A perfectly romantic and gorgeously restored bothy in a garden on a hillside by the sea, with grand views over the mountains of Skye

For families and friends, foodies, surfers and lovers of southern Spain’s historic, vibrant Costa de la Luz

A neat, recently restored townhouse inside Panicale's medieval walls with plenty of space and everything within walking distance

An immaculately restored cottage with a blissful sun room, private terrace, gardens, pool and orchard for a warm and peaceful hideaway

Secluded villa with glorious views, infinity pool and lovely gardens, a three-minute walk from one of Italy’s most beautiful villages

Gorgeous small hotel perfectly placed for the magical Dales - stylish bedrooms, open fires, lovely staff and pretty gardens all wait

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

Gem-like in a deep park among meadows, a family-friendly château with 2 stylish cottages. Join the lovely owners for dinner, dip in the pool

A converted old granary next to a traditional Welsh longhouse in a deeply rural setting for unfussy nature lovers

Beauty, charm and tranquillity an hour from Florence, on a bio-sensitive farm known for Chianina cattle and white truffles

Come for the gloriously peaceful countryside and this 1700s house and garden, scrupulously renovated and with plenty of space

An attractive converted stable with covered veranda, private garden and views over rolling countryside, minutes from the coast

Choose one of six uncluttered, beautiful spaces within this elegant Georgian coach house on the Denton estate, for restorative country stays

In four acres of garden and woodland (a child’s dream) a house and interlinking barn for 10 guests. Secluded but close to everything

A perfect spot with views of rolling hills, sunflowers and vineyards. Enthusiastic hosts and heaps to do here - watch wildlife, bake, swim

Lovely big room in its own wing of a Victorian farmhouse. A peaceful spot with views across fields and an elegant drawing room

An historic, moated manor house dating from the 16th-century, fully restored and with all mod cons, including an indoor heated pool

A townhouse with a walled garden by the church in a peaceful village where friendly Scottish owners feed and look after you well