If you want to come to Venice as an open-hearted traveller rather than a tourist then this is the place for you - just walk to everything

Bask in the beautiful Basque country at this friendly B&B in the village, with family-run restaurant for delicious suppers

All the luxuries that make a B&B very special - wonderful food, smart rooms and a garden replete with pool, orchard, tennis and lake

For lovers of tranquillity and simple pleasures with a private pool, tennis court, stunning views and forty acres to explore

A flamboyant place! You're in the heart of this charming market town, just a hop from the river and a stroll from pretty squares and bistros

Garden and mountain views from this pretty villa for two - Lake Como shimmers below. Pick up morning pastries in picturesque Mezzegra

A fabulous Belle Epoque château with much wow factor set in vast grounds with lawns and lakes, circled by a dense forest

Painting courses on request, gardens full of roses, a parasol’d terrace, a seductive pool… we love this welcoming, traditional hotel

A celebration of all things Somerset in a thatched village opposite the church and close to National Trust Barrington Court and Gardens

The views are sensational, the bedrooms full of charm and higgledy-piggledy beams. Sip Perigord Noir on the terrace and amble to the market

Wonderful views of the Cantabrian Sea, locally sourced food and fine bedrooms at a boutique hotel on the Asturian coast

Secluded place with home-grown food, much peace and walks by the river for a couple (or small family). Courses and solo retreats too

A bit like staying with friends in a smart country house, but not having to help - an elegant refuge near Bradford-on-Avon

A captivating place for couples and families with fabulous views, pool and foodie hosts. River water sports, markets and vineyards near

A traditional Welsh cottage perfect for a nature loving pair – stunning coastal walks, hidden coves, birdwatching and a crackling fire

A charming white-washed house with a pool & lovely hillside views from the terrace: sleep out here under a star-studded sky on warm evenings

A dreamy house in a quiet village - once the wine merchant's domain with perfect proportions and a sunny courtyard - very much Flora's home

High ceilings and exposed stone walls give a light, bright and rustic feel to this restored barn with fabulous views over a lush valley