Feel very private in this light and bright B&B room with your own patio and pleasing views over garden and countryside

A peaceful old ivy-clad mill with a beautiful terrace overlooking the water, sculpture-filled gardens, comfortable bedrooms and hearty food

A rare treat to find such a comfortable and cosy, dog-friendly place in exceptionally wildlife-friendly and sustainably managed grounds

Two peaceful olive grove farmhouses, a shared pool with incredible views, hours of hiking along beautiful trails, Pisa and Lucca nearby

A hideaway for two on an old farm, gifted to The National Trust for Jersey, with a pretty walled garden and circled by verdant countryside

A grand, pale stone townhouse in the centre of lively Épernay with plenty of good restaurants nearby

Heart-soaring Pyrenean views, animals roaming, natural materials in simple rural rooms, organic food: it’s a superbly welcoming eco-lodge

A 15th-century Venetian palazzo, lovingly restored with stylish rooms overlooking the Grand Canal and a designer's insight into the city

'Pinch me' views over Lake Como, a stony beach below, Varenna on your doorstep... these chic apartments are in an idyllic spot

The Dordogne flows through the gastronomic heart of France, where stunning villages cling to rock faces and historic riches are in store

Restored 18th-century farm building surrounded by countryside, with a good pub a short walk away and Lake Windermere a ten-minute drive

Within the city walls and right next to the Minster, this super-smart hotel gives you gorgeous bedrooms and delicious food

A truly special barn conversion, flooded with light and with its own decked outdoor space surrounded by bucolic countryside

A charming nook for two in pretty Barrington village with a foodie pub mere steps away and Somerset at your feet

A sculptor's studio, flooded with light, converted into a restful holiday home surrounded by glorious countryside, near Totnes

A stylish retreat in the heart of St Ives offering a glimpse of the sea – with an extra double sofabed room for friends or children

Exposed beams and stone walls mix with modern art and minimalism to give a warm yet uncluttered luxury. Stylish yet relaxing

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