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

Deep in Burgundy's wine country, an elegant maison de maître sits in acres of gloriously private parkland

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

A gorgeous wooden-clad off-grid cottage deep in the National Park with far-reaching views, unfussy interiors and spoiling extra treatments

A great little place, hugely popular, with stylish bedrooms, lovely food, happy staff and a winning position on the river Wyre

Close to Hexham's centre, a quietly charismatic Victorian home with fresh flowers, homemade bread, sunny courtyard and a friendly little dog

A hop from the coast and charming Alnwick, a gorgeous and supremely comfortable country escape for friends and families. Dogs welcome too

The largest of three secluded cottages that share a gravel courtyard and a beautiful garden with cathedral views

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

After a day touring châteaux, return to this pretty, very comfortable cottage with private terrace and a garden filled with birdsong

Come for sea air, independent shops, great places to eat and this quirky cottage with plenty of room and a sunny walled garden

Georgian country house with rustic charm and a home-from-home feel. In the heart of Wiltshire just outside historic town Bradford-on-Avon

Down a track with a delightfully remote feel but near to the coast and with good walking and cycling; views out to sea are awesome

Imperious old coaching inn lost in deep country with a river to fish, five-mile views, delicious rooms and some very tasty food

A renovated, comfy Victorian cottage behind a small village pub, a hub for the local community and with good food, ales and wine

Garden and mountain views from this pretty villa for two - Lake Como shimmers below. Pick up morning pastries in picturesque Mezzegra

A super old place for those who love history and Thomas Hardy. Come for enjoyable gastropub food and comfortable, traditional bedrooms

An ancient building filled with beauty and sitting in the quietest SSSI valley, criss-crossed by medieval drove ways buzzing with wildlife