Where to book in 2022

Two beautiful apartments (or one special house for eight) in the grounds of Courances - one of France's finest private châteaux with gardens

Outside festival season, the book capital of the UK remains a reader's haven. And this former-pub conversion is a perfect place to stay...

A Victorian gatehouse with a pretty, west-facing garden surrounded by 28 acres of woodland and spring fed ponds, near Presteigne

An elegant townhouse for friends or families on a lively piazza a short stroll from the sea: live like a local in pretty Monopoli

An immaculately restored old inn with generous bedrooms, great food, ale and wine. Locals love it as much as those who make it a destination

The privacy of a big terraced garden, a small decked pool and attractive, clutter-free rooms - close to harbour town bustle and restaurants

A smartly-refurbished old coaching inn sitting by the river and run with an emphasis on fair trade, sustainability and excellent local food

Atmospheric 16th-century castle near the archaeological site of Kilmartin Glen, with friendly hosts and unspoiled scenery

A pretty cottage set in gardens on the Honeybridge Estate with views to the South Downs - a special escape for groups and families

A serene apartment for 2 in the old fisherman's quarter in Olhão, close to amazing beaches. A special place for nature lovers and foodies

An immaculate minimalist house perched on a hillside with a saltwater pool, the sea below and stunning views from every window

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

A cleverly-designed space, rural but not remote, with a cracking view looming above you across the valley to the south

Come for a traffic-free medieval hamlet in sleepy Maremma with easy-going hosts, a beautiful garden and views over the valley to the hills

Winter fires, a summer pool, and gorgeous food all year round... Live slow in the hills of "the new Tuscany": the peaceful, pastoral Marche

A gorgeous, restorative place high up in the clear air of the Serra da Estrela with its mountains, lakes and huge boulders

Get the full-English bucolic countryside experience at this boutique inn right in the heart of a quintessentially pretty Cotswold village

Do a bunk to the peaceful Tamar Valley and this comely Georgian farmhouse, with dry stone walls and wildflower meadows around the garden