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A magical medieval castello, gloriously gothic with tower, moat and ghost, fit for a Shakespearian play.

Bountiful breakfasts, the warmest of owners and Breton adventures. Enjoy romantic ruins, quaint villages and delicious seafood suppers

High up and with splendid views of the estuary and harbour, this roomy apartment is a very comfortable base for seaside holidays

A welcoming inn with rooms on the edge of a small village. Stay in a converted barn in the pretty garden, eat delicious country fare

Come for sea air, independent shops, great places to eat and this quirky cottage with plenty of room and a sunny walled garden

Vast house on an ancient Roman site with big terraced garden and pool. Grand yet homely, with air-con, spa and only 8 km to the city

A remote, rustic place for a digital detox - wildly romantic and perfect in summer with the doors open. Children can play in safety

Traditional accommodation and organic food; handy for Bari but set peacefully in the countryside near Toritto, famed for its almonds

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

Atmospheric English pub with rooms by the green with its duck ponds in a pretty village, with walking and cycling routes to join

Come to be cossetted in this 300-year-old Burgundy farmhouse with rose garden, sheltered pool and convivial Dutch owners

Come to be wrapped by wind and waves from this unique nest with an outdoor bath facing west - nature lovers and adventurers will be seduced

In a chocolate-box village just an hour on the train, and a short hop in a taxi, from London is this foodie inn with pretty bedrooms

Experience outstanding hospitality at this aristocratic palazzo with a Michelin-rated restaurant downstairs and seven unique bedrooms above

Elegant country château with a family feel, for big groups with or without children, and those who seek inspiration

3 lovely cottages in the heart of Cognac vines for cosy nights by the fire and summer barbecues by the pool

If you need a great place in which to relax and don’t want to pay too much for it, try these excellent suites, which spoil you all the way