Deep in vineyards near Liguria's coast, find attractive apartments, manicured lawns, infinity pool, space to relax and child-free serenity

Charming gardens for you and your dog in a barn conversion in rural Norfolk half an hour from coast

Sitting next to the church in the most picturesque village in England, this ancient, handsome cottage is packed with historical interest

An ancient building filled with beauty and sitting in the quietest SSSI valley, criss-crossed by medieval drove ways buzzing with wildlife

Come for Goodwood and good fun - simple, relaxed old farmhouse style with quirky touches, a lovely garden and long views

Tranquillity and comfort in a guesthouse in the Marche countryside - airy rooms for couples with huge windows onto good views

Sweep along the gravel drive through lawns and specimen trees to this elegant manor house with 17th-century roots

Pops of colour and neon signs bring fun to this smart and warm family home near Brancaster beach

Charmingly rambling, inside and out: blazing fires, riotous patterns, oak panelling, a prolific garden and comfortable antique beds

A delightful coastal cottage with far-reaching ocean views from almost every room, two gardens and a short hop to beach and Coast Path

An 18th-century limestone barn, now a quiet hideaway for a group of friends or family in a very rural spot surrounded by fields and woods

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

A Georgian manor house in the old quarter of Penzance, close to the water, with good food and a chilled vibe

Take your pick from guided horse-trekking to grand banqueting at this traditional château; drive to explore WWI history and the lovely coast

A small, family-run boutique hotel sitting right at the foot of Etna with wonderful views, garden, pool and ambrosial Sicilian breakfasts

Treat yourselves to a stay in the gloriously comfortable Astor Wing with private terrace and views to Hever Castle and the Tudor Garden

An art-filled home poised above Hastings Old Town in a wonderfully private, peaceful spot and with a lush, tropical garden