A real gem set back from the hustle and bustle but perfectly placed to explore the city's many charms

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

Immerse yourself in sentiment and romance at Valeria’s charming Veronese villa. The walls sing with framed opera programmes and music scores

A stylish, cosy, stone-flagged cottage with vintage and modern furniture, wood-burners, patios and views - and three excellent pubs nearby

Serious art, lovely lighting, great sound system and a fat wood-burner belting out the heat at this super place for families or friends

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

Converted stables on a fruitful and beautiful estate with gardens, sculpture walks, wildflower meadows and a farm-to-fork restaurant

Two elegantly renovated spaces with wonderful views, lots of activities and large gardens for making memories with family and friends

Proper village pub with much-praised food and cosy rooms; country walks lead from the door and Oxford is half an hour away

Take over this fine Georgian manor in leafy countryside close to the sea near Beaumaris and discover Anglesey’s beauty and its wildlife

A 15th-century Venetian palazzo, lovingly restored with stylish rooms overlooking the Grand Canal and a designer's insight into the city

A 200-year old townhouse on a charming cobbled street with stunning views from the terraces over rooftop Olhão and down to the sea

A cottage to help you feel restored and refreshed; uninterrupted views of the coast, a hamper of local produce and wildlife spotting.

Two lovely cottages, packed with atmosphere, character and comfort in a magical timeless valley surrounded by nature

Sofas in front of the fire, English wines and local ales, ambrosial food and smart rooms, all a short stroll from Sissinghurst Castle

Elegant rooms behind a popular village pub with country walks from the door, and the spectacular Peak District and stately homes nearby

Good old-fashioned hospitality in a quiet Highlands cottage ringed by roses and roe deer. Forest and coastal walks, shortbread and tea

An absolutely charming former cart shed, with a magnificent view of the moated château and the park, with private sauna and shared pool