Come for a sense of complete peace surrounded by country and coast with wonderful interiors to boot – a bolthole for two (plus two)

A gem of a château in the wilds of Limousin with kind and thoughtful owners who are thoroughly immersed in this tranquil area

Come for an oasis of peace - no crowds in the National Park, just olive groves, mountain views and tranquil nature

Dine in the orangery on excellent cuisine, or take breakfast in bed with the shutters thrown wide. Simply delightful

A light-filled, modern house with wonderful sea views through vast picture windows stretching all the way to St Kilda on clear days

Creative owners have made a gorgeous, arty space for couples or a small group of friends; good beaches and Salcombe are close

Glorious views across Northumberland countryside from this peaceful and comfortable cottage with almost an acre of garden

An inspirational setting and an enthusiastic welcome from your hosts and their young family - lose your heart to its baroque beauty

A beautiful little collection of trulli near the Valle d’Itria – restored with flair and with gardens, woods and pool

In an leafy quarter of central Milan, 2 inviting apartments run by generous Jane. Perfect for families and romancers

A traditional coaching inn dating from the 18th century with good food served in private and public dining rooms on the Wellington Estate

5 minutes from the Vatican in a tall palazzo above the British school. Owners share local tips, serve bakery-fresh breakfasts on the terrace

A lovely 1650 Welsh longhouse, beamed and flagstoned with a verdant garden in a totally unspoilt spot in the Snowdonia National Park

You are treated like nobility in this gorgeous Manoir, enveloped by the towering cliffs and Aurélia and Julien's generous hospitality

Sheep's Head Way is reputedly one of the best walks in Ireland. Come back to roaring fires, a Rayburn, art and style – terrific restorations

One of England's oldest coaching inns, full of history and wonky floors, on a Surrey market town's high street

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

This old stone building, a former olive warehouse, is beautifully restored and sits on its own – a simple bolthole for rest and recuperation