Straight out of a fairy tale, a rustic cottage by a babbling brook: a magical escape for couples, the craggy coast in easy reach

Slow down! Swim, soak in the jacuzzi, taste Campanian cuisine and wine, explore the national park, pop to Agropoli's beaches... be pampered

Glorious Elizabethan manor house lovingly furnished with exceptional art and antiques by its welcoming owners

Glorious boutique hotel on the Sorrento Peninsula with Michelin-starred restaurant and superb cellar to explore

Books, meadow flowers, a rocking chair by a cosy fire at this treasure-trove cottage of beautiful things - down tiny lanes in west Cork

At the gates of a country estate, two quirky hexagonal lodge houses with private outdoor seating and acres of grounds for walks and picnics

Bask in the beautiful Basque country at this friendly B&B in the village, with family-run restaurant for delicious suppers

A remote, rustic place for a digital detox - wildly romantic and perfect in summer with the doors open. Children can play in safety

Secluded country house hotel with gracious rooms and dining; stroll the grounds, visit the coast, Beverley is only a five-minute drive away

Leave the car, everything is walkable & buses are practically free. Visit restaurants, vineyards & markets from your lofty village bolthole

Live out all your bohemian dreams at this arty villa, with garden and plunge pool, perched above the glittering Riviera.