A dog-friendly cottage in a tranquil village, formerly the bakery, now restored to perfection with oodles of space and much comfort

A lovely listed cottage, just stumbling distance from a good pub in a quiet village surrounded by spectacular walking and cycling country

A fabulous old house filled with history, treasure and stories – now a colourful, larger-than-life hotel in the arty district of Belfast

A fabulous country boozer, revamped in style with a buzzy atmosphere, great food and welcoming bedrooms - good walking countryside too

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

Drink a toast to your good fortune as you gaze across to Elba from a vast free-standing bath. You breakfast on the view-filled terrace

A serene B&B in the heart of the Côte d'Or Burgundy wine region; come for vineyard tours, cycling, sightseeing and gourmet extravaganzas

A clutch of airy properties, most with their own jasmine-scented terraces arranged around a funky pool

Eschew the crowds for your own slice of bliss in this ancient hamlet with village green - self-catering with a hotel feel and dreamy pool

Sleek modern interiors now grace this ancient building with architectural joys, a courtyard garden and rooftop terrace with views

Come for stunning views down to the bay of La Herradura and this traditional, family-focused 1990s house on three floors

Retreat to a classically styled, elegant apartment for four - private and peaceful - in a characterful, super-central area of Rome

Great staff, beautiful design, a fine old building and sublime food make this 600-year-old inn a perfect escape all year round

Five tranquil apartments surrounded by Tuscan countryside just over half an hour's drive from Siena - hire them all for a group holiday

Lovely owners have created this quirky space on their farm; side-by-side al fresco baths make it romantic for two

An 18th-century cottage for four on a working sheep farm: walk the Pentland Hills, get the bus to Edinburgh for culture

Country house set in a secluded valley in a nature reserve with a pool & walks from the door. The small town of Jabugo is just over the hill

Elegant house with sprawling gardens and space for family and friends, within walking distance of the coast