Between mountains and coast: come for peace and serenity at this small hotel framed by fragrant gardens and the mighty Sierra Nevada peaks

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

Three family friendly cottages on this gorgeous eco farm with private gardens and organised outdoor activities if you like joining in

A very tastefully restored old stone stable on a gloriously rural estate with woodland gardens, lake and a deer park

Experience outstanding hospitality at this aristocratic palazzo with a Michelin-rated restaurant downstairs and seven unique bedrooms above

This warm and friendly little hotel is on a mission - to give you really good food, excellent wine and a very comfortable night's sleep

A gorgeous house, beautifully refurbished in contemporary style, with chic interiors and a swimming pool in a sublime English garden

Immerse yourself in nature, wildlife, sustainability and slow food high up on the edge of a National Park

Comfortable home with wood fires, gracious bedrooms and convivial living rooms. The drive is full of blossom and daffodils in spring

An elegant French château brimming with antiques and surrounded by landscaped lawns. Enjoy convivial dinners with the perfect host

Exceptional generosity reigns at this complex of 5 excellent, colourful holiday apartments, with pool and meals, on the Sorrento Peninsula

A beautifully restored annexe in a picturesque village in the heart of Suffolk. Take a camera - it's seriously picture-perfect around here

A fine country manor house on the edge of a village, peacefully surrounded by gardens and trees, and close to the D-Day landing beaches

Shady spots in the garden, a pool overlooked by tall palms, a bar nook stocked with drinks and a new spa in the Serra do Açor

Superb architecture & design reflect the industrial past, present and future in this cutting-edge pod for 2 - a Sawday's Community Champion

In the heart of a starlight reserve in a protected natural park, three authentic cottages with walks from the door for immersion in nature

Historic village inn with wonderful cooking and a Provençal-style courtyard garden; drive to the Jurassic Coast in half an hour