Elegant farmhouse B&B. Drawing room with a log fire, generous breakfasts with home produce, cookery courses and friendly welcoming hosts

A big, beamed contemporary barn filled with light and surrounded by unspoilt countryside for a romantic retreat.

At the heart of fascinating Palermo, splendid aristocratic hosts welcome you to their historic family mansion filled with heirlooms

Very relaxed B&B at this 17th-century country house just 5 minutes from the perched village of St-Paul-de-Vence and 10 from the sea

Escape to the edge of the Atlantic. Find airy rooms and good food served from terraces overlooking the ocean - all with a green conscience

The Test valley is a place of pilgrimage for fly fishermen, but this lovely country inn welcomes all with great food and lovely bedrooms

A light and airy barn conversion, very comfortable and rural, sitting on a hill with views to the south overlooking the Stour valley

An open-plan kitchen, sunny terrace and fruitful gardens shine at this private hillside villa. From here, it's easy to ski, swim or sunbathe

Full of country-hideaway chic, this special holiday home is in one of the loveliest parts of the Var, surrounded by 10 private acres

A scented garden, delicious local delicacies and those coastal landscapes. This place is a sensory feast

Hilltop paradise with a pool, spa, and a wild-open setting: perfect for hikers, bikers, painters, wine lovers! Large groups welcome

Two lovely cottages with a fresh, modern style, private terrace, tranquil communal gardens with an orchard and pool

Come for pristine beaches, long walks to Barbate, sea views, whale watching trips and serene suites

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

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

Head inland for grand walking or to the glorious coast from this very pretty cottage with a private garden, suitable and safe for dogs

A stylish mountain chalet under the watchful gaze of Mont Blanc, with a private chef, hot tub and sauna

A handsome little château perched on the edge of a verdant valley, with wonderful views, lots of space and a rambling garden