The view is pure Canaletto, the vibe is modern and laid back. Just minutes from all Venice’s best bits, but with far fewer tourists

This elegantly restored house with stunning views to snow-capped peaks is a testament to the owners' love of art and antiques

A sweet bolthole for two and a babe-in-arms or pooch in friendly, foodie Ramsbottom with walks straight into woods and moors

Glamour, warmth and style in a renovated wine warehouse in a cool quarter of Bordeaux - France’s most popular city after Paris

Refined palazzo with a rooftop terrace near the historic centre of Ostuni. The Valle d’Itria region and the coast is on your doorstep

Attractive country barn - great for two families sharing, for river trips, for playing in the pool, for running free

An old pub with a new lease of life: smart buzzy eatery downstairs and two bright, spacious apartments upstairs - just minutes from the Heath

In an leafy quarter of central Milan, 2 inviting apartments run by generous Jane. Perfect for families and romancers

An elegant house with ancient roots and a shimmering pool – explore the Charente countryside, drive to lovely Angoulême

Families will adore coming here, to reconnect through wonderful outdoor activities in glorious countryside and to feel cossetted indoors

Peace, space and sophisticated living at a serene villa-apartment in the hills above Cannes

Friendly hosts, good food and clever design in this house looking over Kilmartin Glen. Slow down, watch the sunrise and marvel at the peace

Delightful hamlet of beautifully restored cottages with a pool, surrounded by fields, forest and deer. The perfect spot for a digital detox

A rustic-chic bolthole with bird's eye views to gaze at from your bedroom and the beautiful garden, tucked in a quaint hamlet in Maremma

A delightful mix of old and new in a conservation village with a four-acre garden that attracts all the local birds. Guests love it here

Ease into a slower way of life from this beautiful Tuscan farmhouse surrounded by vineyards in the valley below medieval Montepulciano

Atmospheric English pub with rooms by the green with its duck ponds in a pretty village, with walking and cycling routes to join

A traditional country house experience with plenty of space for big family get-togethers, on a very old estate with fascinating gardens