A lovely old stone house with a covered veranda and sparkling pool in a small hilltop hamlet overlooking a lush forested valley

An attractive collection of mellow stone buildings with wonderful views over Monte Amiata and the Val d'Orcia for restful stays

A self-catering apartment in the wing of a traditional Burgundian winemaker's house in a tiny hamlet, surrounded by fields of vines

Spread out in much style with friends or family in a beautifully renovated Victorian farmhouse at the foot of the Howgill fells

3 lovely cottages in the heart of Cognac vines for cosy nights by the fire and summer barbecues by the pool

A big old house with a lovely pool, surrounded by ancient olives just 3kms from the sea and deep in the heart of Bandol wine country

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

In a commanding position surrounded by private land, this old manor house is excellently equipped and ideal for a big family holiday

You’ll find Norfolk ales, French wines and a hint of eccentricity at this old-school inn, where local food and comfy beds keep you smiling

Great for gatherings of family and friends: fine views, a good big kitchen, games room and pool; nearby caves and castles to explore

Spend restful days in a verdant garden, slip into the cooling pool, sip wine on your private balcony, stroll into arty Benissa

Charming, laid-back B&B in the foothills of the Algarve. All you hear are the birds, yet the beaches are a ten-minute drive

A tranquil and tucked-away feel for this terraced cottage with private patio, communal garden and plenty of room for six

Grand and old and filled with history, the estate and such a pretty house are a tonic, as are the well-tended grounds and parkland

You have your own entrance to a private wing with a garden and an elegant sitting room. Bedrooms are beautiful and breakfast scrumptious

A sleek, light-filled, beautifully designed, minimalist space for 4 with wrap-around views from the living room and pool

A lodge house in magnificent gardens, which are all yours when visitors leave. A sweet retreat for anyone, but gardeners will adore it

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