Lakes and Mountains

Contemporary villa with bright interiors, a hot tub in the garden and lovely views of Lake Maggiore and the Swiss Alps

2 super family apartments in the unspoilt Serre Chevalier valley, with a private chef if you’d like one, and delightful Pippa to welcome you

Light-filled chalet in a small hamlet just outside the resort of Châtel. Feast on superb breakfasts before heading out to explore the Portes du Soleil

High in Ávila's unspoilt nature is this stylish, eco-brilliant family hotel: mountains, massages, pool, organic dinners...a special escape

Relaxed country house on a hill overlooking Lake Trasimeno, with no other properties within earshot and a wonderfully secluded feel

Bedrooms have an air of colonial elegance and the garden is a semi-tropical paradise. Hire bikes, go pony trekking or visit nearby Llanes

Near pretty Aberfeldy this is the perfect retreat for foodies, walkers, whisky drinkers: Edradour, Scotland's smallest distillery, is close

Charming B&B with lovely hosts, beautiful food, and hiking and cycling routes galore – plus balloon rides over stunning volcanic scenery

A luxurious yet comfy retreat. Spend days exploring the National Park and evenings around the fire. In nature yet just 30 mins from Granada

Come to this delightful house, a marriage of old stones and modern furniture, for pure remote air, great outdoor sports and fine dining

Unwind in a lovely garden shaded by olive trees, explore mountain villages, beaches of the Costa Tropical and the stunning Alhambra

Deep comfort awaits behind the big rustic doors of this old chalet… 300m to the lifts, a peaceful spot in charming little Sixt

A stylish mountain chalet under the watchful gaze of Mont Blanc, with a private chef, hot tub and sauna

Cosy B&B with a rooftop terrace and plunge pool in a quaint hamlet. Enjoy home-cooked meals, hike nearby mountains or visit the coast

A dramatic house with stylish interiors – designed to bring the outdoors in so you feel wrapped in nature. Great for families or friends

‘Pinch me’ views over Lake Como, your own private beach, Varenna on your doorstep… these chic apartments are in an idyllic spot

Urban rusticity, mountain chic - hidden in a hamlet and close to the slopes at Val d'Isère and Tignes. Ask your host for some off-piste tips

An old farmhouse beautifully transformed into a stylish spot for superb catered chalet holidays, exploring the Portes du Soleil ski area