Generous apartments in a 300-year-old farmhouse with beautiful grounds and a swimming pool

A lovely gîte, once a hunting lodge, with two private terraces overlooking the manicured gardens of an 1830s manor house

In an leafy quarter of central Milan, 2 inviting apartments run by generous Jane. Perfect for families and romancers

Take your time here. Lucy will take you round her wonderful garden, introduce you to her donkeys, and share her laid-back approach

Dreamy, languid beauty at this spacious, airy, arty house with garden and pool in typical Pugliese countryside

Feel like a film star in this fun, 50s-inspired former chapel with its own record collection; walk to the coast path or the friendly local

Stow yourselves away in the west wing of this glorious house, once home to Ambrose Congreve and steeped in history, with lovely gardens

Taste the wine, plunge into the granite pool, play billiards in the library, linger outdoors as swallows swoop – eat delicious local dishes

Family-friendly hotel on Ullswater with a pool and a variety of bedrooms, some super-cool - swim in the lake, walk in the hills, eat well

A B&B in a WWF-protected botanical garden beside Lake Maggiore. Wander and explore, take a dip in the lake. This place invites you to unwind

Light, bright and smartly decorated, this grown-up B&B is a calm retreat from the hectic whirl near charming Colwell Bay, Isle of Wight

A neat, recently restored townhouse inside Panicale's medieval walls with plenty of space and everything within walking distance

Secluded place with home-grown food, much peace and walks by the river for a couple (or small family). Courses and solo retreats too

All you'd hope for, and more! Enormous rooms, marvellous beams, majestic views and wines from their vineyard

A cottage in a conservation village with logs in the burner, sloe gin on the table, and a good dining pub you can walk to

Lovers will be happy here in their own sweet space with a bird-filled garden. All you will hear is the river flowing gently past you

A row of old brick stables now craftily converted into a light-filled and very peaceful place to stay with a garden room and gorgeous views

Nestled in Stockbridge between Winchester, Salisbury and the south coast, this equally lovely foodie inn with rooms is a winner