Gorgeous small hotel perfectly placed for the magical Dales - stylish bedrooms, open fires, lovely staff and pretty gardens all wait

A rural farmhouse B&B with view-filled bedrooms, hearty breakfasts and walks from the door. The Dowies are generous hosts

Elegant B&B tucked down a quiet alleyway close to St Mark’s Square, with friendly hosts and a rooftop offering spectacular views of the city

A stunning château with huge rooms, pretty balconies with views, peaceful garden. Super owners, excellent dinners - and child-friendly too

Remote three-bedroom cottage in Northumberland National Park, with far-reaching views over hills and valleys and walks in all directions

A 1980s Catalan mas built in a traditional style, with garden and pool, surrounded by olive trees and vineyards near the Spanish border

Welcome to a beautiful space for six in Sicily’s chocolate capital - baroque jewel Modica. Laze in the garden, dip into the pool

Historic, indulgent, atmospheric – and the Contessa is so warm. Vineyards, restaurants, operas, walks...La dolce vita on Slovenia's border

You’re wrapped in parkland here and close to the coast, gardens and war memorials. A treat of a stop-over for foodies

A very special place to stay, immersed in the architecture and history of the city as well as its traditions, culture, food and wine

An 18th-century townhouse restored with flair by former restauranteurs: come for colour, comfort and sublime dining

The beautiful Amalfi coast is the sublime setting for these two suites with a shared courtyard, citrus trees and stunning coastal views

Weaving medieval magic, this dreamy hideaway is an ideal base for nature-loving gourmands to explore the region

A stunner of a setting for this restored croft house with long views to a sparkling loch and a lively village nearby. Good beaches too

You’ve got history on your doorstep in this beautiful and serene B&B, with charming gardens and a real sense of style in every room

A botanical beauty deep in the Loire Valley, this elegant house has history and heart in abundance

Comfortable, big family home with sparkling sea views over the Adriatic: discover the coast, explore Ancona and Loreto, enjoy the garden

A grand, pale stone townhouse in the centre of lively Épernay with plenty of good restaurants nearby