A beautiful little collection of trulli near the Valle d’Itria – restored with flair and with gardens, woods and pool

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

Characterful and family-friendly apartments on this lovely wine-country estate: great hosts, glorious grounds and pool, home-grown food

An 18th-century townhouse on a quiet Arles street with a traditional feel and kind hosts - you'll be the only guests at this Provençal home

Settle in, relax, enjoy the local food - walk the dramatically beautiful coast path, explore rich West Wales from this handsome old house

Elegant Italian style in a sensitively-restored villa with sweeping views over rolling hills and forests

Gorgeous off-grid suites invite you to slow down surrounded by nature with long views and good food

A light larch-clad space for lovers, or a retreat for walkers and writers in pretty Orford, once a medieval sea port but now on the river

Cosy apartment for two in a cluster of farm buildings near Hawkshead, surrounded by countryside and with a good pub a stroll away

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

The wow factor is set to eleven at this magnificent château steeped in French history and surrounded by acres of land (and a moat)

A smartly renovated village pub with rooms welcoming locals, visitors, families and dogs on a Staffordshire country estate

Friendly Maki and Clive's higgledy-piggledy home is a charming, special place. Rooms are cosy, Clive's cookery courses are fun and delicious

A pretty cottage by the sea, with uplifting views, restful bedrooms, the beach a short hop, gorgeous walks and lively Kinsale nearby

One of the loveliest houses in a very lovely village. Pretty rooms have parquet floors and white walls, the food is a delight

A well-equipped cottage with a big beautiful garden and murmuring brook. Come for peace, wildlife, a welcome cocktail, and grand walking

A bright, colourful lodge, part of an 18th-century abbey with a private garden, swimming pool, books, games and a cosy fire