Elegant Italian style in a sensitively-restored villa with sweeping views over rolling hills and forests

Former pear-press cellar, now a swish bolthole with magical mountain views. In the village centre, 15-minutes’ drive to the Paradiski slopes

Elegant historic house set in acres of grounds transports you to a bygone belle époque (with all mod cons)

Elegant stable cottage in the heart of Northumberland, with lush gardens and cosy interiors. Explore castles, coast and countryside

Everything is on the doorstep and you'll find much comfort at these smart self-catering apartments in the heart of the city

Heart-warming B&B with hosts who are endlessly thoughtful. The food is exotic, organic, delicious and families are made very welcome

A charming nook for two in pretty Barrington village with a foodie pub mere steps away and Somerset at your feet

Feel French in this very beautiful 300-year-old house with a large garden and pool in a hilltop medieval village of winding, cobbled streets

Escape to mountains, sea and sky, simple rooms and lovely food. Walk, swim, read, write, nurture your soul

Sea views, fulsome breakfasts and plenty of fresh air on a traditional farm. A rustic treat: Southern Italian rural life at its best.

A newly-renovated barn in a picturesque Cotswold village with an enclosed front garden and the river Eye at the bottom of the drive

Immaculate bedrooms, a rustic bar... but there’s more to this place than cool design. The service is superb and the food is lovely

A lovely old traditional mas, built around a courtyard with lots of outdoor space and rambling gardens for happy gatherings, and sunny days

Traditional beamed cottage, tucked in the hills, with views to distant beaches plus colourful gardens and a pool

An unbelievably stunning setting for this renovated 15th-century villa with garden on a hillside overlooking the famed Florence skyline

A delightful holiday home for a big family or group of close friends. Children and dogs can charge about safely, you can unwind completely

Adorable cottage with a Highland lodge feel – walk straight into the hills, swim in the Spey, relax in the whisky room and sitooterie

This secluded New Forest inn is a magnet for families in summer: a good pint and the log fire make it a superb winter hideaway too