Winter fires, a summer pool, and gorgeous food all year round... Live slow in the hills of

A captivating place for couples and families with fabulous views, pool and foodie hosts. River water sports, markets and vineyards near

Sustainably built Suffolk retreat with plenty of space for friends and family to properly unwind - a steam room seals the deal

High above the bay of Naples, this lovely B&B could be a Fellini film set. Romantic rooms are furnished with antiques, dinner is delicious

A light, bright village house with a courtyard garden - 5 minutes from Cabo da Roca where the sunsets and views are spectacular

A special little house, renovated with huge style, filled with beautiful objects and with a delightfully quiet and secluded private garden

Portraits, paintings and a historic look-out tower, pool, gardens and delicious breakfasts... San Fabiano captures everyone’s heart

A rustic-chic bolthole with bird's eye views to gaze at from your bedroom and the beautiful garden, tucked in a quaint hamlet in Maremma

A rural haven in a lovely garden with comfortable bedrooms, brilliant breakfasts and bikes for hire – explore the Parque Natural

A cool little inn lost in beautiful hills, child- and dog-friendly, with happy staff and award-winning food

With stunning coastal views and family farm surroundings, these cottages are bright and roomy; plus wood-burning stoves and indoor pool

Light-filled retreat full of character and vintage finds, with handmade touches and farm-fresh produce on your doorstep

A pretty upside-down cottage, formerly a dovecote, lovingly restored with sustainability the focus

Escape to the heart of the Haute-Savoie and this impressive château near Annecy, Mont Blanc and Lake Geneva

An 18th-century cottage for four on a working sheep farm: walk the Pentland Hills, get the bus to Edinburgh for culture

Enjoy the wine festival, cycling and hiking in spring and early summer, the truffles in November, and warm hospitality all year round

Vistas of olive groves, village life and the sea; gaze and daydream from this beautiful spot. A Michelin recommended restaurant to boot

A honey-hued stone farmhouse or a stylish cottage – both are deep in delicious countryside with lovely walks by the rambling river