An attractive collection of mellow stone buildings with wonderful views over Monte Amiata and the Val d'Orcia for restful stays

Proper village pub with much-praised food and cosy rooms; country walks lead from the door and Oxford is half an hour away

Charming, simple and elegant B&B with a lovely garden and kind owners in an area renowned for its good wine and food

Hospitable Jorge and Clotilde love nothing more than sharing their colourful, chaotic old house with guests. The farm produce is fabulous

11 rooms yet huge personality: travel mementoes, bright colours, local breakfasts... in a fun market town under the Cotswold escarpment

Step into a place full of life, colour, texture and clever design surrounded by beautiful gardens and lakes

Come for glorious walking countryside and warm fuss-free Sally, who gives you freshly baked scones when you arrive and beautiful bedrooms

Another bright, beamed and history-filled place to stay on the smart Upton Cressett estate with walks from the door and much comfort within

An unbelievably stunning setting for this renovated 15th-century villa with garden on a hillside overlooking the famed Florence skyline

Generous apartments in a 300-year-old farmhouse with beautiful grounds and a swimming pool

Victorian almshouse with architectural pedigree, sweeping countryside views and easy access to charming local towns

An attractive converted stable with covered veranda, private garden and views over rolling countryside, minutes from the coast

Wander the city, discover islands, visit Vesuvius, eat in lively restaurants, savour the street food of Naples

Once a coach house, now a split-level place to stay – you can walk to the river and it's just a short hop to central London

Bask in the warmth of the owners at this chic 'maison de maître' in off-track Provence - 12km from lovely hilltop Gordes

A contemporary country-house hotel with a lovely spa and peaceful gardens - Sandringham and the north Norfolk coast are close

Cosy timber-framed cottages from which you can explore Alsace’s vine-striped countryside and traditional villages

A charming 17th-century cottage in a quaint village with views and the owners' pub, farm shop, Wellness Barn and brewery just a short walk