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

Get to know Lisbon with ease from this generous and comfortable townhouse hotel bang in the middle of the city centre

Between Florence and Siena, stay in one of five stylish apartments on a family-run agriturismo; they delight in sharing this slice of heaven

Traditional B&B in a beautiful château bursting with history and surrounded by formal gardens, then farmland and two fine rivers

Good restaurants, beach walks, a grand welcome for dogs: that’s Whitstable. Bring friends and stay in this smart house close to it all

An ancient inn, spruce and restorative, in a picture-perfect village with open fires, tasty food and stylish, comfortable bedrooms

Wild and peaceful small hotel bordering National Park of Guadarrama. Listen to birdsong, hike in the sierra, spend the day in Segovia

A friendly rural town pub with smart rooms, locally inspired menus and Cheshire and north Wales to explore – bring the dog too

Near the sandy beaches of the Cabo de Gata, close to the village of Níjar, is a much-loved family estate with eco pool and exotic gardens

Light-filled chalet in a small hamlet just outside Châtel. Feast on superb breakfasts before heading out to explore the Portes du Soleil

Immaculate Cotswold beauty with great food, welcoming staff, handsome rooms and a sun-trap terrace, plus countryside walks from the door

After trekking Offa's Dyke, return to a cosy wood-burner stocked with logs and a sumptuous bed - you'll love this country retreat for two

A friendly, generous, big old house with not an ounce of pretension. Big families will adore gathering here to have fun and unwind

It's quiet among the lavender plants... bees humming, sun shining. Splash in the shared pool, visit lovely villages, taste local wines

A cool little inn lost in beautiful hills, child- and dog-friendly, with happy staff and award-winning food

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 splendid landing pad in gorgeous countryside with truly great food at the pub, lovely cottages and rooms over the village shop