Come for a rest in this indulgent B&B with pool, gardens, views, breakfasts on your own terrace and bright, modern-looking bedrooms

A warm, comfortable and light-filled 1800s cottage with south-facing garden and absolutely wonderful views over the Kyles of Bute

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

An unbelievably stunning setting for this renovated 15th-century villa with garden on a hillside overlooking the famed Florence skyline

One of 2 tranquil retreats, near the river Solva. Fall asleep to the stream, wake to the birds, dine out on the little patio

A small, stylish hotel lost in the country with beautiful rooms, excellent food, fine walking and a river passing directly outside

An elegant townhouse, built in 1830 and once the sous-préfecture for Rochefort, with spacious, light-filled rooms and a garden with pool

A roomy, stylish barn conversion in Devon's rolling hills with panoramic views of the Exe valley

A 200-year old townhouse on a charming cobbled street with stunning views from the terraces over rooftop Olhão and down to the sea

Vibrant, artistic barn conversion in the heart of York, a five-minute walk from the Minster. Convivial place with helpful, friendly hosts

A B&B with a soul, walks to thrill the heart. In these peaceful hills northwest of Como, views challenge you to keep your eyes on the road

A fabulous hilltop setting for these three gîtes, perfect for families and groups with a super pool, terrace, gardens and lovely rural views

Come for a blast of Scottish history! Traditional, historic, vast and filled with warm character – delicious locally sourced breakfasts too

Few inns can rival the scale or history of this one. Dogs doze by the inglenook, food is sourced from local suppliers, bedrooms are gorgeous

Canoeing on the Tamar, valley walks galore, with the woodland garden a sea of daffodils in the spring. A magical self-catering hideaway

A sparkling house for two overlooking azure waters, starry skies and Stromboli’s light show - that’ll do nicely grazie