A lovely 1910 village house, deep in sleepy countryside, with delightful owners, delicious home cooking and a pretty garden for lazy days

Gorgeous rooms and splendid breakfasts – for sybarites, history-lovers, cyclists and canoeists - bang in the middle of ancient Long Melford

Immerse yourself in sentiment and romance at Valeria’s charming Veronese villa. The walls sing with framed opera programmes and music scores

A very romantic and peaceful Umbrian hideaway just for two with delicious breakfasts and wonderful views from house and pool

Elegant historic house set in acres of grounds transports you to a bygone belle époque (with all mod cons)

Stay in the grounds of a 19th-century château turned family home, where 500-year-old oak trees shade a glorious garden

An old sporting lodge in Argyll renovated with sensitivity – fish in the river, gaze at the night skies, climb Ben Udlaidh

An elegant solution to a hotel - no rooms, but 13 charming villas in the heart of the maquis, nearly all with a private pool

A delightful holiday home for a big family or group of close friends. Children and dogs can charge about safely, you can unwind completely

Big house with bags of character and easy access to beaches, cafés and cobbled streets, coastal paths and hidden coves

Guarded by high gates is a spacious oasis on the edge of the village, full of friendliness and charm, perfect for walking, cycling, markets

Great design along with much comfort and warmth an hour from Inverness airport, but a world away from the city and with stunning views

Get to know Lisbon with ease from this generous and comfortable townhouse hotel bang in the middle of the city centre

Creative owners have made a gorgeous, arty space for couples or a small group of friends; good beaches and Salcombe are close

Dine wonderfully on farm-fresh food and grandma's recipes; cookery classes too! And views, a pool, farm animals, sunsets, a warm family...

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

A light, bright, Georgian coaching inn with super-efficient staff, lovely terrace, sumptuous rooms and excellent, seasonal food

Escape to mountains, sea and sky, simple rooms and lovely food. Walk, swim, read, write, nurture your soul