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

Drink a toast to your good fortune as you gaze across to Elba from a vast free-standing bath. You breakfast on the view-filled terrace

A lovely villa with masses of space, filled with modern art and near to walking trails, beaches, shops and restaurants

A big, beamed contemporary barn filled with light and surrounded by unspoilt countryside for a romantic retreat.

A very thoughtful and peaceful house with a garden for happy holidays with family or friends, surrounded by glorious countryside for walks

In a hamlet in the Loire countryside is a friendly estate with a family-sized gite, a shared saltwater pool and heaps of old-world charm

Your host runs home and B&B with effortless efficiency and you'll find shiny, spotless rooms to retreat to after a day's exploring

Two lovely cottages, packed with atmosphere, character and comfort in a magical timeless valley surrounded by nature

Sofas in front of the fire, English wines and local ales, ambrosial food and smart rooms, all a short stroll from Sissinghurst Castle

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

A super upside-down house perched on a cliff in bustling Saundersfoot with glorious views over the beach and the Atlantic

This elegantly restored house with stunning views to snow-capped peaks is a testament to the owners' love of art and antiques

Tranquil cottage tucked away on a private estate on the Llyn Peninsula, with walks starting from the door and unspoiled beaches to discover

Nature lovers will be tempted to this gem of a village cottage in the Duddon Valley – a truly peaceful slice of the Lakes

Elegant, charming home in leafy, peaceful garden - pâtisserie courses and good dinners. Champagne vineyards and historic Provins are nearby

A wonderful watery setting for a super family hotel. White sands and sunsets, waddling ducks, breakfasts to relish …

A 16th-century characterful gem right on the harbourside, serving excellent food at reasonable prices and with pleasant bedrooms