A small, quirky country house hotel with lovely staff, pretty rooms and heavenly food served in a pillared dining room

Up in the hills, with Hay Bluff towering beside, this old stone house is sheltered in the valley with the brook rushing past to a waterfall

Come for the utter peace and quiet in this cosy cottage with amazing views and private walks to explore on the Bodnant Estate

Beautiful Noto is 4 miles from the Ionian Sea, and this creative renovation, with lush garden, stands above the throng. Heaven in Sicily

A light, bright, art-filled space with private garden on a quiet residential street just a short walk from shops, markets and good food

A tucked-away and peaceful retreat from which to explore the beautiful Dordogne or simply to unwind and recharge

A smart village local with original timber frames, a lively bar, elegant rooms and delicious food from the fields around you

An open-plan kitchen, sunny terrace and fruitful gardens shine at this private hillside villa. From here, it's easy to ski, swim or sunbathe

On top of sand dunes, this bright and airy cottage has glorious views, walks are lovely and you can bring your dog

Come for stunning views down to the bay of La Herradura and this traditional, family-focused 1990s house on three floors

Next to a glorious National Trust estate, an exceptional barn renovation, a honeymooners’ dream – and Marsden a stroll downhill

A wisteria-laden pergola shades the sunny side of the farmhouse - in gentle olive country near the Sibillini Park, not far from the Adriatic

A Grade II listed pub in pretty Amberley - tuck into innovative menus, explore West Sussex, retire to gorgeous bedrooms

Two duplex apartments filled with art and sculptures inside a beautiful 18th-century orangery, minutes from magnificent Versailles

20 minutes’ walk from Gordes and a hop from Aix, find grownup peace and minimalism for lovers of modern style and timeless Provence

An idyllic hotel-restaurant in a postcard-pretty medieval village. Warm interiors, a varied menu of local produce, masses to see and do...

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

A peaceful and unpretentious spot for a digital detox with long walks up on the moors and fabulous views from the top