Off the beaten track and into the hills – this remote, unknown bird-filled region is faultless for outdoorsy people

A hop from the coast and charming Alnwick, a gorgeous and supremely comfortable country escape for friends and families. Dogs welcome too

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

Light-filled retreat full of character and vintage finds, with handmade touches and farm-fresh produce on your doorstep

A charming inn on the village green with beautiful interiors - you’ll find low ceilings, pretty rooms and a fire that burns on cold days.

Spoiling bedrooms, good food, warm staff and the South West Coast Path tempting you from the doorstep. You and your dog will love it here

Stylish apartment overlooking a vibrant market in the old city, with restaurants and historic attractions in easy walking distance

Up in the hills, an amazing family holiday with Lorna and Lee. Weekly paella nights, great pool, lovely walking. Beauty therapies, too...

Three charming rustic lodges with private gardens and a laid-back vibe in a small rural hamlet surrounded by vines and truffle orchards

A beautifully renovated getaway set in glorious countryside near the Lakes. Strike out on walks from the door, relax in the woodland garden

Come for a traffic-free medieval hamlet in sleepy Maremma with easy-going hosts, a beautiful garden and views over the valley

You get the best of all worlds here. Delicious beds, Provençal soaps, vineyard views, fresh croissants a stroll away…

Find gilded mirrors, rich brocades, Fragonard toiletries and an unexpected roof terrace at this 6-bedroom guest house near St Mark’s Square

Bags of character within and without at this four-storey village house with rooftop views over the mountains, next to a 12th-century church

Crackling fires in winter, croquet in the summer. Life ticks by peacefully - rooms are engagingly old-fashioned, the garden is much-loved

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

You will fall in love with this very special Tuscan agriturismo between the mountains and sea: peace and simplicity prevail

A 17th-century Westmorland barn, fully renovated with a roomy living space and west-facing garden with views of High Street and Blencathra