An interesting historic townhouse filled with art and antiques, in the old part of Amantea, near shops, restaurants and beach

Big skies, a tantalising beach and truly inspired food combinations at this friendly, busy coastal village inn – stylish rooms too

A superb palazzo in beautiful old Florence with 13 design rooms, a cocktail menu and breakfast in your room. Arty, stylish and near the Duomo

An important spot for this grand 19th-century château on the banks of the Loire, steeped in history and with kind, erudite owners

Special back-to-nature, stargazing loft for couples and families, on a nature-filled estate in Piedmont

Converted stables on a fruitful and beautiful estate with gardens, sculpture walks, wildflower meadows and a farm-to-fork restaurant

A special place indeed, particularly for honeymooners and lovers. It's steeped in history & romance with delightful gardens to roam at will

An art-filled home poised above Hastings Old Town in a wonderfully private, peaceful spot and with a lush, tropical garden

Blissful tranquillity - yet an easy drive from St Paul de Vence (legendary haunt of Matisse and Picasso) and 10km from the Riviera

Vistas of olive groves, village life and the sea; gaze and daydream from this beautiful spot. A Michelin recommended restaurant to boot

A lovely little bolthole to return to after days out exploring pretty Cotswold villages and walking in an AONB straight from the door

Few inns can rival the scale or history of this one. Dogs doze by the inglenook, food is sourced from local suppliers, bedrooms are gorgeous

A sparkling house for two overlooking azure waters, starry skies and Stromboli’s light show - that’ll do nicely grazie

Pluck grapes, splash in the child-shallow pool and explore the ‘Yorkshire of Italy’ with rolling green hills and conical trulli

Fall asleep to the sound of the sea in your dreamy thatched cottage, one of 6, right on the beach for those head-clearing walks...

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

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

Elegant house with sprawling gardens and space for family and friends, within walking distance of the coast