A perfectly restored medieval borgo on twin Chianti hilltops, with lavender fields, honey bees and clear views to the Apennines

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

A relaxed country feel in this fine family villa. It has space and comfort for six with gardens, private pool, and tennis court

Come for a huge dollop of peace and quiet in gorgeous countryside. Take long walks, enjoy the views, return to much comfort and space

Foodies will love the irresistible cooking - along with local wine and a typically Tuscan setting. Bedrooms are pretty

Gem-like in a deep park among meadows, a family-friendly château with 2 stylish cottages. Join the lovely owners for dinner, dip in the pool

Four bright and warm cottages with gardens, for families and friends, plus activities for children and endless walks for you and your dog

A captivating place for couples and families with fabulous views, pool and foodie hosts. River water sports, markets and vineyards near

White-painted beams, wonky white walls and your own parking spot fairly nearby. You're near the harbour and subtropical gardens

At the heart of fascinating Palermo, splendid aristocratic hosts welcome you to their historic family mansion filled with heirlooms

A large handsome 1800s manor, now a peaceful haven for free-range families and creative types on the edge of vibrant Richelieu in the Loire

A large and light house sitting by itself in lovely countryside with a big pool, maturing gardens and superb views up to Saignon on the hill

A pool, pines, and hosts that give you figs from their garden! Stroll to a pizzeria through the olive groves, return to 2 lovely apartments

You’ll eat well here, among locals who love the food. The village is quiet, the rooms serenely modern. A great base for a holiday en famille

Restored stone barn on a farm in the Lake District National Park, with views of fields and woods and an excellent pub nearby

Chat long with gentle hosts over home-grown dinners; see stars above, walks, rivers and wildlife all around. Rustic comfort in rural Burgos

Bring family or friends to this beautiful 16th-century stone manor house standing in a tiny hamlet in the heart of the Dordogne

A pretty retreat in the grounds of a romantic château – you have your own walled garden, with terrace, pool and sunbathing area