A delightful mix of old and new in a conservation village with a four-acre garden that attracts all the local birds. Guests love it here

Beautiful views over Bantry Bay from this thoughtfully restored house with stylish rooms, gardens and woodland – a wonderful escape

A beautiful villa, a cabin, a loft and a wagon on the sunny side of the harbour and a stroll from the beach. Faultless finds!

One of the loveliest houses in a very lovely village. Pretty rooms have parquet floors and white walls, the food is a delight

An artistic escape with a stunning kitchen in sleepy, gastronomic Lot – stroll to the village market and feast on local produce

Come for the gloriously peaceful countryside and this 1700s house and garden, scrupulously renovated and with plenty of space

A stylish timber frame eco build, clad with recycled steel and with an upstairs living space to make the most of the glorious sunsets

A remote, rustic place for a digital detox - wildly romantic and perfect in summer with the doors open. Children can play in safety

What a surprise to find a masseria in the heart of a Puglian village. Welcome to Anna’s elegant agriturismo

A truly special barn conversion, flooded with light and with its own decked outdoor space surrounded by bucolic countryside

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

A seaside inn on Babbacombe Bay with views of sea and sky, rooms to feel happy in, a spa and homely, hearty dining

Glorious airy living space in this superbly restored barn, a terrace with long views and a pool across the garden - bikes to borrow too

Comfortable, big family home with sparkling sea views over the Adriatic: discover the coast, explore Ancona and Loreto, enjoy the garden

Pluck grapes, splash in the child-shallow pool and explore the ‘Yorkshire of Italy’ with rolling green hills and conical trulli

A large cob and stone Devon farmhouse in a sheltered dip near to Rosemoor and the coast, with valley views over the garden and pond

You'll feel relaxed in this big light-filled house with plunge pool and outdoor cinema; walk along the river with Portugal on the other side

Three restful B&B apartments, unique and stylish with communal spaces, wellbeing and healing, delicious home-cooked food