Your own wing of a Grade II-listed hall and estate next to a nature reserve, with lovely walks and good restaurants on your doorstep

A sleek, minimalist Scandi pad for two, one of five properties created out of ancient buildings on a 3,000 acre working hill sheep farm

In an outstanding area for lovers of food and wine, here are 3 beautiful boltholes in the Alto Douro, the oldest wine region in the world

Come to be doused in nature, tradition and rare Vino Santo at this soulful retreat, girded by orchards between the Dolomites and Lake Garda

A peaceful old ivy-clad mill with a beautiful terrace overlooking the water, sculpture-filled gardens, comfortable bedrooms and hearty food

An oh-so-special B&B in Palermo's ancient heart. This city at the edge of Europe, with its Arab-Norman-Byzantine heritage, is fascinating

You’re wrapped in parkland here and close to the coast, gardens and war memorials. A treat of a stop-over for foodies

Comfortable Clifton home a hop from shops, restaurants, harbour ferry and the heart of Bristol. With easy-going hosts and great breakfasts

Play boules in the garden, swim in the natural pool and enjoy Monica’s wonderful cooking served with local wines at this village farmhouse

For families and friends, foodies, surfers and lovers of southern Spain’s historic, vibrant Costa de la Luz

Lovely owners have created this quirky space on their farm; side-by-side al fresco baths make it romantic for two

A very pretty old coach house in a south London garden – perfect for a couple or a family. Friendly owners live across the courtyard

A warm retreat in a charming Sussex backwater, with a changing menu of fabulous food, and well-furbished bedrooms upstairs

An immaculate restoration, a peaceful green setting, a lovely serene bedroom, and historic Holt a stroll away…  all set for a romantic stay!

A highly unusual place to stay, with modern, clean lines, built around an ancient chapel with 15th-century roots in the old Jewish quarter

Choose one of six uncluttered, beautiful spaces within this elegant Georgian coach house on the Denton estate, for restorative country stays

Eight miles from York, near Moors and coast, this smart historic home is just the ticket for families and small groups of friends

This grand house on the river Derwent oozes old-fashioned comfort – find traditional bedrooms, delicious food and an open fire