A vine-clad stone house hideaway for lovers, walkers, artists and hermits with a sweet veranda overlooking woodland down to the river

Strolling distance from the village of Seggiano, peace and beauty fill every corner of this ancient, view-filled retreat

Wonky floors and handmade beds in a restored coaching inn for 4, 6 or 8 - sociable evenings round the farmhouse table, walks from the door

In the city of Trapani, at the foot of Mount Erice, a nobleman's villa with a warm heart and exotic gardens. A hop from the Egadi Islands

Enjoy warmth, comfort and some jolly good food at this family-run village inn with inviting bedrooms – a haven for weary walkers

A confident style for this mid-19th-century house, with a Mediterranean garden, elegant terrace and pool, a stroll from the historic centre

An elegantly renovated coaching inn with inspired design, beautifully simple pub food, tempting ales and gloriously comfortable bedrooms

In the heart of arts and craft town Chipping Campden, a beautifully decorated 17th-century house with a celebrated restaurant downstairs

Come for stunning views down to the bay of La Herradura and this traditional, family-focused 1990s house on three floors

Three spacious manor apartments with views for big gatherings of family or friends. Walk to the beach or the pub, play tennis and croquet

This is a superb base to explore the island's glittering bays, vibrant coastal cities, mountains, valleys and forests

Close to Hexham's centre, a quietly charismatic Victorian home with fresh flowers, homemade bread, sunny courtyard and a friendly little dog

A small yet elegant place for couples or small groups to enjoy the open countryside, rest, join a cooking course or book a massage

Big house with bags of character and easy access to beaches, cafés and cobbled streets, coastal paths and hidden coves

Come to be looked after with delicious food and spoiling bedrooms in this mini stately home set in gorgeous parkland near Ludlow

Two lovely cottages with a fresh, modern style, private terrace, tranquil communal gardens with an orchard and pool

A new-build in local stone with vast windows gazing out at the meeting place of three beautiful lochs, surrounded by 12 acres of croft land

The wow factor is set to eleven at this magnificent château steeped in French history and surrounded by acres of land (and a moat)