Elegant Italian style in a sensitively-restored villa with sweeping views over rolling hills and forests

A peaceful, stylish getaway for two within the charming owners' home with shared pool, fabulous views - and all of Provence to (re)visit

A deliciously rural stone house with charmingly simple rustic-chic interiors and saline pool - an hour from Perugia

Swing off the main road through the village, up into the hills along a narrow track and through a gate, observed by curious sheep

A sprint from London: a Cotswolds pub modernised with sympathy and care. Happy staff, organic ales and food, gorgeous rooms

Traditional house in a rural part of the Algarve with a spectacular garden, a pool and a tennis court, and restaurants a short stroll

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

Gardeners will be very happy staying in this generous, comfortable B&B surrounded by stunning gardens with year-round interest

An old-world inn full of colour, with open fires, cosy rooms, local food and the magnificent Northumberland National Park all around

Discover warmth, tranquillity and wonderful breakfasts behind the handsome old door of this luxurious small hotel in Lucca

A grand old chartreuse, dating from 1649, with terrace, garden and pool surrounded by tranquil countryside and near a pretty village

A heated pool, charming B&B rooms and acres of beautiful grounds beside the Adour River - Bayonne and Biarritz are close

Warm hospitable agriturismo for foodies, designers, wine enthusiasts and all who love the 'real' Sicily. A happy place for families, too

Weaving medieval magic, this dreamy hideaway is an ideal base for nature-loving gourmands to explore the region

Fire up the BBQ, watch the sunsets, stroll to one of the best stretches of coastline in the world. Bliss for walkers, birders and escapees

For retreats, groups of friends, and big families: come to recharge the senses at this special and ancient house enveloped by wild gardens

Chat long with gentle hosts over home-grown dinners; see stars above, walks, rivers and wildlife all around. Rustic comfort in rural Burgos

A lovely big house with huge riverside gardens and an easy-going charm – a 15-minute walk from bookish Hay-on-Wye