An enchanting escape immersed in nature yet only 40 minutes by train into the Eternal City for art and history-filled days

Style, comfort and tranquillity combine in a lovely B&B near Bergerac. Sleep in elegant four-poster beds, breakfast on the sunny terrace…

Enjoy southern life in a charming palazzo in Trapani. Come for coastal drives and baroque basilica, hand-twirled pasta and fresh calamari

A lovely old traditional mas, built around a courtyard with lots of outdoor space and rambling gardens for happy gatherings, and sunny days

A serene restaurant-hotel on Chesil beach, with a perfect view of the big blue sea. How restorative can a hotel be?

A light, bright, art-filled space with private garden on a quiet residential street just a short walk from shops, markets and good food

An attractive converted stable with covered veranda, private garden and views over rolling countryside, minutes from the coast

Smart cottage perched on a hill above Broadway with a music room and a hot tub in the pretty Cotswolds

A lovely old stone house with a covered veranda and sparkling pool in a small hilltop hamlet overlooking a lush forested valley

Orchards and ducks, open fires, deep comfort in glorious Wiltshire countryside. Courtyard bedrooms and lovely big kitchen too

Everything is on the doorstep and you'll find much comfort at these smart self-catering apartments in the heart of the city

Proper village pub with much-praised food and cosy rooms; country walks lead from the door and Oxford is half an hour away

Fall in love with this riverside village, lost in a valley in lower Normandy, and this sunny house for couples or families

Inviting, inspiring, and perfect for 4. Off the beaten track in little-known ‘Swiss Tuscany’ is a treat for foodies and walkers

Inspiring art-filled Menorcan townhouse in Mahón’s old quarter; explore the city, cycle or hike the island’s gorges and feast on seafood

Rustic farmhouse with lovely gardens, a swimming pool and superb views over the Pyrenees – the sunrises are amazing

Come for huge skies, birds and wildlife, rare flora and fauna, precious pingo ponds and a comforting retreat from the hectic whirl

Beautifully connected, engagingly old-fashioned London pad, with a garden. Head out for Vauxhall Park, the Tate, Westminster...