A fabulous Belle Epoque château with much wow factor set in vast grounds with lawns and lakes, circled by a dense forest

A lovely eco barn - your home from home; come for walks on the North Yorks Moors, world class cycling and cosy evenings by the wood-burner

Portuguese elegance, artistic décor, breakfast on a fountain'd patio or by the fire: a treat. Step out to a kaleidoscope of Lisbon city life

A relaxed hilltop escape with good food, a pretty garden and fine views of the Dales and the river Wharfe – bring your dog too

For lovers of tranquillity and simple pleasures with a private pool, tennis court, stunning views and forty acres to explore

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

Towering 5 storeys above lively Palermo, a gracious B&B with sunlit rooms, lovely Sicilian hosts and breakfast in fine china on the terrace

An ivy-covered old mill, newly restored as an inn with a relaxed feel, acres of manicured grounds, comfortable bedrooms and great food

A deliciously rural stone house with charmingly simple rustic-chic interiors and saline pool - an hour from Perugia

A charming old cottage, steeped in history and in a stunning setting, close to the Coast Path and overlooking the bustling harbour at Fowey

A peaceful, romantic village escape for couples, plus a babe-in-arms, attached to the welcoming owners' home in the Scottish Borders

A botanical beauty deep in the Loire Valley, this elegant house has history and heart in abundance

A pleasing (not very little) place to stay in the heart of a wood within the unspoilt countryside of the South Downs National Park

This eco-friendly farmhouse in the hills of Fiesole is 10km from Florence. Good company, superb views of Tuscany, and food for the soul!

Deep in Calvados near vibrant Caen, a cider barn with stylish bedrooms, quirky objets, a bar in the salon. Charming hosts welcome families

An old bakehouse, part of a farm gifted to The National Trust for Jersey with a beautiful walled garden filled with wildflowers in spring

Glorious Elizabethan manor house lovingly furnished with exceptional art and antiques by its welcoming owners

An attractive converted stable with covered veranda, private garden and views over rolling countryside, minutes from the coast