A great little inn, hugely popular, with stylish bedrooms, lovely food, happy staff and a winning position on the river Wyre

A clutch of airy properties, most with their own jasmine-scented terraces arranged around a funky pool

Come for a sense of complete peace surrounded by country and coast with wonderful interiors to boot – a bolthole for two (plus two)

An unusual, quirky old building attached to a Georgian farmhouse with a little terrace area for super views over iconic Colmer's Hill

Once a coach house, now a split-level place to stay – you can walk to the river and it's just a short hop to central London

A place of peace in the hills and a view-filled base for exploring by bike or for experiencing Reiki, meditation, yoga and more

A really well thought-out escape for a small family with children. A big garden, pool, petanque court and play barn for indoor fun

Grade II-listed country hotel with lovely gardens and an excellent restaurant, a short walk from Ambleside and the top of Lake Windermere

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

In the heart of a pretty village next to a picturesque stream, your elegant B&B is a haven of peace and quiet. La Rochelle is close

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

Surround yourselves with incredible artwork from established and emerging artists at this cottage - a Sawday's Community Champion

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

A bright and airy 50s townhouse in a residential suburb with large, light bedrooms and a sparkling pool – cycle into gorgeous countryside

A truly delightful place to eat and stay with gorgeous bedrooms and good food, in a village with Tudor houses and ancient church towers

Experience outstanding hospitality at this aristocratic palazzo with a Michelin-rated restaurant downstairs and seven unique bedrooms above

Beautiful Noto is 4 miles from the Ionian Sea, and this creative renovation, with lush garden, stands above the throng. Heaven in Sicily

An adorable little 1800s cottage with a garden – simple, unpretentious and filled with the owner's colourful art on walls and lampshades