A thoughtfully renovated cottage in a small hamlet with garden, courtyard and pool. The peace is palpable but you're near to bustling Tusson

An enchanting escape immersed in nature yet only 40 minutes by train into the Eternal City for art and history-filled days

Overlooking Menton and the Mediterranean, this lofty apartment in a grand Belle Époque palace is perfectly placed to explore the Riviera

One of Scotland’s coolest hotels waits at the end of a four-mile track - you find loch, mountain and sky, and Tom’s fabulous food

A tranquil cabin for two in rural countryside near arty Totnes: there are walks from the door and all of Devon is yours to explore

An extraordinary, inspiring place: eat 100% vegan food, drink organic wine, sleep in natural materials, swim in the salt-water pool

A craft brewery in Italy? What a wonderful surprise! Three explorer-themed rooms, a brewpub, pizzeria, pool, cookery classes and events

Beautiful cottages, donkey rides, a popular pool and restaurants to walk to. Dutch Peter knows all the walks in this heavenly valley!

A 15th-century hotel and spa with beamed lounges and two restaurants, standing proudly on the high street

Château apartments with a heated pool, parkland and a menagerie - Gold Beach and the British Normandy Memorial are on the doorstep

Come for a restorative and restful stay on a wine estate with a beautiful landscaped garden and engaging owners who make you delicious meals

This famous old country house might not come cheap, but where else can you splash out in such decadent style for life’s big celebrations?

Historic 19th-century maison de maître, perfect for a gathering of friends, within walking distance of the old town’s charms

In pretty Vernon, a peaceful and comfortably large townhouse with roses rambling around the door

A lovely listed cottage, just stumbling distance from a good pub in a quiet village surrounded by spectacular walking and cycling country

A celebration of all things Somerset in a thatched village opposite the church and close to National Trust Barrington Court and Gardens

A fairytale château with ancient roots, now beautifully renovated with lovely bedrooms, terrace, garden and ponds for gracious living

This grand house on the river Derwent oozes old-fashioned comfort – find traditional bedrooms, delicious food and an open fire