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

An 18th-century stone cottage sitting in the glorious Yorkshire Dales. Nature-lovers and walkers will be well pleased and so will their dog

Burrowed into the olive groves of the lush Valle d’Itria, a restored masseria with five trulli, an indoor and outdoor pool, hot tub and lovely views

An elegant, historical building in the heart of Catania - an intimate hotel, yet grand with gorgeous architecture and a wonderful welcome

A sweet little gîte for two in the centre of a dreamy medieval village. Happily private but with loads to explore from your door

A pub with rooms in the epicentre of London on trendy Westbourne Grove, a ten-minute stroll from Notting Hill

Stay in the very first holiday let in the history of this lovely little hamlet of nine houses, with a superb sailing club and a decent pub

A glamourous escape in central Nice. Creative art-filled interiors, a fabulous tropical garden, sumptuous buffet breakfasts, pool and spa

Friendly owners settle you in to this cool, creatively styled barn. Perfect for groups & families with big pool & garden

Sleek, smart apartments on the first floor of a 19th-century building in Verona's most fashionable residential/commercial neighbourhood

A lovely old house and rambling garden in a medieval village with a monumental château, 12th-century church and a good local restaurant

Independence at one end of the house with your own sitting room opening onto a courtyard garden. Good pub for food a few minutes' walk away

A converted 19th-century church in the Northumberland National Park with beautiful stained-glass windows and a restored tower

An enchanting escape immersed in nature yet only 40 minutes by train into the Eternal City for art and history-filled days

Creative owners have made a gorgeous, arty space for couples or a small group of friends; good beaches and Salcombe are close

Big, beautiful Moorish-style villa for parties of up to 10, near mountains, coast and Granada. The rooftop views are jaw-dropping…

Perfect for lovers of the quintessentially English cottage - carefully renovated and classily stylish - a ramble to nearest pub

History, tranquillity and genuine warmth in a beautifully restored medieval château, deep in the heart of the countryside