Retreat to a classically styled, elegant apartment for four - private and peaceful - in a characterful, super-central area of Rome

A bright, light newly built annexe flat adjoining a farmhouse and sitting on a hill looking out over a lake and fields beyond to the village

'Tout confort' in the heart of Reims, 2 steps from the cathedral. Lofty ceilings, marble fireplaces, polished floorboards, spa & sauna

Up a narrow lane this dreamy pub with rooms has views to the South Downs. Stay for supper, let the kids run free in the garden playground

A gorgeous barn conversion in the heart of the High Weald with superb walking, only five miles from Tunbridge Wells

Families can unwind at this lovely old higgledy-piggledy farmhouse in typical southern Algarve style, with a big pool and lush greenery

Once a coach house, now a split-level place to stay – you can walk to the river and it's just a short hop to central London

An 18th-century stone cottage sitting in the glorious Yorkshire Dales. Nature-lovers and walkers will be well pleased and so will their dog

Lovely views from this converted farmhouse in peaceful Lot countryside, with terrace, sheltered pool and nine acres of grounds to explore

Elegance and ease mark this gentle group of Loire-Valley buildings, with soft-textured interiors and the owners’ fine hospitality and food

An 18th-century watermill with millrace and pond, now a smart B&B with a swimming pool and pretty gardens, run by charming English hosts

A light larch-clad space for lovers, or a retreat for walkers and writers in pretty Orford, once a medieval sea port but now on the river

Set loose your inner castaway on your very own island with enthralling views and much wildlife a short boat ride from Skye

Gloriously green rural self-catering apartments with pool and lovely, friendly owners

Be warmly welcomed by your knowledgeable hosts at this eco-conscious lodge for four in the Dordogne. Immerse yourself in all things wine

Deep in Burgundy's wine country, an elegant maison de maître sits in acres of gloriously private parkland

A charming nook for two in pretty Barrington village with a foodie pub mere steps away and Somerset at your feet

A beautiful little collection of trulli near the Valle d’Itria – restored with flair and with gardens, woods and pool