Located in Praiano, a little town between Amalfi and Positano on one of the most beautiful coasts in the world, Casa Privata is a stunning private retreat offering fabulous views of the Mediterranean Sea. Ca' Pa' is a carefully restored old fisherman's ruin descending to a private rocky beach, ideal for couples looking to escape the world.

With just 12 rooms, Ca Maria Adele is the most romantic hotel in Venice. Located in Dorsoduro, the modern art district and right next to the beautiful Basilica della Madonna della Salute, it's just one vaporetto stop from Piazza San Marco.

With Noto being hailed as the new hot destination of the year, now is the perfect time to visit Seven Rooms Villadorata. Situated in the historic centre of the city, the exclusive guesthouse occupying part of a 17th-century palazzo offers its guest a taste of Sicilian aristocracy.

Hidden in the heart of Old Nîmes, this secluded former 18th-century coach house has been transformed into a boutique hotel with magical offerings, from its garden full of bougainvillea, palms and orange trees to its Roman-style spa offering Ayurvedic treatments.

This hidden gem in Devon, only three or so hours from central London, is a Grade-I historic house set in a 100 acres of fairy-tale woodland, follies and grottos. Hidden on the edge of Dartmoor, the hotel has magnificent views of the gardens, the River Tamar and beyond into Cornwall.

Finca La Donaira is a luxurious and discreet eco-retreat, organic farm and equestrian centre located on the top of the Andalusian Serranía de Ronda in southern Spain. With just nine individually designed rooms, state-of-the-art facilities and tailor-made activities, it's the perfect getaway for the captive couple looking for intimate R&R.

Ideal for newlyweds in search of winter sun, Jnane Tamsna adopts a minimalist approach to Oriental splendour. Set in a nine-acre private estate, there are 24 bedrooms spread over three properties, with five pools and a tennis court. Only a 15-minute drive to the centre of Marrakech, it feels like a desert oasis in the middle of the Palmeraie.

Sonop is a luxurious tented camp pitched at the southern extremity of the Namib desert in the Hardap region. Furnished with antiques made of fine materials, colourful carpets and precious wood, this out-of-the ordinary lodge offers the most perfect minimoon in a stunning panoramic desert landscape.

Often referred to as the most unique place to stay in the Eternal City, Residenza Napoleone III is located within the 16th-century Palazzo Ruspoli on Rome's legendary Via Condotti. Available for private hire, the residence consists of two apartments: the Napoleone Suite and the Roof Garden Suite.