Anglo-Irish meets Italian and Indian; the owners have peppered this charming home with furniture and artefacts from their broad travels

Come for big skies, grand walking and hilly cycling. Style and comfort abound in this cottage set on the hillside with views to North Uist

Three simple, traditional apartments in an ancient convent building with a beautiful botanical garden in the heart of the historic centre

Close to Girona, with huge valley views! Cosy fires for cool days, shady corners for hot ones, lovely people, and the food a revelation

Two lovely places to stay down by the shore of Clew Bay for much peace, space and modern comforts in a magical watery world

Historic 19th-century maison de maître, perfect for a gathering of friends, within walking distance of the old town’s charms

The living is easy here: laze in the subtropical garden, float in the saltwater pool, let the kids play and meet other guests over dinner

Grade II-listed country hotel with lovely gardens and an excellent restaurant, a short walk from Ambleside and the top of Lake Windermere

Dreamy, languid beauty at this spacious, airy, arty house with garden and pool in typical Pugliese countryside

Share an authentic and unpretentious part of Sardinia with generous hosts. Stay in rooms set across three properties, enjoy memorable meals

A scented garden, delicious local delicacies and those coastal landscapes. This place is a sensory feast

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

A 15th-century courtyard hides a petite contemporary apartment – a fabulous base from which to explore the city and all its treasures

In Andalusia, step through an ancient wooden door into this Moorish-inspired townhouse with a pool and tapas bars just moments away

A stone building designed by Sir John Soane in the stable yard of this historic and beautiful estate with deer park and woodland gardens

It's steeped in history and a joy to visit. Explore the vast pistes of Les Portes du Soleil... return to log fires and house-party dinners

Two lovely cottages, packed with atmosphere, character and comfort in a magical timeless valley surrounded by nature

A natural idyll made even better by friendly owners. Bask in the mountain views, explore astonishing Asturias, settle into the slow pace