Delicious vegetarian cooking, a pool, lemon groves and hazy views of the Hyblaean mountains make a perfect escape near Cassibile

Come to this delightful house, a marriage of old stones and modern furniture, for pure remote air, great outdoor sports and fine dining

A spectacular hillside house, with brilliant food, welcoming hosts, wonderful walks all around and views to Windemere beyond

Elegant Italian style in a sensitively-restored villa with sweeping views over rolling hills and forests

A stylish, cosy, stone-flagged cottage with vintage and modern furniture, wood-burners, patios and views - and three excellent pubs nearby

Chichester, blessed with a stunning natural setting, is great for a city break - and this Georgian coach house the perfect bolthole for 2

A gem of a house in a lovely unspoilt village with an intelligent, interesting owner who gives you delicious food and local wines

Lodge and gardens – superbly designed, immaculate, fresh, eco friendly – rest in unspoilt Picardy. Anglo-French hosts take turns to cook

Unwind here in the rolling hills with the river bustling along, your own secluded garden and an unpretentious cottage full of character

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 great little place, hugely popular, with stylish bedrooms, lovely food, happy staff and a winning position on the river Wyre

Tour the cellars or wander the history-rich château and grounds. A truly pretty place

Starry skies, wild beauty and total peace are yours in these sustainable, solar-powered eco-lodges

Elegant 19th-century château deep in the Dordogne forest promises seclusion, serenity and an unhurried, sun-soaked escape.

A cosy bolthole near Paris's best museums, monuments and churches. A peaceful sleep and simple buffet breakfast set you up for sightseeing

Come for super ridgeway walks and explore charming towns and villages from this pretty 18th-century cottage in the Chalke Valley

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