Explore Le Marche, Italy's hidden gem, from this tranquil agriturismo tucked among olive groves and fields above the Adriatic coast

Gorgeous rooms, delicious food, gardens and lake to explore, a spoiling spa with indoor pool and much comfort between moors and the sea

Remote wartime research station turned stylish retreat with knockout views, wild walks and a front-row seat to the weather

A luxurious 1920s manor house with superbly stylish rooms, secluded gardens and a heated pool; close to the Picardy coast

The village is tiny, the bar is lively, the food is delicious. The Cotswolds are at your feet and you’re encouraged not to lift a finger

Light-filled gites share a lovely pool, with pétanque, ping-pong and bikes to borrow – bring friends and take all three

Follow in Picasso’s footsteps and spin up to vibrant Sheffield for a night at this stunning hotel, where flawless bedrooms wait

A sustainably-designed small, family-run eco hotel within a nature park by the sea in stunning Basque country. Great food too

A delightful mix of old and new in a conservation village with a four-acre garden that attracts all the local birds. Guests love it here

An ideal stopover at a handsome 1790 house on the edge of a small village surrounded by beautiful countryside and with friendly young owners

An ancient manor from the middle ages, built against a stone cliff with extensive terraced grounds, pool and parkland filled with wildlife

Lovers will be happy here in their own sweet space with a bird-filled garden. All you will hear is the river flowing gently past you

A romantic cottage for two in the Pentland Hills, with views for miles and your own private garden with a wood-fired hot tub

Find good taste, peacefulness and warm hospitality, steps away from the car-free Via Toledo, in the heart of the city

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

Great gulps of ozone will engulf you at this architect-designed 1960s beach house - light, bright and sparkling, just like the ocean

Once a coach house, now a split-level place to stay – you can walk to the river and it's just a short hop to central London

For families who love a Great British beach holiday, this beach-side cottage on Hayling Island near Portsmouth is just the ticket