Romantic breaks

Two cosy cottages on a former winemaking estate with private terraces, a shared pool, stunning views and glorious walks from the door

A country house, elegant and unstuffy, at the heart of a working Lazio olive farm. Lunch by the pool or unwind at the hot spring spa

Gracious Florentine hospitality, elegance and comfort, gazebo breakfasts, a flower-filled garden with pool and views of olive groves

A super-smart country-house hotel with beautiful bedrooms, the odd treehouse, ambrosial food and a spa with a pillared pool

A cosy retreat, part of a traditional Welsh farmhouse in a rural spot with a private patio and hot tub for far-reaching views towards Eryri

An elegant hotel that feels like a well-kept secret, with charming staff, understated rooms and great restaurants a short walk away

Friendly host, Georgian elegance, welcoming sitting room and bedrooms, tasty breakfasts: the perfect city break in Scotland’s capital

A 1930s riverside cabin circled by lush gardens; cosy inside with underfloor heating, glowing wood-burner and gorgeous decor

Welcoming B&B with the feel of a high-end hotel, set in the charming town of Ay; France's fabulous Champagne region is on your doorstep

In the shadow of a Norman château on the Cherbourg Peninsula, a cosy house for three with private parking and restaurants outside the door

Sweet, stylish, fresh hotel with scented patio. Tucked away yet central, an unusually quiet base for exploring Rome

A glamourous escape in central Nice. Creative art-filled interiors, a fabulous tropical garden, sumptuous buffet breakfasts, pool and spa

Quirky art hotel in the heart of trendy Brighton – there's a great bar, stylish rooms and wonderful breakfasts

Old meets new seamlessly here: ancient stone, lofty beams, good comfort, wood-burner, Jacuzzi/spa and space to relax in the designer garden

A single-storey barn converted into a studio-style independent B&B with a sweet courtyard in a rural spot close to the coast

Peaceful B&B above Sorrento with a splendid garden and incredible views from the terrace. Walk to restaurants, explore the Amalfi Coast

A privilege to be able to stay within the famous gardens of magnificent Château de Courances. The painter's village of Barbizon is nearby

A pretty upside-down cottage, formerly a dovecote, lovingly restored with sustainability the focus