Warm interiors, pretty bedrooms and excellent breakfasts – good value in a very handy central spot

A delightful retreat perfectly placed for walking, cycling and visiting some of the region’s most popular sights

An enchanting escape immersed in nature yet only 40 minutes by train into the Eternal City for art and history-filled days

Rooftop views of a Baroque town from heavenly flower-filled terraces and a truly scrumptious breakfast from Elisabetta make this one a must

A historical building in the heart of town, now a small hotel with swimming pool, delicious breakfasts, smart bedrooms and helpful staff

On the side of a hill in the little-known Marche, a happy young farmhouse with an elegant saltwater pool, and wonderful meals from Kelda

Come to stay in a lovely old house surrounded by an important garden created by three generations of brilliant women gardeners

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

Restored stone barn on the edge of Radnor Forest, with walking trails, glorious countryside views and lots of wildlife

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

Beautiful cottages, donkey rides, a popular pool and restaurants to walk to. Dutch Peter knows all the walks in this heavenly valley!

Two spruce spaces for couples in peaceful Cornish countryside; it’s an easy drive to gardens, both coastlines and good eateries

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

Creative owners have made a gorgeous, arty space for couples or a small group of friends; good beaches and Salcombe are close

A serene retreat basking above the Algarve with sea views from the garden and pool, and charming Moorish details

Crackling fires in winter, croquet in the summer. Life ticks by peacefully - rooms are engagingly old-fashioned, the garden is much-loved

A modern take on an Iron Age roundhouse with stunning sea views in Scotland’s wild west, perfect for couples

Tranquil retreat with pool, pétanque and spa – the perfect base for exploring historic Poitiers, châteaux and wonderful wine country