Sweep along the gravel drive through lawns and specimen trees to this elegant manor house with 17th-century roots

Spend restful days in a verdant garden, slip into the cooling pool, sip wine on your private balcony, stroll into arty Benissa

A captivating place for couples and families with fabulous views, pool and foodie hosts. River water sports, markets and vineyards near

An incredible living museum, dedicated to the history of Sicily and the arts. Stay in the main house or in a cottage in the fecund garden

You’ll love Tintinhull Gardens, Montacute House, Ham Hill, the Prince of Wales pub... and this sweet, fresh, cosy, rustic cottage for two

The views are sensational, the bedrooms full of charm and higgledy-piggledy beams. Sip Perigord Noir on the terrace and amble to the market

A gorgeous old gardener's house in grand Belle Epoque style, filled with every comfort and sitting in the grounds of a magnificent château

In the foothills of the Pyrenees, a rambling, romantic garden to lose yourself in, a large swimming pool, wildlife and vineyards all around

Walk, ride, bike or canoe, climb a mountain, head for Hay, then return to a comfortable bar, warm bedrooms and delicious food

You will fall in love with this very special Tuscan agriturismo between the mountains and sea: peace and simplicity prevail

The smallest of three secluded cottages that share a gravel courtyard and a beautiful garden with cathedral views

White-painted beams, wonky white walls and your own parking spot fairly nearby. You're near the harbour and subtropical gardens

Two cosy cottages on a former winemaking estate with private terraces, a shared pool, stunning views and glorious walks from the door

An entire literary estate on the Brittany coast, with a trio of restored houses, fabulous gardens and a private path to the beach

Premier cru vineyards at the door, an original wine cellar for tastings, and a heated pool with vineyard views

Ease yourself into a rather more gracious lifestyle from this sweet retreat on a historic estate with gorgeous walled gardens

A very special restored Augustinian monastery, sitting in the Monti Rognosi Nature Reserve and radiating a timeless charm

An elegant hotel that feels like a well-kept secret, with charming staff, understated rooms and great restaurants a short walk away