Dine wonderfully on farm-fresh food and grandma's recipes; cookery classes too! And views, a pool, farm animals, sunsets, a warm family...

An art-filled home poised above Hastings Old Town in a wonderfully private, peaceful spot and with a lush, tropical garden

An impressive limestone house on three levels created within the ruins of an ancient village with uninterrupted views of the Vézère valley

A converted coach house and stables, now one long cottage with much space, a country house feel and your own walled garden

A traditional coaching inn dating from the 18th century with good food served in private and public dining rooms on the Wellington Estate

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

This stylish little art-filled inn has comfortable rooms, is surrounded by good walking countryside and serves delicious food - rest here

In a commanding position surrounded by private land, this old manor house is excellently equipped and ideal for a big family holiday

A large, light-filled house sitting very much on its own in the middle of the peaceful Eden Valley with masses of space inside and out

Big skies, a tantalising beach and truly inspired food combinations at this friendly, busy coastal village inn – stylish rooms too

In peaceful walled gardens, this former convent is a quiet retreat just a stone’s throw from the Riviera coast and the best of Tuscany

Two comfortably converted farm buildings, with a shared pool on a gentle south-east sloping vineyard with wonderful views

Special back-to-nature, stargazing loft for couples and families, on a nature-filled estate in Piedmont

With stunning coastal views and family farm surroundings, these cottages are bright and roomy; plus wood-burning stoves and indoor pool

Characterful and family-friendly apartments on this lovely wine-country estate: great hosts, glorious grounds and pool, home-grown food

Historic old house in a beautiful, traditional village. Boulangerie, bar, crêperie all a stroll away

Perched in gorgeous gardens and with stunning views, this 18th-century presbytery has lovely rooms and an excellent gourmet restaurant