A real gem set back from the hustle and bustle but perfectly placed to explore the city's many charms

Paradise for adventurers in Scotland’s wild Torridon Hills - loch views and luxury touches surrounded by water, woodland and wildlife...

Delightful, rustic retreat for families, romantic couples and singles. Food, views and owners are lovely

Airy villa for four overlooking Lake Como. Stunning views, private sunny terrace - a peaceful communal garden to wander too

A handsome little château perched on the edge of a verdant valley, with wonderful views, lots of space and a rambling garden

Warm, interesting hosts and a fascinating celebration of 20th-century style. Gleaming en suites, original Art Deco furniture, WWII books...

Come to be inspired - by the buildings, the art, the concept and the rich history. You should be very comfortable too, and well fed

Traditional beamed cottage, tucked in the hills, with views to distant beaches plus colourful gardens and a pool

You're on an ancient packhorse trail just a stone's throw from the coast. There's a timeless feel to this place and the peace is deep

Retreat to this sweet, peaceful cottage with suntrap courtyard garden enveloped in rolling hills just a short hop from the Jurassic Coast

Straight out of a fairy tale, a rustic cottage by a babbling brook: a magical escape for couples, the craggy coast in easy reach

Friendly Maki and Clive's higgledy-piggledy home is a charming, special place. Rooms are cosy, Clive's cookery courses are fun and delicious

Come for a holiday with extras: children’s playground, babysitting, pool, truffle hunting, vineyard, olive grove tours and more

Stay on a secluded private estate by the sea - once the home of the brilliant French writer, Colette

What do you do with a down-at-heel roadside inn? You get Mhor to come and turn it into a quirky base with their funky style and lovely food

A gorgeously tranquil place to escape to and fall in love with the Périgord's medieval villages, valleys, wines, markets and artisan farms

An 18th-century limestone barn, now a quiet hideaway for a group of friends or family in a very rural spot surrounded by fields and woods

Something to astound at every turn where the traditional and downright quirky collide to stunning effect. Friendly, flexible hosts too