A lofty, spacious feel to this converted barn with stunning views over rolling hills, swooping swallows in summer and an honesty farm shop

A charming 17th-century village inn, a destination place for foodies and real beer lovers, with very comfortable and stylish bedrooms

Just below the Tuscan town of Massa Marittima, an agriturismo loved by sporty types and families, with wonderful food on site

A stunning setting in acres of citrus groves for this lovely old farm with 16th-century roots, a big pool, hammocks and a restaurant

Beautiful cottages, donkey rides, a popular pool and restaurants to walk to. Dutch Peter knows all the walks in this heavenly valley!

For families who love a Great British beach holiday, this beach-side cottage on Hayling Island near Portsmouth is just the ticket

A lovingly restored ancient farmhouse surrounded by wildlife-rich countryside just two miles from stunning beaches – a place to mend

A 17th-century Westmorland barn, fully renovated with a roomy living space and west-facing garden with views of High Street and Blencathra

A small, quirky country house hotel with lovely staff, pretty rooms and heavenly food served in a pillared dining room

An impressive limestone house on three levels created within the ruins of an ancient village with uninterrupted views of the Vézère valley

Steeped in history and romance, with a great big sleigh bed and open fires, is this 14th-century defence tower above the river Tweed

An interesting historic townhouse filled with art and antiques, in the old part of Amantea, near shops, restaurants and beach

An ancient thatched cottage near Dartmoor with a warming log fire in winter and flowers inside and out in the summer

In an outstanding area for lovers of food and wine, here are 3 beautiful boltholes in the Alto Douro, the oldest wine region in the world

Down a track with a delightfully remote feel but near to the coast and with good walking and cycling; views out to sea are awesome

Laze in the pool, nibble olives from the market, gaze over Provence. Inside, English meets classic French. Fabulous for families

A contemporary rooftop room in a warmly civilised B&B filled with books and lovely things – stunning view too

This stylish little art-filled inn has comfortable rooms, is surrounded by good walking countryside and serves delicious food – rest here