Great taste – in decor and food – and a delicious heated pool. Views swoop over field and valley; trails, villages, wineries tempt

The beautiful Amalfi coast is the sublime setting for these two suites with a shared courtyard, citrus trees and stunning coastal views

Elegant historic house set in acres of grounds transports you to a bygone belle époque (with all mod cons)

Sleek, smart apartments on the first floor of a 19th-century building in Verona's most fashionable residential/commercial neighbourhood

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

A newly built house facing the sea and surrounded by acres of land – perfect for swimmers, sailors, nature lovers and peace seekers

Peace, space and sophisticated living at a serene villa-apartment in the hills above Cannes

You get the best of all worlds here. Delicious beds, Provençal soaps, vineyard views, fresh croissants a stroll away…

Drink a toast to your good fortune as you gaze across to Elba from a vast free-standing bath. You breakfast on the view-filled terrace

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

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

Find beauty and tranquillity on this historic Dordogne estate for up to fourteen - plus a feast of designer colour and a fine pool to share

A lovely little bolthole to return to after days out exploring pretty Cotswold villages and walking in an AONB straight from the door

Winter fires, a summer pool, and gorgeous food all year round... Live slow in the hills of

Close to Hexham's centre, a quietly charismatic Victorian home with fresh flowers, homemade bread, sunny courtyard and a friendly little dog

A country idyll in the hills. Only 15 mins from Faro, but all is peaceful: dip in the pool, sip a cocktail in the shade, book in for dinner

A real treat to stay in this elegant 18th-century house with pampering bedrooms, gorgeous home-cooked food and stunning gardens with pool

An airy, art-filled house for groups of family or friends, with plenty of space, a secluded courtyard and pool near the beach