Glorious boutique hotel on the Sorrento Peninsula with Michelin-starred restaurant and superb cellar to explore

A sweet little gîte for two in the centre of a dreamy medieval village. Happily private but with loads to explore from your door

A peaceful and unpretentious spot for a digital detox with long walks up on the moors and fabulous views from the top

A peaceful, stylish getaway for two within the charming owners' home with shared pool, fabulous views – and all of Provence to (re)visit

A small, stylish hotel lost in the country with beautiful rooms, excellent food, fine walking and a river passing directly outside

A small and stylish townhouse retreat in leafy Folkestone with excellent bedrooms and a terrace for breakfast in summer

A charming, warm and intimate hotel tucked away on a side street just minutes from the Ponte Vecchio, with a view-filled rooftop restaurant

A grand old chartreuse, dating from 1649, with terrace, garden and pool surrounded by tranquil countryside and near a pretty village

Come on down to the farm and this wonderful eco conversion of an ancient piggery with heavily beamed ceilings and much warmth and comfort

Warm interiors, pretty bedrooms and excellent breakfasts – good value in a very handy central spot

Between Paris and Rouen, a handsome country house in Monet scenery. Cows graze, bedrooms soothe, friendships bud over bountiful breakfasts

A 1750s farmhouse with a comfortable, informal feel resting in woodland. You're near to iconic tourist spots but hiding in the quiet woods

Unwind here in the rolling hills with the river bustling along, your own secluded garden and an unpretentious cottage full of character

4 comfy, stylish rooms and a wonderful host who spoils you rotten: hearty breakfasts, walking maps and Peak District views

An immaculately restored 1500s palazzo, filled with history, art, antiques and books in the buzzing heart of a charming town

Special back-to-nature, stargazing loft for couples and families, on a nature-filled estate in Piedmont

Such a special place, right on the historic Georgian quay – a cosy, friendly place with dogs, children and families welcome in all parts