Kate makes you feel at home the moment you enter her great big beloved house - full of books, guitars and a piano, antiques and huge spaces

A super upside-down house perched on a cliff in bustling Saundersfoot with glorious views over the beach and the Atlantic

Rural peace just an hour from London in your own gorgeous converted hay barn, ten minutes from Alton

A beautiful old building with generous windows, arched doorways and opulent interiors in the glorious countryside by a fairy tale château

Traditional house in a rural part of the Algarve with a spectacular garden, a pool and a tennis court, and restaurants a short stroll

An inspirational setting and an enthusiastic welcome from your hosts and their young family - lose your heart to its baroque beauty

Find history and splendour in bucketfuls on this huge, friendly, wooded domaine. A winning combination of modern luxury and ancient peace

Three simple, traditional apartments in an ancient convent building with a beautiful botanical garden in the heart of the historic centre

Wooded, lakeside retreat for 1 or 2 – big windows, huge terrace, wood-burner, wide screen. The Jurassic coast a cross-country walk away

A cosy bolt hole near medieval Cartmel with woods, meadows and wildlife – great for walkers in this quiet part of the South Lakes

A craft brewery in Italy? What a wonderful surprise! Three explorer-themed rooms, a brewpub, pizzeria, pool, cookery classes and events

Tucked away privately in part of a spectacular listed manor house, this apartment has wonderful views across to Hartland and the sea

Flop in a hammock and be lulled by Mediterranean scents and breezes, relax in an ancient Trullo – come here for raw beauty not for frills

Modern comforts, traditional cosiness and a warm welcome. There are walks from the door, country houses to visit and a pub in the village

All the luxuries that make a B&B very special - wonderful food, smart rooms and a garden replete with pool, orchard, tennis and lake

Come for breezy bedrooms, pretty gardens, a serene pool and delicious breakfasts at this gorgeous finca in rural Extremadura near Trujillo

A delightful retreat perfectly placed for walking, cycling and visiting some of the region’s most popular sights

Come for peace, space and much comfort in this nifty house with gorgeous views over acres of vines from the terrace and pool