Step into a place full of life, colour, texture and clever design surrounded by beautiful gardens and lakes

Immerse yourself, luxuriously, in beautiful rural Picardy – mirabelle jam, peaceful parkland, walking in the hills – near historic Amiens

'Pinch me' views over Lake Como, a stony beach below, Varenna on your doorstep... these chic apartments are in an idyllic spot

Beautiful, and with a delightfully rambling garden, this early 16th-century manor has bags of room for happy days with family or friends

Cuisine reigns supreme at this historic B&B. Play world-class golf, trek the Giant’s Causeway, plunder National Trust treasures

Such lovely views from this light-filled flat, built in the 19th century – curl up with a book and gaze out to sea

Come for hearty Lakeland adventures, pretty towns and villages, and a rather special stay in this warm and welcoming country inn

Ease through a beautiful wrought iron gate to a courtyard and an elegant 1700s creamy stone holiday house, part of the château estate

An Edwardian villa with stunning views, polished floors, cosy fires and child-friendly garden a short walk from lovely Portmeirion

Enter through an impressive stone arch to discover this 16th-century fortified manor house with a gorgeous communal dining and seating area

Tranquil stone house with a rustic feel, a large garden with a swimming pool and views of the French Riviera and out to sea

A comfortable and light-filled converted stone barn in the pretty Vendée, a quiet and rural spot but just half a mile from town

Independence at one end of the house with your own sitting room opening onto a courtyard garden. Good pub for food a few minutes' walk away

A charming nook for two in pretty Barrington village with a foodie pub mere steps away and Somerset at your feet

A delightful retreat perfectly placed for walking, cycling and visiting some of the region’s most popular sights

Families and walkers will be happy at this unfussy seaside retreat with beaches down the road and coastal paths right by your door

A country house, elegant and unstuffy, at the heart of a working Lazio olive farm. Lunch by the pool or unwind at the hot spring spa

An 18th-century listed cottage in a pretty terrace with a private courtyard garden and pond, just a short walk from the high street