Premier cru vineyards at the door, an original wine cellar for tastings, and a heated pool with vineyard views

An unbelievably stunning setting for this renovated 15th-century villa with garden on a hillside overlooking the famed Florence skyline

A cosy and relaxing village inn in the heart of the unspoilt Ebble Valley (wonderful for walkers) with fresh bedrooms and excellent food

Unwind here in the rolling hills with the river bustling along, your own secluded garden and an unpretentious cottage full of character

Down a track with a delightfully remote feel but near to the coast and with good walking and cycling; views out to sea are awesome

Generous, convivial space for big gatherings. A fantastic pool, plenty of outdoor space, and fun and games to keep everyone entertained

A gorgeously tranquil place to escape to and fall in love with the Périgord's medieval villages, valleys, wines, markets and artisan farms

Delightful little antique-filled cottage with large walled garden and an allotment near Versailles. Gardeners will be happy

A truly special barn conversion, flooded with light and with its own decked outdoor space surrounded by bucolic countryside

Italian style marries Californian comfort, with views over hilltop towns, vineyards and the majestic Sibillini mountains beyond

Hike the Wild Boar Fells, get cosy at home with books, games and DVDs, and meet the farm’s hens, cows and sheep

A flamboyant place! You're in the heart of this charming market town, just a hop from the river and a stroll from pretty squares and bistros

Kate makes you feel at home the moment you enter her great big beloved house - full of books, guitars and a piano, antiques and huge spaces

Delightful B&B on a working farm, generous hosts welcome you with tea and homemade cake. Bring a piece of furniture and give it a facelift!

A townhouse with a walled garden by the church in a peaceful village where friendly Scottish owners feed and look after you well

Charming manor house B&B, packed with character, interest and history, sitting in extensive gardens and with elegant bedrooms

This is Somerset at its most quintessential: a thatched roofed, honey-coloured Hamstone cottage with a pretty courtyard garden; sleeps four

Two riverside properties with incredible views, for walkers, sailors, dogs... and self-caterers who aim to be spoiled rotten