An immaculately restored 1500s palazzo, filled with history, art, antiques and books in the buzzing heart of a charming town

Mont Blanc looms large over this alpine chalet in quiet Les Tines, a stone’s throw from Chamonix and miles of mountain trails

Cosy cabin hideaway packed with vintage charm. Enjoy lovely orchard views and a rustic wood-fired bath under the apple trees

A very generous amount of space in this beautifully restored annexe with heated pool and outstanding views over the East Devon AONB

Rooms are good value, breakfast is taken overlooking the garden and there's superb veggie food next door - a Sawday's Community Champion

A light, bright, art-filled space with private garden on a quiet residential street just a short walk from shops, markets and good food

Dreamy, languid beauty at this spacious, airy, arty house with garden and pool in typical Pugliese countryside

A country idyll in the hills. Only 15 mins from Faro, but all is peaceful: dip in the pool, sip a cocktail in the shade, book in for dinner

Converted barn with the most welcoming owners – the garden and pool are all yours; explore a less touristy part of the Dordogne

An exquisite Provençal home for a large party, hidden behind grand gates in a small village surrounded by the pine-scented Alpilles

A clutch of airy properties, most with their own jasmine-scented terraces arranged around a funky pool

Peaceful B&B above Sorrento with a splendid garden and incredible views from the terrace. Walk to restaurants, explore the Amalfi Coast

For escapists, wannabe writers and lovers of rural bliss: two boho hideaways for two (four at a squeeze) in this lush corner of Galicia

Sleek, smart apartments on the first floor of a 19th-century building in Verona's most fashionable residential/commercial neighbourhood

Bask in the beautiful Basque country at this friendly B&B in the village, with family-run restaurant for delicious suppers

An ancient farmstead in the Lombard style with up-to-date B&B rooms plus a garden, lake and museum all surrounded by quiet countryside

Feel at ease in a lovely old townhouse filled with pictures and personality and including a separate loft apartment

Authenticity and originality combine at this family chateau with its panelled rooms, theatrical flourishes and charming candlelit dinners