A real gem set back from the hustle and bustle but perfectly placed to explore the city's many charms

A relaxed country feel in this fine family villa. It has space and comfort for six with gardens, private pool, and tennis court

Victorian country house for 8-15 with gardens overlooking the Howgill Fells for happy reunions with family and friends

Blissful views to vineyards and mountains from this faithful reproduction of a 16th-century manor. Eat well, hike, bike, sauna and swim

Share an authentic and unpretentious part of Sardinia with generous hosts. Stay in rooms set across three properties, enjoy memorable meals

A little gem tucked on a rural Northumbrian estate with other cottages. The rugged coast and lovely Alnwick make for super day trips

A really friendly French family home, steeped in history and tradition with delicious home-grown food, a lovely garden and peaceful pool

A beautiful villa, a cabin, hut and a loft on the sunny side of the harbour and a stroll from the beach. Faultless finds!

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

The river's gentle flow sets the tone for a relaxing stay in this peaceful Loire estate: quiet rooms, sweet village, dinner with Madame

A lovely bolthole in remote North Yorkshire – follow stunning hill walks with a soak in the roll top bath, and a glass of bubbly

An elegant house with ancient roots and a shimmering pool – explore the Charente countryside, drive to lovely Angoulême

Rural Andalusian retreat with bags of boho style promises wide-open skies, mountain vistas and fabulous meals prepared by your host

A tranquil and tucked-away feel for this terraced cottage with private patio, communal garden and plenty of room for six

Tranquil manor house deep in Bordeaux wine region with six acres of grounds, a tennis court and swimming pool

Inland Algarve, away from the crowds – this gorgeous house with pool and gardens is a haven for families and friends

In an leafy quarter of central Milan, 2 inviting apartments run by generous Jane. Perfect for families and romancers

Glamour, warmth and style in a renovated wine warehouse in a cool quarter of Bordeaux - France’s most popular city after Paris