Stunning Tuscan views over the Tiber valley from the gorgeous pool and gardens and very comfortable living spaces at this home-from-home

Flop in a hammock and be lulled by Mediterranean scents and breezes, relax in an ancient Trullo – come here for raw beauty not for frills

Plenty of uncluttered easy space both in and out by the private pool - children love the freedom - great wine, food, and cycling country

A cosy cottage on a farm down a long winding track, wonderfully rural with footpaths across fields or along the canal

A cosy, very comfortable stone cottage with fine views across the valley, just a couple of miles from the southern tip of Ullswater

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

Light, airy rooms for couples in an Asturian villa - home-baked breads, organic dinners and lovely country walks, 40 minutes from coast

A botanical beauty deep in the Loire Valley, this elegant house has history and heart in abundance

A handsome Grade II listed pub with rooms in the heart of one of England's best foodie towns

A large cob and stone Devon farmhouse in a sheltered dip near to Rosemoor and the coast, with valley views over the garden and pond

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

Enjoy convivial gatherings from this Georgian country house with acres of land, gardens and woodlands just a short hop from Durham

An authentic, charming and spacious home with garden, pool and lake, deep in the Dordogne valley and decorated with uncluttered elegance

In an leafy quarter of central Milan, 2 inviting apartments run by generous Jane. Perfect for families and romancers

Character and quirk in old and new design and furnishing – private terraces, a shared pool, great walking, cycling and wine-tasting

A stunner of a setting for this restored croft house with long views to a sparkling loch and a lively village nearby. Good beaches too

An 18th-century listed cottage in a pretty terrace with a private courtyard garden and pond, just a short walk from the high street