Warmth and comfort on the Pink Granite Coast where the wind and waves lull you to sleep, and bedrooms overlook the cedars or the sea

Experience the pleasures of traditional Tuscan living with fabulous food and fine wines from the family vineyard

A beautiful 18th-century manor house on a productive wine estate with an enticing garden, spa and pool by a nature reserve. Views soar

Come for fine food and drink, sumptuous bedrooms and a relaxed, informal atmosphere at this gorgeous Cotswold manor house with ancient roots

Popular with families, this Glen of Rannoch mountain-view cottage with a homely atmosphere is a cheerful place to stay year-round

A mix of bold colours, modern art and vintage finds give this classic French mansion bags of personality

A pretty upside-down cottage, formerly a dovecote, lovingly restored with sustainability the focus

A small top terrace can be booked for romantic evenings and you can lunch or dinner at the delightful floating restaurant

Deep in Burgundy's wine country, an elegant maison de maître sits in acres of gloriously private parkland

An attractive converted stable with covered veranda, private garden and views over rolling countryside, minutes from the coast

If you want to come to Venice as an open-hearted traveller rather than a tourist then this is the place for you - just walk to everything

Filled with interesting finds, antiques and artefacts, this is a charming cabin hideaway for couples on the banks of the Kingsbridge Ria

A great base for Stratford and beyond – expect a peaceful village, smart rooms, local ales, tasty food and a happy vibe throughout

Come to be inspired - by the buildings, the art, the concept and the rich history. You should be very comfortable too, and well fed

Swim in the pool overlooking vineyards, try the wines and oil made onsite, get cosy by log fires or head to the nearby beach

A heartwarming 250-year-old pub with roaring fires in the flagged bar, attractive bedrooms and a special welcome for children and dogs

Lodge and gardens – superbly designed, immaculate, fresh, eco friendly – rest in unspoilt Picardy. Anglo-French hosts take turns to cook

Countryside and seaside all in one go – what could be more inspiring? Lovely Louisa lives down the road, on hand if you need her