An elegant townhouse made up of two apartments on a lively piazza a short stroll from the sea. Live like a local in pretty Monopoli

An elegant 1892 building, once the village school, now a very comfortable, colourful B&B with warm owners and delicious breakfasts

Lovers will be happy here in their own sweet space with a bird-filled garden. All you will hear is the river flowing gently past you

An old chapel, smartly and sustainably converted, with a hot tub to soothe tired limbs after country walks through fells and dales

Come for the glorious Peak District and this rural independent pub, with roots in the 12th century, serene bedrooms and toothsome food

Splash under the Elephant Arch, take a boat to the caves, set off for Tunisia! Then it’s back to a super-private room by the sea

This civilised bolthole offers a quiet retreat, castle views and the magic of Edinburgh on your doorstep

Sleek, smart apartments on the first floor of a 19th-century building in Verona's most fashionable residential/commercial neighbourhood

A solid 1704 farmhouse with a peaceful, welcoming feel on the edge of a small hamlet with two acres of gardens set in glorious countryside

Immaculate apartments with private patios and well-equipped kitchens share oleander-bright gardens and a chlorine-free pool

Two elegantly renovated spaces with wonderful views, lots of activities and large gardens for making memories with family and friends

A townhouse with a walled garden by the church in a peaceful village where friendly Scottish owners feed and look after you well

A foodie and friendly reinvigorated old pub, with floor to ceiling estuary views. Bring the dog and hit the coastal path

Set loose your inner castaway on your very own island with enthralling views and much wildlife a short boat ride from Skye

Modest and authentic, a top-floor apartment in an eco-friendly Provençal farmhouse, with dogs and hens. River swims are a stroll away...

Manor house in the grounds of a quintessential 18th-century French château with pretty gardens and lots of space just 3kms from Bayeux

Designed with style and comfort, peaceful, sophisticated and serene with countryside views. And you have your own lovely pool