Special back-to-nature, stargazing loft for couples and families, on a nature-filled estate in Piedmont

Your own cottage on a wine estate in a very beautiful part of the South Downs, famed for world-class sparkling wines

A grand old chartreuse, dating from 1649, with terrace, garden and pool surrounded by tranquil countryside and near a pretty village

Immerse yourself, luxuriously, in beautiful rural Picardy – mirabelle jam, peaceful parkland, walking in the hills – near historic Amiens

A small, family-run boutique hotel sitting right at the foot of Etna with wonderful views, garden, pool and ambrosial Sicilian breakfasts

Come for good architecture, thoughtful design and much space for relaxing: swimming, massages, hammam and sauna, beautiful bedrooms

A classic French beauty of a place; home to an engaging young family who love to entertain and look after you with great care

Beautifully connected, engagingly old-fashioned London pad, with a garden. Head out for Vauxhall Park, the Tate, Westminster...

A clutch of airy properties, most with their own jasmine-scented terraces arranged around a funky pool

Large, unpretentious and very comfortable family house in splendid isolation with swimming pool, tennis court and well-tended gardens

Victorian almshouse with architectural pedigree, sweeping countryside views and easy access to charming local towns

An exquisitely restored 1850s townhouse, steeped in history, with a sweet garden and within walking distance of the historic centre of Porto

One of the loveliest houses in a very lovely village. Pretty rooms have parquet floors and white walls, the food is a delight

Experience the pleasures of traditional Tuscan living with fabulous food and fine wines from the family vineyard

A solid 1704 farmhouse with a peaceful, welcoming feel on the edge of a small hamlet with two acres of gardens set in glorious countryside

Cosy and comfortable eco cottages near to sleepy Sidmouth, where grown-ups can relax and children can play safely in the gardens

The road hugs the rocky coast with glorious views to the Mull of Kintyre and three fishing village cottages where modern comforts abound

A light, bright and contemporary B&B in a quiet spot, with a garden overlooking the sea, the oyster beds and the passing boats