This grand house on the river Derwent oozes old-fashioned comfort – find traditional bedrooms, delicious food and an open fire

In a quiet, ancient country town – outdoor breakfasts and indoor style: trompe l’oeil decorations, frescoes, vaulted panelled ceilings

A small, family-run boutique hotel sitting right at the foot of Etna with wonderful views, garden, pool and ambrosial Sicilian breakfasts

Find beauty and tranquillity on this historic Dordogne estate for up to fourteen - plus a feast of designer colour and a fine pool to share

A real treat to stay in this elegant 18th-century house with pampering bedrooms, gorgeous home-cooked food and stunning gardens with pool

Traditional B&B in a beautiful château bursting with history and surrounded by formal gardens, then farmland and two fine rivers

On the site of an old sawmill in the mountains of the Jura, a guesthouse of warmth and charm - with table d'hôtes, a pool and a spa

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

Come for a bright, roomy, uber-green and accessible larch-clad space with garden and pond in pretty countryside

Experience outstanding hospitality at this aristocratic palazzo with a Michelin-rated restaurant downstairs and seven unique bedrooms above

Atmospheric English pub with rooms by the green with its duck ponds in a pretty village, with walking and cycling routes to join

Friendly host, Georgian elegance, welcoming sitting room and bedrooms, tasty breakfasts: the perfect city break in Scotland’s capital

Stylish steading where clean architectural lines meet Scottish agricultural heritage with some mid-century magic in the mix

Come for stunning views down to the bay of La Herradura and this traditional, family-focused 1990s house on three floors

Good bolthole with two terraces offering spectacular views over the historic town, and restaurants and bars a short stroll

A beautifully designed wooden lodge with hot tub on the deck, glass-front wood-burner, plenty of space and complete immersion in nature

For families and friends, foodies, surfers and lovers of southern Spain’s historic, vibrant Costa de la Luz

Explore country markets, churches and châteaux - return to a gite in private parkland with an artist's studio on site, and a blissful pool