A lovely 1910 village house, deep in sleepy countryside, with delightful owners, delicious home cooking and a pretty garden for lazy days

Three immaculate rooms in a 17th-century building; step out onto winding streets lined with trattorias, boutiques, fountains and monuments

Stylish B&B rooms in a peaceful little château, amongst rolling hills, woods and farmland - bikes and boules to borrow, lovely pool to share

Families and walkers will be happy at this unfussy seaside retreat with beaches down the road and coastal paths right by your door

Deep in vineyards near Liguria's coast, find attractive apartments, manicured lawns, infinity pool, space to relax and child-free serenity

A lovely, long barn-style conversion with much space, stunning views across the spectacular bay and a secret beach to stroll to

A delightful Arts & Crafts lodge house on a lovely estate sitting in a dramatic setting on the western flank of the Malvern Hills

Bring boots, maps, your dog and an appetite for high places and deep comfort in this restored farm conversion

A 16th-century timbered riverside inn with a relaxed, rustic feel, garden cabin rooms with views and fresh seasonal and homegrown food

What a surprise to find a masseria in the heart of a Puglian village. Welcome to Anna’s elegant agriturismo

Warm family hospitality, magnificent surroundings, bedroom breakfasts, candlelit dinners and elegant windows overlooking the park

Near Southwold - rich colours, fresh flowers and exotica! Fields for the dogs, walled gardens for you, logs, umbrellas, digital showers...

The views take your breath away, the breakfasts are beautiful, and you feel like you're staying in the home of dear friends

A small, trendy hotel, very much of its time, with oodles of style, stunning bedrooms and fantastic staff

Deep in Burgundy's wine country, an elegant maison de maître sits in acres of gloriously private parkland

Airy villa for four overlooking Lake Como. Stunning views, private sunny terrace - a peaceful communal garden to wander too

Your own cottage sitting room downstairs and a swish bedroom up – breakfast in the courtyard before venturing forth to discover Canterbury

Bright and spacious barn for two and a baby on the South Downs Way, close to Brighton and the coast