A comfortably stylish renovation of a 19th-century farmhouse, perfect for big groups & multi-generation families to reconnect in rural peace

Artistic souls will like it here, and those who enjoy shared meals & getting to know other people in dramatic countryside; Arezzo is 40 km

An attractive, sympathetic barn conversion, full of light, pleasingly uncluttered and hidden down a lane in stunningly beautiful countryside

Come for the utter peace and quiet in this cosy cottage with amazing views and private walks to explore on the Bodnant Estate

A large tranquil apartment with garden and pool surrounded by Tuscan countryside, just over half an hour's drive from Siena

Great design along with much comfort and warmth an hour from Inverness airport, but a world away from the city and with stunning views

Spacious house with a big garden, a swimming pool and all home comforts; the beach and good restaurants are less than 10 minutes away

Like staying in a family home, only with Henri III furniture and rolling green views. Energetic hosts cook, farm, hunt, chat over champagne

Refined B&B in a pretty forest setting just north of the French Basque country, with a lovely garden, a swimming pool and delicious food

Big house with bags of character and easy access to beaches, cafés and cobbled streets, coastal paths and hidden coves

On the outskirts of Marazion, this timber clad house perched above the sea is a super pad for romantic couples

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

One of England's oldest coaching inns, full of history and wonky floors, on a Surrey market town's high street

Such lovely views from this light-filled flat, built in the 19th century – curl up with a book and gaze out to sea

Inside, a grand cathedral ceiling, outside, wisteria-covered terrace and pretty pool. Atlantic sands, Cognac and La Rochelle are in reach

A soothing, deeply romantic bolthole with simple interiors and its own little private garden, next to a winery and surrounded by vineyards

The North York Moors National Park is on the doorstep of this friendly B&B with glorious views, generous breakfasts and kind hosts

From the delicious scented garden with its limestone pool to the cool rooms with perfect linen, this is a place for a special occasion