Chiara’s blissfully informal hillside home is a hard place to leave... Guests can get involved with cookery courses or the olive harvest

Two lovely places to stay - come for much charm, peace, sunsets, infinity pool, sauna and gym in this history-steeped countryside retreat

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

High in the heavenly hills is this very smartly converted farm building, with underfloor heating, much glass, wood and exposed brickwork

Cool, airy villa with Lake Como glistening below. Beautiful terraces and garden, plunge pool - and chilled prosecco and cake to welcome you

A stylish, thoughtful and impressive place for a family holiday, in a dreamy Charentais landscape with the odd sheep to keep you company

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

Steam in the hot tub, gaze over crashing waves or later stars. Inside is swish, kids play in their games room, dinner is in view of the sea

Come for a village feel, rural peace and boundless Portuguese countryside at this charming whitewashed home with a super terrace with views

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

Serene, panoramic views from picture windows at this off-grid romantic bolthole in the hills with a cosy wood-burner and local treats

A wonderful country house, a unique wine story, very luxurious rooms and suites, a spa, infinity pool and restaurant

A neat, recently restored townhouse on three floors in sleepy Panicale with plenty of space and everything within walking distance

Good looking barn conversion for sociable gatherings on an organic farm – meet the animals, take a day trip, go walking

Experience outstanding hospitality at this aristocratic palazzo with a Michelin-rated restaurant downstairs and seven unique bedrooms above

Remote wartime research station turned stylish retreat with knockout views, wild walks and a front-row seat to the weather

Medieval manor house and busy farm. A welcoming atmosphere, big bedrooms, breakfast in the baronial great hall by the cosy log fire

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