A very special place to stay, immersed in the architecture and history of the city as well as its traditions, culture, food and wine

A gorgeous house, beautifully refurbished in contemporary style, with chic interiors and a swimming pool in a sublime English garden

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

Minutes from old Ajaccio (a scenic cycle ride) is a charming small hotel with a stunning bay setting, and majestic mountains behind

Gather family or friends and fall in love with this gorgeous house, beautiful garden, glimmering Ullswater and stunning countryside

Full of country-hideaway chic, this special holiday home is in one of the loveliest parts of the Var, surrounded by 10 private acres

Stylish and spoiling B&B in a Renaissance château with outdoor pool, vast grounds, valley views and the Dordogne at your feet

Woodland and fells encircle you, spa suites hang above water, food in the Michelin-starred restaurant is sublime – come for a real treat

Come for an authentic French village experience in this old stone house next to the church with glorious countryside for walks and cycles

A handsome little château perched on the edge of a verdant valley, with wonderful views, lots of space and a rambling garden

A peaceful, beautiful place to wake up in and to return to after glorious walks, with no near neighbours apart from curious sheep

Come for one of the most beautiful villages in the Welland Valley and this charming hotel with peaceful, elegant rooms and lovely food

A fine old stone mill, the river rushing by, kingfishers, kayaking, swimming: it’s a dream place with Provence and Cévennes at the door

A fortified castle in parkland, built mostly in the 1300s on the Montbazens plateau, near to the stunning Averyon gorges

Superb views, scenic walks and a huge range of activities all within easy reach of this beautifully restored property

Five beautiful suites in the south wing of this fairy tale castle, filled with architectural features, family history and much grandeur

A converted 19th-century church in the Northumberland National Park with beautiful stained-glass windows and a restored tower

Feel at ease in a lovely old townhouse filled with pictures and personality and including a separate loft apartment