A scented garden, delicious local delicacies and those coastal landscapes. This place is a sensory feast

Elegantly restored mariner’s cottage with tasteful interiors and sweeping, uninterrupted views over the ever-changing estuary

In the “green heart” of Italy: great hosts, dreamy views, super pool, and food to fall in love with, including vegetarian

A lovely old house and rambling garden in a medieval village with a monumental château, 12th-century church and a good local restaurant

Stylish eco barns with generous hampers - Threshing Barn sleeps 8, Hay Barn 2. Close to village, beach & pub, with friendly owners close by

Welcome to authentic Andalucía… a friendly foodie B&B in a farming community surrounded by olive groves, midway between Córdoba & Granada

Three airy gîtes set in 300 acres of vineyard and gardens. A welcoming base for exploring the marvellous Minervois – 15km from Carcassonne

A stunning veranda wraps itself around the house: doze off in a wicker armchair or sip a drink at dusk as the sun melts into the valley

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

A big friendly farmhouse basking in light, with terraces, vineyards, pool and views to several horizons, good for family gatherings

Inspiring scenery for this lavender farm near a Provençal village. Rustic eco-friendly cottages, a hump-backed bridge, a hammock by the pool

Live like a local. Art lovers, book lovers and walkers will be happy here above an art gallery in the centre of town

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

A lovely villa with masses of space, filled with modern art and near to walking trails, beaches, shops and restaurants

A taste of old Italy in this off-the-beaten-track rustic house on three levels, exquisitely restored and with elegant designer furnishings

If you need a great place in which to relax and don’t want to pay too much for it, try these excellent suites, which spoil you all the way

Good looking barn conversion for sociable gatherings on an organic farm – meet the animals, take a day trip, go walking

Luxuriate in style at this central Lecce palazzo with gorgeous rooms, delicious breakfasts (lunch & dinner by arrangement). Walk everywhere