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

After trekking Offa's Dyke, return to a cosy wood-burner stocked with logs and a sumptuous bed - you'll love this country retreat for two

Come with friends for a cookery course, or with the kids, and enjoy the creative feel of the place - and the food! Venice 40 mins by train

In a commanding position surrounded by private land, this old manor house is excellently equipped and ideal for a big family holiday

A peaceful grown-up place circled by meadows and woodland with helpful owners next door – a superb spot to explore the south-west

History, tranquillity and genuine warmth in a beautifully restored medieval château, deep in the heart of the countryside

Deep luxury, superb service and a wealth of delightful things to admire at this small hotel on a very quiet street in the heart of the city

Come for a traffic-free medieval hamlet in sleepy Maremma with easy-going hosts, a beautiful garden and views over the valley

Fresh, simple country charm - pretty rooms with enchanting river views, freshly baked bread for breakfast... Beautiful, fragrant gardens

The largest of three secluded cottages that share a gravel courtyard and a beautiful garden with cathedral views

Throw open French windows to this sleek self-catering space, with off-street parking. Walk to the beach & the pub, visit historic Chichester

Delicious food, stylish bedrooms and very helpful staff come hand in hand at this buzzing little inn that stands on the river Avon

In the Welsh Marches, down winding lanes, a delightful refurbished hop pickers' house - romantic bolthole for 2. Friendly owners, too

A new-build in local stone with vast windows gazing out at the meeting place of three beautiful lochs, surrounded by 12 acres of croft land

Wonderful views over medieval Gubbio from this rural stone farmhouse with pool, cottages and apartments sitting in lush gardens

A converted 19th-century church in the Northumberland National Park with beautiful stained-glass windows and a restored tower

A unique 1900 house and garden on the edge of Lyon, steeped in history and authenticity – a beautiful home with museum-quality objects

Historic old house in a beautiful, traditional village. Boulangerie, bar, crêperie all a stroll away