In an leafy quarter of central Milan, 2 inviting apartments run by generous Jane. Perfect for families and romancers

An elegant escape in one of Corsica's prettiest towns - perfect for romantic couples with a spa, restaurant, and the island to explore

Part of the original Wensleydale creamery overlooking the river, with bustling Hawes and great walking country right on your doorstep

A marvellous spot overlooking Rutland Water for this 1760 former hunting lodge with good seasonal British food and very comfortable bedrooms

Friendly owners settle you in to this cool, creatively styled barn. Perfect for groups & families with big pool & garden

Delightful little antique-filled cottage with large walled garden and an allotment near Versailles. Gardeners will be happy

Light-filled gites share a lovely pool, with pétanque, ping-pong and bikes to borrow – bring friends and take all three

A stylish hotel, tucked away yet central, an unusually quiet base for exploring Rome just a three-minute walk from the tube station

Special back-to-nature, stargazing loft for couples and families, on a nature-filled estate in Piedmont

In tranquil countryside close to the Ring of Kerry, a rustic farmhouse with wonderful stargazing and brilliant walks starting from the door

Cuisine reigns supreme at this historic B&B. Play world-class golf, trek the Giant’s Causeway, plunder National Trust treasures

You'll feel at home in this immaculate yet cosy 1800s brick and pantile cottage with a pretty patio and stunning views across the Lincolnshire Wolds

A small and stylish townhouse retreat in leafy Folkestone with excellent bedrooms and a terrace for breakfast in summer

One of England's oldest coaching inns, full of history and wonky floors, on a Surrey market town's high street

A large tranquil apartment with garden and pool surrounded by Tuscan countryside, just over half an hour's drive from Siena

A converted farmhouse set in a large mature garden, well located for exploring the delights of the Lot et Garonne south of the Dordogne

Come for the gloriously peaceful countryside and this 1700s house and garden, scrupulously renovated and with plenty of space

This gloriously off-grid stone farmhouse surrounded by untamed nature will suit those who revel in taking life at a more measured pace