City Breaks

Three immaculate rooms in a 17th-century building; step out onto winding streets lined with trattorias, boutiques, fountains and monuments

A 17th-century stone mansion within the ancient walls of Avignon. Walk to cafes, watch the shows at the Festival, chat with convivial hosts

A beautifully renovated apartment in a quiet street in central Bordeaux, with fine old features and all modernities. Ideal for couples

Two 1870 buildings in the heart of the city with a grand feel, individually styled bedrooms and suites, a super spa and delicious breakfasts

Helpful staff and minimalist rooms in the centre of charismatic Seville. Stroll to the Arab baths or the Moorish palace of Alcazar

A treat of a place in a vibrant suburb, a short tram ride from central Manchester. The ultimate combination of art and cool design

A Victorian house in a terrace and a grand base (with a super art collection) for exploring this part of London, just off Brixton Hill

A real gem set back from the hustle and bustle but perfectly placed to explore the city's many charms

Luxuriate in style at this central Lecce palazzo with gorgeous rooms, delicious breakfasts (lunch & dinner by arrangement). Walk everywhere

A small, trendy hotel, very much of its time, with oodles of style, stunning bedrooms and fantastic staff

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

Great for comfort, beauty, character and home baking. Borrow vintage bikes to explore Cambridge: Christine knows it inside out

Get to know Lisbon with ease from this generous and comfortable townhouse hotel bang in the middle of the city centre

Charming and cosy independent B&B room on the ground floor of a three-storey townhouse for explorers and those who like to travel light

Small and elegant family-run hotel with airy bedrooms, plenty of private spaces and a bus to take you to the centre of bustling Avignon

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

A light, bright Georgian townhouse in a residential street directly opposite the lovely Lido and restaurant, near Clifton Village

A lively taste of Spain in Cardiff: tile and terracotta touches in the bedrooms, a delicious Iberian restaurant downstairs