A beautifully converted dairy with a magical garden in a quiet village surrounded by lovely countryside

A wisteria-laden pergola shades the sunny side of the farmhouse - in gentle olive country near the Sibillini Park, not far from the Adriatic

A cheery farmhouse conversion for groups outside a village in a non-touristy part of Italy, close to scenic trails and medieval villages

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

Come for the great outdoors and wrap-around views of Muncaster Fell and Scafell Pike from this warm, bright and spacious Passivhaus

If you want to come to Venice as an open-hearted traveller rather than a tourist then this is the place for you - just walk to everything

Close to Saint-Jean-d'Angély, an elegant and spacious manor house with unfussy, comfortable interiors, bucolic views, big garden and pool

A light, spacious villa in the colonial style designed for easy indoor/outdoor living, with garden, pool and the beach just a short stroll

A cottage in a conservation village with logs in the burner, sloe gin on the table, and a good dining pub you can walk to

Blissful views to vineyards and mountains from this faithful reproduction of a 16th-century manor. Eat well, hike, bike, sauna and swim

Your host runs home and B&B with effortless efficiency and you'll find shiny, spotless rooms to retreat to after a day's exploring

Part of the original Wensleydale creamery overlooking the river, with bustling Hawes and great walking country right on your doorstep

A Renaissance farmhouse in a secret Welsh valley with a stunning garden. Sleep under soaring beams, enjoy peace and warm hospitality

This stately-looking former manor house set back from the road in acres of gardens serves very good food and has rustic-chic bedrooms

A medieval monastery, stunningly revived, in untouristy, car-free Pisciotta. Sip greco on the terrace; scramble through olives to the sea

Tour the cellars or wander the history-rich château and grounds. A truly pretty place

A privately-owned cottage, full of interesting things, on tranquil farmland within the NT Stackpole Estate a 20-minute walk to the coast

An immaculately restored 1500s palazzo, filled with history, art, antiques and books in the buzzing heart of a charming town