Refined palazzo with a rooftop terrace near the historic centre of Ostuni. The Valle d’Itria region and the coast is on your doorstep

An elegant escape in one of Corsica's prettiest towns - perfect for romantic couples with a spa, restaurant, and the island to explore

Three family friendly cottages on this gorgeous eco farm with private gardens and organised outdoor activities if you like joining in

Elegant country château with a family feel, for big groups with or without children, and those who seek inspiration

A warm and convivial place steeped in French history with an interesting, kind host who really looks after you. Under an hour from Paris too

All you'd hope for, and more! Enormous rooms, marvellous beams, majestic views, and delicious food and wines from their vineyard

A romantic little bolthole with a hot tub on the Penicuik Estate with well-thought-out interiors and dreamy views over pastures and woodland

Spend restful days in a verdant garden, slip into the cooling pool, sip wine on your private balcony, stroll into arty Benissa

B&B as it should be. Home-cooked breakfast in an Aga-warmed kitchen, a comfortable bedroom with garden views, a beach you can walk to

A small, stylish hotel lost in the country with beautiful rooms, excellent food, fine walking and a river passing directly outside

A sweet retreat for a nature-loving couple, with soul-searching views and the smell of the sea. Logs and Breton cider are on the house...

Six cosy cottages for couples (babies and dogs welcome) on this gorgeous eco farm with enclosed gardens, a summer pool and treatments

Victorian country house for 8-15 with gardens overlooking the Howgill Fells for happy reunions with family and friends

You are treated like nobility in this gorgeous Manoir, enveloped by the towering cliffs and Aurélia and Julien's generous hospitality

Delightful little antique-filled cottage with large walled garden and an allotment near Versailles. Gardeners will be happy

A beautiful old building with generous windows, arched doorways and opulent interiors in the glorious countryside by a fairy tale château

Vibrant, artistic barn conversion in the heart of York, a five-minute walk from the Minster. Convivial place with helpful, friendly hosts

A lovely 19th-century stone mas with south-facing terrace, garden and pool for relaxed family holidays, just off the D99 in a small hamlet