place is a sensory feast
Mungo’s Den
Isle of Skye
From £78 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 4
A friendly, quirky little bolthole, great for couples or small families after fresh air and big skies. Epic walks and long beaches await
Palazzo Colpace
Siracusa
From €200 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 4
A view-filled apartment in Ortigia, the heart of Siracusa. From the top terrace, immerse yourself in the blue of the Ionian Sea
North House
Cowes, Isle of Wight
From £145 p/n

Hotel

14 rooms for 2
Elegant townhouse hotel with wonderfully personal service and fabulous breakfasts – ten minutes from the fast ferry, and dogs are welcome
Can Verdera
Fornalutx, Mallorca
From €160 p/n

Hotel

11 rooms for 2 - 3
Converted village houses with iconic designer furnishings and bold modern art. Cascading garden terraces with pool and dreamy views too
Bed in Spa
Palermo
From €80 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

6 rooms for 2
Tranquil apartment in an art nouveau building near the historic centre, with congenial hosts, spa-like bathrooms and breakfast in your room
Villa Terra del Sole
Licata, Agrigento
From €400 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 12
Relax on the terrace, swim in the infinity pool, gaze out at the blue of the Med. The beach and historic sights are a short drive away
Hotel Jardí d’Arta
Artá, Mallorca
From €125 p/n

Hotel

13 rooms for 2 - 4
Couples and groups of friends love this luxurious little hotel for its glorious terraced garden and pool and fine contemporary design
Hillside
Ventnor, Isle of Wight
From £78 p/n

Hotel

14 rooms for 1 - 4
Stroll on the beach then return for a tasty Scandinavian-inspired supper before heading to your spotless bedroom. Bliss
Villa Zagara
Selinunte, Trapani
From €221 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 6
Secluded villa with a swimming pool surrounded by citrus groves and olive trees; the temples of Selinunte and the coast are nearby
Albergo Diffuso Antica Dimora del Gruccione
Santu Lussurgiu, Oristano
From €40 p/n

Hotel

15 rooms for 1 - 3
Share an authentic and unpretentious part of Sardinia with generous hosts. Stay in rooms set across three properties, enjoy memorable meals
The Crofter’s House
Portree, Isle of Skye
From £100 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 2
Classic crofter’s cottage with a minimalist chic makeover - soft colours, designer lighting - surrounded by peace; a romantic hideaway
Villa Gilda
Noto, Siracusa
From €343 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 6
Minimalist villa with a large garden, a pool and sea views; head out to explore the Sicilian Baroque town of Noto or the pretty coast