A superb palazzo in beautiful old Florence with 13 design rooms, a cocktail menu and breakfast in your room. Arty, stylish and near the Duomo

Play boules in the garden, swim in the natural pool and enjoy Monica’s wonderful cooking served with local wines at this village farmhouse

Serene retreat in the French countryside with elegant interiors and impeccable hosting from the lovely Anne-Laure

At these small hilltop apartments and studios near Cádiz, find history to delight you, massages to soothe you

A stunning veranda wraps itself around the house: doze off in a wicker armchair or sip a drink at dusk as the sun melts into the valley

A tranquil and tucked-away feel for this terraced cottage with private patio, communal garden and plenty of room for six

A beautiful little collection of trulli near the Valle d’Itria – restored with flair and with gardens, woods and pool

Good food draws the crowds at this smart bar & restaurant with rooms in a quiet village sandwiched between Cornwall’s north and south coasts

All the bleached beauty of the beach inside this comfortable cottage; a dining terrace with uplifting sea views and arching views of Kerry

Refurbished pub in a village high in the hills of the North York Moors, with stylish rooms and unpretentious food using quality ingredients