A trulli hamlet immersed in nature, on the wilder side of Puglia with visits to white-washed hilltop towns and cooking with Nonna Maria

Come for big skies, loch views, much wildlife, acres of forest and a charming wood-clad cottage from which to explore such a remote spot

You have complete independence in your own wing beside the owner's house, with much space, a sparkling pool and balconies with views

In a Valencian resort, a captivating and hospitable place - deal for groups of family or friends too, with independence plus B&B service

A cosy and relaxing village inn in the heart of the unspoilt Ebble Valley (wonderful for walkers) with fresh bedrooms and excellent food

Grand stone house set in tranquil parkland with a pool, potager and plenty of space for groups. Chickens and charm included

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

Your own cottage on a wine estate in a very beautiful part of the South Downs, famed for world-class sparkling wines

Three luxurious apartments sleeping up to 10 people altogether, set within an elegant Georgian manor house in the Wye Valley AONB

A summer hideaway by a lively Algarvian village with a pretty garden. Sundowners, a pool, massages, a BBQ and traditional bedrooms

A glorious retreat for nature lovers with a natural swimming pool, bikes to borrow and the timeless soundtrack of the water surrounding you

Welcome to a cosy, country-rustic bolthole for four, in a friendly, community village inn, with some of the best food in Shropshire

A welcoming inn with rooms on the edge of a small village. Stay in a converted barn in the pretty garden, eat delicious country fare

Romantics will love this small converted hut-on-a-hillside surrounded by pines and olives with stunning views over the old town and the sea

Come to be cosseted in this gloriously peaceful retreat among beautiful gardens with much old-fashioned charm and excellent food

A honey-hued family home clad with vines and roses with a swimming pool and heaps of space – perfect for families

A stylish, refined 17th-century house off a quiet street with its own garden and lots of generous surprises, a short hop to everything

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