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

An upmarket, very comfortable old stone village house with tasty breakfasts and a sunny courtyard full of colourful flowers

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

A bit like staying with friends in a smart country house, but not having to help - an elegant refuge near Bradford-on-Avon

A glorious country house with everything you need for a fun family holiday: games, pool, big bedrooms, two living rooms & a gorgeous garden

A stroll from the village, this comfy house in its terraced garden comes with a keen-cook's kitchen, a generous terrace and pool

A light, bright Georgian townhouse in a residential street directly opposite the lovely Lido and restaurant, near Clifton Village

A tranquil agriturismo within easy reach of Padua. Superb views of the Euganean Hills, chic bedrooms and fine wine to sample

Unwind comfortably here with views to the crystal-clear lake, surrounded by forest trails and meadows for wonderful walking and cycling

Ensconce yourselves in the Black Périgord and stay in the East Wing of a 16th-century castle with private garden and surrounding parkland

Fall in love with this riverside village, lost in a valley in lower Normandy, and this sunny house for couples or families

A tucked-away and peaceful retreat from which to explore the beautiful Dordogne or simply to unwind and recharge

Stunning Tuscan views over the Tiber valley from the gorgeous pool and gardens and very comfortable living spaces at this home-from-home

Feel French in this very beautiful 300-year-old house with a large garden and pool in a hilltop medieval village of winding, cobbled streets

A splendid supper à la carte (three courses) is included here, together with airy rooms and sweeping gardens. The Solway Firth is close

An entire literary estate on the Brittany coast, with a trio of restored houses, fabulous gardens and a private path to the beach