Historic, eco-friendly elegance, views over Etna and Naxos Bay, jasmine-scented gardens... and a charming family feel. Stroll into Taormina

A friendly, generous, big old house with not an ounce of pretension. Big families will adore gathering here to have fun and unwind

Smart, spacious house for 12 with great views over the family vineyard - arrange a tasting, walk the Cotswold Way, cycle the canal towpath

An upmarket, very comfortable old stone village house with tasty breakfasts and a sunny courtyard full of colourful flowers

Bags of character within and without at this four-storey village house with rooftop views over the mountains, next to a 12th-century church

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

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

Landscaped gardens, orchard and potager blend into Normandy countryside. Return from rural walks to a log fire and comfortable armchairs

Feel right at home in a thatched farmhouse on South Pool Creek, with cottage garden views, great breakfasts and a good local pub

A grand, pale stone townhouse in the centre of lively Épernay with plenty of good restaurants nearby

A beautiful renovation: light, bright and seemingly suspended over a lush valley with cool, contemporary interiors and stunning views

Beautiful, and with a delightfully rambling garden, this early 16th-century manor has bags of room for happy days with family or friends

Another humdinger of a hotel from a very talented team. Hand-picked art, effortlessly cool rooms, tasty local food, a sun terrace and events

A chic bolthole in a sleepy Suffolk village with seriously good food, stylish bedrooms, riverside walks and Suffolk’s wild coast

This civilised bolthole offers a quiet retreat, castle views and the magic of Edinburgh on your doorstep

Off the beaten track and into the hills – this remote, unknown bird-filled region is faultless for outdoorsy people

Four gîtes in the château’s vast barn, one in the tower. Magnificent mountain and valley views, and Sandrine’s regionally inspired meals

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