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

Sitting next to the church in the most picturesque village in England, this ancient, handsome cottage is packed with historical interest

A special little house, renovated with huge style, filled with beautiful objects and with a delightfully quiet and secluded private garden

A truly special barn conversion, flooded with light and with its own decked outdoor space surrounded by bucolic countryside

An inspirational setting and an enthusiastic welcome from your hosts and their young family - lose your heart to its baroque beauty

Great gulps of ozone will engulf you at this architect-designed 1960s beach house - light, bright and sparkling, just like the ocean

Guarded by high gates is a spacious oasis on the edge of the village, full of friendliness and charm, perfect for walking, cycling, markets

A smartly-refurbished coaching inn sitting near the river Frome run with an emphasis on fair trade, sustainability and excellent local food

The road hugs the rocky coast with glorious views to the Mull of Kintyre and three fishing village cottages where modern comforts abound

Traditional house in a rural part of the Algarve with a spectacular garden, a pool and a tennis court, and restaurants a short stroll

Everything you’d want of a lovely country inn – pretty rooms, tasty food, local ales in a beamed bar and fabulous walking

Serious art, lovely lighting, great sound system and a fat wood-burner belting out the heat at this super place for families or friends

A compact eco-serene bolthole in bustling Modica's historic heart with glorious views over the baroque rooftops. Beaches are 20 minutes away

A gorgeous apartment in the heart of a Jacobean-style manor house with sweeping views over woodlands and the wonderful gardens

Three simple, traditional apartments in an ancient convent building with a beautiful botanical garden in the heart of the historic centre

You will fall in love with this very special Tuscan agriturismo between the mountains and sea: peace and simplicity prevail

Beautifully restored historical building in the heart of Vichy with a fabulous pool and spa, just steps away from the famous Opera House