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

Elegant house with sprawling gardens and space for family and friends, within walking distance of the coast

Historic buildings by a turreted manor house, beautifully renovated to welcome large parties with grounds to roam and dreamy river views

Two lovely places to stay down by the shore of Clew Bay for much peace, space and modern comforts in a magical watery world

A magical medieval castello, gloriously gothic with tower, moat and ghost, fit for a Shakespearian play.

A natural idyll made even better by friendly owners. Bask in the mountain views, explore astonishing Asturias, settle into the slow pace

Immaculate bedrooms, a rustic bar... but there’s more to this place than cool design. The service is superb and the food is lovely

Pops of colour and neon signs bring fun to this smart and warm family home near Brancaster beach

A converted coach house and stables, now one long cottage with much space, a country house feel and your own walled garden

Sweet Grade II listed fisherman's terrace cottage for 4 (+ 1) close to the centre of bustling St Ives; a place to escape to year-round

An incredible living museum, dedicated to the history of Sicily and the arts. Stay in the main house or in a cottage in the fecund garden

Sweet, peaceful cottage tucked into a quiet lane and within popping distance to all of Ludlow's historical and culinary delights

Wrapped in fields and woods, this big traditional house has crisply furnished interiors and plenty of gadgets. Terraced gardens and pool too

Breakfast on homemade ricotta, bask on a cool white lounger, swim in the cove below. We love this young, friendly, rustic B&B

Wake to ocean views, breakfast overlooking the sea and a beach stroll in the afternoon from this smart lodge on the Dunskey Estate

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

In a quaint village with a bakery, brasserie and shops, a handsome gîte with a wonderful pool and fashion museum