9–11, the courtyard outside this imposing baroque castle will play host to its Christmas market, with a village of 60 white stalls grouped around the five feng shui elements – earth, metal, water, wood and fire. As you glide effortlessly along on a

, then stay at the Hlazeika villa (below) on the Greek island of Kefalonia with Vintage Travel. Sleeping eight, the villa has a private infinity pool, access to shared tennis courts and watersports are close at hand. Children will love exploring the nearby

and tranquillity. With 360 degree windows crowned by contrasting panels of stained glass, the bright sunlight floods in, highlighting the elaborate curtains of ivy which cascade down the walls. It’s a welcome sight for the weary traveller, and augurs well for a

of the gorgeoussuites, done in shades of white, peppermint, jet black or purple andcopper, each one with a double bath at the foot of the bed. But ifyou’re travelling as a family, there are two cool cottages in thegrounds, one sleeping five and one sleeping six