A listed townhouse with 16th-century roots in lovely little Wells with a pretty garden, just a short walk to the magnificent cathedral

Exceptional generosity reigns at this complex of 5 excellent, colourful holiday apartments, with pool and meals, on the Sorrento Peninsula

Big beautiful apartments in a serene setting in southern Tuscany, with pool. And courses for everyone - organised by one delightful family

A friendly, generous, big old house with not an ounce of pretension. Big families will adore gathering here to have fun and unwind

A 200-year-old quintessential Umbrian farmhouse with pool, immersed in nature and with no immediate neighbours for lazy, peaceful days

Perfect luxury in deepest Normandy: gorgeous gardens, a heavenly pool, and interiors worthy of an art gallery

An old-world inn full of colour, with open fires, cosy rooms, local food and the magnificent Northumberland National Park all around

A family-run 1700s thatched Inn in a rural hamlet with super food, a grand team to look after you and picnic benches in a pretty garden

Generous apartments in a 300-year-old farmhouse with beautiful grounds and a swimming pool

A delightful eyrie surrounded by water, forest, wildflowers in spring and summer, views to distant islands - just a short stroll to Ullapool

Two cosy cottages on a former winemaking estate with private terraces, a shared pool, stunning views and glorious walks from the door

Everything is on the doorstep and you'll find much comfort at these smart self-catering apartments in the heart of the city

A cosy cottage on a farm down a long winding track, wonderfully rural with footpaths across fields or along the canal

Gardeners will be very happy staying in this generous, comfortable B&B surrounded by stunning gardens with year-round interest

A large handsome 1800s manor, now a peaceful haven for free-range families and creative types on the edge of vibrant Richelieu in the Loire

Between mountains and coast: come for peace and serenity at this small hotel framed by fragrant gardens and the mighty Sierra Nevada peaks

A captivating place for couples and families with fabulous views, pool and foodie hosts. River water sports, markets and vineyards near

A semi-detached 19th-century stone cottage, scrupulously renovated with indoor heated swimming pool, sauna and terrace in a quiet spot