A striking cabin, drenched in light, with views over open countryside to the Sugar Loaf in the distance

Your own cottage on a wine estate in a very beautiful part of the South Downs, famed for world-class sparkling wines

An enchanting escape immersed in nature yet only 40 minutes by train into the Eternal City for art and history-filled days

A stately retreat, an oasis of calm and beauty. Picnic on the lawns, enjoy a glass of home-produced prosecco beneath a centuries-old tree

Bring family or friends to this beautiful 16th-century stone manor house standing in a tiny hamlet in the heart of the Dordogne

You get the best of all worlds here. Delicious beds, Provençal soaps, vineyard views, fresh croissants a stroll away…

Come to be looked after with delicious food and spoiling bedrooms in this mini stately home set in gorgeous parkland near Ludlow

A light-filled, modern house with wonderful sea views through vast picture windows stretching all the way to St Kilda on clear days

Citrus scents the air, loungers flank a spakling pool. Light, cool, simple rooms, vibrant hosts, garden and olive groves - divine food

A smartly renovated village pub with rooms welcoming locals, visitors, families and dogs on a Staffordshire country estate

This is a superb base to explore the island's glittering bays, vibrant coastal cities, mountains, valleys and forests

Breakfast on homemade ricotta, bask on a cool white lounger, swim in the cove below. We love this young, friendly, rustic B&B

A handsome house with breath-taking mountain views: perfect for summer holidays and walking in spring and autumn

You have the whole North Wing of this beautiful old farmhouse with a private east-facing courtyard for early morning tea as the sun rises

A large tranquil apartment with garden and pool surrounded by Tuscan countryside, just over half an hour's drive from Siena

B&B rooms, some with kitchenettes, in a lush garden setting with a river running behind. The pretty village is on your doorstep

On top of sand dunes, this bright and airy cottage has glorious views, walks are lovely and you can bring your dog