Towering 5 storeys above lively Palermo, a gracious B&B with sunlit rooms, lovely Sicilian hosts and breakfast in fine china on the terrace

Come to walk, cycle, fish and hunker down in style in front of the wood-burner - sleep in deep comfort in a lovingly converted barn

In a commanding position surrounded by private land, this old manor house is excellently equipped and ideal for a big family holiday

Explore the coastal paths on foot or by bike, or simply sunbathe next to the pool... Leafy gardens, comfortable rooms and excellent dinners

In a bustling port town on the Adriatic coast, this family-run hotel is warm, welcoming and just minutes from beaches and restaurants

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

A Victorian farm steading cleverly repurposed as an open-plan holiday home with bright, colourful interiors, deep in the Perthshire hills

The river's gentle flow sets the tone for a relaxing stay in this peaceful Loire estate: quiet rooms, sweet village, dinner with Madame

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

Strolling distance from the village of Seggiano, peace and beauty fill every corner of this ancient, view-filled retreat

Charming, simple and elegant B&B with a lovely garden and kind owners in an area renowned for its good wine and food

A fabulous Belle Epoque château with much wow factor set in vast grounds with lawns and lakes, circled by a dense forest

Surrounded by its vineyards, a Tuscan villa for a memorable, stylish treat of a stay - a sophisticated décor and opulence at every turn

Come for home-baked bread, eggs from the hens, arrays of fresh fruit, and fabulous river views... your hosts do lovely B&B

Glorious Elizabethan manor house lovingly furnished with exceptional art and antiques by its welcoming owners

A very special design-led garden apartment on the ground floor of an elegant 1835 house on one of the prettiest crescents in the city

Be warmly welcomed by your knowledgeable hosts at this eco-conscious lodge for four in the Dordogne. Immerse yourself in all things wine