Rustic, relaxing, comfortable and fun with pool and play area, river beaches, great hosts, peaceful countryside, an hour from Porto

Welcoming and friendly place in a non-touristy area of the city within walking distance of the centre and with a fabulous roof terrace

Converted stables on a fruitful and beautiful estate with gardens, sculpture walks, wildflower meadows and a farm-to-fork restaurant

Two lovely cottages, packed with atmosphere, character and comfort in a magical timeless valley surrounded by nature

An incredible living museum, dedicated to the history of Sicily and the arts. Stay in the main house or in a cottage in the fecund garden

A swishly renovated detached hideaway up a hill, surrounded by vineyards and with a covered deck for sweeping views just outside Beaune

A lovely little bolthole to return to after days out exploring pretty Cotswold villages and walking in an AONB straight from the door

Generous apartments in a 300-year-old farmhouse with beautiful grounds and a swimming pool

A cottage in a conservation village with logs in the burner, sloe gin on the table, and a good dining pub you can walk to

Charming trulli apartments promise rustic comfort and panoramic views (horses too). Perfectly placed for exploring the area

An immaculately restored 1500s palazzo, filled with history, art, antiques and books in the buzzing heart of a charming town

A family-run 1700s thatched Inn in a rural hamlet with super food, a grand team to look after you and picnic benches in a pretty garden

A cottage for two on a wonderfully eco wine school and vineyard. Gaze at magnificent views from your terrace

Light, bright and smartly decorated, this grown-up B&B is a calm retreat from the hectic whirl near charming Colwell Bay, Isle of Wight

A stylish farm renovation with pools, gym, and flower-filled gardens - find rural tranquillity close to Brittany’s most famous landmarks

A 1750 one-storey former farm building, beautifully converted into a lovely hideaway for walkers, nature lovers and peace seekers

Beautiful B&B in idyllic setting, with natural salt water pool and plenty of relaxed communal spaces