Traditional accommodation and organic food; handy for Bari but set peacefully in the countryside near Toritto, famed for its almonds

A 19th-century bothy in remote, rugged countryside on the edge of the Cairngorms, for walkers, birders and seekers of peace

An 18th-century watermill with millrace and pond, now a smart B&B with a swimming pool and pretty gardens, run by charming English hosts

A bright and spacious cottage set against a backdrop of woodland for days spent happily reading by the wood-burner or lunch on the sun deck

Remote barn in the middle of Northumberland National Park with views for miles, wonderful walking trails and clear starry skies

Glorious views across Northumberland countryside from this peaceful and comfortable cottage with almost an acre of garden

Simple and rustic, this early 1700s farmhouse has warmth and charm, surrounded by countryside in the Perche

The views are breathtaking over forest and field from this lovely barn conversion on a working farm, for special gatherings

On a quiet road leading to the sea, this sleepy village pub has been sensitively restored. Enjoy good food, sleep in comfy bedrooms

A cosy, beautifully refurbished flat in a Georgian house bang in the middle of the unspoilt town with its pretty streets and houses

Secluded place with home-grown food, much peace and walks by the river for a couple (or small family). Courses and solo retreats too

Big beautiful apartments in a serene setting in southern Tuscany, with pool. And courses for everyone - organised by one delightful family

High above Lisbon, this small but elegant former palace offers stunning views, stylishly rustic rooms and a dreamy, sun-trap patio

After trekking Offa's Dyke, return to a cosy wood-burner stocked with logs and a sumptuous bed - you'll love this country retreat for two

All the luxuries that make a B&B very special - wonderful food, smart rooms and a garden replete with pool, orchard, tennis and lake

Delightful, rustic retreat for families, romantic couples and singles. Food, views and owners are lovely

Two peaceful spaces in a beautiful garden with a morning concert from the birds and a terrace for magical outdoor meals

Fall in love with this riverside village, lost in a valley in lower Normandy, and this sunny house for couples or families