The view is pure Canaletto, the vibe is modern and laid back. Just minutes from all Venice’s best bits, but with far fewer tourists

A bright, light newly built annexe flat adjoining a farmhouse and sitting on a hill looking out over a lake and fields beyond to the village

A friendly, generous, big old house with not an ounce of pretension. Big families will adore gathering here to have fun and unwind

Delightful, rustic retreat for families, romantic couples and singles. Food, views and owners are lovely

Delightful B&B on a working farm, generous hosts welcome you with tea and homemade cake. Bring a piece of furniture and give it a facelift!

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

Near Mont St Michel, an 18th-century 'maison de plaisance' in historic grounds run by a charming family. Don't miss the table d'hôte!

Dreamy, languid beauty at this spacious, airy, arty house with garden and pool in typical Pugliese countryside

A chilled, family-friendly hotel on a sandy surfing beach with huge views and a sensational pool with sustainability at its heart

A light and airy barn conversion, very comfortable and rural, sitting on a hill with views to the south overlooking the Stour valley

A charming stone farmhouse, engulfed in ancient olive trees and with typically Provençal interiors - hugely comfortable

In an leafy quarter of central Milan, 2 inviting apartments run by generous Jane. Perfect for families and romancers

30 acres to explore, a heated pool and tennis court... historic château B&B, perfect for those seeking comfort and space in the Vendée

A wall of glass frames the sea view - take drinks on the waterfront lawn in summer, or by the crackling fire in winter

Gather family or friends and fall in love with this gorgeous house, beautiful garden, glimmering Ullswater and stunning countryside

Good food draws the crowds at this smart bar & restaurant with rooms in a quiet village sandwiched between Cornwall’s north and south coasts

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

A proper old-fashioned inn dating from the 1600s with beamed ceilings, low doorways and winding staircases up to comfortable bedrooms