Come for good architecture, thoughtful design and much space for relaxing: swimming, massages, hammam and sauna, beautiful bedrooms

Starry skies, wild beauty and total peace are yours in these sustainable, solar-powered eco-lodges

There's a pared-back unforced elegance to this stone barn sitting quietly in its own grounds beside a cobbled courtyard awash with roses

A grand spot for walkers, cyclists and nature lovers - this warm, informal B&B gives you very comfortable rooms and delicious breakfasts

Three immaculate rooms in a 17th-century building; step out onto winding streets lined with trattorias, boutiques, fountains and monuments

Charming trulli apartments promise rustic comfort and panoramic views (horses too). Perfectly placed for exploring the area

Sleek modern interiors now grace this ancient building with architectural joys, a courtyard garden and rooftop terrace with views

An enchanting escape immersed in nature yet only 40 minutes by train into the Eternal City for art and history-filled days

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

The largest of three secluded cottages that share a gravel courtyard and a beautiful garden with cathedral views

A warm retreat in a charming Sussex backwater, with a changing menu of fabulous food, and well-furbished bedrooms upstairs

In her smart top-floor flat, perfectly situated between Montmartre and the Opéra Garnier, Rosemary does brilliant B&B

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

Come for a delightfully unfussy stay at this graceful townhouse filled with beautiful objects and good vibes thanks to the lovely owners

All you'd hope for, and more! Enormous rooms, marvellous beams, majestic views and wines from their vineyard

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

High up and with splendid views of the estuary and harbour, this roomy apartment is a very comfortable base for seaside holidays