Weaving medieval magic, this dreamy hideaway is an ideal base for nature-loving gourmands to explore the region

Three simple, traditional apartments in an ancient convent building with a beautiful botanical garden in the heart of the historic centre

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

Great design along with much comfort and warmth an hour from Inverness airport, but a world away from the city and with stunning views

A pleasing (not very little) place to stay in the heart of a wood within the unspoilt countryside of the South Downs National Park

Come for one of the most beautiful villages in the Welland Valley and this charming hotel with peaceful, elegant rooms and lovely food

Utter peace and quiet, a pool with a view, sunsets over the Cévennes and outdoor adventures on the doorstep - a hidden gem in the Gard

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

A stylish retreat in the heart of St Ives offering a glimpse of the sea – with an extra double sofabed room for friends or children

Technically in Florence yet immersed in the Tuscan hills: easy comfort, country character, warm wonderful hosts, heavenly views

A trulli hamlet immersed in nature, on the wilder side of Puglia with visits to white-washed hilltop towns and cooking with Nonna Maria

A glorious country house with everything you need for a fun family holiday: games, pool, big bedrooms, two living rooms & a gorgeous garden

Good bolthole with two terraces offering spectacular views over the historic town, and restaurants and bars a short stroll

A very tastefully restored old stone stable on a gloriously rural estate with woodland gardens, lake and a deer park

A light-filled studio with a sweet private terrace on the estate of a 16th-century manor - river views, glorious gardens and pure peace

This architect-designed passive style house sits just behind the sand dunes at Waxham beach, one of Norfolk’s most lovely beaches

Grand, elegant, sumptuous – a bucolic bolthole for happy holidays in much comfort, with stunning green views to lake and deer park

Tucked away privately in part of a spectacular listed manor house, this apartment has wonderful views across to Hartland and the sea