A truly special barn conversion, flooded with light and with its own decked outdoor space surrounded by bucolic countryside

Explore Le Marche, Italy's hidden gem, from this tranquil agriturismo tucked among olive groves and fields above the Adriatic coast

A stone built 18th-century tower in a pretty valley dotted with fruit trees for quiet and relaxed days recuperating from life in the city

Free-spirited travellers rejoice! A super house on a volcanic Sicilian island – hike, sail, dive & immerse yourself in local life

For lovers of tranquillity and simple pleasures with a private pool, tennis court, stunning views and forty acres to explore

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

A cosy bolt hole near medieval Cartmel with woods, meadows and wildlife – great for walkers in this quiet part of the South Lakes

Gorgeous off-grid suites invite you to slow down surrounded by nature with long views and good food

An 18th-century watermill with millrace and pond, now a smart B&B with a swimming pool and pretty gardens, run by charming English hosts

A charming nook for two in pretty Barrington village with a foodie pub mere steps away and Somerset at your feet

Glorious Elizabethan manor house lovingly furnished with exceptional art and antiques by its welcoming owners

An historic, moated manor house dating from the 16th-century, fully restored and with all mod cons, including an indoor heated pool

Escape your cares here, move from terrace to terrace tracking the sun's progress and dive into the sea from your own swimming platform

The nicest owners, the most magical place with wild land to roam. Two barns share a pretty courtyard; Devon's delights are on the doorstep

Glorious boutique hotel on the Sorrento Peninsula with Michelin-starred restaurant and superb cellar to explore

High up and with splendid views of the estuary and harbour, this roomy apartment is a very comfortable base for seaside holidays

Four family-friendly self-catering casitas and an original cortijo in wildlife-rich acres near the sandy Costa de la Luz

A charming base in historic Beaulieu - expect delicious food, traditional country-house interiors, and walks that start from the front door