An elegant hotel with wellness area, gym, gourmet restaurant, bar, bistro and 15 contemporary bedrooms decorated with Sicilian flair

A 15th-century courtyard hides a petite contemporary apartment – a fabulous base from which to explore the city and all its treasures

A handsome château filled with intrigue and interest on the edge of a Bastide town in Landes. Your charming host looks after you with aplomb

Snug, simple and delightful casitas with private entrances and courtyards interlink for groups. Stroll through the olives, bask by the pool

Gloriously green rural self-catering apartments with pool and lovely, friendly owners

Magical for nature lovers, with wraparound views to the coastline of Skye. Inside: warmth, luxury and not a whisper from the wildest gale

'Pinch me' views over Lake Como, a stony beach below, Varenna on your doorstep... these chic apartments are in an idyllic spot

A cottage in a conservation village with logs in the burner, sloe gin on the table, and a good dining pub you can walk to

B&B in the heart of Totnes with bright bedrooms and a sitting room, plus an enchanting garden with ponds and wildflower beds

Warm hospitable agriturismo for foodies, designers, wine enthusiasts and all who love the 'real' Sicily. A happy place for families, too

Big house with bags of character and easy access to beaches, cafés and cobbled streets, coastal paths and hidden coves

A charming renovated stone gîte only 15km from Bergerac with a large outdoor pool, pretty gardens and walks and cycle rides from the door

This eco-friendly farmhouse in the hills of Fiesole is 10km from Florence. Good company, superb views of Tuscany, and food for the soul!

A celebration of all things Somerset in a thatched village opposite the church and close to National Trust Barrington Court and Gardens

A tranquil and tucked-away feel for this terraced cottage with private patio, communal garden and plenty of room for six

Unwind here in the rolling hills with the river bustling along, your own secluded garden and an unpretentious cottage full of character

Blissful tranquillity - yet an easy drive from St Paul de Vence (legendary haunt of Matisse and Picasso) and 10km from the Riviera

A light, bright, art-filled space with private garden on a quiet residential street just a short walk from shops, markets and good food