A deliciously cool loft hideaway set among tall sycamores in the grounds of the main house, with a New York Tribeca feel and much comfort

Two grand stone houses in tranquil parkland with a heated pool, potager and plenty of space for groups. Chickens and charm included

A charming hotel in a quiet neighbourhood in medieval Bologna, just the ticket for a city escape filled with food, history and culture

A peaceful old ivy-clad mill with a beautiful terrace overlooking the water, sculpture-filled gardens, comfortable bedrooms and hearty food

Grand and old and filled with history, the estate and such a pretty house are a tonic, as are the well-tended grounds and parkland

An immaculately restored 1500s palazzo, filled with history, art, antiques and books in the buzzing heart of a charming town

A light, spacious house sitting on a nature reserve for very comfortable stays and magnificent birdwatching, walking, cycling, riding

A sleek, light-filled, beautifully designed, minimalist space for 4 with wrap-around views from the living room and pool

Get to know Lisbon with ease from this generous and comfortable townhouse hotel bang in the middle of the city centre

A very grand façade for this handsome Charente village house with a beautiful, peaceful garden, creamy stone walls and olive trees

With breathtaking views of the hills above Nice, a splendid villa with big bedrooms, shimmering infinity pool, and generous, fun owners

A converted 19th-century church in the Northumberland National Park with beautiful stained-glass windows and a restored tower

Walkers and wild-lifers, here is your place in the Pyrenees. Colour, character, a welcoming family, log fires and delicious home cooking

Charming 15th-century farmhouse near Montrésor and Loches with immense lawns, orchards and a fabulous pool

A small, trendy hotel, very much of its time, with oodles of style, stunning bedrooms and fantastic staff

It's steeped in history and a joy to visit. Explore the vast pistes of Les Portes du Soleil... return to log fires and house-party dinners

A dog-friendly cottage in a tranquil village, formerly the bakery, now restored to perfection with oodles of space and much comfort

20 minutes’ walk from Gordes and a hop from Aix, find grownup peace and minimalism for lovers of modern style and timeless Provence