Tucked down an alley off the main road through Midhurst, this well-designed, generous-spirited little house exudes character and quirk

A rural idyll with a hot tub under starlit skies and surrounded by gorgeous countryside in the South Lakes within a hop of vibrant Cartmel

Dreamy, divine and close to Borghetto, a romantic escape for nature lovers, city folk... with swans, geese, herons and frog chorus

View-filled apartments in Ortigia, the heart of Siracusa. Immerse yourself in the blue of the Ionian Sea; walk to culture, shops and restaurants

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

Comfortable and cosy B&B with superb food, tucked away on a dairy farm in the very quietest part of Pembrokeshire near the coast path

An Art Deco hotel in Lisbon's heart – all wood, chrome and marble, trendy lights, period photos in the bar, and the funicular to Bairro Alto

Everything you need is here: a wood-burner for winter, a pool and spacious terraces for summer, and peace and beauty all year round

Follow in Picasso’s footsteps and spin up to vibrant Sheffield for a night at this stunning hotel, where flawless bedrooms wait

Part of the original Wensleydale creamery overlooking the river, with bustling Hawes and great walking country right on your doorstep

Once a coach house, now a split-level place to stay – you can walk to the river and it's just a short hop to central London

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

Pluck grapes, splash in the child-shallow pool and explore the ‘Yorkshire of Italy’ with rolling green hills and conical trulli

No-nonsense farm conversions with open, airy rooms and good big showers sharing a pool, a playground and fabulous views. Great walks, too

A lovely house set in 20 hectares with a park, two ponds, paths winding through and a pretty river. Delicious locally-sourced meals too

Pops of colour and neon signs bring fun to this smart and warm family home near Brancaster beach

Two lovely cottages with a fresh, modern style, private terrace, tranquil communal gardens with an orchard and pool