A remote, rustic place for a digital detox - wildly romantic and perfect in summer with the doors open. Children can play in safety

Magical sunshine-filled grounds with olive trees, palms, cacti and carob surround the charmingly-coloured stone of these 1750 farm buildings

An 18th-century fisherman's cottage with garden at the end of a cobbled row, for happy seaside holidays with superb beaches nearby

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

Fragrant gardens full of fruit trees, a lovingly renovated house just a few minutes’ walk from the village, and excellent breakfasts

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 Cotswolds hideaway in a cottage on a farm, with space to roam for children, and glorious valley views

Spacious farmhouse with annexe, great for gatherings with family and friends. Fabulous walks and endless views over the Eglwysbach valley

Peaceful B&B above Sorrento with a splendid garden and incredible views from the terrace. Walk to restaurants, explore the Amalfi Coast

A cosy cottage on a farm down a long winding track, wonderfully rural with footpaths across fields or along the canal

Glass-and-timber doors bathe you with light, gaze at big skies and the river Dart lapping. Sublime year round, it's one of our favourites

Peaceful cottage in the heart of Derbyshire, perfect for couples and families, with a pretty garden and gorgeous valley views

Cosy 17th-century cottage in a village inland from Wells-next-the-Sea and with easy access to north Norfolk's main attractions

A cluster of traditional farm buildings making up three holiday cottages in very attractive grounds with fruit trees, meadows and woodland

In the heart of a starlight reserve in a protected natural park, three authentic cottages with walks from the door for immersion in nature

Sleek, smart apartments on the first floor of a 19th-century building in Verona's most fashionable residential/commercial neighbourhood

A big, beamed contemporary barn filled with light and surrounded by unspoilt countryside for a romantic retreat.

Artistic souls will like it here, and those who enjoy shared meals & getting to know other people in dramatic countryside; Arezzo is 40 km