Delicious food, stylish bedrooms and very helpful staff come hand in hand at this buzzing little inn that stands on the river Avon

Spacious farmhouse with annexe, great for gatherings with family and friends. Fabulous walks and endless views over the Eglwysbach valley

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

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

1820s cottage with long views, a lovely garden and generous extras. Alnwick is close and miles of white sandy beaches with dunes

An elegant Burgundian townhouse with pool on the fringe of Morvan National Park in Côte d'Or. Dijon, with Beaune and Chablis an easy drive

A small, trendy hotel, very much of its time, with oodles of style, stunning bedrooms and fantastic staff

A gorgeous big old house on a farm in a very quiet part of Wiltshire - the undiscovered North Wessex Downs, filled with wildlife and an AONB

Quirky, rustic cabin nuzzled by vines and greenery – perfect for lovers, writers and peace-seekers. Take long walks, stroll to the pub

A converted 19th-century church in the Northumberland National Park with beautiful stained-glass windows and a restored tower

A fabulous country boozer, revamped in style with a buzzy atmosphere, great food and welcoming bedrooms - good walking countryside too

A splendid supper à la carte (three courses) is included here, together with airy rooms and sweeping gardens. The Solway Firth is close

Unspoilt Coverack has all you need for a fun beach holiday and this terraced fisherman's cottage on the coast path is cosy all year round

Elegant rooms behind a popular village pub with country walks from the door, and the spectacular Peak District and stately homes nearby

A truly authentic place to stay on a Sicilian working farm with roaming hens, wheat fields, wild flowers and a distant view of the sea

A smart village local with original timber frames, a lively bar, elegant rooms and delicious food from the fields around you

Where else is breakfast served by candlelight in winter? Friendly staff, lovely bedrooms, off-street parking and Arthur’s Seat all wait

Spacious bedrooms, friendly hosts and a classic English country house in a peaceful hamlet with walks from the doorstep