Sun-dappled walks along the romantic avenues, big bedrooms, breakfasts inside or out, a laid-back atmosphere and great markets nearby

Winter fires, a summer pool, and gorgeous food all year round... Live slow in the hills of

Traditional and modern, verging on the opulent. Find a stone-flagged tap room for walkers, top modern food and Chatsworth-perfect bedrooms

If you need a great place in which to relax and don’t want to pay too much for it, try these excellent suites, which spoil you all the way

Secluded stone farmhouse, fragrant gardens, a natural pool, and winding forest paths – the perfect off-grid Tuscan escape

Stay just minutes from the sea in colourful Donaghadee for wild swims, island visits, bird watching and coastal walks

A 15th-century hotel and spa with beamed lounges and two restaurants, standing proudly on the high street

Two cosy cottages on a former winemaking estate with private terraces, a shared pool, stunning views and glorious walks from the door

Glorious views across Northumberland countryside from this peaceful and comfortable cottage with almost an acre of garden

All you'd hope for, and more! Enormous rooms, marvellous beams, majestic views and wines from their vineyard

A light-filled studio with a sweet private terrace on the estate of a 16th-century manor - river views, glorious gardens and pure peace

In the heart of a starlight reserve in a protected natural park, three authentic cottages with walks from the door for immersion in nature

Walkers, nature lovers, couples will love this eco-friendly cottage near Calgary beach: a breath of warmth in the beautiful back of beyond

Like staying in a family home, only with Henri III furniture and rolling green views. Energetic hosts cook, farm, hunt, chat over champagne

A deliciously cool loft hideaway set among tall sycamores in the grounds of the main house, with a New York Tribeca feel and much comfort

Visit Florence, Arezzo, Siena… or revel in the beauty and peace of Casa Zia, surrounded by wilderness and lovely birdsong

Remote off-grid cottage 1400 feet above sea level in Northumberland National Park, with incredible night skies

Elegant country château with a family feel, for big groups with or without children, and those who seek inspiration