Simple, stylish interiors at this restored cottage on a rural estate overlooking the river Tay, with farmland, forest and trails to discover

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

If you want to come to Venice as an open-hearted traveller rather than a tourist then this is the place for you - just walk to everything

A sturdy, spacious house with stunning views over the garden and ocean, originally built in the 1800s as one of a row of Coastguard cottages

Magical for nature lovers, with wraparound views to the coastline of Skye. Inside: warmth, luxury and not a whisper from the wildest gale

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 B&B in a WWF-protected botanical garden beside Lake Maggiore. Wander and explore, take a dip in the lake. This place invites you to unwind

You’ve got history on your doorstep in this beautiful and serene B&B, with charming gardens and a real sense of style in every room

A deliciously rural stone house with charmingly simple rustic-chic interiors and saline pool - an hour from Perugia

Step into a place full of life, colour, texture and clever design surrounded by beautiful gardens and lakes

Swings, a terrace and pool in 2 acres ringed by fields and tranquility, and lakes and vineyards beyond. Family bliss in Quercy

Up in the hills, with Hay Bluff towering beside, this old stone house is sheltered in the valley with the brook rushing past to a waterfall

A very pretty Victorian gothic house of limestone and brick, sitting peacefully on the edge of the village, eight miles from foodie Ludlow

The North York Moors National Park is on the doorstep of this friendly B&B with glorious views, generous breakfasts and kind hosts

In the gardens of a laid-back country house, a barn with books, games, faded rugs and a grand piano – a treat for convivial families

An 18th-century listed cottage in a pretty terrace with a private courtyard garden and pond, just a short walk from the high street

Visit the walled city of Evora, have dinner with the friendliest hosts, pet the dogs & donkeys. Head out for culture, vineyards and menhirs

Two restored mill buildings in the serene French countryside, with river views and artful interiors – a peaceful self-catering escape