A pretty cottage by the sea, with uplifting views, restful bedrooms, the beach a short hop, gorgeous walks and lively Kinsale nearby

Charming gardens for you and your dog in a barn conversion in rural Norfolk half an hour from coast

Just below the Tuscan town of Massa Marittima, an agriturismo loved by sporty types and families, with wonderful food on site

A quintessential Grade II listed thatched cottage with glorious gardens near a 13th-century church and surrounded by rolling hills

A beautifully designed B&B for foodies, cyclists and walkers in a village surrounded by trees just 15 minutes from the coast

A lucky break to stay here: part of a 1669 grade-II* listed Almshouse with modern interiors; leafy and quiet yet a short hop from the town

A romantic little bolthole with a hot tub on the Penicuik Estate with well-thought-out interiors and dreamy views over pastures and woodland

Elegant B&B tucked down a quiet alleyway close to St Mark’s Square, with friendly hosts and a rooftop offering spectacular views of the city

Secluded stone farmhouse, fragrant gardens, a natural pool, and winding forest paths – the perfect off-grid Tuscan escape

Wow. The sort of place you long for on dreary days - inspired architecture, heavenly views, delicious home-cooked food, a lake for swimming

Remote off-grid cottage 1400 feet above sea level in Northumberland National Park, with incredible night skies

Designed with style and comfort, peaceful, sophisticated and serene with countryside views. And you have your own lovely pool

Come on down to the farm and this wonderful eco conversion of an ancient piggery with heavily beamed ceilings and much warmth and comfort

Landscaped gardens, orchard and potager blend into Normandy countryside. Return from rural walks to a log fire and comfortable armchairs

A neat, recently restored townhouse inside Panicale's medieval walls with plenty of space and everything within walking distance

A deliciously rural stone house with charmingly simple rustic-chic interiors and saline pool - an hour from Perugia

Find good taste, peacefulness and warm hospitality, steps away from the car-free Via Toledo, in the heart of the city

Retreat to a classically styled, elegant apartment for four - private and peaceful - in a characterful, super-central area of Rome