A rather grand, opulent house with warm owners, interesting furniture and art and some fine Renaissance architectural elements intact

Stay on a secluded private estate by the sea - once the home of the brilliant French writer, Colette

Get a taste of la dolce vita in this boutique resort perched high above Sorrento, gateway to the dazzling Amalfi coast

A private house set in Cornwall's largest rewilding estate, ancient and quiet, made for slow family gatherings and long, easy days

Perfect luxury in deepest Normandy: gorgeous gardens, a heavenly pool, and interiors worthy of an art gallery

Family cottage within 25 acres of fields, garden and orchard with fresh eggs to collect, wellies for walking and animals roaming the farm

A fabulous position for this B&B in Trastevere’s fascinating heart and a very warm welcome from Marco and Gianna - guests love it here

A delightful eco-friendly, off-grid bolthole in the Northumberland National Park with much comfort, massive views and in a Dark Sky area

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

A contemporary rooftop room in a warmly civilised B&B filled with books and lovely things – stunning view too

Gite retreats in château grounds - welcoming and wonderful for young families. Build castles in the sandpit, make friends around the pool

Elegant 19th-century château deep in the Dordogne forest promises seclusion, serenity and an unhurried, sun-soaked escape.

The high life at this smart winery. Cellar tours, infinity pool, and beach nearby, couples seeking privacy will love the whole experience

Find beauty and tranquillity on this historic Dordogne estate for up to fourteen - plus a feast of designer colour and a fine pool to share

Two lovely cottages with a fresh, modern style, private terrace, tranquil communal gardens with an orchard and pool

A clutch of airy properties, most with their own jasmine-scented terraces arranged around a funky pool

Grand, elegant, sumptuous – a bucolic bolthole for happy holidays in much comfort, with stunning green views to lake and deer park

A sleek, light-filled, beautifully designed, minimalist space for 4 with wrap-around views from the living room and pool