A heavenly setting for this very well-hidden cottage with its own small pool, amazing views and delightful pebble beach below

Rustic charm meets modern comfort in peaceful Devon hideaway set in acres of wild meadows and ancient orchards, with glorious swimming pool

This civilised bolthole offers a quiet retreat, castle views and the magic of Edinburgh on your doorstep

A spoiling hotel for a properly grown up escape on the Chatsworth Estate. Bring your loved one and do as much or as little as you fancy

Come for amazing food at breakfast, really comfortable bedrooms with garden views and lovely Sasha (and her dogs) who will spoil you

The smallest of three secluded cottages that share a gravel courtyard and a beautiful garden with cathedral views

In deep countryside, an expertly renovated 15th-century chapel on the banks of the Lot – a serene spot near vibrant towns

A unique 1900 house and garden on the edge of Lyon, steeped in history and authenticity – a beautiful home with museum-quality objects

Delicious food, stylish bedrooms and very helpful staff come hand in hand at this buzzing little inn that stands on the river Avon

A 17th-century traditional Welsh longhouse in a very sheltered spot facing south and with a pretty garden surrounded by fields and meadows

An attractive, sympathetic barn conversion, full of light, pleasingly uncluttered and hidden down a lane in stunningly beautiful countryside

A townhouse with a walled garden by the church in a peaceful village where friendly Scottish owners feed and look after you well

Everything you need is here: a wood-burner for winter, a pool and spacious terraces for summer, and peace and beauty all year round

30 acres to explore, a heated pool and tennis court... historic château B&B, perfect for those seeking comfort and space in the Vendée

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

A light and bright converted milking parlour in a rural idyll with a barbecue hut, a spa overlooked by horses and a shared hot tub