Rural Andalusian retreat with bags of boho style promises wide-open skies, mountain vistas and fabulous meals prepared by your host

Dreamy, languid beauty at this spacious, airy, arty house with garden and pool in typical Pugliese countryside

A deliciously rural stone house with charmingly simple rustic-chic interiors and saline pool - an hour from Perugia

Atmospheric English pub with rooms by the green with its duck ponds in a pretty village, with walking and cycling routes to join

Dominating the village is this historic hotel... all frescoes, chandeliers, splendour at every turn. And a handsome pool, too

A roomy, stylish barn conversion in Devon's rolling hills with wonderful walks from the door and panoramic views of the Exe valley

Escape to your own barn. Brimming with beams and natural colours - surrounded by peaceful lavender-filled gardens and corn fields

Lovers will be happy here in their own sweet space with a bird-filled garden. All you will hear is the river flowing gently past you

A small yet elegant place for couples or small groups to enjoy the open countryside, rest, join a cooking course or book a massage

Light-filled gites share a lovely pool, with pétanque, ping-pong and bikes to borrow – bring friends and take all three

Elegant historic house set in acres of grounds transports you to a bygone belle époque (with all mod cons)

High in the heavenly hills is this very smartly converted farm building, with underfloor heating, much glass, wood and exposed brickwork

Green and serene, a striking array of eco cottages on a family farm where style and comfort reign, close to the coast but far from the crowd

Charming manor house B&B, packed with character, interest and history, sitting in extensive gardens and with elegant bedrooms

A tucked-away and peaceful retreat from which to explore the beautiful Dordogne or simply to unwind and recharge

Beautiful views over Bantry Bay from this thoughtfully restored house with stylish rooms, gardens and woodland – a wonderful escape

Come to stay in a lovely old house surrounded by an important garden created by three generations of brilliant women gardeners

A neat, recently restored townhouse inside Panicale's medieval walls with plenty of space and everything within walking distance