A traditional coaching inn dating from the 18th century with good food served in private and public dining rooms on the Wellington Estate

Up in the hills, with Hay Bluff towering beside, this old stone house is sheltered in the valley with the brook rushing past to a waterfall

An attractive, seaside hotel with an airy, contemporary feel - chic interiors, an excellent restaurant and big sea views await

A 15th-century Venetian palazzo, lovingly restored with stylish rooms overlooking the Grand Canal and a designer's insight into the city

Two comfortably converted farm buildings, with a shared pool on a gentle south-east sloping vineyard with wonderful views

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

The Dordogne flows through the gastronomic heart of France, where stunning villages cling to rock faces and historic riches are in store

A sophisticated and friendly Basque beauty overlooking the Bay of Biscay, in Txakoli vineyard country – prepare to be thoroughly spoilt

This lovely, beamy, uncluttered Tuscan farmhouse with separate apartment is an elegant lodging on a vast fruitful estate with pool, and lovely owners

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

An immaculately restored old inn with generous bedrooms, great food, ale and wine. Locals love it as much as those who make it a destination

Grand, elegant, sumptuous – a bucolic bolthole for happy holidays in much comfort, with stunning green views to lake and deer park

Sweep along the gravel drive through lawns and specimen trees to this elegant manor house with 17th-century roots

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

An exceptional villa with four acres of private gardens, high in the mountains and with stunning views over Lake Como - the perfect oasis

In a leafy, peaceful part of Frome - a very civilised bolthole for two. A big garden is yours to share, friendly owners live next door

A lovely 1650 Welsh longhouse, beamed and flagstoned with a verdant garden in a totally unspoilt spot in the Snowdonia National Park

A lovely big house with huge riverside gardens and an easy-going charm – a 15-minute walk from bookish Hay-on-Wye