Gracious Florentine hospitality, elegance and comfort, gazebo breakfasts, a flower-filled garden with pool and views of olive groves

Creative owners have made a gorgeous, arty space for couples or a small group of friends; good beaches and Salcombe are close

A big, comfortable house with heated outdoor pool in 17 acres of gardens. Mountains, river swimming, hiking nearby; coast within the hour

An ancient coaching inn opposite the church in the prettiest village – just the ticket for weary travellers who deserve nurturing

Four family-friendly self-catering casitas and an original cortijo in wildlife-rich acres near the sandy Costa de la Luz

Comfortable, big family home with sparkling sea views over the Adriatic: discover the coast, explore Ancona and Loreto, enjoy the garden

Elegant house with sprawling gardens and space for family and friends, within walking distance of the coast

Designed with style and comfort, peaceful, sophisticated and serene with countryside views. And you have your own lovely pool

An airy, art-filled house for groups of family or friends, with plenty of space, a secluded courtyard and pool near the beach

A cluster of traditional farm buildings making up three holiday cottages in very attractive grounds with fruit trees, meadows and woodland

A 16th-century timbered riverside inn with a relaxed, rustic feel, garden cabin rooms with views and fresh seasonal and homegrown food

Gardeners will be very happy staying in this generous, comfortable B&B surrounded by stunning gardens with year-round interest

A romantic cottage for two in the Pentland Hills, with views for miles and your own private garden with a wood-fired hot tub

Family-run B&B in traditional trulli with hands-on hosts. Swim in the pool, explore the countryside, the coast is half an hour’s drive away

Sleek, smart apartments on the first floor of a 19th-century building in Verona's most fashionable residential/commercial neighbourhood

Big skies, a tantalising beach and truly inspired food combinations at this friendly, busy coastal village inn – stylish rooms too

A pretty cottage in the grounds of an 18th-century house in the heart of southern Burgundy, with stunning gardens and a shared pool

A flamboyant place! You're in the heart of this charming market town, just a hop from the river and a stroll from pretty squares and bistros