Tour the cellars or wander the history-rich château and grounds. A truly pretty place

Stay in the very first holiday let in the history of this lovely little hamlet of nine houses, with a superb sailing club and a decent pub

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

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

On the banks of the river Avon, a handy Park & Ride from Georgian Bath, this charming pub is hugely popular, and rightly so!

A spacious and bright old sandstone farm building with private garden, all one one level and with lovely views over fields and countryside

A light, bright Georgian townhouse in a residential street directly opposite the lovely Lido and restaurant, near Clifton Village

A lovely, long barn-style conversion with much space, stunning views across the spectacular bay and a secret beach to stroll to

A wisteria-laden pergola shades the sunny side of the farmhouse - in gentle olive country near the Sibillini Park, not far from the Adriatic

Two comfortably converted farm buildings, with a shared pool on a gentle south-east sloping vineyard with wonderful views

A fin-de-siècle Franco-Scottish décor for this hospitable, entertaining B&B, in the heart of Edinburgh’s cultural quarter

Large, unpretentious and very comfortable family house in splendid isolation with swimming pool, tennis court and well-tended gardens

Between Florence and Siena, stay in one of five stylish apartments on a family-run agriturismo; they delight in sharing this slice of heaven

A lake to fish, a terrace for evening sun and a choice of two spaces with a shared pool and games room, a short hop from pretty Auvillar

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

Shed your urban cares here with a gorgeous living space, woods and meadows to wander and stunning views of The Black Mountains

A spiritual, rustic retreat for nature-lovers, writers, artists. In protected woodland, well away from bustle, close to the lapping river

A really well thought-out escape for a small family with children. A big garden, pool, petanque court and play barn for indoor fun