Tour the cellars or wander the history-rich château and grounds. A truly pretty place

Two lovely old cottages, part of the 1700 stable block on the St Giles estate, with 5,000 acres to roam, for walkers and peace seekers

Romantics will love this small converted hut-on-a-hillside surrounded by pines and olives with stunning views over the old town and the sea

A short stroll from the centre of historic Wimborne, a big Georgian house with beautiful interiors, original features and a lovely garden

Bring boots, maps, your dog and an appetite for high places and deep comfort in this restored farm conversion

A swish and very generous eco barn with a wood-fired hot tub and a view-filled deck close to fabulous walking in the Dales or the Lakes

This friendly, Scottish island B&B has the Atlantic at the end of the garden and air so clean the lichen grows like beards from the trees

High up and with splendid views of the estuary and harbour, this roomy apartment is a very comfortable base for seaside holidays

Colourful coastal apartments and studios where you can be nicely independent, and enjoy a communal café and health club with Art Deco pool

Stow yourselves away in the west wing of this glorious house, once home to Ambrose Congreve and steeped in history, with lovely gardens

Immerse yourself in rural Lot at this eco retreat – hiking and cycling from the door, a natural swimming pool and serene gardens

Rural peace just an hour from London in your own gorgeous converted hay barn, ten minutes from Alton

Find history and splendour in bucketfuls on this huge, friendly, wooded domaine. A winning combination of modern luxury and ancient peace

Kids range free, adults recharge in these two gites on a 17th-century estate with sunny gardens and a pool. Hike, bike, swim, relax...

Two lovely places to stay down by the shore of Clew Bay for much peace, space and modern comforts in a magical watery world

An oh-so-special B&B in Palermo's ancient heart. This city at the edge of Europe, with its Arab-Norman-Byzantine heritage, is fascinating

A small, stylish hotel lost in the country with beautiful rooms, excellent food, fine walking and a river passing directly outside

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