The sublime views, honey-hued stone walls and brilliant set up make this superbly designed property perfect for the contemporary Tuscan traveller.

Awakening only to bells jingling on the necks of local sheep, it feels miles from civilisation. Villa Poligono's mountain backdrop offers a bona fide retreat, with beaches and restaurants close by.

Stylish Il Serratone is situated on a beautiful country retreat close to the less crowded beaches of Southern Tuscany.

A beautiful retreat on one of the island's great estates, within walking distance of the sea; the perfect 'getaway from it all' villa holiday.

A very special private estate, with cook, beach access and views to the Balearic sea.

Luxury Ronda villas like Casa de Valle feel more like private retreats. This secluded Andalucian villa with its own pool is nestled in 10 acres of private grounds in a lush valley.

A Nepita is the perfect hideaway for a couple looking to escape it all. The perfect simplicity of an inviting pool, verdant garden, comfortable house and wilderness all around.

A beautifully renovated family-sized stone farmhouse, tucked away off the beaten track in the heartlands of rural Umbria, surrounded by glorious views and mountainous landscape beyond.

Villa San Casciano is perfectly positioned for those who want easy access to Florence whilst being surrounded by dreamy Chianti countryside.

With its nearest neighbours almost two miles away, this heavenly private estate near Carcassonne provides ultimate seclusion and an extraordinary, back-to-nature, family retreat.