A sumptuous spot with luxurious touches at every turn in beautiful Moneglia - far removed from its monastic roots. Opulent and romantic

A row of old brick stables now craftily converted into a light-filled and very peaceful place to stay with a garden room and gorgeous views

A very pretty old converted cart shed at the end of a track on an organic farm, surrounded by wildlife, birds and animals in the fields

Step through a door in an old wooden gate to discover a courtyard garden on the edge of town close to golden sands

Beauty, charm and tranquillity an hour from Florence, on a bio-sensitive farm known for Chianina cattle and white truffles

Attractive country barn - great for two families sharing, for river trips, for playing in the pool, for running free

A magical family house with its toes in the water, a beach either side and Padstow’s pretty harbour and restaurants down the road

A mix of bold colours, modern art and vintage finds give this classic French mansion bags of personality

Cosy hideaway for two surrounded by woods and wildflower meadows. Stroll to shops and pubs, explore historic Border towns or the coast

Take a suite with champagne, strawberries and a tower, swim in the saltwater pool, eat a Castilian cocido - unwind in rural peace!

Immersed in vines and valleys, a glorious Girondine villa in which to gather close to Saint-Émilion – come together, walk, read, reconnect

Two lovely old cottages, part of the 1700 stable block on the St Giles estate, with 5,000 acres to roam, for walkers and peace seekers

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

In a small town in Salento is a cool southern house of elegant simplicity, ideal for a large family, near to beaches & 45 minutes from Lecce

The original Gatehouse for The Rothschild Estate, with elegant rooms, inspiring views and a large private garden with a Shepherd's Hut

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 large cob and stone Devon farmhouse in a sheltered dip near to Rosemoor and the coast, with valley views over the garden and pond

Take the road less travelled as you climb into the Welsh hills to discover this lovely 16th-century farmhouse full of family history