This is a superb base to explore the island's glittering bays, vibrant coastal cities, mountains, valleys and forests

Elegant, calm, charming B&B in a 12th-century house surrounded by fields, quiet country roads and vibrant little villages

Feel at ease in a lovely old townhouse filled with pictures and personality and including a separate loft apartment

In pretty Vernon, a peaceful and comfortably large townhouse with roses rambling around the door

A beautifully renovated apartment in a quiet street in central Bordeaux, with fine old features and all modernities. Ideal for couples

A cottage in a conservation village with logs in the burner, sloe gin on the table, and a good dining pub you can walk to

Come for a village feel, rural peace and boundless Portuguese countryside at this charming whitewashed home with a super terrace with views

Unadulterated elegance awaits at this gorgeous, ancient Tuscan house with large marble swimming pool, stunning gardens and dreamy views

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

A cosy bolthole near Paris's best museums, monuments and churches. A peaceful sleep and simple buffet breakfast set you up for sightseeing

A small, quirky country house hotel with lovely staff, pretty rooms and heavenly food served in a pillared dining room

Charming 15th-century farmhouse near Montrésor and Loches with immense lawns, orchards and a fabulous pool

A modern, beautifully refurbished inn set in smart gardens, overlooking the village pond and surrounded by Hampshire hills for grand walks

A surprisingly roomy interior for this pretty chocolate-box cottage in the middle of the village, just a ten-minute walk from Lulworth Cove

Inland Algarve, away from the crowds – this gorgeous house with pool and gardens is a haven for families and friends

Gorgeous old pile in five acres of blissful country between the Dales and the Lakes - it’s super relaxed and perfect for everybody

A grand yet very homely place with tasty home cooking and 200 acres to explore. Play golf, sail, cycle – wonderfully informal

Peaceful B&B above Sorrento with a splendid garden and incredible views from the terrace. Walk to restaurants, explore the Amalfi Coast