Steam in the hot tub, gaze over crashing waves or later stars. Inside is swish, kids play in their games room, dinner is in view of the sea

Your own wing of a Grade II-listed hall and estate next to a nature reserve, with lovely walks and good restaurants on your doorstep

Idyllic cottage hidden in deepest, foodiest Somerset - bask on your own patio among roses and sweet peas. Bring bikes – loads to explore

A traditional cottage in Polruan on the Fowey estuary with harbour and cove views and a tea shop and two pubs in the village

Sweep along the gravel drive through lawns and specimen trees to this elegant manor house with 17th-century roots

Special back-to-nature, stargazing loft for couples and families, on a nature-filled estate in Piedmont

From the delicious scented garden with its limestone pool to the cool rooms with perfect linen, this is a place for a special occasion

A richly atmospheric elegance infuses this fire-warmed inn. Venison from the park, crab from Cromer, walkers and dogs happy in the bar

Enjoy views over the lake, eat good food in the restaurant, sleep in antique-filled bedrooms, have a proper rest

An oh-so-special B&B in Palermo's ancient heart. This city at the edge of Europe, with its Arab-Norman-Byzantine heritage, is fascinating

Historic inn offering classic pub food with a modern twist, immaculate rooms and glorious countryside for miles around

A cottage in a conservation village with logs in the burner, sloe gin on the table, and a good dining pub you can walk to

A converted old granary next to a traditional Welsh longhouse in a deeply rural setting for unfussy nature lovers

Guests love the Henley - it’s nicely informal, and cute rooms, big views, and Martyn’s lovely food all hit the spot. Breakfast included too

A light and airy barn conversion, very comfortable and rural, sitting on a hill with views to the south overlooking the Stour valley

Enjoy the wine festival in June, the truffles in November, and warm hospitality and discreet luxury all year round

Stylish apartment overlooking a vibrant market in the old city, with restaurants and historic attractions in easy walking distance

Come for the gloriously peaceful countryside and this 1700s house and garden, scrupulously renovated and with plenty of space