Within the city walls and right next to the Minster, this super-smart hotel gives you gorgeous bedrooms and delicious food

A delightful mix of old and new in a conservation village with a four-acre garden that attracts all the local birds. Guests love it here

A fabulous Belle Epoque château with much wow factor set in vast grounds with lawns and lakes, circled by a dense forest

A tranquil agriturismo within easy reach of Padua. Superb views of the Euganean Hills, chic bedrooms and fine wine to sample

Ideal for families: pool, tennis and golf at the hotel with beach and yachting nearby. Comfortable bedrooms and a terrace for outdoor dining

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

Two lovely cottages with a fresh, modern style, private terrace, tranquil communal gardens with an orchard and pool

High up and with splendid views of the estuary and harbour, this roomy apartment is a very comfortable base for seaside holidays

A truly authentic place to stay on a Sicilian working farm with roaming hens, wheat fields, wild flowers and a distant view of the sea

Picturesque cottage in the grounds of a grand manor, lovingly and creatively restored by its welcoming English owner

Stylish hotel with big rooms, lovely food and a pretty garden overlooking the old castle moat - don’t miss the Mappa Mundi in the cathedral

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

A restored Grade II listed flint barn with roots in the 13th century, a serene lily pond and mesmerising views over the South Downs

Good old-fashioned service, fresh and gleaming surroundings, great food and very comfortable rooms at this rejuvenated roadside inn

Charming trulli apartments promise rustic comfort and panoramic views (horses too). Perfectly placed for exploring the area

A Victorian house on a 5000 acre estate, snazzily renovated and tucked down a track with a private lake, in the quieter part of Cumbria

A large cob and stone Devon farmhouse in a sheltered dip near to Rosemoor and the coast, with valley views over the garden and pond