An elegant, historical building in the heart of Catania - an intimate hotel, yet grand with gorgeous architecture and a wonderful welcome

Airy villa for four overlooking Lake Como. Stunning views, private sunny terrace - a peaceful communal garden to wander too

Explore the coastal paths on foot or by bike, or simply sunbathe next to the pool... Leafy gardens, comfortable rooms and excellent dinners

Once a coach house, now a split-level place to stay – you can walk to the river and it's just a short hop to central London

The holiday starts on the bumpy track along to this Arts & Crafts style modern house with plenty of space and a wrap-around garden

Beautiful B&B in idyllic setting, with natural salt water pool and plenty of relaxed communal spaces

Lovely owners have created this quirky space on their farm; side-by-side al fresco baths make it romantic for two

A delightful harled stone and wood house yards from the sea with glorious hills behind, for walkers, dreamers, nature lovers and adventurers

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

Grade II-listed country hotel with lovely gardens and an excellent restaurant, a short walk from Ambleside and the top of Lake Windermere

A welcoming, affordable seafront base for exploring St Malo and northern Brittany with small rooms, good food and a lively atmosphere

A peaceful and unpretentious spot for a digital detox with long walks up on the moors and fabulous views from the top

Come for a pretty village in fabulous walking country, delicious estate-sourced food, friendly staff and very comfortable bedrooms

Pops of colour and neon signs bring fun to this smart and warm family home near Brancaster beach

A fine country manor house on the edge of a village, peacefully surrounded by gardens and trees, and close to the D-Day landing beaches

A glorious old house circled on three sides by a duck-filled medieval moat – perfect for adventurous families

Amazing beaches, a pub you can hike to, a train to get you to Snowdonia... and your own remote cottage with stunning views

Homely furnishings and 17th-century charm at this estate on the Severn, whose owners are mad about horses and give you fine home produce