A stylish retreat in the heart of St Ives offering a glimpse of the sea – with an extra double sofabed room for friends or children

A wisteria-laden pergola shades the sunny side of the farmhouse - in gentle olive country near the Sibillini Park, not far from the Adriatic

Winter fires, a summer pool, and gorgeous food all year round... Live slow in the hills of

A self-catering apartment in the wing of a traditional Burgundian winemaker's house in a tiny hamlet, surrounded by fields of vines

Atmospheric English pub with rooms by the green with its duck ponds in a pretty village, with walking and cycling routes to join

Take up residence in central London, surrounded by good places to eat. You have your own vast open-plan living space, light and lovely

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

Stay just two kilometres from Siena's medieval gates with views over vineyards, lovely interiors, good food and pleasant gardens

Orchards and ducks, open fires, deep comfort in glorious Wiltshire countryside. Courtyard bedrooms and lovely big kitchen too

1820s cottage with long views, a lovely garden and generous extras. Alnwick is close and miles of white sandy beaches with dunes

Generous apartments in a 300-year-old farmhouse with beautiful grounds and a swimming pool

Come for breezy bedrooms, pretty gardens, a serene pool and delicious breakfasts at this gorgeous finca in rural Extremadura near Trujillo

A charming nook for two in pretty Barrington village with a foodie pub mere steps away and Somerset at your feet

A beautifully converted building, part of an old mill, now a gorgeous place to stay with the stream running through and shared parkland

Two cottages for couples: one more traditional, the other fresh and modern, both comfortable and romantic and there's a good pub next door

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

Grand and old and filled with history, the estate and such a pretty house are a tonic, as are the well-tended grounds and parkland